designer dupes – the Cult Gaia cutout knit dress

The Cult Gaia Serita dress exploded in popularity when it came onto the fashion scene last year, and it show no signs of stopping in 2022. With new colorways, this iconic instagram influencer dress is still uber popular and sought after this Spring! The only problem with this dreamy cutout knit dress? Its $498 price tag… (The original Cult Gaia cutout dress aka the Serita … Continue reading designer dupes – the Cult Gaia cutout knit dress

the hottest Y2K fashion trends you need in your wardrobe this Spring

I love Y2K fashion trends (obvi) so I’ve been thinking, what are the top 5 items to add to your closet this Spring that’ll give you that trendy look for less? Here’s my top Y2K styles that’ll leave you feeling so now (& then!) this season… The Slip Dress The iconic slip dress made famous by supermodels like Kate Moss in the 90s/early 2000s will … Continue reading the hottest Y2K fashion trends you need in your wardrobe this Spring

MDM Style Diaries – Mini Golfing in the Mountains

During our much-needed getaway after hectic work schedules and family visits, the hubby suggested mini golf as a fun date-night activity & I couldn’t resist a second chance at the game after not playing for two years! Speaking from personal experience, a little healthy competition keeps our relationship interesting! We love to laugh and have a great time teasing each other when it comes to … Continue reading MDM Style Diaries – Mini Golfing in the Mountains

3 Easy Steps to Styling on a Budget

I always scroll through Instagram seeing these fierce street-style looks on bloggers and celebrities, and I’ve wondered how I can achieve the same effect on a more realistic budget. I was inspired to try my hand at concocting an accessible, yet high-fashion look, and I finally think I’ve cracked the code to making chic-ness affordable! Here are my top three tips to slaying the OOTD … Continue reading 3 Easy Steps to Styling on a Budget

MDM Style Diaries – “Calling All Fashionistas!”

I’ve always thought it would be so fun to do a pay phone photoshoot, and as we were driving through North Park the other day, I found one that was against a bright orange wall! Needless to say, we stopped and after a little (or a lot) of sanitizing, we got some great shots! Also, I’m dying to mention, my bag is actually a REAL … Continue reading MDM Style Diaries – “Calling All Fashionistas!”

Weekly Fashion Finds – Fall Sneaker Trends

As a dancer, runner, and longtime high heels addict, I’ll admit that my feet do crave a comfy option every once and awhile! I’ve really grown my collection of sneakers lately, and they’re a great option for Fall when it’s not quite cool enough to wear boots! The past few years have seen sneakers get a major upgrade from boring to ultra fashion-forward, and they’re … Continue reading Weekly Fashion Finds – Fall Sneaker Trends

Weekly Fashion Finds – Designer Duds Under $500

Let’s be honest: who doesn’t love designer fashion? I know I do! But, loving high-priced goods while trying to stay on a budget doesn’t always allow for a happy ending… Or does it? I will say, this post is not sponsored (though I may earn a small commission on the products linked below at no cost to you!), but I really love telling people about … Continue reading Weekly Fashion Finds – Designer Duds Under $500

Fall Fashion Finds @ Shein

I’ll be honest here, Shein is kind of one of my guilty pleasures. While I love super unique, one-off fashion, I’m also on a budget (since we’re hoping to buy our first home soon) and sometimes the inexpensive trendiness of Shein is pretty tempting (especially as content creators like me always need new and exciting ways to dazzle our friends here on the interwebs!). The … Continue reading Fall Fashion Finds @ Shein

MDM Style Diaries – @The Drive In

On a recent road trip, the hubby and I passed this abandoned drive-in restaurant and I immediately asked him to pull over so we could get some pics! I’m a sucker for vintage signs and retro vibes, so this ended up being the PERFECT location! Wearing Urban Outfitters sweater / BlankNYC jeans / Target headscarf / Melissa x Lazy Oaf sandals / Sugarfix by Baublebar … Continue reading MDM Style Diaries – @The Drive In

MDM Style Diaries – Old Town, San Diego

Old Town, San Diego is one of the most popular spots in the city for Mexican food, local art and culture, and historic buildings. I’ve been coming here ever since my college days, and our favorite local Mexican food chain Miguel’s has a really unique location here! After a long day of paddle boarding and working, the hubby and I headed out for a little … Continue reading MDM Style Diaries – Old Town, San Diego