DK's Favorite Trends

I don't know about you but I'm ready for a fresh start this week!

Even though I was on vacation, my blogger self certainly wasn't. We traveled to Key West and Marathon Florida for my 30th birthday. Those of you who know me know that I have a fabulous Aunt that has lived there for many, many years. Marathon feels very much like a second home so we thought it would be more than appropriate to make that Theo's first trip. More on that part of our trip Friday.

Back to my Aunt. She and her also fabulous friend Donna opened an amazing unique boutique that has just some of the coolest pieces! Every time I get a chance to shop there I am all over it. From basic cami's (which are to die for soft) to perfectly patterned jumpsuits there is something for everyone. But I started thinking from the perspective of owning a boutique and how their personal style and current fashion favorites influence what goes in the store. So I thought I would ask.

The question:

What is your favorite current trend?

Their answer:

Statement earrings (check out Donna's!), bell and ruffle sleeves, and pants with prints.

It was great hearing from people in the industry and getting to visit DK's Style Hut.

I love a great fast outfit no matter what the season but this summer jumpsuit is so perfect when you don't feel like thinking about an outfit or only have a few minutes for a quick change. Also for a loose jumpsuit, add a belt to add some shape to the look!

They still have some of these fab jumpsuits in stock and they have free shipping!

Have a great Monday Pretties!

Sauntering Into The Next Decade...

I'm all about being real and I would be completely full of shit if I told you I wasn't freaked out to leave my twenties. It's just that they were SO GOOD. So good I could tear up. I'll spare you that. I spent this entire decade with my beyond words amazing Husband. We got married, traveled a ton, made the best memories, started and grew our photography company, bought our forever home, and welcomed Theo Shane. I keep hearing your thirties are your best years so I look forward to what they bring.

In honor of thirty, staying true to my list making, I'm sharing five things that I've learned in my twenties and five resolutions that I'm taking with me into the next decade.

Live and Learn

Roll with the punches.

Anything worth doing is worth over doing.

Live every day with an open mind.

Always remember little ones are watching you. Be a good role model. You never know who you are inspiring. 

You have to be you and not care what others think. You're you for a reason. And if you don't like you then no one else with either. 

I Resolve to...

Drop anything that I don't love, that doesn't make my soul happy, or brings me negative energy. 

Be a good Mom and human.

Focus on being graceful, not "perfect".

Not be so hard on myself.

To constantly learn new things and be as worldly as possible.

Your Inner Sommelier

Hello and Happy National Wine Day!

Now I love me a made up holiday that's for sure. And you know I won't ignore this one! I wouldn’t be me if I did. As I was thinking about a wine post to do I was thinking about the things I learned about wine and how it would be helpful to those who might not know. Here are three things to know about when drinking your favorite glass of vino.

Check out those legs.

On your wine that is. When you swirl your wine two things happen. First it releases the aromas of the wine so you can better taste it. Second, you can see wine drip down the sides of the glass those are called the legs. The longer they take to fall the better the wine is.  

Smell your wine

but did yo know when you do this your mouth should be open? Try it. Smell it once with your mouth closed and again with it open. Huge difference.  

Get specific

My last tip is to zone in on one region you really like. For myself and MK we really love Spanish and Argentina wines. But out favorite is Rioja wines. So after you find your wine, see what pairs well with it so you always know what to order with it when you’re at a restarunt. Lucky for me tapas goes perfect with this wine. Think Cantaloupe and Prosciutto combo or a Fig Crostini. Yes please!

I hope your Memorial Day weekend is jam packed full of fun and vino!