The Best Print Pants for Travel and Everyday Where

Salina Flare Pants

It's true. These Bo and Nic pants are the best pants for travel and everyday wear. Do you want to know how I know? I own three pairs! They are worn on a regular basis and have made road trips as well as flights around the US. You can stuff them in your suitcase and be dinner ready that evening, having never touched an iron. Yes, they are wrinkle free! In addition, the four way stretch material repels liquids, making them stain resistant. 

But why a print? Prints create more options and add style interest to your outfit. In the blue and green outfit, I loved using my blue earrings and bracelet stack to pair with the blue in the pants. The green top and shoes became the perfect contrast! I've also styled these pants with navy, white, hot pink and gray. No doubt there's more possibilities! 

How Practical Are Prints In Fashion?

Caite & Kyla Top / / Jenny Knit Sneaks

Hello! Are you enjoying the ongoing trend of colors and prints? I'm loving women's fashion these days! Take this multi-style print women's dress from Cat & Kyla. They know their colors and prints and I couldn't help but fall in love with this piece. Then along came these colorful slip-on sneakers and I felt like the pair should be pared. Like that play on words? 

If you haven't jumped on some multi-color prints then let me encourage you to give it a try. For one thing, you're sure to have something in your closet to match it. For another, you'll be on trend because don't forget there are several levels to prints, etc. You can start out subtle and grow from there! 

Also, don't be fooled into thinking that prints aren't practical. You can get so many wears out of signature piece. This featured dress is the perfect example. I wore this as a dress, paired with light blue slacks for work, pinstriped denim pants, with dress shoes for a date night out, layered with a navy tank and of course with casual sneaks as you see here. And I didn't even mention layer pieces such as: cardigans, denim jackets, and blazers. 

Jennie Knit Sneaks

Jennie Knit

Well, what do you think? Are prints practical? How do you like to style your prints? Also, if you're curious about other pieces I've styled with these two brands, click HERE for Caite and Kyla and hop over HERE for Jambu?

Garden Mules For Everyday by Jambu

Today's featured look is all about easy, comfort-style from the material to mules, the easiest shoes to wear! You can use these "Garden Ready" Torino Mules for the garden, or you can sport them out for a stroll around town...a run to the grocery store...the list goes on. Wherever you may want to wear them I suggest you plan on it soon. These Torinos by Jambu & Co are on sale for $19.49! 

I can vouch for their comfort, non-slip traction and easy-on style, which means I'm adding "dog walks" to the list of uses for these mules. 

What To Wear: Thanksgiving Outfit Inspo

Do you pick your Thanksgiving outfit ahead of time or do you wing it at the last moment? Does your family and extended family take family photos that day? Are you used to a big group or do you have a quaint and quiet celebration? No matter how you celebrate, all that truly matters is if you're comfortable and feeling confident. Today's outfit is what I would choose for comfort, but the added fashion details make me feel more confident.  Of course, this outfit works for any fall day, especially in warmer climates but there are a few reasons it works for Thanksgiving. 

What I Wore: The Chelsea Rain Boot

Jambu is representing again today with a timely pair of rain boots. Why timely? Well, they arrived the day before we had an uncharacteristically long rainy day. We get plenty of rain in Florida but it's not often that it lasts all through the day. It also happened to be a Friday, which is a casual day for us at work. Did I mention that it was picture day at work? I remembered as soon as I saw my coworkers all dressed up.  Yeah. I forgot. However, not all was lost because during the shoot I was able to hide behind the sofa and afterward the sweet photographer, Joni, snapped this photo for me...

What I Wore: Handwoven Boho Beauties

When you're choosing your next pair of shoes to you pick neutral or bold? When it comes to shoes or handbags, I leaned towards neutrals. I wanted to get more cost per wear. I wanted them to go with as much of my existing closet as possible. However, through blog adventures, I've learned that patterns, bold colors, and unique designs cohesively and harmoniously blend with neutrals. They can add so much interest to an outfit. And that cost per wear decreases by the ensemble. What do you think?

Today's post features the fabulously boho-inspired, loafers and matching handbag from the Italian-designed Enjoiya shoes. They sent me the bag and shoes for review, but all opinions are my own. Bonus, I get compliments on these items by friends, as well as strangers - that's always a good indicator! ;) 

What I Wore: The Prettiest Velvet Tops

Odine Tee / / Crop Pants / / Natura Boot / / Conch Necklace

Hello and welcome to another week, right? The temps are cooling off in Florida and I can now imagine styling cozy and luxurious fabrics, like velvet. Velvet has been around for a long time. I'm trying to picture someone from the renaissance era, parading around in their velvet dresses. How heavy they must have been, although appropriately warm in the wintertime. Of course, most velvet we purchase now isn't woven from silk, but it's cozy and luxurious just the same in my opinion.  

What I Wore: A Shirt Dress Styled Two Ways

 

Have you added a shirt dress to your closet yet? I own a couple of sporty tee-shirt dresses but this button-up shirt dress c/o Caite & Kyla is so elevated and loaded with possibilities. You're going to love the gorgeous detailing on this beautiful piece. As for the weight and feel, you will have to trust me when I say it's sublimely soft and comfortable. With the snap-up feature, you now have a trench-style layering piece. Don't you love the beauty of versatility?  

Now, this is a Caite & Kyla piece so you know there's going to be embroidery details. This particular design is swoon-worthy.  The raw edge hem is around the bottom, on the sleeves, and around the neckline.  I wore the dress to church one morning with short block heels and a lacy scarf but switched those shoes for the sneakers pictured here by evening. 

The Rena Shirt Dress / / Dove Bag

From Shirt Dress to Jacket

For the second look, I styled last week's runway style leggings from WHBM with an old dressy tank shopped from the closet. There's a multitude of colors to pull from the embroidery so I went with green, burgundy, and blush. This look gives me all the boho feels that I'm so at home in. 

Speaking of blush, I have enough accessories in this color to add to my accessory "set" list. When I'm in a hurry I know this hat, these shoes, the purse, earrings, and even some bracelets are easily styled together. It worked perfectly in this instance. 

Shirt Dress / / Target Heels / / WHBM Leggings

My photographer and best friend

By the way, we will celebrate twenty-one years of marriage this Thursday! This guy will lay on the ground, climb up on ledges, and sweat in the Florida heat to take some fun angles. I sure do appreciate him for so many things, but this goes above and beyond!

Have a wonderful week!

Friday Features & Favorites: Shoes For In OR Out

 

Hello! Are you welcoming the weekend with open arms today? I most certainly am. Today marks one full work week down in the books. I'm brain tired but feeling hopeful and excited about things to come. And for right now that means a day without having to think too hard. Ha! I'll be happily engaged with chores around the house this weekend...in these fun in or outside shoes by Jambu. It's been a long week, right? We deserve a moment to kick up our feet and these shoes deserve a Friday Feature spotlight because of their comfortable, multi-purpose fabulousness. 

What I Wore: National Leggings Day With WHBM

Happy National Leggings Day! I know. There's a day for everything now. We are even celebrating an item that seems to have changed how we look at fashion. I remember a YouTube video called "Active Wear" making fun of how we took gym clothes and made them into everyday clothes. But it didn't stop there, did it? Now we dress them up! We wear them with sneaks, flats, heels, and boots. Oh, I love a good chunky sweater (or shacket nowadays) and some cute boots! Well, Florida is not ready for chunky sweaters so today's feature is a pair of faux leather leggings c/o WHBM styled for day and night. 

Also, I have another life update to share at the end of the post. Missed Friday's post? You can catch up right HERE. 

Friday Features & Favorites: Local Places & Family News

This week's round-up features local places, some fashion, and even some favorite snacks. Come to think of it that may be the theme around this blog. What can I say? These are a few of my favorite things - ha! Anyway, in addition to the usual type of favorites, I have a family update to share. This will be at the end of the post. I hope you enjoy my friend!

What I Wore: Fab Blouses & Colors For Fall

It's bright, sunny and in the 80's here in South Florida. You know this means minimal layering, breathable fabrics, and of course no chunky sweaters! However, we can fake fall vibes with fall colors, right? Today's blouse feature is another gorgeous Caite & Kyla design sent for me to review. The unique hemline and cut, cascading flow, and gorgeous print make styling fabulously simple. I featured the top with white pants because these days anything goes and there are no more "no white after Labor Day" rules!

Friday Features and Favorites: The Series Is Back!

It feels so good to bring back Friday Features & Favorites! In this revived series, expect to see exactly what it states: special features and tried and true favorites. Some items may be sent to me for review, others I purchased, or maybe it was a gift from a friend. If an item is sent for review, I will say so. Either way, if I don't like it, you won't see it here  

Another element you can expect is featured places, events, or experiences. Basically, it's a free-for-all that is noteworthy. And today's noteworthy range from household items, to comfort slippers and bags on the go. I'm so glad you're here!

What I Wore: Looks In a Hurry

What closet items do you reach for when you're in a hurry? I'm referring to that kind of hurry when you don't have time to do makeup or hair, forget about trying to style an outfit! Of course, it depends on where you're going, and in today's post, I share two different scenarios. Also, let me say that I think just about any outfit can be jazzed up with the right layers, accessories, etc. 

What I Wore: Tribal Fashion Plaids & Stripes

Today's looks go from business casual to playful with fabulous pieces sent by a new-to-me brand called Tribal Fashion. Have you heard of them?  I "met" them on Instagram through other influencers.  Founded in 1971, Tribal is no stranger to fashion, creating unique designs and quality, classic pieces.  Though they began in Montreal, Canada they didn't remain in one location. Their brand is found in over 2,000 stores across North America. 

What I Wore Wednesday: Gifted & Thrifted WHBM

Blazer (New)/ / Lace-up Tee c/o WHBM / / Embroidered Jeans (similar)

Today I'm dressed head to toe in White House Black Market. I took a mix of my recently gifted pieces and combined them with WHBM items I already had in the closet. Working with WHBM takes me back to my early fashion days. I've shared my story about how I grew to love fashion on the blog before, but today I want to share my first legit denim shopping experience. However, before I start, let's talk about this outfit!

What I Wore: High Waisted Dreams from WHBM

 

I've stayed away from the high-waisted jeans trend, that is until now. I swore them off, though I should know better to swear off anything until I've tried it. However, when WHBM reached out to collaborate, I saw this pair of lightly distressed high-rise denim I had to try them. And I'm happy to report they fit like a dream. Today I styled them two ways, bringing back last week's top!

What makes these jeans special is the stretchy material that WHBM does so well. Instead of feeling compacted, I feel supported. In both looks I feature a half tuck, though I have worn a shirt completely tucked in. I'm surprised to say that I liked that as well. 

What I Wore: WHBM Denim and More

 

Jetsetter Tee/ / High-Rise Shorts

Do you shop at WHBM? When I lived in Georgia I frequented their seasonal sales. Their denim was my favorite. Why wouldn't it be? Soft and stretchy in all the right places with unique cuts and designs for a confident approach to the "what am I going to wear today?" question. However, when we moved to Florida, the storefront was no longer around my usual stops. I missed my sale hunts! So you can bet when WHBM reached out for an opportunity to share some of their pieces, I excitedly accepted! Today's post features three of those pieces! 

What I Wore: Customizable eShakti Dress: Floral Butterfly

Floral Butterfly Dress / / Honey Nectar / / Trinket Necklace / / Freedom Bracelet

Once again, I customized a dress from eShakti Designs, and once again I chose from their Boho line, Wayward Fancies. They have software technology that allows you to see what your dress will look like with long or short sleeves, varying necklines, and of course, varying dress lengths.  What a brilliant concept! 

In addition to fabulous dresses, today is also the last day for the Blogger Six Link up. Granola & Grace will be publishing Wednesday fashion posts, but our link-up is retiring. I'll share more at the end of this post on the link-up. 

What I Wore: Customizable Eshakti Dresses: Sunflower Poplin

Sunflower Poplin Dress / / Cache Necklace / / Evening Sands Bracelet

Have you ever had your clothes taylored to you? Other than my wedding dress and a bridesmaid dress or two, I've not tried a clothing service that offers customized sizing. That is of course until now! Eshaki reached out and offered a review on their designs and services from start to finish and I accepted.  

There are many designs to choose from, which are conveniently organized by brand style. For example, "Wayward Fancies" are their bohos styles so I camped out there looking for prints and colors I love. Once you find a style you like, the free customizing adventure begins. You can choose the neckline, sleeve length, and of course the length of the dress.