Gap dress, H&M sweater (old), Sam Edelman booties, Goorin Bros. hat

While in Durango, I wore this denim Gap A-line dress on repeat. I bought it on sale sometime last year and never wore it – now I have no idea why! This dress is so versatile and able to be styled so many ways. It was still a little chilly in Durango in March, so I wore fleece lined tights and a sweater underneath the dress, but I cannot wait to style it for summer! I think it will look great with sneakers or even sandals and a light sweater. Be on the lookout for this dress, again – I am confident it will reappear. 😉

Goorin Bros. cloche, Wallis dress from Nordstrom Rack dress, Miz Mooz shoes, James Avery charms, Ted Baker watch, Dana Buchanan bag.

Back when we lived in California, we took a trip down to San Diego, where we discovered Goorin Bros. hats. On that trip, I picked up a classic black cloche and have been enamored by the style ever since.

Prior to stepping foot into Goorin Bros. for the first time, I am not sure I had ever seen a cloche. To be honest, the only hats I owned prior to discovering Goorin Bros. were one-size-fits-all hats I found at discount stores. There is nothing wrong with that, but wow, what a difference it made when a hat was actually fitted!

I love hats, but honestly, I wasn’t particularly interested in or even shopping for a hat the day that I discovered the cloche. Jason and I were in the Gaslamp Quarter shopping around, when he decided he would pass some time in the “hat shop,” while I was looking around in other shops. When I was done looking around, I met him in Goorin Bros., where he was trying on hats. I figured I would pass the time by trying some on myself, so I tried a few and wasn’t really finding anything that suited me. Then, I decided to put on this black, bell shaped hat. I fell in love, never mind that I had no idea what I would pair it with at the time, or that I wasn’t even sure I owned anything that I could pair it with. Regardless of all that, I still wore the hat out of the shop and down the street to dinner.

That was almost 3 years ago and 4 cloches ago. What can I say? When I find a good thing, I like it in a variety of colors. 😉 The latest is one that brings to mind a robin’s eggs and springtime. I recently wore it to a birthday breakfast shared with my family – fashion and family, two of my very favorite things.

What is your favorite style hat? Tell me in the comments below!

Green sweater from Marshalls, Gap jeans, Rebecca Minkoff booties & purse, Target fedora, The Giving Keys necklace. 

It is no secret that I love a good bootie. I also really like items that are edgy and unique. When I spotted these embroidered Rebecca Minkoff booties on sale last year, I grabbed them up knowing I would probably wait months until I would actually be able to wear them. I finally got to take them about town one weekend this fall, when Jason, Addison, and I had Sunday Brunch at one of our favorite spots in downtown Colorado Springs, Springs Orleans. I think the booties and their motif fit right in among the New Orleans themed restaurant.

Pink sweater from Marshalls, AE tank, Lucky Brand skirt, BP booties, Rebecca Minkoff Regan Satchel Tote, Tiffany & Co lock necklace, James Avery Turquoise Ear Posts.

Last weekend, we traveled to Albuquerque for the Balloon Fiesta for the third year in a row. I absolutely love New Mexico; the food, the history, the landscapes, the fact that our really good friends live there, and obviously, the Balloon Fiesta and the magic that it is.

The day started out so warm, so I pulled out my favorite denim skirt (that I got for a steal on ebay!) and styled it with a super-soft pink light sweater, and some black booties. Did I mention I love boots of all kinds? I might have mentioned that once before.

Each year, we try to see a bit more of the city and perhaps another joint from Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. We began our day at Pueblo Harvest Cafe, which was actually featured on Guy’s Family Road Trip. The funny thing is, I totally found this place before that episode ever aired. I guess I know how to pick ’em. 😉 We enjoyed a delicious breakfast there and a fun day exploring antique stores around the city.

Texas Home T, Lace skirt from store in Germany, H&M sweater, Miz Mooz sandals, Fossil watch, Target beaded necklace, Waxing Poetic fleur de lis necklace, James Avery turquoise studs, Lucky Brand hat.

During our time in Waco, we spent some time exploring Magnolia Silos and the city of Waco. We had so much fun eating, exploring, and antiquing our way through Waco. What a fun town! The weather was a warm respite from some of the weather we have been experiencing here in Colorado and I loved pulling out some of my Spring pieces to wear on our trip.

Texas Home T, Rebecca Minkoff bag, Gap jeans, Target sweater, BP boots, Cherry blossom anniversary ring, Coronado Beach sand ring.

My sister, Hayden, and Riley got me a Home T for Christmas and I love it so much. When I wear it, it brings me so much joy! I cannot help but think of home and all the things that are home to me.

The open skies, the stars, sunrises, and sunsets. Long drives on country roads with nothing but wide open spaces for miles. Rangers baseball with my family. Receiving Ruby Red grapefruit in my Christmas stocking growing up. Having Daylight Donuts on Sunday before church, when Dad would treat himself to the massive Apple Fritter and get us kids the plain glazed (which coincidentally are all I crave now when I find a Daylight Donut joint anywhere). Hanging out on Cedar Creek Lake with family. Camping every Memorial Day weekend at Purtis Creek State Park. Going out on the barge with friends and family and spending the day on the lake. Ochoa’s salsa. The Hill Country. Texas Country music. BBQ. Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla. Cowboy boots and hats everywhere. Shiner Bock. Dublin Dr Pepper (RIP). Collin Street Bakery’s fruit cake. Tex Mex. Oxbow Pies in Palestine. Bluebonnets. Seeing the Dallas skyline in the distance, while it is still miles away, specifically distinguished by Reunion Tower. Friday night football. The State Fair and all things fried and delicious and saying hi to Big Tex. H-E-B and Central Market. The Piney Woods. Floating down the Guadalupe River. Vacations at Schlitterbahn. Pat Green. George Strait. Selena. Willie Nelson. The Alamo. Galveston. The Polka Festival in Ennis. The Riverwalk. Dining al fresco at Casa Rio. Gruene Hall. “Let’s go to Luckenbach, Texas with Willie and Waylon and the boys..” German food in Fredericksburg. Saying hello to everyone you encounter. Clements Scout Ranch (where Jason and I met and got engaged). Whataburger. Twisted Root + their homemade root beer + atomic pickles. Torchy’s Tacos. Salt Lick. Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop. Spending summers at the library with my Mom and siblings. Six Flags and sharing the best hot cocoa I’ve ever had (at least that’s how I will always remember it) with my Dad. Green chile cheeseburgers and Shiner with my Grandparents. Running into people who knew my Dad and share stories and memories that include him. Family. HOME.