Festival Friendly

Coachella, CA

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I decided last minute to head to Coachella with some friends for the weekend. After living in Los Angeles for 12 years (four of them, when I was in college and Coachella was the equivalent to a California spring break) I FINALLY made it. And to be honest, it really was not on my agenda to even go this year, I only went because the stars aligned and some friends had extra passes at the last minute. 

And since Coachella is often synonymous with exposed midriffs and skimpy dresses, I wondered how I would pull off a look that's festival-friendly and also age appropriate. I was looking to stay cool in the 90+ heat and also a bit more polished than I would have probably dressed in my college days. Luckily, there are endless options for 30-year-olds (like me!) who are looking to dress for the event without showing a ton of skin. And since I only had a few days to pull together my weekend wardrobe, everything I have linked below is available relatively quickly! That being said, I didn't get the chance to wear lots of these because there simply wasn't enough time. However, I will be doing a try-on with some of my favorites in the coming days. 

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This little white dress is a great starting point. Toss it on over a swimsuit, add a denim jacket for when things cool down in the evening and add accessories that take it up a notch. I paired it with a neck scarf for a little pop of color and more importantly, for covering my face at night when the dust kicked up. 

My highlights? The sun, the music, the fashion, the friend time, the pool time... but mostly BEYONCE! 

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Dress: Aerie

Heels: Coach

Crossbody: c/o Goodnight Macaroon

Scarf: Anthropologie

Earrings: Madewell

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COACHELLA FAVORITES

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FULL BLOOM

Beverly Hills, CA

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As much as I love cozy weather and crisp days, I am definitely more of a warm weather girl. And with spring in the air, there are new, fresh trends blossoming. From pretty pink hues and ruffles to headscarves, bows and dressed-up sneakers, I'm wearing another one of my favorite spring styles today—florals. 

Though they always seem to be in season, bloom prints are definitely receiving a bit more attention than usual. No longer reserved for tea parties and brunch, the newer iterations are unexpected and elevated.  This wrap-dress from Goodnight Macaroon is equal parts flattering and vibrant. I love the ruffled sleeves and the shorter hemline pairs well with sneakers, sandals, and low-heeled mules. Vibrant accessories match with it too, making this the perfect dress for island escapes, beach days and everything else summer-related. 

Dress: c/o Goodnight Macaroon

Crossbody: c/o Vera Bradley

Sneakers: (made for comfort + so cute!) c/o Vionic

Earrings: c/o Sugarfix by Baublebar

Rings: c/o Baublebar

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Oh and I have been getting a lot of hair questions lately so I figured I would spill my latest secret—it's my latest shampoo & conditioner regiment. I have been using (all organic) products from Juice Organics! Available at Target, the Volumizing Line has finally given my locks some LIFE. I had honestly tried everything to give my hair more shine and oomph (even prenatal vitamins!) and I have finally found the answer. AMEN!

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The Spring Transition

Beverly Hills, CA

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I swung back to New England for the holiday weekend and the air is crisp, fresh and a bit chilly. Everyone is embracing the sunny weather though. I actually saw a guy driving around in a convertible, which made me laugh. In LA this weather would be considered frigid and back when I was living here I remember doing the same thing. 50 degrees in April?? That's what I used to call shorts weather!

Because I don't have the stamina I once had in high school, it's important to incorporate transitional spring pieces into your outfit.  I'm talking short-sleeve sweaters, lighter trench coats and yes a good pom pom cardigan (like this one from Goodnight Macaroon). As you start to incorporate more and more warm-weather pieces into your regular outfit rotation, interesting knits will keep you warm and give your look a unique little twist.

For days (on either coast) when it’s not too hot and not too cold, this sweater is a great alternative to a jacket. I love wearing this in my office (any season) because the AC is always dialed on the colder side. Plus, it effortlessly adds more polish to whatever you're wearing. Toss it over a dress, pair it with high-waisted trousers, or simply wear it over your favorite tee-shirt and jeans (like I did here). A textured, pom pom cardigan is the perfect spring staple piece. It gives your outfits that elevated, cool, yet cozy feel and is perfect for today's New England weather!

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Pom Pom Sweater: c/o Goodnight Macaroon

Rings: c/o Baublebar (Take 20% off your Baublebar purchase w/code WEARSKELLY) 

Hoops: c/o Baublebar

Jeans: Madewell

Tee: Madewell/Nordstrom

Booties: Jeffery Campbell

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