What to Wear for Your Engagement Photos

A few weeks ago Chris and I plus our photographer, Ashley LaPrade, spent the afternoon shooting our engagement photos.  We used our venue, Wiens Family Cellars, and a favorite restaurant, Blackbird Tavern, as the back drop and I knew I wanted our outfits to make sense for each location.  As I was planning outfits, researching […]

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Life Updates

You guys!  It has been FOREVER since I have sat down to write a post for all of you…I’m sorry!  With Thanksgiving just around the corner (can you believe it?!) I have some fun new Holiday content coming your way but thought it would be fun to catch you all up on life! Chris and […]

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The Look I Will Be Living In All Fall

You know that one outfit that you find yourself wearing over and over again because it checks all the boxes?  It’s stylish.  It’s comfortable. It’s appropriate for nearly every occasion. And best of all, it makes you feel good?  This is that outfit for me.  I have been drooling over Ulla Johnson since I discovered […]

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Weekend in LA

Happy Monday!!!  This past weekend was such a whirlwind in the best possible way.  For anyone who doesn’t know, I am a huge fan of The Eagles and had never seen them live.  A few months ago Chris came home from work and told me they were playing in LA for two nights so we […]

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Travel Guide: Las Vegas

Once upon a time I traveled to Vegas so often the running joke was that a billboard with my picture welcomed visitors to the city and that I was the unofficial mayor.  That was roughly 10 years ago and clearly lots of things have changed since my Vegas socialite heyday (but I still have a […]

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Summer Date Night

During the peak of Summer heat I find myself struggling with looking chic and sexy for a night out without sacrificing comfort.  Let’s face it, no one wants to put on skinny jeans when it’s over 100 degrees at dinner time…am I right?  So, what do I put on to feel date night ready? A […]

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Summertime.

Hey there, darlings!!!  I have to say, this Summer seems to be flying by…am I right?  I have been spending as much time as possible up in Lake Arrowhead avoiding the nasty Palm Springs heat, playing on the lake (aka my favorite pass time), and working on a little renovation project.  For those of you […]

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C H E E R S!!! To 5 Years of Darling!

It has been 5 years since I decided to start this blogging journey, can you believe it???  Back in 2013 I was struggling to find myself after leaving hotels and searching for something new.  Somehow in talking to a friend I jokingly said “maybe I should be a stylist” (as if it’s that easy) which […]

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Everything I Wore In Santa Maria

Hey guys!!!  In case you missed it, last week I shared my travel guide from our recent trip to Santa Maria.  Be sure to check it out if you find yourself on a trip up or down the 101! Today I wanted to share outfit details with all of you for everything I wore while […]

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The Perfect Summer Jumpsuit

When the heat of Summer sets in (hello 112 degrees this week) I find myself struggling to keep cool while still looking chic and fashionable.  Jean shorts can only go so far in life and after a while I just need a break from sundresses, ya know?  Jumpsuits (and rompers) have been around for a […]

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