Blushing Dahlia

By: Cassie Cottura

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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. ...
May 31, 2017 1
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 ...
May 29, 2017
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 ...
May 25, 2017
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 ...
May 24, 2017
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. ...
May 16, 2017 1
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 ...
May 15, 2017 2
Beauty, Fashion, Life

MOTHER’S DAY GIFT INSPO

A little gift inspiration for Mother’s Day! Happy Monday! Shop the look: top: diaper backpack// trinket dish// body polish// candles bottom: coffee mugs// robe// recipe book// cardigan
May 8, 2017
Fashion, Life

TIPS FOR GOING TO DISNEYLAND WITH A BABY

Disneyland is always a fun and magical place. I grew up going there for family vacations. Now that I have my son, it meant I have to do Disneyland a little different from pre-motherhood time. I have put together some tips for taking a baby to Disneyland: Whether you are breastfeeding, bottle feeding and need a quiet place, the baby centers located in both Disneyland (located by the corn dog cart) and California Adventure (located by ...
April 21, 2017 1
Fashion, Life

WORK IT OUT WITH ZELLA

ZELLA at Nordstrom is one if my favorite brands for workout wear and athleisure. It’s comfortable, but most importantly, durable. I’ve had some of my leggings from ZELLA for years! I found this brand my junior year of college. My best friend and I used to get each other a pair of ZELLA leggings for Christmas every year. We were basically buying our gift and just giving it to each other. But it was always a gift I looked forward ...
March 29, 2017
Beauty, Life

FUNCTION OF BEAUTY

Personalized everything is everywhere these days! I randomly saw this brand, function of beauty, on Instagram one day. They make personalized shampoo and conditioner. I immediately checked out their website and took the hair quiz. First, you determine your hair profile. I chose straightforward hair type, fine for hair structure and normal for scalp moisture. Then you must choose 5 hair goals. This can be difficult only because there are so ...
March 16, 2017 3