Hi everyone! I apologize for being a little mia on my blog lately. I have been feeling a little (ok a lot) of overwhelm the past 2 weeks. It’s been a lot with the schedule change, no kitchen, the constant home remodel interruptions and so on. Thanks for the little vent…I won’t go any further. I’m definitely one to always look on the bright side and to think positive…but sometimes you just gotta say it like it is…lol. I hope you’re having a great Summer so far! I can’t believe it’s already mid july! So nuts-o.
This faux suede jacket is so soft! I love the draping and the material is very thin and comfortable. I would even wear this more as a full look than just a jacket. I don’t typically wear shades of brown, but I think this “whiskey” color is so pretty and really pops off a white Tee.
P.S. this jacket is 100% vegan
Here’s a similar jacket I purchased last spring that I still love! It’s a bit heavier because it’s real suede, so I would wear this on a chilly night or transitioning into fall.
You can shop the jacket here and the rest of the look below…
Hi everyone! Here is a sneak peek into my new office. It’s still a work in progress. I’m moving upstairs and this is honestly the only space in my house that has any order to it. All of our belongings are still crammed into our garage…including our kitchen. (it’s getting kinda yikes in there). Anyways…I’m so excited to not only share my love of fashion and styling with you…but also get to show some of my Interior Design background. That was my Degree/Major in College and I worked in the field designing interiors for over 12 years.
So excited to share these AMAZING-ly soft lounge pants! They are THEE most softest pants I own. Tall girls…you will love these. They are on the longer side so no alterations required. I’m 5.7 and these pants are a few inches too long. But I will be hemming them (or “hi mom!….do you feel like a sewing project?”lol). They do run big. I’m wearing the size Small here (color: FOG GRAY). I’m also linking the same pants (material at least)…that are a cropped version! I’m planning to do a little online shopping before our trip so I have those in my shopping cart too. If you have any other questions please email me or comment on my last instagram photo!
You can shop the longer pants here…and the shorter ones here.
Happy Wednesday girls! I’m sharing a home update on my insta-stories (here)…I’m so excited to be done with our home re-do and share it with all of you! Slowy…but surely. I haven’t mentioned this yet…but I’m moving my office upstairs. I was set up right in the middle of downstairs…and I was finding it too distracting to get any work done. My husbands office is now out of the home…so I’m taking over his work space. It’s almost done….so I have a feeling I will be sharing that with you before any of the other home progress. Can I get an Amen for Ikea!
In other news I’m sharing my favorite bell sleeve dresses. I love the 70’s vibe. This one is selling out fast. So bummed. But I’m on the hunt for other vendors and a restock alert. I will keep you posted…
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You can shop this dress here and some other favorite bell sleeve options below…
If you’ve never been to Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes…you must go! I spent Father’s Day weekend there with my hubby and kids. It’s absolutely gorgeous! The views are amazing and the resort is so beautiful.
On Sunday, the Resort hosted their annual “Music on the Meadows” music festival, so we spent Father’s Day celebrating my amazing hub out in the sunshine. It was so fun! We had yummy food, drinks, played lots of fun lawn games while listening to live music. And we couldn’t have asked for better weather too!
After the concert, we finished off the weekend with a BBQ at my parents house to celebrate with my Dad ♥
Make sure you have an appetite when you visit the restaurant at the Resort’s pool! Their chicken tenders were so yummy…the Moscow Mules were too! The pool area was great and they had a water slide which my kids loved.
On Saturday night we ate dinner at Bashi and it was amazing! There are more kid-friendly options at the resort but we wanted to try this place. If you go you HAVE to try the Shaken Beef entree…It was probably the best I’ve had in my life! The Lychee Martini was also super yummy.
P.S. They have a waffle bar you MUST try with or without your kids! From sprinkles…to blueberries…to chocolate chips…they have so many topping options!
We were only there for 2 days so it was easy to throw a few outfits into an over-night bag. This is the perfect vacation dress! The print and shade of green is so pretty. And it just got marked down to 40% off!!
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More pics on this beautiful resort coming soon!!
You can shop my look below…
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Thank you so much for stopping by today! To get more info on Terranea please click here.
Happy Tuesday my friends! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! We celebrated Father’s day this year at the beautiful Terranea Resort. What a gorgeous place! They hosted their annual “Music on the Meadows” music festival…it was so fun! We had yummy food, drinks, played lots of fun lawn games while listening to live music. And we couldn’t have asked for better weather too! Well we are now back to reality. I honestly did not want to come home. We are currently living out of our garage. I didn’t think the disorganization would get to me…well it is now starting too. BTW: total champagne problems…lol. For those that don’t know we are remodeling a few things around the house. New paint, flooring, kitchen island, etc. We are leaving most of kitchen cabinets and just re-finishing them. Can’t wait to see how they turn out…and to have a working kitchen again!
In other news…let’s talk about this beautiful dress! I typically do my shopping online but I actually picked this dress up in-store. I saw it and couldn’t wait to try it on! It fits amazingly and is so comfortable. I’m wearing an XS here. I absolutely love the ruffled sleeves and the eyelet pattern and scalloped hemlines are so pretty. It comes with a removable slip so it’s not see-through. Because the dress is very sweet, I paired it with some booties, a darker toned bag, and some fun earrings to give it a more modern look…but you can always pair it with some strappy sandals and clutch and I think it would look great as well. This is definitely more of a day dress so I would keep the makeup neutral. It would be perfect for a shower, brunch, or even a daytime wedding!
P.S. Did you know that Anthropologie now offers FREE Shipping on all orders over $150…YAY!
You can shop this dress here and below…(I also love this one!)
Happy Thursday! We’re so close to the weekend…yay!
I woke up at 3:30 am this morning. I had nightmares of forgetting appointments, graduation ceremonies, deadlines…pretty much anything you don’t want to forget. I think I always get really stressed and emotional this time of year when the kids are about to finish up the school year. To me it’s a reminder of how fast they are growing. I know these are all happy milestones but I can’t help but get sad sometimes when I think about it. Growing pains I guess. But even though the school year is ending I am so excited to have a fun Summer with my kids!
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Last weekend my mom and I spent the day at the gorgeous Pelican Hill Resort and Spa in Newport Beach, CA. This place is amazing! If you’re ever in the area or want a place to stay in So Cal you must check it out! The pool is one of the prettiest pools I’ve ever been in. It’s only 3 1/2 feet deep from end to end. And It’s heated! BTW: I’ve been in some “heated” pools before…that are cold. I have to say I’m a wuss when it comes to cold water…and this one is so nice and warm!
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We started our day with a delicious lunch in our Cabana from the Coliseum grill. We ordered the humus and veggie plate, chicken wings and an ahi poke salad with 2 glasses of procescco. Lunch was delicious and very fresh. And I must say…champagne and a little sun was oh so nice. (fyi… there is a pop up on their website for a complimentary appetizer on your next visit!) Afterwards we had a pedicure appointment at the SPA and enjoyed relaxing in their lounge next to this beautiful wall fountain (see pics below). After Pedi’s we headed back to our cabana….swapped swim cover ups and took a dip in the pool and hot tub. ♥
Had to snap some pics of my beautiful mama. I love her ♥
Hi friends! I hope you are having a beautiful day!
I am so excited to share with you this pretty, light knit cardigan. I love when I find one that looks fresh and modern. This cardi is super soft and the prettiest shade of light gray + white. It’s super light and airy and perfect to throw over jeans (or shorts) and a tee!
(fyi) It also comes in other colors, i am wearing a M here.
You can shop the cardigan here and the rest of the look below…
Happy Friday girls! This top is made for a night out. It runs true to size. I’m wearing the XS here. Please NOTE: this material is very sheer. I’m wearing it with a nude strapless bra and a nude tube top over it. This top also comes in other colors…not sure if the darker ones are less sheer? Anyways…it’s a gorgeous top. I love this style. I tucked it into my jeans and added heels and big earrings. If you have any questions about this top please send me an email or comment on my latest instagram post.
Hi friends! ♥ I hope you are all having a beautiful day!
I’m currently remodeling my house so it feels like I’ve been doing a million things at once. Since I’ve been running around so much, my daytime looks have pretty much been joggers + jeans + repeat. But I actually love dressing up joggers to create a chic and comfy look, so I wanted to show you how I would style them and hope it gives you some inspiration!
If you subscribe to my newsletter you will have already seen this jacket. It’s from THACKER (I’m wearing an XS) and I absolutely love it! It’s so lightweight and easy to pair with anything from jeans to joggers to dresses. It looks whiter here, but in-person, it’s a beautiful cream color. I was wearing the joggers and tank around the house and throwing this blazer on was the perfect way to dress it up to wear out. (Plus it will it will keep me warm!)
These joggers are super soft and comfy! I’m wearing an XS here. They are more of a cotton ribbed knit than sweatpant material and I love how they can be dressed up or down.
This structured bag looks small but it still fits your phone, wallet, keys, lip gloss..the perfect size for running errands.
Happy Tuesday girls! I wanted to share these quick pics with you… This top is a find from Anthropologie and I love the embroidery. I’ll be honest. It is a lot of fabric. My favorite part are the sleeves and of course the beautiful embroidery!
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Thank you for stopping by today…I hope you have a great day!
Happy Sunday! Hope you all had a great weekend. I’ve been on the down low since Thursday…pulled my back muscle, no fun. The good news is I know it could be a lot worse (I’ve had back injuries in the past)…so I have those to compare this too. We’re heading out in about one hour for my sons piano recital! So proud of him. Brings back so many memories of when I was little. I played piano for over 11 years…but wanted to quit once I hit highschool. I much prefered playing field hockey…lol. My daughter just started taking piano lessons too…but she’s waiting for the next recital.
This top is feminine and great for day or night. I found an almost identical dup that I’m linking below and here! Also linking some other favorites below too.
You can shop this exact top here and the rest of my look below…
Happy Thursday everyone! Today’s post is all about this comfy maxi. It’s actually a swim cover up but I’ve been wearing it around town like a dress. It’s flowy, soft and has pockets! The straps are adjustable for the perfect fit. If you’re wearing it out with no swim suit underneath I would recommend wearing a nude strapless bra & undies. If you have an upcoming Vacay this would be perfect for travel…and also love that it’s under $60! It also comes in this solid colorway (here).
Hi girls! If you’ve been following along for a while you know I am no stranger to the comfy TEE. It’s a wardrobe staple and somehting I reach for day after day. Even on dressier occasions I love making a Tee work. Just add some jewelry, heels and you’re good to go. Here I styled it more casual…but dressed it up a little with a suede bag and statment jewelry. I sized up one size to get a more oversized fit (weraing the S here). It comes in 2 other colors too. You can shop this Tee and below…
Hi friends! Hope you had a great Memorial day weekend. My husband and I were in Santa Barbara for one of my dearest friends Birthday celebration. Happy Birthday Lisa! We stayed at the gorgeous Bacara Resort and Spa. It was a really fun group. A bunch of us ended up walking around the resort until midnight with a portable speaker and had a mobile dance party. Good times. Until security found us and shut it down…lol. Now it’s back to reality. In other news, I’m so excited to share this romper. I was so excited when I took this out of the box, I literally freaked out! I love the embroidery, the colors, and especially the boho chic feel. Runs almost true to size. (I’m wearing the xs here) It’s a tiny bit big but I always recommend wearing slightly oversized rompers otherwise it will look like a diaper. The material is a little heavy but not in a bad way. I styled it with sandals, my favorite Chloe bag, and round sunnies to play up the 70’s vibe. It feels high-quality and is a great piece to wear with flats for day and dress up with fun earrings and a bright lip for night.
Happy Friday friends! I can not believe how fast this week went by?! And how perfect is the timing for the long holiday weekend.
I’m so excited to share today’s post with you since it features two of my favorite people♥♥. We first started our day with chocolate chip pancakes and staying in our PJ’s until noon. Then we dressed up and decided to make a fun afternoon trip to the Bay, get ice cream then catch a boat ride to see the sunset. It was one of my favorite afternoons.
Dressing comfortably when out and about with my kids is a must! And now that they are at the age where they decide what they want to wear…comfort is what they reach for too. Here we are all dressed in Red-White-& Blue and the cutest new arrivals from Abercrombie and A&F Kids! My dress is super cozy and I love the embroidery detailing. The midi-length is also very convenient for any height…and it makes finding shoes to wear super easy. I wore them with flats for this particular outing…however I would wear this dress with heels for warm summer nights out. You can see more details on this dress here. And yay it’s currently on sale!
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My kids pieces couldn’t be any cuter! I love the detailing on my daughter’s dress. (here). These white flip flops will also be very useful this summer. My son’s outfit is stylish yet super comfy. You can shop his shorts here and top here. (fyi…all are on Sale today too!)
See below for more looks and join us on our Fun Day on the Bay!
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Thank you so much for joining our day on the bay!
Hope you have a great holiday weekend!
xx,
Aylin & the Fam
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*Thank you Abercrombie & Fitch for sponsoring this post
Hi ladies! Happy Mid week. A lot of you have asked me how to style certain pieces in multiple ways…I love hearing questions and comments from you girls! So this week I put together a special NEWSLETTER styling this exact top 4 different ways! (Spoiler Alert: this newsletter may contain messy hair, no makeup and raw iphone pics…lol). It will be going out sometime tomorrow (Thursday 5/25) so make sure to subscribe before then to get the email.
I’m wearing the size SMALL here. I feel like there are so many neutral off-the-shoulder tops out there right now but this one is one of my favorites! It’s so unique and pretty! It’s slightly tiered and I just love how flowy it is. I wore it out around town this weekend and received so many compliments on it. It is a bit sheer so I would wear a nude bra with it. If you have any additional comments please comment on my last IG post! You can shop this top here and below…
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Thanks for stopping by and hope you had a great day!
Hi everyone! If you live in SoCal you might have heard about the InBloom event that is taking place at the Flower Hill promenade the whole month of May. I was lucky enough to have been invited to a special preview of the event and I wanted to share with you some photos and insight from the day! Please see below for more pics and details…
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We started out the morning with an amazing breakfast from Flower Child…I had this quinoa avocado breakfast bowl (I think it’s called the Late Riser) and it was so yummy! The owner of the promenade, Jeffrey Essakow, talked a bit about the inspiration behind the event and all of the amazing features to come. There are going to be so many amazing collaborations between local artists and vendors…they put so much work into this project and it definitely shows!
There are vignettes tucked into every corner, wall paintings, ceiling installations…the whole place is very detail-oriented with Insta-worthy photo-ops everywhere 😉 and theme houses
Yoga with kids – lots of family friendly events, movie night , fashion shows even star wars yoga! Arts and crafts , workshops
The one thing we didn’t get to see is the butterfly encounter… which I will definitely have to go back to see with my kids!
Hi Friends! Hope you had a great weekend! I just posted this on my instagram….and wanted to share a closer look. I love the dalmation print…a cute unique twist to my daily gold watch. You can shop this watch here and below….
I love layering! I wanted to share really quick how I’m playing up the texture on texture. This suit has the cutest crotchet/knotted detail on the neckline. I love the dye effect too! It runs true to size. Just be aware that it has no cups or underwire in the chest area. I will be getting some sewn in. This white mesh top I’m wearing is like a “sweater” but for summer. It is the perfect throw over for the pool or beach. I would recommend pairing it with shorts. This clutch is really cute too…it has just the right amount of texture and structure. It’s great to take from day to night! It holds a phone, credit cards, lip gloss and it even has room for my nasal spray and antibacterial gel…lol. Tie in your look with this oversized hat, big sunnies and if it’s a special occasion throw on these cute tassel earrings.
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You can shop this suit here and the rest of my post below…
Hi Girls! Happy Wednesday…we’re half way to the weekend!
Today I’m sharing one of my favorite Tee’s. It has a raw edge making it look not so new. It’s super soft and runs true to size. However I ordered a size up to get a more oversized look. (wearing the size S here). It comes in a few other colors. The white color is a little see through…so I would recommend wearing a tank underneath. This grey colorway is more forgiving and I’m just wearing a nude color bra with this one. You can shop this Tee here and the rest of my post below.
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