HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY + INSTAGRAM LATELY

Good morning everyone and Happy Mother’s Day! Today, my husband and I are hosting a Mother’s Day lunch at my home and I wanted to pop in before everyone arrives and wish you a blessed day with your family. And may your day be filled with love and joy!

You may have wondered why I haven’t posted in a few days. Well, I’ve been super busy and was trying to catch up on some sleep. I wake up on most days to blog at five in the morning and going to bed late at night was not working for me. Five hours of sleep at night is just not enough for me to function properly. And I’m just so tired when I blog late at night. So, I worked on getting more sleep and it worked! Hallelujah!

Plus, it was my son’s 18th birthday last week and I wanted to focus on him and my family. It’s so good to step away for a while to regroup and now I’m ready to jump right back in! Thank you so much for all your support and visits here on my blog! My blog is such a big part of my life and I love sharing what I love with you.

So, today I’m featuring what I posted in Instagram lately. I also made sure to link similar styles I love. Enjoy and thank you for the blog love! YOU’RE THE BEST! XO

Shop my favorite summer jewelry pieces!

Celebrated my son’s birthday with dinner at one of his favorite restaurants, then I took him shopping the next day for new college clothes.

See what I bought him so far:

I wore this top quite a few times already and it’s so easy to pack, plus you can wear it as a swim cover-up with jeans shorts.

Shop the look:

dRa Embroidered Neon Top (also available in blue embroidery) (I’m wearing a small) // J.Crew Ecru Shorts (fits true to size) // J.Crew Rio Sandals // Essie Peak Show Nail Polish // J.Crew Fedora Hat // Celine Sunglasses (see similar) // Mar y Sol Beach Tote

Love this top!

Christophe Sauvat Embroidered Off The Shoulder Top I’m wearing a small (available in white too) (Dress version here.) // Paige Denim Jeans (similar here & here & here for under $100) // J.Crew Rio Sandals (30% off) // Mar y Sol Beach Tote // Essie Enuff is Enuff Nail Polish // Celine Sunglasses (similar) // Michele Watch // Strapless Convertible Bra (best ever)

Shopping day with my son for his birthday on a gorgeous day in Miami!

For those of you who are waiting for your size to be available again in these multi-strap sandals, just keep checking back everyday. Your size will show up sooner or later. They fit true to size! My next pair of J.Crew sandals will be these tassel beauties that are on sale for 25% off. They also fit true to size and available in two colors.

See more of my favorite summer shoes from J.Crew!

Easy casual outfit for summer:

Banana Republic Stripe Shirt // J Brand Jeans (similar for under $100) // J.Crew Multi-strap Sandals // Essie Peak Show Nail Polish // Michele Watch

Love these shorts from the LOFT!

Loft Stripe Riviera Shorts // Nordstrom Gauze Top (I’m wearing a small) // Strapless Convertible Bra // J.Crew Metallic Sandals // Essie Peak Show Nail Polish

Sun ‘days’ essentials I first learned about while in Dallas for a blog conference and I love these products now!

Shop the essentials here:

I bought this lovely gauze, crochet dress last year and it was so popular that they brought it back again this year! And now you can shop it in more than one color.

Shop the look:

dRA White Dress (I’m wearing a small) // Mar Y Sol Clutch-sold out (see more styles below) // J.Crew Metallic Sandals // Essie Peak Shoe Nail Polish // Celine Sunglasses (similar)

See more styles by designer dRA:

…and more straw clutches by Mar y Sol:

HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!