Fall is finally in the air and the moment I felt like I could stand outside for longer than 20 minutes and not break a sweat; meant that it was time to go to the pumpkin patch and throw on a scarf….and that is exactly what I did (I am not going to lie, right after the picture I had to take off my scarf).
Top, Target | Shorts, American Eagle | Clutch, Block and Battaglia | Scarf, Target | Booties, Forever 21
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Ro
It’s hot and when it’s hot I like to be comfortable, so I grabbed the most comfortable jean shorts (from American Eagle) I own and paired it with my favorite gold pieces from Kendra Scott and my new favorite store Avenue Boutique. Sometimes I like to keep it minimal but colorful!
Sunglasses|Ray-ban T-shirt|Wet Seal Vest|Wet Seal Necklace|Kendra Scott Bracelet and Rings|Avenue Boutique Jean Shorts|American Eagle Clutch|Block and Battaglia Sandals|Macy’s
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Ro
This year I was paired up with Clothes Minded Boutique in Phoenix. We both worked together last year for MIM Rocks Fashion, so I was excited to be teamed up with Kim Kendall again. The pieces in her store are versatile for any look you are going for…dressy, casual or just the in-between. This spring is all about neutral and casual tones; so I decided to focus on simplicity meets effortless beauty and that is what shined on the runway this year at Phoenix Fashion Week’s Spring into Fashion show in downtown Phoenix. Below are a couple of interviews from the show by Phoenix Fashion Week and Valley Hype.
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This was my first time getting a blow out at Park Avenue Blow Dry and Nail Bar and I loved the result! My hair actually stayed in place till the next day! 🙂 I felt like a movie star getting my curls pinned so of course I HAD to take a picture of it<3
All of the jewelry featured in my show were from Kendra Scott at Scottsdale Quarter. I love her pieces because they can transition from day to night or a casual evening to a night out on the town. I own close to 10 pieces and I find new ways to pair them together everyday and you will see that from the looks on the runway.
I also teamed up with Block and Battaglia, the owner Christine is a full time real estate agent who when she’s not selling homes or running Block & Battaglia, spends her time focusing on her 2 great loves… her boyfriend and their son. Each Block & Battaglia bag is handmade by Christine, and all bags are one of a kind pieces. I have a clutch with Camelback Mountain on the front and I LOVE it (one because I am a native here in Arizona and two because it is just amazing!)
Special thanks to James Almanza for all of the amazing portraits of the models!
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Ro
My weekend was full of eating out, shopping and spending time with my sister in law (who is in town from Oregon!). So what better way to share the weekend together than taking blog pictures after shopping! This look is a casual hipster look that can be worn on a casual day when you want to look cute but feel comfortable!
Cross Necklace: Charming Charlie
Geek Shirt: Wet Seal
Floral Top: Wet Seal
Jean Shorts: Nordstrom
Camelback Mountain Clutch (made locally in Arizona): Block and Battaglia
Bracelets: Nordstrom
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Ro
My new obsession at the moment is my Camelback Mountain, Block and Battaglia clutch! So obsessed that I put together an entire outfit around it! I am an Arizona native so as soon as I saw this clutch, I knew I had to have it! This is an actual picture of Camelback Mountain taken by the designer Christine Battaglia! Battaglia lives in Arizona with her son and boyfriend and is a full time real estate agent. When she’s not selling houses she is creating works of art.
Christine Battaglia, Designer
Earrings: Vince Camuto
Blazer: BCBG
High-waist black shorts: (had these jeans for years but here are some like it) Etsy
Cropped boots: Vince Camuto
Block and Battaglia clutch was also spotted with none other than Busy Phillips, perhaps best known for her supporting roles on the television series Freaks and Geeks, Dawson’s Creek and Cougar Town.
Make sure to check out Block and Battaglia
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xo
Ro
Here is another post from my Fashion-Guest Blogger Christine at Work My Wardrobe. I asked her to write about her handmade clutches because I am obsessed with them! My favorite one is the last clutch shown in this blog! Since I am a native from Phoenix, Arizona it’s the perfect fit! Hope you enjoy! <3
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Ro
I love a good big ol’ bag, the kind that could double as a diaper bag when my son was a baby, the kind that fits everything you’ll need on a flight, the kind that start to hurt your shoulder after carrying it all day, the kind that make me feel like I’ve lost my keys-wallet-lipstick because I can’t find it in that big ol’ bag… I do love them but it’s also nice to edit everything down, only take what you need for a an evening out with friends or a trip to the store and it’s even more fun when you have a super cute bag to carry your pared down necessities.
I started making bags to sell on Etsy a few months back and I love making a good ol’ clutch, I think they are both fresh and elegant. I love to play with colors and shapes & combining textiles. You can find them at Etsy.com/shop/BlockAndBattaglia Here are some of my favorites that are available now.
I love this style for work since its just big enough to carry my iPad but without it it has a real cute slouch happening.
I love the Pom Poms on this one, I strung them myself to go with this bag. The vintage embroidered fabric is so vibrant, this is a one of kind piece.
Keep an eye out for this style coming soon with detachable straps…for those days when you don’t feel like lugging around the big guy but want to give your hands a break.
Who doesn’t love Ikat, this particular woven fabric comes from India.
I can’t pass up a beautiful Batik fabric, the shades of blue on this bag make my heart skip a beat.
The most fun bag to make are these rouched fabric clutches. They are challenging to make but always turn out awesome.
This is last one is very dear to me. I love Arizona, I love the desert. I snapped this photo of Camelback Mountain from the balcony at the Valley Ho and I think it’s such a fun homage to the place I call home.
Each bag I sell is handmade by me and I add a few bags each week so be sure to check out my Etsy store often to see what’s new.
XO
C
Happy Weekend! I have teamed up with my fashion-guest blogger for a special giveaway for all of you! If you haven’t done so already go on your instagram and enter to win one of these 2 amazing clutches!
We will pick a winner Sunday at 8pm! Good Luck 🙂
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xoxo
Ro