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

Weekly Fashion Finds – Fall Faux Fur

What’s Fall without a little faux fur? I looove a good fluffy moment when the temps get chilly (though it’s more like an “if” it gets chilly more than “when” here in SoCal), and having a few go-to pieces in your wardrobe can serve you for lots of seasons to come! If you’re looking to fluff up your wardrobe, look for a colorful statement, a … Continue reading Weekly Fashion Finds – Fall Faux Fur

3 Trending Prints You Need This Fall

A good pattern adds visual interest + dimension to any outfit, and there are three in particular that are on fire this season! Worn by everyone from influencers to celebrities, here are the most popular prints that have been popping up everywhere & where you can snag them for yourself… Zebra Animal print is always in, but this year it’s all about zebra stripes! Whether … Continue reading 3 Trending Prints You Need This Fall

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

MDM Style Diaries – @ The Stardust Motel

The hubby and I wanted to get away for the weekend, so we headed up to our favorite hideaway in Lake Tahoe! Unfortunately we had to cut our trip short due to the forest fires in the area shutting down the hiking trails, but we still had a great time relaxing, eating some good food, and squeezing a few hikes in before the smoke got … Continue reading MDM Style Diaries – @ The Stardust Motel

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

3 Covetable Bag Trends for Fall

A new fashion season is coming soon, so you know what that means… You guessed it, new trends to try! Bags are an easy way to add trendiness to outfits, and are the perfect accessory for transitioning a wardrobe between seasons. As always, there’s a ton of bag trends out there for Fall, but here’s my faves that work not only for this season, but … Continue reading 3 Covetable Bag Trends for Fall