Blushing Dahlia

By: Cassie Cottura

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May 2017

Fashion, Life

ACTIVITIES TO DO DURING SPRING

With spring in full swing and summer just around the corner, I’ve put together a list of activities you can do when the sun is shining! When the weather is beautiful, I love spending time outside, especially with a little one. That fresh air does everyone some good! Alright so here is a list of some fun, kid friendly activities to do. Fruit picking for some seasonal fruit. We recently went cherry picking and boy were they delicious. ...
Fashion

SPRING TRENDS// EYELET

yellow dress// romper// eyelet sleeved tee// ruffle top// shoes// white dress// white off the shoulder// pink off the shoulder The eyelet trend is ultra feminine and cute. It easily carries into summer. I love this trend and think you will too! Here is some inspiration for shopping this trend. Happy shopping friends!
Fashion, Life

SUNSET LOVIN’

Sunsets during spring and summer are one my favorite things. I love when the sun sets later and our days are longer. There is nothing more relaxing than going for a walk while the sun sets. Plus that glow from the sunset is pretty dreamy! After a day hanging out by the pool, I slipped into this comfy maxi dress and went sans makeup for the rest of the evening. I found this maxi dress at Target a few weeks ago. The price tag said it was its ...
Fashion, Life

STYLING TIPS FOR YOUR SPRING WARDROBE

JORD watch// sweater// jeans// mules// hat (found in store at Nordstrom Rack)// handbag (old) similar here Spring can be a hard transition on your style. The weather can be very unpredictable no matter where you live. Hello Karl the Fog in San Francisco, I’m talking to you!! I put together tips to help you style your outfits in this transition phase. Let’s start with colors and prints. I love neutral colors all the time, but ...
Beauty, Life

BEAUTY BABBLE// SEPHORA SHEET MASKS

My obsession with face masks continue! Lately I have felt that my skin needed some extra TLC. While shopping at Sephora, I figured I would try out their sheet masks. Each one is $6 and has a different purpose. I grabbed a few that would soothe my dull and tired skin. Anyone else have fun putting sheet masks on? Kind of makes you look like a creep with a hockey mask (you know…ahem… Jason), but your skin will love it! I like to do ...
Fashion

PRETTIEST PEPLUM

Obsessed with this peplum t-shirt is an understatement! It’s flowy, loose, soft and all around perfect! I saw it while shopping at Anthropologie and fell in love with it. Plus it was 20% off! Gotta love when you can get clothes on sale! I may have to get it in a few colors because it’s that good. For reference, I am wearing a size small. It’s suppose to be very loose and comfy. If you love girlie peplum tops, this one is a ...
Fashion

MEMORIAL DAY OUTFIT INSPO

Memorial Day weekend is this coming weekend! That means summer is right around the corner. I’ve put together some ideas for outfits and everything is under $100! Happy Shopping! bell sleeve top// baseball hat// knot tee// stripe dress// mules// shorts// sunglasses// gingham top// bell sleeve dress// Panama hat
Beauty

BEAUTY BABBLE// PETER THOMAS ROTH FACE MASKS

I’ve talked about the Rose Stem Cell Mask by Peter Thomas Roth before (this post here). A few weeks ago, while making a run to Sephora, I saw this sample kit when I was waiting in line. I figured for $25, I could try all the face masks from Peter Thomas Roth and see which ones are worth buying in  the full size. Pink: Rose Stem Cell Bio-Repair helps fight the signs of aging. It’s important to start using anti-aging products ...
Life

OUTDOOR PARTY ESSENTIALS

Summer is just around the corner! I can’t wait for barbecues and pool parties. Nothing better than spending those warm summer days outside with the people you love. I’ve put together somethings to add to your outdoor party. Pineapple candle: place these all around the patio and on tables. They look cute and smell like pineapples. Perfect for when you want to be tropical. Condiment bowls: a must if you have a few sauces and dips. ...
Fashion, Life

BELL SLEEVES

I’m a sucker for bell sleeves! It adds the cutest twist on something simple such as a sweatshirt. I love all things Free People! I’ve had my eye on this sweatshirt for some time and now I have found it on sale! You can’t beat sale prices! It’s perfect for cooler spring and summer nights. I wore it when we went down to Palo Alto for brunch at Tootsie’s. It’s a cute brick building with lots of outdoor ...