There's something about the desert. I grew up going to Eastern Washington every summer where my affinity for the desert started. The warmth of the sun hitting you, the beautiful desert foliage that looks like you're on Mars, and the peacefulness of being able to see far into the distance. This is why I love traveling to the Southwest, so when I found out we'd be visiting  Joshua Tree National Park during a weekend trip to Palm Springs (read all about the trip here!), I couldn't wait!

Eleven girls headed to Palm Springs over MLK weekend to celebrate a beautiful bride-to-be! I love trips to the desert, so this was the perfect getaway weekend with amazing friends! I've pulled together my favorite shots of the weekend in this photo diary! From dinosaurs, to pool side parties, check out what we did and get some inspo for your next trip!

Conforming isn't any fun! Spice up your winter wardrobe by leveraging your winter whites that have probably been pushed to the back of your closet until Summer. I recently found some white Topshop culottes (similar ones from H&M here) which inspired me to pull together an all-white look that's chic but also unexpected this season. 

I'm thrilled to share this look with you! I found this black eyelet jumpsuit at Anthropologie (similar one here) in the sale section since the zipper was broken. They had a great sale-on-sale deal, so I walked out of their U-Vill location with a screaming deal! With a quick trip to a seamstress to fix the zipper, it was as good as new!

Another year is coming to a close which means it's time to put on high heels, wear some 2018 glasses and pop champagne! New Years can be so much fun if done right, so to help you feel (and look) your best, I've put together three outfit ideas in this year's NYE lookbook!

In the midst of Christmas shopping, I decided to pop into Forever 21 to see if I could find a dress for my Secret Santa Brunch (read about the party here!). I saw this beautifully vibrant red polka-dot wrap dress for $17 and fell in love! I couldn't believe I found such a festive dress at such a killer price! 

For all of you traveling this holiday season... good luck!! It can get so hectic at airports this time of year, so here are my 5 tips to help ease your experience to make it fun rather than something you're not looking forward to. Do you always travel for the holidays? Let me know your favorite tips in the comments!

It's not every year, but I'm definitely starting to try to create an annual tradition of hosting a Holiday Brunch! December can become so busy, so I find that one of the few times you can get everyone together on a weekend is to host a brunch, rather than a dinner or cocktail party. Yesterday I hosted a Secret Santa filled with food, games, presents and laughter! 

Each Christmas morning my family pours a mimosa and opens stockings. Getting little, fun, and useful items is the best way to kick off Christmas morning! Getting a few gifts to add into someone's stocking can bring an extra smile to their face. Especially if you won't spend the morning with someone you love, sneaking in a few gifts to their stocking would be a fun surprise!

So many of you loved this mustard oversized chenille sweater from Zara that I recently posted on my Instagram! Here I've paired it with black denim and studded flats from Forever 21 (similar here). This has been my go-to sweater this Fall since it's so comfortable and is great for lounging, work, out to drinks, or really anything!

As I'm kicking off the holiday season, it's important to recognize and appreciate all that I'm afforded. I have such a loving family, amazingly close group of friends, a fun, lively job, warm home, and the list goes on....

We all have them... the friend who loves to go to barre or spin, eat smoothie bowls and lives off of kale. I'm definitely guilty of being that friend sometimes! The holidays can get overwhelmingly unhealthy, so root your friend, sibling, or mom on through a health-inspired gift to keep them on the right track! Keep scrolling for items and ideas to delight them under the tree!

It's that time of year again! The holidays are upon us, meaning countless parties, events and occasions to celebrate with friends and family. This time of year can be expensive, so I've brought together my favorite Seattle fashion bloggers to share their tips for how to stay stylish this season without spending a ton of money! 

When I think of bundling up for Fall, I think of velvet. The ultimate luxury fabric that instantly elevates any look! Velvet pieces have been everywhere lately, so I wanted to show you how I've been styling these Navy Velvet Booties from Steve Madden! 

My Mom always hosts Thanksgiving, when extended family comes over for a hearty meal filled with laughter, wine, and sometimes games. The day itself if always so fun and I typically take the Friday after Thanksgiving off for some R&R (and shopping, let's be real). 

When I posted this look to Instagram, there was so much love for this coat! Wool coats are such a classic staple for Fall and Winter, but can honestly be hard here in Seattle since we only get brief windows of rain-free days to wear them.

I'm completely obsessed with this look! I love the toughness of a leather jacket, but it can sometimes be hard to wear as daytime outerwear without looking too bold. In this post, I've paired a faux-leather jacket from Topshop with a feminine white shift dress from Zara. Together it's the perfect combo of feminine and tough!

Ahh, one of my favorite topics! Pilates! As you likely know, Pilates is one of my favorite ways to exercise (check out my other favorites here and spin!) and I particularly love reformer Pilates since it's a bit less grueling, is fun to lie down, and always challenges a new muscle.

Reformer Pilates uses a "carriage" aka machine with springs on it to work your body against tension, targeting major muscle groups including legs, glutes, arms and core. The machine can make classes seem intimidating, but once you've taken your first class, it all makes a lot more sense! 

It's here! Twice a year Seattle Restaurant Week takes over the food scene to bring us some of the best meals in Seattle for only $33/dinner! It's an unofficial holiday among my family, as we always pick places to try or our tried and true favorites to visit.

For my Dad's birthday, we headed to Woodinville to wine taste! Woodinville is about 30 minutes North-East of Seattle with tons of wineries and tasting rooms! With the autumn leaves changing color, it was the perfect time to visit where we could still enjoy the brisk air and sit outside.