(Image via Aesop, type by IHOD)
Anna : Today Melyssa and I are sharing with you some Brand Boosters to keep in mind when growing your blog or business. I really miss getting to talk branding and entrepreneurship through The Brand Market workshops, so I am happy to share some tips to grow your brand identity:
This week’s #BuildableWardrobe update includes two of my favorite denim pieces that I chose to keep in the mix when cleaning out my closet. I wear these in multiple ways in various seasons. Here is the breakdown:
Denim Button Down – This one I got a few years ago, but here is a similar one. I layer it in the winter, and wear solo with shorts in the summer. Here’s a few similar ones: High and Low.
Denim Flares – The fashion scene is trying to make flare denim a thing this year, but you know what guys? They never were quite out of the scene! I’v always had a pair in my jean stash. I snagged this pair last year on Shopbop. (c/o) (More flare styles here.)
Wedge Ankle Booties – The kind that are low enough to pull off in warmer months and comfortable enough to wear for hours on end. I have walked the miles in these! Similar pair here, and a variety of wedge ankle boots here.
Wooden Watch – Simple and neutral and somewhat indestructable! (c/o)
Sunburst Necklace – I don’t wear much jewelry anymore, so I look for one or two good necklaces when putting a look together with a good pair of stud earrings. This necklace by Noonday Collection is my current fix (and also supports an worthy cause).
Structured Crossbody – via The Common Knowledge. Love this deep Aubergine color to work into upcoming autumn looks.
If you are trying to minimize your wardrobe, any tips you want to share?
In case you missed, the reason I am trying to be a conscious consumer, and live more minimally.
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*Flat Lay image by Rosemary Wild
*Outfit photos by Chelsey Heidorn
I often refer to motherhood as a school in which I am a perpetual student at. It seems I have as much to learn from my children as I have to teach them. Motherhood often asks that I give more than I feel capable of, but love given is never gone to waste. My children have shown me I have a greater capacity to love than I ever knew was possible, and I have never been so full of life… VIEW FULL POST
For our living room overhaul, I wanted a simpler gallery wall below the bookshelf so we did a row of four outdoor prints (a good mix of Gabe and I’s taste) from Minted. I was about to just eyeball it, when Gabe suggested he hang them. “Oh sure!” I practically yelped. Happy to hand over the hammer…
Here was Gabe’s quick tip for hanging gallery wall art:
Use painters tape to mark the distances above and between as you hold up your measuring tape. Use a level along the top of your frames to make sure they are straight. Mark the tops with more painters tape. It avoids marking up your wall with a pencil, and leaves you with an accurate and clean result.
Any wall art you are digging right now? I have a whole pinterest board dedicated to living rooms because I am always dreaming up ideas.
Happy almost weekend!
From left to right: Artwork one // two // three // and four
Confession: I have never cooked anything with Kale! Lauren of Love Lola is breaking my fear of Kale with this incredible recipe….
A few weeks ago, my friend Mary Beth of Rosemary Wild gave me the best baby gift…photos of just a normal day at home with my children. These days are filled with hours of cleaning messes Max made, making meals, feeding Rocco, cleaning more messes, making up a creative project for Veronica to do, helping Gabriel with homework, taking them for walks, etc. (When they nap is when I work/blog.) I am usually just in a t-shirt and jeans, and tired from the night before, but deeply deeply happy. I think this is why I am so grateful for these photos. I can see in my postpartum tired self that I am right where I am supposed to be. Every small action as a mother to my children are building blocks in the foundation of who they will become.
Mary Beth has an incredible ability to capture reality and make it something beautiful. Thankful for her and being able to snap these photos of Rocco’s first sink bath (I highly recommend this bathtub!). All three of his siblings can’t get enough of him. They are eager to hold the baby and Max is confused why he can’t feed him from his stomach. As you may have seen on instagram, my son Gabriel is so proud of him and always wants to hold him. If I could make time stretch a little longer, it would be now. These are the days.
*Beaded bracelets are from Rocco’s striped ones is from Native Wilds.
Dress: Intermix c/o (extra 30% off)
Moto jacket: (similar)
Necklace: Noonday Collection c/o
Scarf: Moorea Seal (20% off sitewide)
Nude Heels: ASOS
Nude Sandals: Splendid
Bucket Bag: (similar)
Gorjana Earrings
Sunglasses: Free People (more sunglasses here)
As soon as these cooler temps hit, I want to buy all of the boots and jackets! But I am trying so hard this season to buy only what I really need, items that fit well, are made to last, and that I will love having in my closet for months to come. I am sharing this process through this series (which I will start to refer to as the #buildablewardrobe). I would love to have you join me in this effort to eliminate excess, and encourage slow fashion. I am also trying to support more small businesses and artisans like Moorea Seal and Noonday Collection.
These looks include pieces I have added to the closet or have had for a while that work well for taking your dresses from day to evening. I use navy as a neutral in my wardrobe and it is a color that never goes out of style. (A bunch of other navy dress options here.) I am looking forward to sharing more ideas with you all. I really believe in the art of getting dressed, since as women, it can drastically affect our demeanor for the day and the way we reach others. I need this reminder myself on a morning where sport shorts looked more appealing than anything;)
Cheers!
P.S. I have added a shop section to the blog above in the nav bar, where I will be adding all of the pieces I am working with in my own closet this season!
All photos by Chelsey Heidorn
