Tag Archives: Nordstrom

Why I Put My Blog On My Resumé

Skirt The Rules / Floral Dress & Leopard Clutch

Floral Dress (only $88, sizes are going fast!) / Leopard Clutch / Lace Up PumpsLaura Gellar Lipstick in ‘East Side Rouge’

I have a curious question for all my blogger and/or creative friends out there: Do you put your “extracurricular activities” on your resumé? I did and it helped me land a new job – twice.

The Secret to Taking Blog Photos in the Winter

Skirt The Rules / Burgundy Cold Shoulder Top & Skinny Jeans

Cold Shoulder Top (only $49!) / Denim Leggings / Sunglasses / Gold Choker / Chloe Marcie Crossbody Bag / Lace Up Heels

There was a time (aka the past four years) when I would brave the cold, drag James outside and take blog photos in the dead of winter. This was all well and good if I was trying to feature my puffer coat in every outfit, but then you’d probably stop following me, right? It’s okay to be honest. These days, I’m less inclined to grin and bear it in below freezing temps. Instead, I’ve employed a few strategies to keep the blog content coming throughout the season.

Dressing for a West Coast Winter

How to Dress for the Winter in San Diego

BP turtleneck a line dress (comes in 4 color) / BP buffalo plaid oblong scarf / Chloe ‘Marcie’ crossbody bag in ‘Cashmere Grey’ / Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’ sunglasses / Converse ‘Chuck Taylor All Stars’ sneakers / Smashbox ‘Be Legendary’ matte lipstick in ‘Safe Word’

Whenever we visit the west coast in the winter, I get a little pang of jealousy as I imagine what life could be like if we just moved back home. I mean, bare legs in January? That’s a good enough reason to move back, right?