Style... in abundance
If you follow me on Instagram you know I do a Sunday Series of my favorite things. This week I decided to review every designer handbag in my collection to share what’s worth the money and what’s not.
If you’re considering investing in a designer handbag, I hope you find this helpful!
Read on for what bags get used the most, and what bags sit in my closet.
Rhode Resort Dress (similar here) // Boyy bag (similar here) // Amelie Pichard mules (similar here)
Celine sunglasses // Kjaer Weis lip tint in Lover’s Choice
With only one more week until the official start of summer, I wanted to share a dress that I’ll be reaching for again and again in the coming months.
It’s flirty, it’s twirly, it’s cotton, it’s mini. Basically the perfect summer staple. You’ve seen a version of this dress before – it was one of your Top 5 Favorites in May.
Rhode Resort is a brand I discovered more than a year ago and I immediately fell hard. Their specialty is resort wear in vibrant prints and colors. I love that they stick to a formula – they basically do the same 5 dresses and mix up the fabric.
The Ella dress is my absolute favorite. The proportions are spot on; 3/4 length sleeves with a mini skirt. The fabric is breathable and comfortable – hello cotton. And the fit couldn’t be easier. It’s basically a tunic with a voluminous skirt. The fact that you can cinch the waist according to your shape makes this style look good on everyone. Plus, the back is slightly longer than the front, so you don’t have to worry about it being too mini.
I dressed mine up with a statement bag and patent leather mules in a pop color, but it looks just as fabulous worn casually. I’ve paired it with espadrille sneakers and flat leather sandals. It would also look amazing with a western inspired bootie.
I’ve linked some of my favorite prints and colors below (majority are on sale), along with some other styles from the brand. One of my fave retailers is having an additional 25% off the sale. Get ’em while they’re hot!
GRLFRND Linda Crop jeans via Pink Lagoon // Coast linen top // Boyy handbag
Thatch earrings, locket necklace and Mama necklace
Gucci loafers // Local Eclectic rings
Shop the Post
Summertime brings in a wave of “where to shop/eat/stay” guides, so today I wanted to share some of my favorite places to shop in San Diego. Shopping online and cruising the mall can be convenient, but for me, it’s the hidden gems of my city that make shopping truly fun.
I’ve talked many times before about one of my fave local jewelers, Thatch. This women-owned company makes the best everyday dainty pieces. I recently asked them to customize their Bella necklace with an engraved “E” for my daughter, and it’s one of my most cherished pieces. They also make fabulous scripted necklaces, and adding their Mama pendant to the mix was like a fashion rite of passage.
The earrings I’m wearing make it look like I have a fancy piercing, but they’re just curved inward for a beautiful, edgy effect. They also come in plain gold and are super comfortable to wear.
Earlier this summer I discovered Pink Lagoon in Solana Beach. They have an amazing sale going on and I picked up these cropped GRLFRND jeans for over 50% off. Paired with this linen top (technically a jacket) it’s an easy, comfortable look that I’m reaching for over and over.
When it comes to investment pieces, these Gucci loafers and this Boyy handbag are two of my best choices. They go with everything and really elevate any look.
Vocabulary
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Laura Gambucci
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