{april in review}

Posted in fashion, Nordstrom, ootd, Outfit Details, Random shit, sale, Target by xoxostacyb

Happy weekend, friends! It’s that time again. Time for the monthly round-up. Didn’t I just do this? April frickin flew by.

Now, lets take a look back at what went down on xoxostacyb in April.

{weekend notes} Easter + remember my crudites board?
{asparagus tart} And some fun pictures from Spring break in Santa Cruz
{march in review} first time breaking down the month + that cute Madewell top
{how to make the most of your weekend} According to STATS you guys like this one
{friday 5} Bay’s fave carrots + that rose gold hair color
{mexican hot pot} Now I want a bowl of that soup
{spring fever} When I first introduced my new zapatos ♥
{push-pin map // travelogue} Map love
{two sisters} The Woodland book you all fell in love with
{friday 5} This was my #1 viewed post for the month of April
{weekend notes} plants + hiking + wine drinking….that was a damn good weekend
{avocado toast 4 ways} Which is your favorite? I’m still stuck on the over easy or BLT
{statement tees} Raise your hand if you’ve added a couple to your closet
{double chocolate banana bread} Ok, now raise your hand if you’ve whipped up loaf of this for your peeps
{friday 5} now I want some hummus….and that fanny pack.
{weekend notes} damn that was a good weekend: Color Factory + pig barn + rosé 🙂
{taco pizza} Have I ever told you how much I dig pizza?
{orange table setting} I have to say this one is by far my best yet. Should I start a monthly table setting series? Would you guys be into something like that?
{current closet faves} this top has been on maj repeat + my sunnies broke #bawling 😦
{friday 5} PLEASE tell me you’ve all bought the eyelash primer? And made those polenta croutons.
{weekend notes} Casini Ranch with the fam bam ♥ Jessi and I are already excited for the shuttle to and from Blue Herron for next time!

It sure was another busy month here at xoxostacyb! As always, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for continuing to read, comment, like and share your ideas with me. It truly makes my day ♥

Speaking of making my day…….

Check out these dresses I found on sale at where else but, TARGET!!!

You guys….hold the phone. Dress at Target are currently BOGO 1/2 off! That’s basically 2 dresses for under $40! Cute ones too!

Target BOGO 50% off Women’s Dresses

I picked up two. Might go back for another round. So many cute options to choose from!

This button front strappy dress is so good. It comes in black too, which I originally had in my cart. Then I thought, nahhh, go for the red! It’s a subtle red. Linen. Functioning buttons. And the best part…

drumroll……it has pockets!

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3May2018

{gift guide: mother’s day}

Posted in Gift Guide, Holiday Gift Guide, Holiday Whore, Holidays, mom & me, Nordstrom, Products, Spring, Target by xoxostacyb

When you cant give them the world, opt for a pretty gift instead. Here’s a gift guide for all the cool moms out there.

Guarantee you’ll be able to find a little something for all the Mama’s in your life…including the ones who swear they don’t need a thing. Other than quality time and a long brunch (with wine included, obvi together, you know what the second best way to thank her……

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26Apr2018

{current closet faves}

Posted in fashion, jcrew addict, Nordstrom, ootd, Outfit Details, Products, sale, Spring, Target by xoxostacyb

Happy Thursday peeps. I did another grocery store pick-up today. Which allowed me to spend my lunch break doing more important things. You know, like tan. Go to the post office + bank. And grab an iced coffee from Starbucks. Try it out! I’m telling you it’s so legit. I was able to stock our house for next weeks meals + grab everything we need for our camping trip tomorrow.

I’ve been trying out Time Batching this week. I can’t say too much, I really haven’t mastered this time-management hack just yet. What I can say, is the time batching that I have done throughout the day has helped me focus and be productive AF. Stay tuned though, I want to tell you all about it. Once I’ve mastered the art of Time Batching.

But, what I’m really here to tell you all about today……

Current Closet Faves // Denim that fits like a glove. Colored top. Sunnies, always sunnies. Mustard Mules. A neutral clutch to even out all that yellow. And a cute little necklace on the side.

Too much? Nahhh!

You guys, I’m all about the burnt yellow. Spicy Mustard. Saffron. Canary. Like BIG TIME! Yesterday was all the orangy hues, but what can I say…today is a new day! I accidentally picked up two yellowy items this week, and I love them so much, that I’m gonna tell you all about them.

If wearing too much yellow is wrong, then I don’t wanna be right!

Top // Denim // Shoes // Clutch // Necklace // Sunnies

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18Apr2018

{statement tees}

Posted in fashion, jcrew addict, Nordstrom, old navy, ootd, Outfit Details by xoxostacyb

Let your T-shirt do the talking.

Ha, I just came up with that.

Just like the LBD + Vans sneakers, the Statement Tee is one of those trends that has never gone out of style. Not going to lie, I was completely anti statement/graphic Tee’s till recently.

Then, one day, I laid eyes on this Budweiser sweatshirt. SOLD! Next was the Cali top. Soon after the Chard shirt. Then the Salut! This Mamacita is on its way to the house as I type. And I’ve clearly jumped on the graphic tee bandwagon. I find them to be casual + playful. Just plain ol fun!

And I’m not talking Disney + sporting teams + cartoon shit. Just to clear the air. More like the punchy one-liners. Destinations. Old rock bands.

Here’s some of my faves:

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10Apr2018

{spring fever}

Posted in fashion, gold, jcrew addict, Nordstrom, ootd, Outfit Details, sale, Spring by xoxostacyb

Tuesday would be a lot cuter if it were Friday! Just saying!

The vacation hangover is a real thing. I’m dying peeps. I mean, not really. Just a passenger on the struggle bus this week. It just so happens to also be one of those weeks where there is something penciled in on every.single.day. Whyyyy? And it’s going to rain. WTF Mother Nature? Get it together. I was in sandals (pictured below) and a short sleeve top yesterday. Obvi Spring Fever is a real thing too!

Okay, enough bitching. Maybe if we all bust out our cute spring outfits, the sun will come out + stay out? It’s worth a shot 🙂

Here’s what I wish I was wearing/can’t wait to wear……

Tank Top // Denim // Zapatos

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13Mar2018

{dupes + the pretty pink blouse}

Posted in fashion, instagram, jcrew addict, Nordstrom, ootd, Outfit Details, sale, Spring, Target by xoxostacyb

Do you ever just itch for a change? Is it the in-between of seasons that’s got me ready for a change? Honestly, I’m not even sure what the change is…ha! I’m so complicated like that. I think I’m tired of the same ol thing.

Last time I had “the itch” (that sounds really terrible) It was the hair itch. (that sounds even more terrible) You know, the one where you need a cut or color change? So you hit up your hairdresser and make it happen. That was me last month.

But, I still have “the itch!”

I know that when I’m feeling like I need a change, it’s because I DO need a change. Now I have to figure out what will do the trick. It doesn’t have to be anything maj. Sometimes it’s shifting a couple little things, that make “the itch” go away. Ok, I have to be done with that….sounds worse and worse every time I type it.

100% the sun! That would be fabulous.

I might move around some furniture?

Switch up the weekly dinner menu with something funky?

Try a new beauty product?

Maybe all of the above?

What do you do, when you feel like you need to switch things up a little?

In the meantime, since I have NO frickin idea what the change will entail, I bought myself a few pretty things. Springy things. Obvi, that should do the trick for now….lol. A new blouse. A pretty pink one. One that screams spring. And it made me feel better.

I apologize in advance for the terrible photos today. I had every intention of taking outfit pictures over the weekend when it was beautiful and sunny. But decided to save that task for a rainy, dark, stormy Tuesday morning. Totally makes sense, right? HA! And my house it a dungeon. I get zero natural light. Which KILLS me.

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26Feb2018

{weekend notes}

Posted in Adventure, California, Cooking, Cool spots, Decor, diy, Food, foodie, friday, friends, home, kid style, kids, mom & me, Movies, Nordstrom, ootd, Spring, weekend by xoxostacyb

Hi Friends! Hope you all had a great weekend! Bay + I kicked it hard. Together. Like we never left eachothers sight. It was the best! Slow mornings. Extra cup of coffee. Pie for breakfast….for Bay. Early bedtimes. With some adventures mixed in. We need more go with the flow style weekends. Together ♥

Intentions for the week: