Win a $75 Gift Card to OUTFIT ADDITIONS!

It's no secret that I love jewelry and pretty accessories. I think a beautiful accessory can make even the most basic outfit look gorgeous! Outfit Additions is an online jewelry and accessory shop that is filled with the most lovely goodies. They have a stunning collection of jewelry, along with a unique array of fabric belts and silk wallets. All of their pieces are budget friendly, feminine and lovely. I'm currently drooling over their handmade bead jewelry collection. I particularly love the coral and aqua pieces.

The wonderful people at Outfit Additions have an amazing giveaway for you all today! They are kindly offering one lucky winner a $75 gift card to their shop! Enter on the rafflecopter widget below and good luck!

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Terms & conditions: Open to residents of the US only. Winner will be selected via random.org and announced on this post. By submitting an entry, your email address will be submitted to Outfit Addition's marketing list. 

Laid Back

The kids have been out of school now for a few days, and we're starting to unwind and get into summer relaxation mode. It's a weird feeling to wake up on Monday morning and realize you don't have to jump out of bed at 6am and rush the kids off to school. I love having my little ones at home with me. Hearing their little voices and their giggles echo through the house brings me so much comfort and joy.

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!  XO.

// THE DETAILS //

Top: Ella Moss

Jeans: DL1961

Handbag: George, Gina & Lucy c/o (love it in mint)

Shoes: Valentino (less expensive versions here and here)

Horn Necklace: Peggi Li c/o

Bracelets: Haute Betts

Hair Band: Twistband c/o

Nails: Essie 'Blanc'

Lips: YSL 009 'Rose Stiletto'

Mixed Up

I never tire of mixing up my prints. Take a bit of floral, add a touch of stripes, and it creates the perfect mix. I find this dress to be a little bit fancy on it's own, but dressing it down with the blazer and flat shoes makes it weekend-ready. Have a wonderful weekend lovely friends! XO.

// THE DETAILS //

Dress: Ark & Co. (seen in a fancier look here)

Jacket: via Stitch Fix (also seen here)

Scarf: GAP

Bracelet: Leah Alexandra

Handbag: August Wrinkle c/o (also seen here)

Shoes: Tory Burch (similar)

Nails: Revlon 'Trendy' c/o

BB Cream & Other Things I Love

BB Creams are all the rage in the world of cosmetics. Are you asking yourself, what exactly is a BB cream? A BB cream is short for a beauty or blemish cream. To put it simply, a BB cream is a tinted moisturizer with many added beneficial purposes. They even out skin tones, are hydrating, and offer SPF protection. It's a wonderful multi-tasker that creates the look of natural, beautiful skin that doesn't look overdone.

Why do I love BB creams so very, very much? It's my secret to creating a very polished and perfected look (without spending a lot of time or applying too many layers). I will apply a BB cream in replace of moisturizer, primer and foundation, and then finish the look with a sweep of powder. It creates a look that hides imperfections and still appears incredibly natural and finished.

I'm always on the hunt for the best-of-the-best BB cream, and I think I may have finally found it. I've been using Revlon's Photoready BB Cream and it's completely knocked my socks off.

Camouflage

Camouflage print is my favorite trend at the moment. It's a pattern that can be dressed up or dressed down, and looks amazing paired with any print. I love mixing my rugged camo jacket with feminine pieces. What trends are you currently coveting?

// THE DETAILS //

Jacket: Monrow (also worn here)

Dress: Rebecca Taylor on sale! here & here

Necklace: Peggy Li c/o

Bracelets: Samantha Wills c/o (also worn here)

Rings: Ariel Gordon

Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff

Sandals: Rebecca Minkoff 

Summer Break

School's out for summer! Today marks the last day of school before my kids and I are officially enjoying summer vacation. I'm beyond excited about it. I'm thinking tonight we're going to have a little celebratory BBQ. We don't have any major vacations planned for this summer, but I am looking forward to swimming, relaxing and maybe reading a sleazy summer novel. Do you have any big plans for summer?

// THE DETAILS //

Blouse: Rebecca Taylor old

Jeans: DL1961 (also worn here)

Bangle Bracelets: Stowe Street c/o (15% off w/code SHANNON15)

Necklace: MASSI c/o (also worn here)

Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff

Shoes: Valentino (on sale here & here)

Sunglasses: Prada

Nails: butter LONDON 'Kerfuffle'

Shannon's 5 Minute Face

On an average day, I am a pretty casual girl. My style is fairly minimal, and my make-up is natural. These 5 products are my daily essentials. Along with these, I always wear sunblock and also splash on a light scent like CLEAN. 

These products are my must-have tools for creating my 5 minute face:

1 /  NARS Powder Foundation in Santa Fe / I love this foundation because it's so much quicker and easier to apply than liquid foundation. It goes on light, but has beautiful coverage and stays put all day. As an added bonus, it has an SPF of 12, which helps to prevent sun damage and aging.

2 / Chanel Blush in Rose Ecrin / A light sweep of this blush and I look bright, healthy and refreshed. The color is the perfect neutral pink and has just the right amount of shimmer.

3 / MAC Eyeshadow in Naked Lunch / MAC is known for making wonderful eyeshadows with amazing pigment and staying power, and this shadow is no exception. The Naked Lunch color is natural and pretty. It has a soft shimmer that makes the eyes pop, while still being very subtle. For an everyday look, I wear this alone. But it's also a wonderful color to use as a base for more dramatic evening looks. It's truly a must-have shadow.

4 / DIOR Jelly Lip Pen in Carioca / This lovely lip product combines the shine of a gloss with the pigment of a lipstick. It's very hydrating and feels light on the lips, while offering beautiful color and shine.

5 / Benefit They're Real Mascara / As far as mascara's go, this is as good as it gets. It lengthens the lashes without being clumpy, and adds a dramatic flare to the eyes. One sweep of this mascara is perfect for a natural look.

xo, Shannon