Our first major post-pandemic vacation was our week-long trip to the Hawaiian island of Kauai this past June. It was just me and my husband for a second honeymoon of sorts, and it was WONDERFUL! The most gorgeous weather, tropical sunshine, comfortably cool and clear water, and the sweet smell of island fruits and flowers… I’m already dying to go back! To keep the endless … Continue reading Style Diaries – Summer Adventures in Hawaii
I’m officially 26, and we’re headed off to Vegas to celebrate!! I am BEYOND excited; you have no idea! It’s been a few years since we’ve been to the city of glitter, and after all this time staying home, I am ready to PAR-TAY! To make sure the party is poppin’, I have the ultimate packing list of styles that’ll have you dancing all night … Continue reading The Ultimate Las Vegas Packing List
I’ll be honest, the hubby and I don’t get out much anymore since the pandemic, but one of our favorite things that we always make time to do is getting dressed up and having a nice dinner! It can be a little tough to figure out what to wear nowadays, as pajamas and athleisure are still pretty much the norm, but I love coming up … Continue reading Anatomy of a Look – Date Night @ the Mall
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
Going to NYFW has long been a dream of mine, and even though I’ve never been, a girl can always hope! In honor of one of my favorite times of the year, here’s what I’d wear if I was at this coveted event… (Follow me on IG for more looks!) For the street style photographers… Front row @ a fashion show… For the afterparties… What … Continue reading What I’d Wear to NYFW 2021
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
This year especially, I’m beyond enjoying summer and I’m so not ready for it to end! I’m holding onto every bit of the warm weather that I can, and that’s been influencing a lot of my style lately! Sandals in general seem to be having more of a moment than ever right now; from strappy 90s-inspired styles to the ever-popular pool slide, open-toes are the … Continue reading Three Sandals You Need Before Summer’s Over
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
Our third house guests of the summer were my brother-in-law and his girlfriend (FYI- my husband is the oldest of six boys so this was the second couple-in-law to visit!), so we had a fun-filled weekend taking them around our city! They got here late Thursday night, and the hubs and I had to work on Friday, so it was about two and a half … Continue reading MDM Style Diaries- A Weekend Well Spent
