Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Outfit Post: Monsoon

Right before dinner last night we shot these photos...and then it started monsooning haha! Hence my windy hair and dress. This is one of my favorite dresses to just throw on and go. It is still neutral but it has a fun tribal pattern on it that adds a fun touch. t.madison is just the greatest!! For any of you AZ locals I am doing another braid bar there Thursday September 3rd! It's going to be a super fun watercolor + makeup workshop along with some scrumptious tea :) Tickets are onside now!







dress t.madison, sunnies DITTO, Michael Kors watch, hat {old}, shoes {old}, necklace Delbame Jewelry

Two things I want to tell you guys about. First thing is this gorgeous necklace. Delaney makes all of her beautiful jewels by hand and they are all unique! I love all the interlocked chain. It's so delicate yet edgy. Check out her website {here}The second thing I want to tell you all is about DITTO. My sunnies that I am wearing are Karen Walker and you can get them too for only $19.99 a month! With DITTO's monthly subscription you can wear designer shades for a fraction of the price. Use SINCERELYTRULY at check out for your first month FREE :) 

xoxo,
Alyssa 

Monday, August 24, 2015

BEAUTY// Peppermint + Wild Orange Sugar Scrub

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I can't wait to share this amazing sugar scrub with you! Sometimes the simplest things in life are the best. Coffee brought to you in bed in the morning, lavender diffusing before you go to sleep, puppy kisses, cuddling {I could go on...}. Using fun products like this sugar scrub definitely fall into this category. Not only does sugar scrub aid in soft skin, it tastes pretty good too :) Here is how to make it:

Ingredients:
Sugar
Fractionated Coconut Oil
Wild Orange doTERRA oil
Peppermint doTERRA oil
{you can use any oil combinations you like//lavender is also one of my favs}

Recipe:
Depending on how much you want to make, scoop out about a cup of sugar into a bowl. I am all about eye balling measurements so excuse the lack of accuracy. :) Add about 1/4 cups coconut oil. Next add your oils. Use around 15-20 drops so split that between both oils as desired. Some oils are more fragrant than others {like lavender} so use those sparingly. Mix together, pour into a mason jar, and you are done!







For any of you interested in doTERRA oils contact the @essentialoilsisters on IG and follow them as well. They are the best!! I will link some of my favorite oils below :)

xoxo,
Alyssa 




Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Outfit Post: Summer Dress

Last weekend I wore this adorable Pleione dress to one of my friends bridal showers. I love that this dress is not only comfortable but a super classic silhouette. It is long enough to be appropriate at any function and can easily be dressed up or dressed down. And besides that, it is 55% off right now! I will directly link it below for you guys to shop! PS I am wearing my Top Knot Extensions in these photos and I want to include a discount code for you guys to use. For 10% off use code TKALYSSA in check out :) I am wearing the lightest color in the 18" clip in extensions for anyone wondering.





dress Pleione, shoes Charlotte Russe {old}, bag Target, Michael Kors watch, necklace Wrenn Jewelry//Bip + Bop, Alex + Ani bracelets, Free People sunnies





xoxo,
Alyssa

Thursday, August 13, 2015

Summer Refresher//

I am so excited to do another post with the Essential Oil Sisters. This is going to be all about using essential oils in water. This is one of my favorite things to do in order to drink a ton of water throughout the day. This is literally the simplest thing. Just put one or two drops of essential oil into a glass water bottle and you are good to go. Sometimes I also like to add a sprig of mint in if I'm feeling fancy :) A lot of oils can be digested just make sure to read the label before using. Some of my favorites include: lemon, wild orange, peppermint and grapefruit.

Make sure that you use a glass water bottle compared to plastic when using essential oils so that the compounds in our oils aren't dissolving the plastic water bottle. I got this one from my work {lululemon}. You can purchase them here or at your local lulu.





For more info on all these essential oils or if you would like to purchase follow @essentialoilsisters on Instagram. Stay tuned for another essential oils post next week :) I hope you guys are having the best week! #cheers

xoxo,
Alyssa 


Monday, August 10, 2015

Outfit Post: Denim

When I saw this denim dress at Calypso I immediately fell in love. Everything from the weight of the material to the cut. Plus how often do you see people wearing denim maxi dresses?! This is one of those times where I am grateful for my small chest {haha} considering this is a pretty open neck dress.




dress Calypso St. Barth, bag Rossio Roos

I hope all of you had an awesome weekend. Time for another great week!

xoxo,
Alyssa 

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

The Secret Garden//

A couple weeks ago I helped style a gorgeous bohemian wedding shoot. I love getting a bunch of local AZ creatives together and creating something beautiful. Here are some photos I wanted to share with you guys from the shoot.






















For any of you that are on social media follow these gorgeous/talented people:

Sources & Credits:
Venue: @ASU
Wedding Planner/ Designer: @mpgutier
Florist: @GardenGateFlowers
Paper decor/styling: @Shiki_co
Photographer: @AprilMaura
Tea party vendor: @teaspressa
Styling/nails: @michelle.jamberry
Baked goods: @bearandthehoney
Vintage china/linen rentals: @teacrockery
Bridal gown: @SuzannesBridal (gown designer: @maggiesottero)
Watercolor Workshop: @pinkpuddlestudio
Videography: @SKweddingvideography
Decor/furniture rentals: @rentvintagechic
Bride’s hair: @harleyannchapman
Bride’s Make-up: @styledbyshelb
Hair stylist: @habitsalon
Hair/makeup: @skhairstylist
Hair/makeup: @cellaswanmakeup
Stylist/makeup: @alyssamaywilson
Stylist assistant: @abbimiles
Bride Model: @kkatiessmith
Bridesmaid: @tatianazivkovic | @emilycarneyy | @danishelt | @korynagonzalez | @katwasss
Groom Model: @danielalexander20

I hope you guys are having an amazing Wednesday. :)

xoxo,
Alyssa