PRINTED ROMPER

After stalking all of the Coachella fashion coverage, one thing was clear - rompers are festival style staple. I love the pattern on this one from Kohl's (they currently have a whole festival style section) and the extra booty coverage from the ruffles :) What are some of your concert outfit go-to's?

c/o KOHLS romper  | JOIE wedges | c/o GIGI NY embossed python clutch | c/o LC LAUREN CONRAD sunglasses | J.CREW necklace (similar)

Photography by Mary Summers

BLACK JUMPSUIT

Coachella looked amazing. All the music fashion and people, what an experience! But at the end of the day you are in the middle of the desert. So while I definitelty feel inspired by all of the street style, I love that I can can wear my version with heels. I usually shy away from even attempting to try on jumpsuits due to my unusually long torso, however when I spotted this one at Kohl's I decided to give it one more shot. I was so pleasantly surprised to see that not only did it fit, but it looked damn cute for $32. 

MUDD strapless jumpsuit c/o KOHLS | JOIE jena sandals | MILK & HONEY BOUTIQUE necklace | AVIATORS orange mirrored lenses (similar)

Think Pink

I am dying for a pink bag for Spring! I just think it is the perfect accessory for all of my new florals, and warmer weather gear. Naturally I have been stalking Shopbop's selection on the daily but I can't seem to make up my mind! I love a crossbody, but this 'Howdy' clutch is just too adorable. Which one do y'all think I should pick?

Michael Kors Miranda Novelty Tote | Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAB Tote | Sophie Hulme Nano Evelope Bag | Phillip Lim Pashli | Kate Spade Love Birds Wink Clutch  | Rebecca Minkoff Quilted Mini Affair Bag | Tory Burch Kira Clutch | Salvatore Ferragamo Ginny Shoulder Bag | Michael Kors Selma Mini Messenger Bag | Venessa Arizaga Pouch

MEET THE PARENTS

Meeting your boyfriends parents can be terrifying. This past weekend I voyaged once again to Miami to meet Christians family for the first time. I was a total nervous wreck. Will they like me? What if I say the wrong thing? What if they speak Spanish the entire time and I'm all 'Hola...amigos...'? WHAT AM I GOING TO WEAR?? All of these questions kept swirling around in my head on a loop. Rather than obsess over the things I couldn't control, I decided to tackle the one thing I could...My Outfit. I wanted to look put together but not trying too hard, and lucky for me I had this little striped dress from Kohl's on reserve for just such an occasion. I arrived at brunch nervous, but well dressed. Honestly I had nothing to worry about. His family was just as genuine, kind-hearted and welcoming as he described...and my dress looked great :)

 

c/o KOHL'S striped dress (wearing the floral version here) | c/o HENRI BENDEL west 57th tote (*makes a great travel bag) | MANOLO BLAHNIK bb patent pumps | J.CREW crystal flower necklace | c/o BAREMINERALS 'cherry red' lipstick | DOLCE GABBANA sunglasses

Photography by Mary Summers

EQUINOX ROOFTOP YOGA SERIES

I can't think of a better way to kick-start May than with a Friday morning yoga series on the rooftop of The Lumen Hotel! Join me and Andrea of Loubies and Lulu for an amazing fresh air work out with some of the best instructors Equinox has to offer. Hope to see y'all there!

FRIDAYS IN MAY | 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
THE LUMEN HOTEL ROOFTOP, 6101 HILLCREST AVENUE

MAY 1 | VINYASA FLOW
MAY 8 | POWER YOGA
MAY 15 | YOGA FOR RUNNERS
MAY 29 | RESTORATIVE YOGA

COST:
MEMBERS $10 | NONMEMBERS $20

SIGN UP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rooftop-yoga-at-the-lumen-hotel-registration-16519015821

CHIC AT EVERY AGE - WHITE JEANS

CALYPSO ST BARTH frances popcorn stitch pullover | AG stilt roll up white denim (*on sale) | J.CREW sandals | CLEOBELLA hendrix fringe tote | SUZANNA DAI white beaded wood necklace

*Photography by Mary Summers

A LESSON IN SIDESMILE

I have always had a fairly extensive vocabulary. It probably started when my Dad would open up the dictionary, point to a word at random, and see if I knew the definition...super casual right? At the time, I would think to myself "OMG Dad, absolutely not." However, the fact that I have wound up in a profession that relies heavily on the written word is not lost on me, so thanks Papa Spinwall. It also comes as no surprise when people frequently comment how my friends and I seem to have our own little language slash shorthand. Today, instead of telling you again how obsessed I am with this sweater {it is kind of aggresive how much I have been wearing it lately}, I thought it would be festive to share a little SideSmile vocab lesson. TG!

Festive - Fun and Situationally appropriate. "Morgan looked very festive in her tennis whites at the Ralph Lauren party."

Aggressive - Overwhelming and Intense. "I feel like that outfit is more aggressive than Festive." or "My drink was great, but the ginger was a tad aggressive."

Casual - Nonchalant. "I watched the entire series in 24 hours...super casual." or "I just ordered pizza for the 3rd time this week. Casual."

TG - Thank God. "Did I miss the Shopbop Sale? No? TG!"

Slash - In addition to. "I want to look subtle slash sexy."

Absolutely Not - NO. "Are Christian Louboutins comfortable? Absolutely not, get the Manolos."

SideSmile - Sorry not sorry. "A Prada bag can totally be included in my investment portfolio...SideSmile."

c/o GOODNIGHT MACAROON eyelet longline cardigan (last seen here / love it in black) | EQUIPMENT cami lively floral layla (love the dress version & shorts) | CURRENT/ELLIOTT stiletto jeans | J.CREW malta two strap sandals | LOGAN HOLLOWELL necklace

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*Photography by Mary Summers