Sponsored by Zappos, the opinions expressed are my own.
To say that I have an obsession with clutches is a bit of an understatement. If you took a look in my closet you would see shelves and baskets slammed with clutches in all sorts of shapes and styles – from pineapples to perfume bottles, and rhinestones to studs. There’s just something about pairing the right clutch with an outfit that really puts it together. Plus I love how feminine I feel when I leave a bulky handbag at home and toss my essentials into a slim little bag.
Despite the need for every color and style under the moon, I’ve found I always have ONE clutch every season I gravitate towards – you know, the one that works for every occasion, matches everything, and fits just what I need. Behold the Rebecca Minkoff Gunmetal Leo Clutch. Though I’ve seen this bag many times, I never knew exactly how much I needed it until I got my hands on one.
For a recent Dallas event, I paired it with skinny jeans, a white blazer, and metallic mules for a casual chic look. What makes this clutch so awesome is that I also paired it with an evening gown for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala a couple weeks ago – It really matches everything!
So whether you’re looking for a new handbag OR trying to find the perfect gift for your bestie, the Rebecca Minkoff Leo Clutch is my pick! It comes in so many colors every season, and you can never go wrong with a metallic. Check out how I styled mine below and shop the links to get your own!
When I hit my mid-to-late twenties, I decided to do a complete closet revamp. Partly because the days of mini skirts and crop tops are (mostly) behind, but also because I seem to have less time on my hands to shop for every new occasion. When a last minute dinner pops up, I may not have time to spend the afternoon shopping, so filling my closet with versatile pieces that I can style for multiple occasions became the objective.
This blue striped Amanda Uprichard dress has become one of my go-to dresses for any occasion. I love how I can pair it with block heels for brunch with the parents or Sunday church, but adding a denim jacket and nude booties makes it the perfect dress for SMU tailgating. It’s conservative for any occasion, but also feminine and flirty for a date night look. I also love how it can easily transition from summer to fall by switching up the accessories and shoes.
Check out my look below and shop the links to get my style!
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One of the best parts about living in Dallas is that Mexico is just a quick plane flight away. In fact, we can land in Cabo in less than 3 hours – crazy, right?
Since I’m always craving a beach getaway, Scott and I recently planned a trip to Cabo to stay at the Paradisus Los Cabos resort. While I stayed at a Melia resort during my trip to Cuba, this was my first time experiencing the Paradisus by Melia, and it completely blew me away. The hotel was remodeled from head to toe, and the interiors were absolutely gorgeous! The open air environment combined with modern, white decor was pure perfection. It was such a chic and luxurious hotel, and I’m already dying to go back.
ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORT
While the hotel has different packages for guests to select, we chose the adults-only Royal Service all-inclusive package – which we highly recommend! We had unlimited access to seven delicious restaurants on site and endless beverages at the seven hotel bars (including a swim-up pool bar). Aside from the general amenities, our specific package gave us access to the VIP lounge, complete with a separate concierge, delicious food all day, private bar and lounge, and an additional restaurant available only for guests with this package. [ Note: family packages are available too ]
Aside from the grounds and amenities, what stood out to us the most was the customer service and incredible staff. When we checked into the resort, we were given a cell phone with access to 24 hour concierge service to our personal butler, Rodrigo. It was so nice to have someone check in with us every single day to help with any needs, including setting up a special birthday surprise for Scott in the hotel room with sweets, champagne, and music. Also, when we wanted to plan a scuba diving trip, Rodrigo handled everything and simply handed us the itinerary – he made our trip so relaxing! We also loved catching up with the hotel manager, Pedro, and our favorite bartender at the pool everyday!
THE RESTAURANTS AND BARS
The ParadisusLos Cabos has seven incredible restaurants on site for guests ranging from Mexican or Hibachi to a Michelin-rated restaurant called Gastro Bar. You can also find seven bars throughout the hotel – our favorite was the pool bar during the day and Gabi Bar in the evening.
THE ROOMS
Since we chose the Royal Service package, we stayed in a Royal Service Ocean Front Suite. Our room was so spacious and chic, and it was only a few steps away from the Royal Service Lounge. Since this package is adults-only, there were no children on our floor – so it was ultra quiet and relaxing! Aside from the decor, I always appreciate great products in any hotel room,and I loved how the Paradisus Los Cabos used Thierry Mugler products in all of their bathrooms throughout the resort!
Our room also has a fully stocked mini bar and all-day room service free of charge – seriously, is there really anything better than an all-inclusive package?
THE ACTIVITIES
As much as I love laying by the pool from time to time, I love a resort that provides a lot of activities for guests to enjoy. We loved participating in the hotel’s sushi-making workshop, wine and tequila tastings, and dance lessons. Since we were in Mexico during the Mayweather vs. McGregor fight, we enjoyed gathering with (most) of the resort to watch the fight on the big screen.
One thing many people don’t know about me is that I love to dive. Blair and I have our advanced open-water and Nitrox licenses, so we love to dive whenever we have the opportunity! Because of this, our favorite activity of the trip was definitely scuba diving. Thanks to our private guide, Brendon, we were able to swim with sharks, octopus, manta rays, spiney lobsters, eels and more! If you are a diver, I highly recommend adding this excursion to your trip itinerary!
LOCATION
The Paradisus Los Cabos is about a 20 minute drive from downtown Cabo, where you will find Squid Roe, Cabo Wabo, the marina, and more touristy destinations. Though we enjoyed exploring the downtown scene for a couple hours after our diving adventure, we loved getting back to our resort. The Paradisus is completely serene and quiet, so if you’re looking for a relaxing getaway, this is your spot!
We had so much fun during our trip to Los Cabos, so be sure to check out our Los Cabos Travel Vlog above for an inside look into our vacay! Also, keep scrolling to see more photos from our trip! We hope you love the hotel as much as we did!
While this post was in partnership with the Paradisus Los Cabos, the opinions expressed are my own.
Since I’ve moved into my new home, the one thing I do EVERY Sunday is pick up a new floral arrangement for my home. I love having fresh flowers around my house, and choosing a new bouquet each week always feels like a mini home makeover. While a simple hydrangea bouquet has always been my favorite, I recently discovered a new love of floral arrangements – thanks to my one-on-one floral workshop with the celebrity-favorite, party-planning expert: Debi Lilly (click hereto learn more). Thanks to the launch of this new collection, you can create your own custom floral arrangement at your local Tom Thumb, Albertsons, and Market Street store using florals from the debi lilly ™ design Wedding Pairings Collection!
In my workshop I learned all about the new floral trends for summer (click here to read my post on floral trends!), but what I loved most was discovering how a little creativity and mixing and matching can take my floral arrangements to the next level, without spending a ton on professionally designed arrangements. From ornate vases to adding in unique elements, a simple arrangement can quickly turn into a beautiful (and personalized) design.
Today I’m sharing how you can also create the perfect arrangement with these 5 easy steps:
Choose A Chic Vase
Choosing a unique vase is always one of my favorite tips for creating a floral arrangement. While I always love a simple glass vase, adding flowers to an ornate vase is a simple way to make your arrangement really stand out! The new debi lilly design™ collection features so many fun vases from rose gold cylinders for large arrangements to mint julep cups for smaller arrangements.
Decide On Your Color Scheme
The next step to creating a floral arrangement is to decide on your color scheme. While you can mix in greenery and colorful elements, deciding on the overall color palette will help inspire the rest of your design.
Choose Your Floral Element
Your floral element generally influences the main color palette of your arrangement. Following along with greenery as one of the top four floral trends, I chose green hydrangeas as my floral element for this arrangement.
Choose Your Greenery Elements
While any arrangement will look beautiful in a vase, the next two steps will take your arrangement to the next level. Choose a selection of contrasting greenery and add these around the edges of your arrangement to add extra depth and make your arrangement really stand out. You can also mix greenery into your main florals. For this arrangement, we used dusty miller – which is my new favorite bouquet addition! Salal leaves are always great to use in arrangements as well.
Mix In Textures, Berries, And Unique Elements
Just like with any project, the final touches are the ones that really make an impact! To add a unique flair to your arrangement, add in some unexpected touches like different textures, berries, or unique accents. I added some hypercium berries and scabiosa pods into this arrangement. Get creative with your arrangements and don’t be afraid to mix and match!
Tip: Cut the stems at an angle to keep your flowers alive longer!
Since so many of our friends are getting married and wedding planning right now, we are always looking for fun party ideas. Consider incorporating a floral design station into bridal luncheon or shower activity. Together you can create a spread of florals and vases to style at the reception or send home with your guests! It’s simple and easy to do, plus a fun activity!
Be sure to check out the new debi lilly design Wedding Pairings Collection available locally exclusively at Albertsons,Market Street and Thumb Thumb stores.
Whether you love or hate the stereotypical Dallas style (big emphasis on stereotypical), Dallas has always been recognized for its style. In a region where it’s more acceptable to be over-dressed than under-dressed, Dallas offers fashionistas a place to express their individuality, experiment with trends, connect with other like-minded individuals, and immerse themselves into a world of fashion. While this unique fashion hub is continuously evolving, Dallas is the perfect destination for style-lovers.
Check out our six reasons below to learn why we believe Dallas is a great place for fashionistas:
Endless Occasions To Dress Up
One reason Dallas is an incredible place for fashionistas is there’s always an occasion to dress up. Regardless of the day, you can always find an event to attend and an excuse to debut a new outfit. From galas to tailgates and everything in between, Dallas is your runway to express yourself through fashion.
Countless Fashion Events
Speaking of events, fashion events can always be found in Dallas! From fashion shows to boutique pop ups, museum exhibitions to designer showcases, the Dallas social scene thrives in the fashion space.
Incredible Shopping – Especially If You Love Luxury
Considering Neiman Marcus was started in Dallas, it’s no surprise luxury retailers flock to Dallas. For a local flair, visit the Neiman Marcus flagship store, Forty Five Ten, or Stanley Korshak. If you’re looking to scout some pieces from your favorite designers, swing by Highland Park Village or Northpark Mall.
RewardStyle Is Headquartered Here
If fashion blogging is your cup of tea, being in the same city as the rewardStyle headquarters has some major perks. Not only can you schedule in-person meetings with your account rep and visit the ultra-chic headquarters, you also have the opportunity to attend local rewardStyle events, get to know the team, and connect with other bloggers!
Dallas Fashionistas Love To Support Each Other
One of the best parts about living in Dallas is the community support. Whether you’re launching a business, building a blog, or simply looking to network with individuals that share the same interests, the area is extremely welcoming and supportive. We’ve had so much fun teaming up local organizations over the years for fun events, such as Tootsies for Dallas Top Blogger, Neiman Marcus for Neiman Marcus It Girls of Instagram, Modern Luxury for Fresh Faces of Fashion, and many more.
Designers Love Dallas Too
I’m not going to lie, as a small-town girl I was a bit star struck when I met my first designer in Dallas nearly a decade ago. Designers understand the thriving fashion scene in Dallas, so you’ll have so many opportunities to meet some of your favorites! A few of our favorite designers we’ve met in Dallas: Reese Witherspoon for Draper James, Gwyneth Paltrow for Goop, Brunello Cucinelli, Diane Von Furstenburg, Nicole Miller, and many more.
Whether you’re looking for business opportunities in the fashion industry or simply want to revel in the excitement of a fashion-forward social scene, Dallas offers a chic environment with endless opportunities. We’ve had so many incredible experiences living in Dallas, and we’d love to share our world with you!
