The Nordstrom Lace Cover-Up You Need Until You Find Your Summer Body

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KatWalkSF poolside at the Meritage Resort and Spa Napa in a Nordstrom Lace Cover-up

Guys, I’m just gonna be REAL honest here. My summer body is NOT here. I’m looking for it this week and I am hell-bent on finding it before I go to LA at the beginning of June – insert my crash diet. But let’s just be real here, I will most likely not find my summer body before June and it is highly likely that this Nordstrom lace cover-up will be in my suitcase for LA.

My lack of summer body hit me just as we crossed the Golden Gate bridge on the way Napa a couple of weeks ago. I made Ashely pull off the freeway and make an emergency pit stop at the oh-so-fabulous Nordstrom Corte Madera because nobody wants to see my winter body at the pool. We ran upstairs to the swim department and this pretty lace cover-up was calling my name. The plunging necklines in the front and back give this boho dress the perfect amount of conceal and reveal until you find your summer body like me. The sleeves hid my arms and the side slits show just the right amount of leg. I felt fabulous at the pool in this bad boy and EVERYONE needs these Hermes dupe sandals (I stole them from Ash).

KatWalkSF poolside at the Meritage Resort and Spa Napa.

KatWalkSF poolside at the Meritage Resort and Spa Napa.

What I Wore:

Coverup: Chelsea28, Nordstrom Lace Cover-Up Maxi Dress

Swimsuit: J. Crew, 1993 underwire one-piece swimsuit

Sandals: Steve Madden, Greece Slides

Hat: Sole Society, Wide Brim Straw Hat with Raffia Band

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban, Original 58mm Aviator Sunglasses

Check out more from our stay at the Meritage here + here.

Trending: The Floral Pajama Suit of My Dreams

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San Francisco blogger KatWalkSF styles a floral pajama suit from Forever 21 in front a bougainvillea wall.

Nope. This isn’t a dream. I am really standing in front of a beautiful wall of bougainvillea blooms in a floral pajama suit. Yes, my friends. This suit set looks like pajamas feel like pajamas but are actually real life clothing that you can wear with wedges all summer long.

This isn’t the first suit I’ve worn this summer – check out this epic millennial pink suit post here. There is something so simple and satisfying about wearing a suit. Suits are a one-stop shop. Everything matches and getting dressed in the morning is mindless -> my kind of dressing.

San Francisco blogger KatWalkSF styles a floral pajama suit from Forever 21 in front a bougainvillea wall.

San Francisco blogger KatWalkSF styles a floral pajama suit from Forever 21 in front a bougainvillea wall.

San Francisco blogger KatWalkSF styles a floral pajama suit from Forever 21 in front a bougainvillea wall.

San Francisco blogger KatWalkSF styles a floral pajama suit from Forever 21 in front a bougainvillea wall.

San Francisco blogger KatWalkSF styles a floral pajama suit from Forever 21 in front a bougainvillea wall.

Are you a fan of this trend?

Or does it look like I’m walking around North Beach in my pajamas?

Let me know in the comments.

San Francisco blogger KatWalkSF styles a floral pajama suit from Forever 21 in front a bougainvillea wall.

What I Wore:

Top: Forever 21, Satin Floral Patch Pocket Shirt

Tank: Old Navy, High-Neck Swing Tank for Women

Pants: Forever 21, Satin Floral Pants

Shoes: M. Gemi (c/o), The Zeppa

Bag: A.P.C., Tan Half-Moon Bag

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KatWalkSF Does The Businesswoman Special

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San Francisco blogger KatWalkSF styles an ASOS DESIGN tailored asymmetric blazer for her Businesswoman Special.

“Do you have some sort of businesswoman special?”

If you don’t know where that line comes from you open a new tab, google it and come back over here when you know.

OK. Now that we are all on the same page over here let’s discuss the standout pieces from this look. Yes, together they create the ultimate business special a la “Romy And Michele’s High School Reunion” however they can all easily work into your everyday wardrobe – even when you are not acting as a businesswoman.

The ASOS DESIGN tailored asymmetric blazer is far from your basic blazer. The asymmetric ruffle detail instantly steps up your workwear game and the $87 price tag won’t break the bank.

Are you on the hunt for the perfect black pant for work? Look no further. If you are a fan of Jamie Jeans from Topshop than I am about to blow your mind! The Joni High Waist Skinny Jeans ($65) have everything you love about the Jamie Jeans but they are work appropriate.  The pocketless front and cropped length elevate the retro flair of high-waisted skinny jeans and the inky black wash makes them perfect for the office.

Last but not least let’s have a quick chat about these pink shoes. Disclaimer: they are not my shoes. I saw them sticking out of Ashley from Two Peas in a Prada’s bag and may or may not have tried to steal them. The block heel adds just the right amount of height to any look without compromising comfort. Not into a pink shoe? Don’t worry they come in grey, sage and nude.

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San Francisco blogger KatWalkSF styles an ASOS DESIGN tailored asymmetric blazer for her Business Woman Special.

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San Francisco blogger KatWalkSF styles an ASOS DESIGN tailored asymmetric blazer for her Business Woman Special.

What I Wore:

Blazer: ASOS DESIGN, Tailored Asymmetric Blazer

Tee: Madewell, Whisper Cotton V-Neck Pocket Tee

Pants: Topshop, Joni High Waist Skinny Jeans

Shoes: Kristin Cavallari x Chinese Laundry, Lakeview Slide Sandal. Check out another perfect businesswoman special shoe here.

Bag: Saint Laurent, Crocodile Embossed Charlotte messenger bag

Sunglasses: Le Specs, Air Heart 51mm Sunglasses

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Budget Summer Fashion 2018: 10 Summer Styles Under $45

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Am I the only one who doesn’t splurge on summer fashion?

Yes, I love the sun and the beach, but summer styles never really do it for me! Because of that I never really splurge on pieces for my summer wardrobe. Anytime I invest in a pricey bathing suit or cover-up I end up cringing the moment they are covered in sand, sweat, and sunscreen!

So I decided to round-up my favorite budget summer styles today. Each one of these pieces are under $45, easy to style and won’t leave you with buyer’s remorse when the sand, sweat, and sunscreen hits them.

Sab

Forever 21, Geo Print Shirt Dress – $19.90

KatWalkSF styles a neon pink ASOS dress.

ASOS, Cut Out Midi Dress – $43

KatWalkSF in San Francisco wearing a $24 dress from Target's Who What Wear collection.

Who What Wear x Target, Women’s Flowy Tank Midi Dress – $24

KatWalkSF at the Meritage in a rainbow ASOS cardigan and Birkenstocks

ASOS, Plunge Ruched Front Swimsuit – $32

KatWalkSF wears a $20 gingham Forever 21 smocked swing dress.

Forever 21, Smocked Swing Dress – $19.90

KatWalkSF styles a red scarf print dress in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood.

ASOS DESIGN, Cami Mini Dress (red scarf print) – $29

San Francisco blogger KatWalkSF styles a floral pajama suit from Forever 21 in front of a bougainvillea wall.

Forever 21, Satin Floral Patch Pocket Shirt – $24.90 and Satin Floral Pants – $19.90 – Also styled here.

KatWalkSF styles a stunning tiered peach bandeu dress from ASOS.

ASOS DESIGN, Bandeau Tiered Mini Dress – $39

San Francisco Fashion Blogger KatWalkSF styles the Topshop Wrap Mini Dress for a day of wine tasting in the Napa Valley.

Topshop x Nordstrom, Crepe Wrap Minidress – $26.99 – Also styled here.

KatWalkSF styles a cover-up from ASOS at the Farm House Inn

ASOS DESIGN, Cold Shoulder Tile Print Beach Dress With Mirror Trim Detail – $45

 

 

 

The Ultimate Rosé Party with Brit + Co and Pinterest

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We are smack dab in the middle of summer and if you are anything like me you love to wind down with a little Rosé on a warm summer afternoon, or evening…or all day. So why not throw the ultimate Rosé Party?

And apparently, I am not the only one drinking Rosé this summer. There are over 150,000 Rosé cocktail ideas on Pinterest and searches for rosé cocktails are up over 138%! So with that in mind, I partnered up with the teams at Pinterest and Brit + Co to throw the Ultimate Rosé Party last Friday at the Brit + Co headquarters. We shared 5 simple ways to up your Rosé Party ways – check out the full Facebook live post below.

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A little behind the scenes action from the Rosé Party with my girl Beth from Brit + Co.

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This was by far one of my favorite recipes from the rosé party! Not only are they delicious, they are BEYOND Instagramble!

Rosé Popsicles with Edible Flowers

Step 1: Buy popsicle bags from Amazon (I found these amazing Frozip bags here).

Step 2: Add a teaspoon of rosemary + lavender simple syrup to rosé until the bag is almost full

Step 3: Sprinkle in edible flowers

Step 4: Set overnight (make sure your freezer is set to the lowest setting- Enjoy!

Check out the full Facebook live post from the rosé party above.

And before you comment on my voice YES I am well aware that I have a valley girl accent!
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Cherry Frosé + Rosé Lemonade from our Rosé Party.
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Post rosé party by the Brit + Co sign and the ‘Summer Rosé Spritzer’
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The stunning set up for our Facebook Live Rosé Party! 
If I learned one thing from teaming up with both the Pinterest and Brit + Co teams is that the devil is in the details.  From blush colored flowers in reclaimed glass vases to edible flowers in the ice cubes + popsicles to adorable striped straws – They are ALL essentials when throwing the ultimate Rosé Party.
And, can we also take a moment to admire this stunning Rosé bottle from Tank Garage Winery? The Stars Like Ours Rosé is summer in a glass. This fresh vintage Rosé is filled with aromas of watermelon, strawberry, rose petals, mint and grapefruit rind. Perfect on its own or as the featured Rosé in our Rosé Ice Cube recipe!
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And a little post-Rosé Party cheers in the Brit + Co garden. Our Facebook live was less than 15 minutes long…so I had to stick around to finish off all the cocktails, right?
What was your favorite recipe from the Rosé Party? Let me know in the comments.

What I Wore:

Dress: H&M, Wide-Cut Dress
Shoes: Valentino, Tango Pumps

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