Memorial Day Weekend Recap

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Is anyone else still recovering from Memorial Day Weekend? It's always so tough to get back in the groove of things after a three day weekend, right? We had some six friends visiting us from out of town, so we were all about showing everyone a good time! We went to a friend's birthday party at the beach on Saturday and then rented out a hotel room in downtown San Diego on Sunday so we could take advantage of the gorgeous weather and pool.

I had originally picked out an outfit to wear to our friend's birthday party, but at the last minute, a package from KOKOON came in the mail with the cutest dress E-V-E-R so naturally, I did a last-minute outfit change. 

This dress is so versatile. I paired it with simple suede sandals and earrings for the casual birthday party but I could have easily dressed it up with a pair of black strappy heels and some chunky necklaces for a night on the town or Summer wedding. The thing I loved most about the dress was that it was so comfy. The fabric was stretchy so I am willing to bet it would look great on any body type. I mean, check out that perfect cinching on the waist = fab curves!

Pattern Dress from KOKOON // Thin Gold Ring from Tiny Sparkle Studio

My Annual Texas Trip Featuring Styling Tips from KOKOON

Every July, my sister and I take an annual trip to Austin, Texas to visit our Texas pals. While there, we all get together and float the Guadalupe River with a big cooler of refreshments. It's about as close to heaven as it gets. We also visit the city of Gruene, which is home to the oldest dance hall in all of Texas. We always try to get there in time for Gospel Brunch, which features biscuits and grave and other amazing Texan food.

We also make a trip out to downtown Austin scene for dancing and drinks. It's about the only place I know of where you can order a flaming Dr. Pepper... which they actually light on fire! Yum! We also visit New Braunfels and catch a concert at the WhiteWater Amphitheater, a beautiful concert venue set right on the Guadalupe river. 

It's a trip I look forward to every year and it's been a long-standing tradition for all of our Texas pals and my sister and I! This trip is also about the only time that I get to pull out my cowboy boots and put together some awesome country outfits. Taking a cue from my sponsor, KOKOON, I think the below outfit is Texas perfection! Casual and not too overly done.    

Have you all heard of KOKOON before? It's a fabulous, modern pop-up boutique, which brings their clothing line to women via private appointments and in-home trunk shows. Proudly designed in the USA, KOKOON features soft knits, vibrant prints and limited edition designs. They also feature an online store which you can shop by clicking HERE. 

And because you know how I love to share women's success in business... KOKOON's founder and designer, Laine Sou Weinberg, started the company in 1987 with one sewing machine in her basement studio. The company now has many years of successful retail and catalog relationships including Nordstrom and Fred Segal = amazing! 

Shop the site HERE and share your fave piece! You can also visit their social media platforms here:

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What I'm Loving Right Now // Fifi Du Vie

What I'm loving right now? The answer to that is easy! I am SO in love with Fifi Du Vie, my current sponsor. Fifi Due Vie is a small design studio run by Izabella Dennis in Somerville, Massachusetts. The shop makes beautiful and whimsical paper products, wood products and textile products, among other curiosities. I think I need the colorful Dot Pouch in my life, like NOW! 

All of the products are small batch production and made by hand, which I truly appreciate. All of the jewelry I make for GlamourMash The Shop are handmade and made in small batches, which ensures quality and attention to detail. The process is harder and takes longer, but it makes for a better product!

Catch up with Fifi Du Vie on Twitter and Facebook. You can also follow the shop owner and designer, Izabella, on her blog, The Darling Adventurer.