• LOFT: Ruffled Top

    Top: Loft Ruffled Top (or similar); Bottom: Articles of Society Sarah Skinny Jeans; Shoes: Tory Burch Miller Sandal in Beige Spruce up any white jean with a fun and flirty top like this one from LOFT. A white jean provides the perfect backdrop to highlight a fun top! Definitely a staple for any closet! XOXO Do you feel influenced yet? (follow me @carissa_cruse)

  • Jean Jacket Flare!

    Romper: Houston boutique; Denim Jacket: Old Navy Distressed Denim Jacket; Pins: WildFlowerAndCompany and Israeli Boutique (other Hipstory items found here); Shoes: Tory Burch Millers Spice up your next jacket with flare! I added these two pins. The Albert Einstein one is from a to-die-for boutique in Israel, and there are several public figures to choose from including Gandhi, Frida Kahlo, and Salvador Dali to name a few. Albert is all sold-out, but trust me, you will LOVE the other options. The HipStory collection is so unusual and so creative that that the Einstein pin was my must-have souvenir. Speaking of boutiques, I also found this romper at a little boutique…

  • Overalls: the New Athleisure?

    Top: Gap Long Sleeve Crew Tee; Overalls: Abercrombie Overall Romper (Similar); Headband: Stoney Clover; Boots: Hunter Chelsea Rain Boots I have been dying to get a pair of overalls! They look like the perfect lounging around the house outfit. Who knows, maybe I’m about to do housework? Maybe I’m about to go paint the garage? Maybe I’m about to go feed the animals on the farm? Maybe I’m about to go tinker with the engine of my car? Or maybe I’m going to just sit here and enjoy the view? The possibilities are endless in these overalls for you to look the part! Plus, they are short enough to still…

  • Away: the New “It” Luggage, But is it Worth it?

    Luggage: Away Medium in Black; Away Medium in Navy If you haven’t notice by now, I am very visually focused when it comes to making purchases. Translation: I’m first and foremost interested in the look of a product. After that, I will weigh price with quality. When I saw the Away brand advertised on (you guessed it!) Instagram, I was captivated by the brand’s marketing. The luggage looks sleek and luxe. Given the price, I forced myself to do a deeper dive into the products before making the investment. What really stood out was the lifetime warranty on the luggage. That was really all I needed to know plus instagram…