Outfit Details:
Jumpsuit 1 State Le Tote | Booties Steve Madden | Backpack Kenneth Cole Le Tote | Lipstick Maybelline in Always Blazing
Bohemian Summer
Outfit Details:
Dress Revolve | Necklace Clement | Bracelet Lucky Brand Le Tote
Its been two weeks since the Soberanes Big Sur fire broke out in our hometown, and the smoke has been intense. Although it creates a pretty orange glow to the light and sky, the air quality isn't healthy. We were planning for a weekend laying by the pool but with the air being so smokey we decided to do a little wine tasting (surprise surprise). Ivy wore this luxe bohemian dress that went well with the smokey hews in the valley. She paired her dress with some silver and turquoise jewelry to add to the casual boho look. The brand of this dress is "The Jetset Diaries" because the clothing line is suppose to be quintessential to any jet-setter's wardrobe...and we agree! The material is light, breathable and perfect for long summer days, yet chic enough to wear from day into night. What's even better is its on SALE right now! If you have Le Tote you can get it on sale here or head over to Revolve here to get your own!
xxx Ivy & Eve
Chambray for Summer!
Ivy's Outfit Details:
Dress Sanctuary | Duster Cardigan Three Dots | Purse Octavia & Co. | Booties (similar) | Necklace Octavia & Co.
Eve's Outfit Details:
Jumpsuit (similar here and here) | Bra Victoria's Secret | Sandals Sam Edelman | Clutch (similar) | Sunglasses Ray-Ban | Bracelet Tribe Alive
Chambray fabric was made for summer. Its the perfect fabric to wear when you (like us) love denim but it's too hot outside to wear. Whether you are looking for something to keep you cool, or need a light extra layer (we love layering chambray button ups with summery dresses), chambray will do the trick. Eve and I decided to go out for a casual Sunday glass of wine at Cowgirl Winery in Carmel Valley last weekend. The weather was nice but there was a bit of a breeze so I picked a long yet thin cardigan to go over my chambray dress. We love layering a long cardigan with a short and sassy dress. ;) This dress is perfect for a casual day look, and perfect as a beach coverup. Eve wore a chambray romper that opens in the back. She paired it with a fun strappy bra. This romper is perfect for a day to night look in the summer when the evenings get a little chilly. Dress it up with strappy heels for summer going out look.
xxx Ivy & Eve
Denim and Blush
Outfit Details:
Jacket Cupcakes and Cashmere Le Tote | Skirt KUT from the Kloth Le Tote | T-Shirt Target | Shoes Target | Bag Sondra Roberts Le Tote | Bracelet Clement Le Tote | Rings Forever 21 (similar)| Watch Timex
Ivy has been using Le Tote for almost 4 full months and is OBSESSED with it. There are so many trending items on the site we love and are excited to try. The best thing about Le Tote is you can try an item and send it back after wearing it once or as many times as you'd like in a month before deciding if you want to buy it (for a discounted Le Tote price) or send it back. This is perfect for women trying to find new pieces to add to their wardrobe and for those who just love having a change of clothes without the full cost. It's like having an awesome roommate who lets you borrow her clothes (plus you don't have to stress about getting it back quick and clean)! It only cost $59 a month for unlimited boxes. Each box comes with 3 garments and 2 accessories. Ivy usually goes through around 4 boxes a month so that equals 12 pieces of clothing and 8 accessories to test out a month. How cool is that?!?
From this week's box, Ivy picked a light weight jacket, and this trendy denim skirt (note: the skirt runs big so go a whole size smaller then normal). Ivy has a zip front suede skirt similar to this denim skirt seen here, but she really wanted to get her hands on a denim skirt without having to commit to it before trying it out. She paired these bold pieces with a simple loose boyfriend t-shirt to make it a more casual look.
xxx Ivy & Eve
Plum Picking Perfect!
Outfit Details:
Dress Anne Klein | Watch Timex | Ring Macy's (similar) | Lipstick Maybelline | Hair created with Bed Head Wand
Almost every June, Ivy housesits for one of her oldest friends. It's always a treat to stay at their home because they have a beautiful estate with rose gardens, lemon trees (literally about to break with the weight of the huge lemons) and one big plum tree also about to break from the bountiful crop. This year was perfect timing. Ivy picked several bags of plums and enjoyed plumb crumble with some and made the rest into plum jam. It was a hot day, so Ivy picked out this vintage style dress with polkadots to wear as she walked around in the grass picking sweet plums. What a perfect summer day!
xxx Ivy & Eve
Springtime Stripes & Polkadots!
Outfit Details:
Bralette Topshop (similar here and here) | Skirt Glamorous Le Tote | Heels New Look (similar here) | Bag Imoshion | Key Necklace Tiffany's | Sunglasses Forever 21 (similar) | Hat Urban Outfitters (similar) | Ring Bling Jewlery
This past weekend was a whirlwind of graduation and birthday parities. Ivy felt like dressing a little glamorous this weekend and showing a little skin. She paired this adorable striped skirt with a velvet bralette. To play with patterns she used this cute polkadot bag to carry her gifts and everyday essentials. We think the patterns go so well together! She threw on some cat eye sunnies and a big floppy hat for some added mystery as we walked around town doing errands between events. Sometimes its fun to be a little over dressed!
xxx Ivy & Eve
Tribal Prints for Spring & Summer
Outfit Details:
Jeans Uniqlo | Top BB Dakota Le Tote | Sandals Zara (similar here and here) | Purse Under One Sky Le Tote | Necklace Lat & Lo
With the warm breeze blowing through Carmel Valley this past weekend, we could feel summer's closeness. We just can't wait for the summer heat! Although it's getting warmer out, in the evenings you still want to wear jeans. Ivy picked this cute tribal top out on Le Tote to pair with these super comfy heels. They are just high enough to feel dressy, yet they won't kill your feet. Despite the top being long sleeve it is made with a light and airy material so it doesn't heat you up. We think this top is great if you want to wear tribal prints but not be too overwhelming. We paired it with this cute fringe bag because we adore everything with fridge right now. Ivy's necklace is from Lat & Lo, a latitude and longitude jewelry line. This one has the latitude and longitude for Carmel Valley, our home town! Our parents got us each one of these necklaces to remind us, wherever we are in the world, home is where the heart is. These are great for gifts for anyone, and perfect for high school grads moving away for college in the fall!
xxx Ivy & Eve
I Scream, You Scream, We ALL Scream for Ice Cream Patterned Clutches!
Outfit Details:
Dress Octavia Le Tote | Sandals Target | Clutch Imoshion Le Tote | Necklace (similar) | Ice Cream Halo Top
Theres almost nothing that Ivy loves more then ice cream (ok, obviously champagne), or really anything with cream involved. When we saw this cute clutch on Le Tote we had to get it! The print is so fun and gets us in the summer mood. Ivy paired it with this olive green dress so that the clutch really "popped". It put us both in the mood for some ice cream...
We recently tried out a new ice cream brand called Halo Top. We are obsessed with their chocolate and strawberry flavors. The chocolate tastes like an extra creamy fudgsicle and the strawberry was super yummy too. Halo Top is a "healthy" ice cream - low in sugar, carbs, and calories, and packed with protein! One pint of this stuff is only around 250 calories so you wont feel guilty for finishing the whole thing! Ivy wants to try the mint chip flavor next, while Eve has her sights set on birthday cake!
xxx Ivy & Eve
DIY Floral Box Arrangement
When Eve was searching for the perfect gift for Ivy's recent birthday, she came across a pretty marble and wood box. She wanted to find a cute way of presenting it to Ivy and remembered how Ivy loves Olive & Cocoa's boxed flower arrangements. Eve decided to DIY one for Ivy! It turns out, you only need a few materials (most of which you probably already own) and it is much more affordable doing it yourself than ordering one. For our DIY, we used a wrapped shoe box, however, feel free to use any type of container. We are planning to give these as graduation presents with small gifts, such as jewelry, nestled on top! This gift also goes great with glittered bottles of bubbly (DIY here). That way, not only is the gift great, but the box is a gift in itself!
Materials:
1 large bouquet of flowers (roses, peonies, tulips, there are so many options!)
1 bunch of floral greens (we cut ours from our yard)
1 block of floral foam (you can buy it here)
1 box with lid (we used a shoe box for this DIY)
wrapping paper
tape
1 trash bag
scissors
Directions:
- Cut wrapping paper and wrap the outside of the shoebox lid and bottom. Secure with tape.
- Measure and cut the floral foam to fit snugly inside shoebox. Cut the block to about 1/2 the height of the box you are using.
- Soak foam in water, add flower food powder to water for longevity. Soak foam for 5-10 minutes, until heavy and fully saturated.
- While waiting for foam to saturate, line the inside of shoebox with a cut up trash bag and tape. Make sure the lining is secured because the box will fall apart if it gets wet!
- Place saturated foam back inside lined shoebox.
- Measure the flowers to the height you want them to stick out of the box. (we measured them tall because we did not want to use the lid, if you want the lid to fit cut shorter)
- Arrange flowers and greens as desired.
- Enjoy!
Cabi Spring 2016 Collection
Cabi is a clothing brand that was built for women, by women. There are no Cabi stores, instead you can schedule a time for a Cabi fashion consultant to bring the line to you! We had our friend Michelle as our stylist. The idea is to host parties and have all your friends come over for a fun "fashion show" shopping experience. We love hosting Cabi parties and have done it several times now! Its nice to look at the clothes and get opinions of your friends in a comfortable environment. Plus, its a great excuse to open a bottle of bubbly, and set out some tasty treats!
We LOVE the Cabi spring collection this year! Its full of bright colors, light weight material, and tons of perfect items for your spring and summer getaways.
xxx Ivy & Eve
Here are some of our favorite items we found:
Ivy's Look One:
Asymmetrical Tank | Villa Pant | Dolce Charm Necklace
I love these pants so much! I haven't always like this style of pants, and frankly I don't own any, but when I tried these on I fell in love. They are light weight and have a nice shape that doesn't make them look too "balloonie". The pattern is super fun and I pictured myself wearing them as I stroll along the Seine this summer. I added these to my wardrobe without a second thought. Oops!
Lexie's Look One:
Yacht Top | Paired with her favorite jeans
I have always liked flowy tops which you can pair with skinny jeans for a cute yet casual look. I like to have a lot of clothing options while traveling and this is super lightweight and won't take up much room in my travel bag. This would also make an awesome coverup at the beach or poolside!
Ivy's Look Two:
This dress not only looks chic, its also SO soft, like most Cabi clothes. I saw this dress online when I was looking at what Michelle might bring. I definitely had my fingers crossed that she would bring this dress. The design is flattering on everyone! We had my mom try it on after me and she looked amazing in it too! It gives off a casual yet elegant look you can dress up or keep simple.
Lexie's Look Two:
Explorer Vest | Long Sleeve Double-V Tee
We love this vest, and it is totally in trend right now. The olive green color looks great on every skin tone. I would wear this around town or when I need an extra layer but don't want the bulk. The included "x" loops so you can pair it with a belt too. The Long Sleeve Double-V Tee is one of our absolute favorite items because it can be used to layer under so many things, and it is as soft as a cloud. We are tempted to use it as a sleep shirt its that amazing!
Ivy's Look Three:
Vineyard Sweater | Villa Necklace
Both Lexie and I adore this sweater. Not only do we love the name (hehe) , but we love the unique length and pattern. The material, cotton and acrylic, is fitted to the body yet still flowing. This piece is great for layering! I paired it with the Villa Necklace for a pretty everyday look. This necklace is seriously cool, you can keep it long or shorten it and have two super cute matching bracelets. You get four pieces in one!
Lexie's Look Three:
Portico Shrug | Lagoon Necklace
This shrug is so perfect for spring! Spring is one of the major times Ivy and I wear bright colors, with the weather warming up and colors blooming everywhere we get inspired to be a little more adventurous. I paired these two items together because they complement each other so well.
Our Mom's Looks:
This combination looked so great on our mom. The crop top is not what most young people would call a crop top because it is much longer, and doesn't reveal as much. It has a nice asymmetric cut out on the bottom that adds flair. The skirt is flattering on everyone, and for women who want something a little more edgy then a plain black maxi skirt this is for you. Doesn't our Mom look fabulous!
Stripes for Spring
Outfit Details:
Dress Target | Jacket Levi's | Shoes Target | Clutch Street Level on Le Tote
Ivy has been wanting a striped dress for a while now, and when she found this dress at Target she didn't think twice before grabbing it off the hanger. She loves how soft it is and how its fitted on top but is cut to be flowy from the waist down. The perfect dress for twirling! She paired it with a crisp white denim jacket. Ivy picked this clutch as a fun and functional accessory to the outfit. We love it so much! The pattern is so cute, plus cactus print is so trendy right now. We cant get enough!
xxx Ivy & Eve
Sunshine & Lemonade
Outfit Details:
Jeans Urban Outfitters | Shirt Brandy Melville (similar) | Vest Max Studio Le Tote | Bag Target (available in stores only, similar here and here) | Booties Tesori (sold out similar)| Ring Jason's Art Gallery | Necklace Stella and Dot
Monterey County is home to so many great local businesses so its hard to be anywhere and not have a good selection of restaurants and shops to visit. So when we payed a visit to Pacific Grove (locals call it PG) recently we had to stop in at Happy Girl Kitchen Co.. They are home to some of the tastiest preserves, shrubs, and pickled goods around! All made with fresh organic local produce. Ivy purchased a lavender lemonade to take on the go as we walked around PG. It was so yummy and refreshing!
xxx Ivy & Eve
A Day At The Races
Ivy's Outfit Details:
Leggings Le Tote Rune | Top Forever 21 (sold out, Ivy also styles it with this top ) | Shoes Audrey Brooke Shoes (similar) | Bag Le Tote Octavia & Co | Sunglasses Forever 21 (similar)| Necklace Le Tote Camilla
Eve's Outfit Details:
Pants Hollister | Top Le Tote Cupcakes and Cashmere | Shoes Sam & Libby | Bag H Butler | Bracelet Banana Republic (similar) | Sunglasses Forever 21
This past weekend we had the pleasure of attending the Continental Monterey Grand Prix, Powered by Mazda, at our local Laguna Seca racetrack. We won these tickets in an auction back in April at a fundraiser at Holman Ranch (find out more about this event here). The weather was great this weekend besides the wind in the afternoon. We spent most of the day in the flagroom, because it had a great view on most of the track, and they served free local Bernardus wines! Expecting it to be windy, we chose outfits we could layer when it got cooler. All-in- all the event was awesome and we would love to do it again. It was fun to watch fast cars streak around the track while we sipped on chardonnay - all in the name of charity!
By the way, we LOVE Le Tote which is an unlimited clothing and accessories rental service. You pay a $59 monthly fee and pick 5 items from a huge selection of on trend fashions and they are delivered to your door! When you are done wearing the items in your box, you can keep what you like (they charge the discounted price) and send what you don't want back. You don't even have to do laundry!
To get $25 off your first month of unlimited Le Tote style boxes click HERE!!
xxx Ivy & Eve
Living Like a Wildflower
Outfit Details:
Dress Forever 21 (not online similar here and here) | Booties Steve Madden | Bracelets assortment from Macys (similar here and here)
This time each year, the lupin flowers are in full bloom. The wildflower blooms depend on how much rainfall we get every winter. This winter was supposedly El Niño. We did receive more rain then recent years but not as much as we had expected. With the extra rainfall we knew the wildflowers were going to be bursting this year! We decided to take a drive in Ivy's GMC truck and visit them over the weekend. The photos don't do them justice! The soft smell wafts fragrantly through the hills and valleys. We wish we could bottle it up in a perfume! Ivy was waiting to wear this dress for a trip to the beach but couldn't wait any longer. The fabric is light enough to be a beach coverup though it can easily be dressed up for more formal occasion.
xxx Ivy & Eve
FUNraising For a Good Cause!
A few weeks ago we attended a fundraiser at the beautiful and historic Holman Ranch. This event helps the community put on a safe and alcohol free party for the graduating seniors on graduation night - known to everyone as "Sober Grad". It was a great event and all of the funds raised will go to make sure that the high school grads celebrate their special day in a safe fun place. The Holman Ranch hacienda plays host to many fabulous weddings, and you can see why after looking at these photos! The event featured close to a dozen local restaurants serving up their favorite dishes, along with Holman Ranch wines. There was also live music and dancing and a large silent auction. We bid on 3-day passes to the Laguna Seca Grand Prix and won! It was such a fun night spent with our parents, sampling the local fares, sipping on some tasty wines and all for a good cause! Take a look at the pictures below of our favorite bites.
xxx Ivy & Eve
They served two of our favorite Holman Wines, the Kelly's Press - Pinot Noir and the Pinot Gris.
Incase you were still hungry after eating the chefs' dishes you could stop by and sample from the giant charcuterie table!
Chef Greg and Katie from Will's Fargo served yummy goat cheese and spicy strawberry jam crostini and a delicious pate.
The desert bar included bubbly of course!
Chef Kenneth from Quail Lodge served Scottish cranachan.
Bernardus Lodge Chef Cal served up some a lovely chilled green gazpacho with yogurt and Carmel Valley olive oil.
Sunday Farmers Market
Outfit Details:
Dress Target (similar) | Shoes Audrey Brooke Shoes (similar) | Rings Forever 21 unavailable online (similar here and here) | Earrings The Limited sold out (similar) | Market Bag Bee Bark & Moss
On Sunday we decided to pay a visit to our local Farmers Market to pickup some fresh produce to fuel our work week ahead. The weather was amazing - reaching into the high 80's by the afternoon - so we took a stroll through our park before heading home. Ivy recently purchased this pretty Grecian style dress and was dying to wear it. It was perfect for the little outing since the cotton was breathable and light. We cant wait for more warm weather days!
xxx Ivy & Eve
This Is Not a Drill: Marimekko For Target
We always love Target's collaborations and with Marimekko For Target going on sale tomorrow, we wanted to share our favorites with you! We love Marimekko's flower-power patterns and can't wait to use these products patio-side.
xxx Ivy & Eve
1. Women's Bikini Top & Bottom - Lokki Print - Primary $19.99 each 2. Salad Plates 4 Count - Primary $19.99 3. Round Oversized Inflatable 70" - Albatrossi Print - Primary $39.99 4. Women's Top & Bottom - Appelsiini Print - Blue $19.99 each 5. Oversized Beach Towel - Lokki Print – Primary $39.99 6. Indoor/Outdoor Lumbar Pillow - Mansikkavuoret & Lokki - Primary $24.99 7. Dinner Plates 4 Count - Blue $24.99 8. Medium Hurricane Lantern - Traktori Print - Black $14.99 & Large Hurricane Lantern -Traktori Print - Blue $24.99 9. Bean Bag - Paprika Print - Blue $59.99 10. Women's Sleeveless Dress - Okariino Print - Black $26.99
1. Play Tent 3 Piece - Auringonkukka Print - Warm $119.99 2. Carafe Drinkware Set 5 Piece - Lokki Print - Warm $24.99 3. Dinner Plates 4 Count - Okariino Print - Warm $24.99 4. Rectangular Serving Tray - Meteori Print - Warm $19.99 5. Women's Bikini Top & Bottom - Appelsiini Print - Warm $19.99 each 6. Small Hurricane Lantern - Traktori Print $9.99 7. Reversible Placemats 4 Count - Kukkatori & Appelsiini Print - Warm $19.99 8. Adult Bicycle - Kukkatori Print - Primary $299.99 9. Indoor/Outdoor Square Pillow - Kukkatori & Lokki Print - Warm $24.99 10. Women's Canvas Hat - Appelsiini Print - Warm $16.99 Unnumbered Lounge Mat - Lokki & Kukkatori Print - Warm $64.99
Warm Weather Wish List!
Lately, we have been wishing for warmer days. We know living in California doesn't give us many excuses to complain about the weather, but it's been pretty overcast and dreary here recently so it only makes us miss the sun even more! We cannot wait until our first 85 degree day when we can pop a bottle of bubbly and laze around by the pool. In the mean time...
Here are some of our warm weather picks:
Tote Kate Spade | Sunnies ASOS | Bubbles Chandon | Powder blue high-waisted bikini Forever 21 top and bottom | Cover-up Victorias Secret | Sandals Steve Madden | Beach throw Massi | Paris Street Style Coloring Book Anthropologie
xxx Ivy & Eve
Outfit Details: Pebble Beach Food and Wine
Pebble Beach Food and Wine, is an event to see and be seen. With celebrity chefs and others of the "elite crowd" you want to look your best. The events we attended were during the day, so we wanted to wear something casual yet polished. Check out our outfit details below, and be sure to read our post about the event in Bubbles and Such here!
xxx Ivy & Eve
Ivy's Outfit Details:
Skirt Forever 21 (not available online, similar here) | Sweater J. Crew | Necklace Kate Spade | Jacket Forever 21 | Shoes Steve Madden |
Evening in the Bay: Cruise
As twenty-somethings it is easy to get caught up in your work, social circle, and life in general and forget to give back to the world. Our lives are a bit hectic and we don't have a lot of time to set aside each week to volunteer as we would like. Never the less, one of our joint New Year's resolutions was to participate more in philanthropic events and activities.
Our Mom works at the local high school where there are many opportunities to help out - whether participating in a charity 5k run to raise money for school scholarships, volunteering at the Special Olympics, or even just by purchasing tickets for fundraisers, etc. Which leads us to our latest adventure...
Everyone remembers their high school Prom (tho not always fondly, lol) and when our Mom mentioned that they were looking for chaperones for Prom, we jumped at the chance. This Prom is a bit different than your average dance though, as it was on a boat in the San Francisco Bay! We never got to go to the same Proms in high school so it was really fun to pick out dresses and relive some of the excitement of getting ready together and taking photos. Our younger cousin J was also coming as a guest date, which made it even more fun! As chaperones we helped at checked-in, monitored the bus ride to San Francisco, and generally made sure everyone was having a fun, yet safe time.
Volunteering and giving our time for the event was fun, and rewarding. We enjoyed it so much we are already planning to volunteer next year! The cruise was an incredible way to see the city from a new perspective and we would recommend it to anyone. We know that chaperoning Prom isn't everyone's cup of tea so we have selected two other cruise options we think would be just as fabulous an evening in the bay:
Won't break the bank option: California Sunset Cruise
2 hours long
Live music, and small bites served
Bar on board (we hope they have bubbly!)
Adult tickets run $64 a person. Prices are subject to change depending on date and availability.
Splurge option: San Francisco Dinner Dance Cruise
2.5-3 hours long
Live music, and a 4-course meal of locally sourced ingredients.
If you want to splurge further you can reserve a window seat that comes with a bottle of bubbly. Cheers!
Regular tickets are around $270 each, and the reserved window seating with bottle of bubbly goes for $315 each. Prices are subject to change depending on date and availability.
Once you pick a date and a cruise we suggest checking the weather so you know how to dress appropriately. We saw a fair few of dresses billowing in the wind! Luckily if you dare to wear a dress and it turns out to be a foggy night in San Francisco, as they do so often, you can cozy up inside the cabin and still have a great view! Make sure to bring a camera because you'll be taking pictures all night long. Enjoy!
xxx Ivy & Eve
Outfit Details:
Eve's dress J Crew (sold out) | Ivy's dress Von Vonni Transformer
