Happy Cinco De Mayo!

Here’s to the 5th of May!  Today may be the day that the Mexican army overcame the French in an unlikely battle, but it’s also a day to have a mini fiesta to honor it!  Plus, personally, my mom comes into town today, my good friend’s anniversary and Thursday Bites at work, so a day…

Trending Tuesday: #blackandwhite

If the world of alicia was the internet then #blackandwhite would totally be trending. I’m currently crushing on all things black and white. Black and white were my wedding colors, what my nephew thought was my “uniform”, and the easiest color scheme to incorporate into your life. As much as it is a classic it is…

3 Ways To Wear Your LBD!

I’ve been featuring all things LBD inspired by the newest fragrance from Avon.  For my last installment, today, I’m bringing you 3 ways to wear your little black dress!  You know, just in case you needed more proof why a little black dress is super versatile.  Here are 3 different looks all with a LBD as…

April Showers Bring May Flowers

  We definitely had some April showers this weekend, which I wasn’t hating on.  It gave me a chance to depart from my LBD and wear some seriously comfy casual pieces this week. As the girl scouts say, always be prepared.  I definitely came prepared with my rain gear and layered essentials.  I paired really…

Make An Old LBD New Again

Erica from Erica’s Fashion and Beauty and I have collaborated to show you two ways to make that old little black dress you have in your closet new again!  We both shopped our closet and took an old piece and made it new for spring. Erica’s LBD Look: “Sometimes the best shopping can be done…

What Coat To Wear With A LBD

Punxsutawney Phil promised an early spring so it’s time to lighten things up!  Lighten up your look, lighten up your load with spring cleaning and lighten up your coat!  A spring coat is an absolute must have because even those warmer sunny days still have that spring chill.  A constant problem I find is finding the…

Skincare Sunday: mark. Windswept Bath and Body Collection

My absolute must have skincare item for body is for sure a good body cream. I need that thick moisturizing formula to repair and moisture my dry skin. One of my favorite body butters comes from mark. I pretty much love all the scents but I’m LOVING the new limited time scent of Windswept. Windswept…

Wear The Wide Leg Trend: mark. Navy Gazing Pants

  A big trend this year is a swing back to wide legs and flare leg pants. I have to say I’m totally in support of this. Flare legs work better with my curvy shape so selfishly I like this. Wide legs are WAY more comfortable than peeling off those skinny pants that leave indentations…

Easter Inspo

Can you believe that Easter is already THIS Sunday!?  I still need to figure out an Easter dress, dye eggs, make a side dish for Easter brunch and create an Easter basket!  With the ultimate spring holiday quickly approaching here’s what has me inspired for Peter Cottontail: Easter Eggs – Dying eggs is an Easter…

Luck O’ The Irish To Ya!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I hope you’re wearing your green so you don’t get pinched! I’m celebrating in shades of spring greens and with sweet treats! Sweet Treats:  If you’re in the greater Sacramento area and need of sweet treats for your next special occasion you definitely have to check out Baking With Tea in…