Blushing Dahlia

By: Cassie Cottura

Fashion

DISTRESSED

leather jacket, distressed hoodie, jeans (old) similar, boots (old) similar I love wearing hooded sweatshirts under my leather jackets to give it a laid back feel. This Topshop sweatshirt is so soft and the holes in it are my favorite part. This color is no longer available but they have a new color and also have distressed joggers for the days you want to be cozy. Also my boots are an old style by Frye, but I have found an almost identical ...
Fashion

FRINGE DETAIL

kimono, jeans (old) similar, tee, booties (old) similar This amazing kimono is on sale!! It’s perfect for cooler weather temps and adds a little something to a simple outfit. Hinge is one of my favorite brands for sweaters and knits. So if you are ever looking for a nice knit sweater, this is your go to brand! Photography: Lianna Piccetti
Fashion

TASSELS AND BELL SLEEVES

sweater, tank, jeans (old) similar and here, booties (old) similar, earrings This outfit is simple and cozy. The bell sleeves on this sweater make it a little something special. Plus it’s super cozy! And can we talk about how gorgeous these earrings are?! They are perfect for this upcoming holiday season. I love this color, but they also come in a stunning gold and classic black. These are even better looking in person. I highly ...
Fashion

MOM UNIFORM

jeans, tank, faux leather jacket, nike shoes Finally dusted off the blog and did a post! Lately I am all about comfort yet stylish. With my son being so young, I need to wear clothes that are practical. This is my mom uniform or “momiform”. These nikes are so light and comfy, I can wear them all day. I paired them with my favorite ripped jeans, a simple tank and my favorite faux leather jacket! Photos done by: Lianna Piccetti 
Fashion, Life

SHOPPING WITH SCHOOLA

shirt old similar, jeans, sandals, jean jacket c/o Schoola, Caden’s shirt c/o Schoola (seriously such a cute shirt by Tea Collection!) Hello! I have been meaning to this post for a while now, but I am excited to share it with you all. #WhyISchoola Schoola is a quality online thrift store that also provides fundraisers for over 30,000 schools to raise their own money to support programs such as music, physical education, and art (How it ...
Fashion

ADORE ME FLAT LAY FEVER

      ADORE ME is doing an awesome contest right now that I wanted to share with you all. It’s all about your favorite everyday lingerie. I chose to post some lacy bracketed, which I’m loving for spring and summer. Plus flat lays are so much fun to shoot because you can add any kind of props!  Below I have a photo of the instructions if you would like post your #everydaylingerie. What’s your ...
Beauty

SEPHORA HAUL

Clinique Pep-Start is an eye cream that is suppose to brighten and hydrate the area around your eyes. So far a really like this product. I do feel like it helps wake my eyes up and gives them that extra brightness they need to look well rested, which I need as of lately! Fresh Soy Face Cleanser was a sample I was given. I use it every night with my Clarisonic. It feels really gentle on my skin and my face feels refreshed after using it. This ...
Fashion

SPRING FEVER

jeans, tank, flats, sunglasses, espadrilles, bralette, clutch, hat, tee Some things I am craving for spring! Lots of pastels and pretty things!
Fashion, Life

DIY FLOWER CROWN

For the baby shower and maternity shoot, I knew I wanted to wear a flower crown. I searched etsy and found a few that I absolutely loved. Only thing was, they weren’t that cheap for something I would wear twice. My mom suggested I try making my own flower crown. At first I was hesitant because my heart was set one this beautiful crown I had found on etsy. After thinking it through, I thought why not give it a try. I then searched the ...
Beauty

SOAPS AND RELAXATION

I have always loved taking bubble baths and relaxing. I am always on the look out for the perfect soaps to help me relax and unwind. One of my best friends, Lianna Piccetti, makes some pretty amazing soaps. She makes all natural, homemade cold pressed soaps. They are absolutely beautiful! Some soaps are merely decoration, but aren’t great soaps which makes them pointless (those kind drive me crazy). Well not these soaps! My favorite ...