minimal.

Yep, I wasn't lying yesterday when I said I've been drawn to minimalist colors the last few weeks.  This black dress and these white shorts are on the top of my "must have" list.

{shorts}, {dress}

statement piece.

This guy is high on my wish list.  I just love the way a statement necklace can instantly transform an otherwise simple outfit.  This is definitely a look I will be rocking this summer. 

{necklace}, {outfit}

modern budget. 8.

The famous quote "the coldest winter I ever spent, was a summer in San Francisco" is not far from the truth.  As summer approaches, instead of grabbing our thin / light clothing, we are pretty much reaching for our jackets.  Not that I mind one bit (shhhhhh, I actually really like the cold weather).  So this outfit is inspired by our cold summers here in the city.  Lots of layers and of course a lip color with a pop.  And I'm finally wearing this jacket!  Thanks again Melanie for the pics.

{beanie $15}, {jacket $34.98}, {chambray is old from target, similar $24.80}, {pants $19.80}, {shoes are old from from nine west, similar $39.80}, {rings $9.50}, {lipstick $6.99}

modern budget. 7.

Eeeekkkk, I am so very excited to share this post with you.  You know I've been taking pics of myself in the dressing room of forever21 and posting under the tag "modern budget".  Well, "modern budget" got a brand new makeover that I am SO happy about.  I teamed up with the amazing Melanie Duerkopp to bring this idea to a whole new level.  We trekked around to shoot some pics of me in some of my fave outfits.  Melanie was sooooooo great to work with.  A huge thank you!  Please enjoy the new modern budget, where I show you how to style budget friendly pieces, outside of the dressing room (it's about time, right?).  

This first look features one of my favorite pieces of clothing, a yellow sequins sweater that I got from Susan at a clothing swap my sweet friend Natalie hosted.  I mean, isn't it kind of amazing that my fave piece from this outfit was FREE?!?  I just love that.  The boots are always in heavy rotation as is this jacket (both at under $40 a piece).  I grew up thrift shopping with my mom and to this day, finding a bargain makes me smile.  Hope you all enjoy my take on shopping on a budget.

{dress is old free people, similar, similar, similar}, {jacket $37.80}, {FREE sweater from a clothing swap, similar}, {shoes $34.99}

gift guide for your guy.

I think it's about time that I finally posted a few gift ideas for that special guy in your life.  I know that my husband definitely deserves some goodies.  So here are a few of my faves.  I love a guy in a hat, period!  This lamp would be the perfect addition to his office.  You can't go wrong with a pair of classic sunnies.  And my guy already loves his dodocase, and their newest product, dodonotes, is pretty rad.  A paper notebook for you to rest your phone in.  I mean, I'm definitely a girl who always loves a little handwritten note from my guy.

{hat}, {lamp}, {sunnies}, {case}