Boutique Introduction: Pink Blush

Boutique Introduction: Pink Blush

Tee shirts and cardigans never go out of season. They are either a basic or a layering piece staple, and both should be in a capsule wardrobe. Pink Blush to the rescue!

 

Disclaimer:: Items were gifted by Pink Blush but opinions are my own. 

Living in Arizona, it’s either 1,000 degrees out or normal. When it’s super hot out, it’s freezing inside from the air conditioning. In both instances, my favorites are a cardigan and a tee. And this season, it seems like Fall isn’t near for anywhere else in the country, until late. 

I’m a sucker for a print that’s a pastel as well as lace, even though I may not look like it 😂 I also love a cover up, but my style is flexible across the board. 

But I will take comfort any day of the week!

I love Pink Blush because they have these staples for any stage of your journey, including Maternity, and for your littles. And the price point is perfect with the quality being unwavering on any and all products. Which is super important to me! 

Lately, I’ve been trying to find companies that aren’t the big box stores, where I can share great quality goods with you. Pink Blush is one of those options.

The quality of the lace in this tee is just as if the entire top was made of lace. It’s incredibly soft and comfortable. I’ve had lace before that was inflexible and so uncomfortable! I never wanted to wear it!

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This is the opposite! I could wear this tee daily and never tire of it. The length of the top is also great, and I love that it’s more fitted than loose.

Makes it such a great layering piece this way.

 

 

 

 

While I love a cardigan that’s super thick and warm, I also love one that is lighter weight and good for a throw piece. This one has great color to it, is perfect for fall and spring, and can be thrown in a bag for travel days.

Boutique Introduction: Pink Blush

It’s a good quality material that won’t tear easily (like so many others out there). And you can wear it at any stage of your life — pregnant, nursing, toddler life, and older. It’s very versatile and the cute batwing sleeves make it not just trendy for this season, but for several to come.

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When life is hectic as it has been of late, I lean on staple pieces I can count on to make the transition from drop off to work meetings to pick up to date night. My favorite way to wear this cardigan is around the house over loungewear! It gives the exact warmth from the chill of the A/C but isn’t so hot that I need to shed it immediately when I go outside. 

Lately, it’s been chilly in the mornings here in Arizona and this cardigan has been perfect to wear over a tee or tank top and then shed when it warms up later in the day. I was gifted a Medium in both of these from Pink Blush.

These cute pieces from Pink Blush are perfect staples and layering to help us transition from one season to the next. That is, whenever Mother Nature makes the decision 😉

 

Boho Brand Introduction: Johnny Was

Boho Brand Introduction: Johnny Was

Boho Brand Introduction: Johnny Was

I was first introduced to this high end Boho brand at a blogger crawl here in Scottsdale at their branded store in Kierland Commons.

Johnny Was outletThe second I checked out their IG, I knew I needed more of them in my life! Their color scheme, the Boho vibes, and after visiting their store, the feel of the clothes.

Go ahead and click on the IG and check it out, I will wait…

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Ok, now that we are back. One thing I wasn’t sure about when I first visited their website was the price tag. Chalk it up to my humble upbringing but spending well over $200 for a t shirt or casual dress seemed crazy to me!

 

The thing I realized was this — I’m not (most likely) going to have an entire wardrobe from Johnny Was without my husband having a heart attack. So more likely it will be capsule pieces that are timeless.

The quality and craftsmanship put into this clothing line makes the price tag not only understandable, but so worth it.

These aren’t what I like to call “throw away clothes.”

Meaning the price is low enough that if it gets stained, washed wrong, shrunk, stretched, ripped, etc. I just toss it and buy something new. — (I know, not environmentally good on my part, I KNOW!)

Johnny Was luxury brandQuality is reflected in the price. The silk is real, the velvet is velvet, not velour. The embroidery work is flawless.

  • Side note — I worked for an embroidery shop that mostly did hats and jackets in my 20s off and on for trade shows, so I know the quality and precision of embroidery work.

In addition to the clothing line, the silk scarves have such vibrant colors and if you’ve never felt real silk just go to either the Johnny Was location or Neiman Marcus to feel them.

AMAZING.

The soap and candle scents are none like I’ve ever smelled. I’m usually not much of a floral scent fan but they have me sooo hooked!

And the coolest part is their soap packages and all their labels match that of the colors of the stores. The soap comes wrapped in a little piece of velvet while the clothing tags have a tassel and embroidery work of the brand’s name.

Attention to detail hasn’t slipped on this brand, they make even the smallest details stand out.

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It’s no wonder Johnny Was has been around in the luxury fashion scene and will continue to stay for infinite time! You can find them in Neiman Marcus and a few luxury websites.

I know they are going to be in my closet for a long time coming!

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What are your thoughts on this lux brand? What are your thoughts on luxury Boho? I’d love to continue the conversation with you.

Let’s not start the transition into fall.. Let’s talk cover ups!

The start of school signifies the end of summer. And everyone turns their eyes to fall, Pumpkin Spice, sweaters, boots, and football, etc.

Except in Arizona. — expect we still love football in this house too. –>> Saturday’s are Cream and Crimson and Sunday’s are all about Colt’s Nation 🙂

For at least 2 more months in the Valley of the Sun, we expect to see triple digits. And high double digits until at least November. Right now, It’s nearing the end of Monsoon season, and we can almost sleep comfortably at night…almost.

August, most of September, and some of October still lends well to wearing swim suits and playing in the pool. If you have a working pool heater, or a staycation at a local resort, you could don a suit well into the holidays. And then again as early as February!

If we don’t get moving on the new house remodel, we may be hopping in the pool well into December!

Hence, a swim suit, sun glasses, and swim cover up are necessities for everyone here!

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Here’s my weekend look for the rest of summer! Use the code AMYJCO for 25% off!

I was so happy to be able to partner with rockflowerpaper designs to help bring awareness to their swimwear line. It made total sense as swimming is a near year round activity here! Along with their swimwear line, they make scarves, totes, women’s clothing, and home accessories. Each piece is inspired by the businesses’ women’s own personal travels around the world. The line began with hand-painted watercolors and prints out of their San Francisco Bay Area studio.

We also try to visit a tropical place with beaches in the winter, so water is always on my mind! Like the post I published about traveling to other places very affordably HERE. You can travel to lots of places without spending all of your savings too! rockflowerpaper has a great, affordable line that won’t break the bank, yet keeps you stylish at home, or on the beaches of the world.

Their line is carried in departments stores as well as online, and with the code AMYJCO , you can save 25% off by clicking HERE.

The piece they sent me is amazing. I love the muted hues and pop of color the tassles give on rockflowerpaper cover upsthe strings around the neck. This piece was genuinely thought over and developed for use on the go, for fashion and function. The fabric is so soft and comfortable that I could wear it for an entire day with ease.

One thing that I personally look for when shopping for swim cover ups is coverage. I want –scratch that, desire good coverage over my suit but also be breathable enough to let air flow through without making me feel like I’m completely naked.

This one is thick enough and fashionable enough to wear to the grocery or somewhere else rockflowerpaper cover upswithout having to worry that people will know it’s really a cover up. It’s light enough fabric; the slits up the side allow for breathing and airflow to help you dry off. I nearly wore it to school pick up as a normal dress the other day! It is so comfortable and cute!

Are you planning a vacation the rest of this year, or looking for next year? Grab one, or several, of these up!

Use my code AMYJCO to save 25% on their website HERE.

You can also check out their other offerings and most up to date products HERE.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Top Picks Week One

Lately, it’s all I can do to see one outfit after another on Instagram and blog posts. Let’s not forget all the emails and sales offers for updating your style that flood our inboxes.

Christmas in July is a real thing in the retail space y’all!

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is one that comes top of mind when thinking of updating my style. If you are a card member, access is open now. If you aren’t, public access opens July 19th. Just remember that some items come in limited quantities, so not everything is available.

The other place I look for updating my fashion is on Amazon, which has their sales coming the 15th and 16th of July!

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Top Picks Week One

But first, here are my picks for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, and you can head over to my Instagram to see my try ons and sizes I picked!

 

Here are the links with the corresponding numbers making it super simple to shop! I also have included the notes of what I thought when trying on, making it easy for you should any questions arise! 

1. Floral Print BP Cami – http://bit.ly/2ldz3Nz

2. Spanx Faux Leather Leggings – http://bit.ly/2ldA4oR

3. Astr Lace Midi Dress – http://bit.ly/2ldIrAN

4. Black Striped BP Tee (snagged the white one too!) – http://bit.ly/2l9gQ3F

5. BP Cozy Cardigan – http://bit.ly/2l8QUFk

6. BP joggers – http://bit.ly/2lc2oYI

7. BP Floral Midi Dress – http://bit.ly/2YPHHRm

8. BP Purple Cozy Sweater – http://bit.ly/2l9eTUT

9. Caslon Military Jacket in Pink Sparkle – http://bit.ly/2l8z2dI

10. TopShop Jamie Jeans – http://bit.ly/2G4M5EA

11. Leith BodyCon Red Dress – http://bit.ly/2lapkaJ

 

12. Socialite Leopard Print Tee – http://bit.ly/2l8zA3g

13. Nike Joggers – http://bit.ly/2lc8IPW

14. Supersoft Stripe Topshop Sweater – http://bit.ly/2l9izpF

15. Leith Tie Front Pants  http://bit.ly/2l8JxOa

16. TopShop Black and White Dress – http://bit.ly/2YKaw1H

17. TopShop Lightweight Sweater – http://bit.ly/2ldTERT

18. TopShop Floral Dress – http://bit.ly/2YLZvNp

19. Converse Chuck Taylors Pink – http://bit.ly/2lc3W4Y

20. Halogen Leopard bootie – http://bit.ly/2l9oNpx

21. Halogen Snakeskin Bootie – http://bit.ly/2ldNilv

22. Sneaker Bootie – http://bit.ly/2NURKDy

Hopefully you find something you love to add to your closet as staple pieces to wear for a long time. If there’s something else you find, I’d love to know so drop me a line! 

 

xo, 

AJ