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Today, we are celebrating our 4th wedding anniversary! I cannot believe it has already been 4 years  — it seems like it was only yesterday we were celebrating this beautiful day! 
Happy Anniversary RL, here’s to many more! xo


Photos by Lisa McCraw

memorial day ready

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Happy Wednesday! Sharing a little Memorial Day outfit inspiration today to celebrate summer’s official arrival this weekend! 


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Don’t forget that today starts Nordstrom’s Half Yearly Sale! Save up to 40% now through May 31st! I’ve included some of my favorite picks from the sale below! Happy shopping! 

Canon Rebel Kit + Kate Spade Giveaway

Happy Tuesday! I am teaming up with some fabulous bloggers to bring you a fun giveaway to kick off summer and Memorial Day weekend! Use the Rafflecopter entry below to win this Canon Rebel Camera Kit, gorgeous Kate Spade handbag and statement Kate Spade necklace! Here is your chance to capture summer’s memories with a brand new camera and look stylish and chic while doing it! 
Giveaway ends Wednesday, May 27th! Good luck! 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

cobalt // neon

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Dress: Caslon via Nordstrom {on sale!} | Shoes: Jessica Simpson | Bag: J.Crew | Necklace: Silpada, borrowed from my mom {similar here & love this} | Earrings: BaubleBar, sold out {similar here} | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Ring: Pink Peonies Collection | Watch: Kate Spade | Bracelet: Pink Peonies Collection | Lipstick: MAC {candy yum yum} 

Happy Monday, everyone! Just sharing a quick look today and it all revolves around my new favorite color combination! I wore this look over the weekend and I just can’t get enough of these bright and happy colors! 

P.S. We are out in California this week  to celebrate our wedding anniversary! Be sure to follow along on Instagram for a behind the scenes look at A Blonde’s Moment travels 🙂

cool & comfortable

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Shirt: Uniqlo c/o | Crops: Lululemon | Jacket: Adidas {love this one too!} | Earrings: Nordstrom | Shoes: Nike, old {new version here} | Lipstick: NARS {Madere} Lipgloss: NARS {Turkish Delight} 


Happy Thursday! As the temperatures start to heat up, I’m always looking for cool and comfortable workout clothes. I don’t do too much running outside in the warmer months because the DC heat and humidity is just too much for me to handle! Although, indoor workouts still tend to leave me completely soaked, but at least they are done in the air conditioning, right?! 🙂 


Uniqlo’s AIRism might be the answer to my “no outdoor workouts until September” rule. This tee has a super soft and smooth texture with a fabric that absorbs excess moisture quickly, not only leaving your skin dry but making it the perfect workout tee! With several different styles ranging from camis to long-sleeve tees, there is sure be something for everyone! I have tried so many different “moisture wicking” and “dri-fit” options in my day and  I have to say, I am pretty happy with the AIRism fabric. And, another bonus is that this shirt is actually cute to wear! Even the best moisture-absorbing shirts are sometimes boxy and overall, pretty unflattering. I love that this tee could actually be worn outside of the gym with it’s fitted silhouette. My advice: size up on this tee. Unless you want it super tight, I would definitely go up a size. That way you can move around comfortably and achieve the fitted look as well! 

P.S. I had so much fun braiding my hair for this post! While playing tennis in college, I always had some kind of braid in my hair. I haven’t worn one in a few years and I forgot how fun they were! I’m a little out of practice, but I think I need to start incorporating them back into my hair routine, especially with summer just around the corner 😉 


Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great weekend! 


This is a sponsored post; however, all opinions are my own. 

what to wear in wine country

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**Apparently, the pink straw clutch in Day 2’s outfit was super popular…it sold out after I made this college, before I could even post! Here is another clutch that incorporates the pink into the look!

Happy Wednesday, everyone! For this week’s Wednesday Wishes, I’m sharing how to create the perfect look for a trip to the winery. I am in the process of packing for our trip to Napa and with the nice weather months ahead of us, it’s a popular time to visit wineries, so I thought I would share what I have learned about dressing for a day at the vineyard. This will be our third time in Napa, but I was totally clueless on what to wear when packing for our first trip. Here are a few things I learned:

1. Comfort is key! My husband typically has us going all day, so it’s important to be dressed in something comfortable!


2. Bring a jacket! Even though it is California, there can be some cool mornings and evenings, so throw a jacket or sweater on over your outfit. And, if nothing else, you spend a lot of time inside the wineries and it can be chilly!


3. Shielding the California Sun! On some of the tours, you will be outside, walking the vineyards. It’s a good idea to bring a hat and/or sunglasses to keep the sun off your face and out of your eyes 🙂


4. Easy to handle handbag! Be sure to bring a bag that is easy to use and convenient, like a crossbody or clutch. You will need to keep your hands as free as possible to balance the wine glass! 


5. Wine Thirty! Don’t forget to bring a cute watch so you can keep an eye on the time to make it to your next winery visit or tasting appointment!  


We are so excited to be heading back to Wine Country — not only for the wine but for the food! But first, I have to finish this packing! Any advice on what I should include in my bag?! Do you have a favorite place in Napa that we have to try? Let me know! Have a great Wednesday!

dressed in stripes

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Dress: Uniqlo c/o | Denim Jacket: J.Crew | Hat: J.Crew | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Wedges: Jessica Simpson {on sale!} | Clutch: Old Navy, old {similar splurge here, similar save here} | Necklace: BaubleBar | Watch: Kate Spade | Bracelets: here, here, here | Ring: BaubleBar | Earrings: Nordstrom | Lipstick: Bobbi Brown {pink blossom} 


Happy Monday! One of favorite things to wear in the summertime are dresses. More specifically, maxi dresses. They are so cool and so comfortable; they are the perfect way to beat the summer heat. It was so hot here in DC yesterday, this Uniqlo dress was the perfect way to stay cool. 


I have to tell you, I was skeptical when I first received this maxi dress. On the hanger, it looked tight and narrow, something that is not ideal when looking for a summer maxi. But, much to my surprise, I could not believe how comfortable and light this dress was! Not only was the fabric soft and breathable, the length was perfect to wear with either flats or wedges. I just despise when I have to get a maxi dress hemmed to be able to wear it with flats! And as if this dress wasn’t already perfectly cool for the summer weather, it also has a built in bra that allows for all-day comfort! 


I am super excited that Uniqlo is headed to our mall next year! This dress will be a staple in my summer wardrobe; it truly has all the qualities of the perfect maxi dress! 


Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great start to the week! 


This is a sponsored post; however, all opinions are my own. 

bright & cheerful

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Blouse: Lilly Pulitzer, also here | Jeans: Old Navy | Pumps: BCBGeneration, also here | Bag: Sole Society | Sunglasses: Prada, new version here {similar under $70 here} | Bracelets: Lilly Pulitzer, old {similar stacking bracelets here & here} | Ring: BaubleBar | Earrings: Nordstrom | Lipstick: YSL {#7} 


Happy Thursday! The warm weather has set in here in DC and it is HOT. I feel like we totally bypassed spring and headed straight for summer this year…I’m not ready for the DC heat and humidity yet!! And, from the forecast, it looks like it’s going to be in the 90’s this weekend so I’m hoping all the grass we planted last weekend is going to make it through the next few days!


In honor of this weather change, it seems only right to start breaking out the bright and cheerful summer clothes! For me, there is nothing that says “bright and cheerful” more than Lilly Pulitzer. I have been a Lilly fan for years and, like always, the colors this year always seem to put you in a good mood! I am so obsessed with this new top, it’s one of the softest, most comfortable shirts currently in my closet! Although I love this top with the classic white jeans, I am very much looking forward to pairing them with shorts as we get closer to summer — once I get some sun, of course 😉



Thanks so much for dropping by. Have a wonderful day!  



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mediterranean vibes

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Happy Wednesday! I really have been loving the Mediterranean trend for this spring and summer. It all started with this clutch and now I am seeing more and more pieces that I have added to my wish list! I think using a Mediterranean pattern as a statement pattern is the perfect way to spice up a look! And one of my favorite aspects of this trend is all the tassels! I just love them on these fun sandals and the lime green tassel earrings are so fun and perfect for transitioning to summer! And speaking of summer, how perfect is this black and white dress for graduation parties, date nights and other summer soirees?! I’ve included a few more of my favorite vibrant and colorful Mediterranean inspired items below, so take a peek! What do you think of this trend?


Have a great Wednesday!


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cobalt x citron

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Sweater: J.Crew | Jeans: Old Navy | Pumps: Halogen via Nordstrom | Bag: J.Crew | Necklace: J.Crew, old {love this} | Watch: Burberry | Bracelet: Sabika, almost identical here | Rings: Bony Levy {similar under $20 here} | Earrings: Nordstrom {under $40 here & here} | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Lipstick: YSL ‘Pop Water’ {#205} 

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! We spent Saturday working in the yard — there was a lot of mulching, grass planting and sprucing up that needed to happen before the DC summer heat arrived! And I think we made it just in time — it was in the 80s yesterday! I won’t start complaining about the summer heat yet, but it feels like it could be a hot and humid summer here! 

Even though it felt like a mid-summer day yesterday, I was surprisingly cool in this J.Crew summerweight sweater. This is the answer to wearing a sweater with shorts in the summer! And I am obsessed with this deep blue color. As you know, I’m not a huge fan of blue, but it pairs just too perfectly with my favorite color for spring: citron! It’s the perfect striking contrast for a bright spring look. 


Thanks so much for dropping by and have a great start to the week! 

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