It’s been a little bit since my last post but I wanted to share with you guys and update on #TheBikiniandI. It seems as though so much has changed in such a short amount of time. It’s officially been 17 days since I started my prep and I am still 15 weeks... read more
MY FAVORITE JACKET (an investment piece) | WINTER BOOTIES (C/O COLE HAAN) Our Colorado trip is an annual trip that my family and I have been doing since I was in college there. When I was growing up, we had a place in Mammoth Lakes but as the kids (me and my brother)... read more
So, I said I would share the good and the bad when it came to signing up for the bikini competition and today is sharing a little bit of how I have been feeling so far. Last week, I mentioned that I had chosen my coaches and officially had gotten everything together.... read more
Sometimes less is more. I grew up often hearing those words from my dad. I remember there was a stage in high school where everyone started wearing make-up, so naturally I thought I did too. I remember I used to wear eye liner and dark shades of eye shadow.... read more
As a quick follow-up to last week’s post, see here, I officially decided what coach to hire. I thought I knew who I wanted to go with, but having spoke with a good friend who’s opinion I respect highly he told me to look into a couple others. I went to the... read more
Zara Jacket I wanted to take the time to elaborate a little bit more on this exciting journey that is to come for the first six months of the year-that being the bikini competition. I wasn’t sure whether I wanted to make this a part of “Something... read more
2017 was a crazy year! Can you believe it’s over? I can’t say 2017 was my favorite year, rather I cannot wait to say goodbye to 2017. There were so many hurdles and trials that left me exhausted, hopeless at times, frustrated, and desperate for a fresh... read more
With the holidays behind us, I have my eye on New Year’s Eve. As I mentioned in my previous post, I don’t know what I am doing yet-and still don’t know! But, I have been leaning towards a couple of pant looks this year. I love the flexibility that... read more
It’s the eve of the Christmas holiday weekend, but we’re also just about a week away from a night of champagne, pretty dresses and lots of dancing. Are you staying in and going all out? Or, are you thinking more of an intimate night in? Or, something cozy... read more
Hooray for holiday season! From LBD’s to LRD’s (little red dresses) and satin to lace and to velvet. Tis’ the season to rock a dress that makes you feel confident. From going to a work party to a dinner party with your friends, get... read more
Our world revolves around being connected all of the time, checking our emails, checking our missed calls and in recent time checking how many steps we’ve taken and making sure we get 10,000 steps a day. As much as I love wearing my apple watch, sometimes I... read more
Crystal Gem Ring | Charm Key and Crystal Gem Necklace | Metallic Dress I love a good holiday party, but what I love even more is getting dressed up for a good holiday party. We’re still a few weeks away from the festivities that come with the season, but I wanted to... read more
The holidays come once a year, use it as a time to go outside the box (in terms of your closet). I was hesitant when I picked out these pants due to the sheer look of them. But, as I showed them to my roommate, she said “YES” you must wear these. If the... read more
What I love the most about the holidays is gathering with friends over drinks and the opportunity to get dressed up. I recently found this red velvet jumpsuit, which I found to be perfect to wear at one of the many dinner parties we have planned over the next few... read more
I have been craving sweater weather. And, pretending it is sweater weather has been rather difficult with temperatures soaring near 110 these last few days. At first, I thought I could swing a sweater and some boots during some cooler weather, but as the heat wave... read more
[show_shopthepost_widget id=”2866026″] Happy Monday! I know most of us dread the idea of Monday coming around, but as of late I find that I have been waking up to Mondays prepared to tackle them. Partially, because I have decided to spend more time... read more
Aside from living in my new favorite pants, see last post here, I am starting to love the idea of a cute bomber jacket. There’s only a few sizes left in the bomber jacket so hurry quick and grab yours! I promise you’ll love it just as much as I do! You... read more
Hi guys! I love the fall but I also love the holidays because it means I can wear more sequins and more fur, ultimately creating the perfect holiday outfit. Part of what defines me and femininity is the ability to express myself through shiny pieces, statement fur... read more
[show_shopthepost_widget id=”2840692″] With fall not quite here yet, I tend to lean towards wearing light weight pants, as seen here, or gravitate towards wearing skirts. I usually find myself wearing knee-length skirts and skirts of darker shades.... read more
It’s not often that I find a pair of pants, other than jeans, that I really love and fit just right. Because of that, I’ve always gravitated towards dresses and skirts. Recently, I’ve looking a lot into finding pants that would transition well from... read more
[show_shopthepost_widget id=”2831189″] Wrap Dress | Clutch | Valentino Shoes (similar less expensive version here) The current It-dress at the moment? The wrap dress. They were a big hit this summer and they continue to be a big hit as we enter into fall,... read more
[show_shopthepost_widget id=”2824237″] Majorelle Jumpsuit | Valentino Sandals (similar less expensive here) | Cult Gaia Dupe This floral jumpsuit is one of the prettier more flattering jumpsuits that I currently have in my closet. Full disclaimer: I... read more
As we transition to fall wardrobe, I still can’t help but get some summer pieces with the heat wave we’ve been experiencing. It seems as though this heat wave is never ending but it’s starting to finally cool down a bit, down to the 80s which is far... read more
Daisylace Crop | Ruffle Sweater | Cult Gaia Dupe | Valentino Heels (duper here and here) I’m always on the hunt for pants that I can wear to work, that aren’t jeans and that transition well. When I came across these at J.Crew, I just knew I had to have... read more
[show_shopthepost_widget id=”2792081″] Floral Maxi Skirt | Ruffle Bodysuit | Chloe Dupe Bag (also love this one) My love for ruffles and floral continues today with this amazing wrap floral maxi skirt from Lovers+Friends exclusively sold at Revolve! Since... read more
Club Monaco Dress (sold out) 1. Prepare for Monday on Friday-Mondays tend to be extra stressful from work that piled up the afternoon before you left for the weekend on the previous Friday. For many of us, it’s hard to jump back in to the swing of things. To... read more
Romper Romper | Apple Watch Sharing 6 beaches you should visit in LA: For the hopeless romantic: El Matador Beach-This beach is located about 10 miles northwest of Malibu. The secluded pocket beach has rocky shores, robust waves and some of the prettiest waters in LA.... read more
[show_shopthepost_widget id=”2791981″] Trouser Pant | Blouse | Heels Hello Monday! I can’t believe we are nearing the end of summer, it seems like this year flew by in the blink of an eye and in no time it’ll be the holidays. I recently saw a... read more
Today, I am sharing a few tips on how you can gain confidence in your life: Define what you want and who you want to be. Set goals to measure progress. Acknowledge your shortcomings but don’t allow yourself to dwell on them (or bring you down). Reward yourself... read more
[show_shopthepost_widget id=”2770568″] Bathing Suit | Poncho | With the Nordstrom sale ending in a few days, I am sharing the one piece you must have in your closet. I remember a couple years ago, the one piece was nowhere to be found on social... read more
[show_shopthepost_widget id=”2762070″] | Shorts | Blouse | Finding the perfect pair of linen shorts has proven to be quite the task. You don’t want to look like an older woman nor do you want it to accentuate areas you may be less proud of. I... read more
Dress I spent the weekend up in Carmel with my roommate (@TravelExcuse) and Mia (@thehuskymia) for a quick weekend getaway. It was definitely a quick one and we would have benefited from an extra day there. We drove up Friday night afternoon and made it just before... read more
I’ve been looking for the perfect little romper to be able to wear out for a beach day, a warm Sunday, and something I can class up a little bit. I’ve been on a blue color kick lately and when I saw this romper with the lace detail, I just knew I had to... read more
Hi friends! I’m sorry for the lack of my posts this last week. I was out sick and really sick this time around. I finally gave in and let my body take the rest that it really needed to get better. Hence, I was out all last week drinking hot teas, soups and... read more
In last week’s post, I promised I would continue my summer dress guide and this week I am highlighting the mini dress. I love to wear dresses and the mini dress is one of those styles that you can wear day to evening, to work, to the park and just about to any... read more
I decided to team up with some of my favorite bloggers and bring you a Nordstrom Giveaway. One lucky reader will win a $1,000 gift card to Nordstrom. To enter, please use the widget below. Money Can Buy Lipstick | Something Dashing | A Sparkle Factor | Glitter &... read more
With yesterday being the official first day of summer, I am sharing my summer dress guide highlighting the off the shoulder/one shoulder trend. When it comes to my style, dresses are the definition of it-I love them and live in them whenever I can. I recently started... read more
Happy Monday! I am hoping to start share more budget-friendly finds, and in light of that also sharing items that I have worn and loved that have become some of my favorite style steals. Of those style steals, this is the perfect date night dress ($120) for... read more
Happy Thursday Friends! Jumpsuits and rompers are everywhere this season and promise to be both a daytime and nighttime staple for the spring and summer months. They are also the ultimate lazy-girl go to. With the all-in-one ensemble, you can effortlessly style and... read more
CM Shorts | Floral Blouse (recommend sizing up) | Heels I’m back home for a few weeks before I start moving around again. I can’t wait to share more of my travels with you to Europe in the next few weeks but until then I have an exciting giveaway to share... read more
25, you’ve been a good year. You started off tough but you’ve been an unpredictable year. It’s been a good one. This year has been one of change and growth. Around this time last year, I was in a tough place mentally after parting ways with... read more
Summer is one of my favorite seasons to shop for. There are summer parties, BBQs, bridal showers, weddings and so many excuses to be outside enjoying beautiful weather. After a more wet than usual winter, I am ready to soak up as much Vitamin D as possible. Despite... read more
I’m excited to announce that my jewelry collection with Motif launched late last week! I’ve been working on curating my edit collection for the past month which features six pieces that I hand selected for their style, simplicity and femininity. All of the... read more
Red Dress | Bag (less expensive version here) | Valentino Shoes (less expensive version here) | I wore this red flutter dress (sold out but similar here) a few nights ago when I was at dinner with my parents. The margaritas were coming around, tons of guac (but you... read more
DVF Skirt (similar here) | Theory Top | Sandals | Bag (similar here)| It’s almost the weekend and I’m getting ready to spend the weekend at Stagecoach! Is anyone else going? I feel as though it’s been go-go since I got back from the Bahamas. Last... read more
Crop Top | Wrap Skirt | Valentino Heels | Purse I’m finally back from the Bahamas although I wish I could say I was still there. It was so nice to be able to get away, disconnect a little bit, get away from busy streets and honking horns. I’m so fortunate... read more
Hey guys! I’m back in LA but I wanted to start off by saying I know this post will appear to be a little different but it’s not. I’ve still linked my entire outfit. I’m kind of hoping you’ll help me out a little bit today and that way I... read more
If there’s one style of dress I’ve fully embraced this season, it’s this flowy-like midi dress. I think back to my time in college when I would wear short dresses and now I welcome midi dresses like this one more and more. I’ve been finding... read more
This is the face of someone who is really looking forward to spending the next week on the beach. Tonight, we fly out to to the Bahamas to spend some much needed time near the water, on the sand and in the sun. Are you headed anywhere anytime soon? If you are or if... read more
No Monday blues here. I spent the weekend in Santa Barbara celebrating one of my closest friends birthday. We wined, dined and did a whole lot of laughing. I’ve been yearning for these relaxing getaways so this was the perfect way to end my weekend. I wore this... read more
Festival season is upon us and though I can’t say I will be attending many festivals, I do at least hope to make it to Stagecoach. If there’s something worth battling the heat and crowds, you can count me in for some country music, cowboys and cowboy... read more
It’s starting to feel more like spring. We’ve had some days of rain, it seems as though we’ve had a more rainy winter than we’ve had in a long time. Some of the canyons that we were hiking in the fall were covered in mostly brown colors, but... read more
If I were to describe my dress code in one word, it would be feminine. It seems as though no matter the season or location, I tend to gravitate towards more feminine pieces. I find that I gravitate towards more dresses, skirts, and looks that I can dress up. My... read more
Over the weekend, I went out for a friends birthday and decided to wear the cutest off the shoulder top, seen here, and so many of my friends complimented me about it and asked me where they could get it. I told them they could shop directly from SomethingDashing.com... read more
Three Eight Two Dress | Valentino Shoes (similar here) | Fendi Bag (similar here) I’m lucky enough that my work doesn’t require any specific type of uniform. Thus, wearing slip dresses like this one is totally appropriate. I like to think that my work... read more
When the OTK (over the knee) boot trend started, I really didn’t think I could pull them off. But, everyone kept telling of all people that could pull them off, I could because I have such long lean legs. So, as time lingered, I really thought more and more... read more
I can’t believe we’re just days away from March-this year is flying by so quickly. It’s been so nice being home since I got back from my trip in Mexico. I’ve been seeing a lot of fuss with flare pants, that when I saw these Alexis pants I knew... read more
In the middle of December, we decided to take a road trip to Colorado and chose to take a weekend trip to Denver bringing along Mia. I have been to Denver several times, as seen here and here, but I’ve never quite spent time exploring Cherry Creek quite like I... read more
I got this alpaca ombre cape on the day before I left for our Colorado trip and it was a purchase that I am so glad I made. I often reach for it when grabbing a cup of coffee in the morning over some jeans and a shirt, or to where to dinner and during a walk in the... read more
I hope everyone had a wonderful few days spending time with their loved ones. We had the absolute best trip with our family in Colorado and wish we were still there. We’re back home and headed out to Mexico on Saturday to ring in the New Year with more family at the... read more
1. State Skirt | Misa Jumpsuit | Aquazurra Shoes Hey friends! I’m sorry it has taken me longer than expected to blog this post. We got on the road last week and having been on the road and traveling a bit got me a bit off track. But, I am excited to finally... read more
Chunky Knit Sweater | Current Elliott Denim | Booties old but similar and 33% off here,also love these 50% off, and love this one 30% off, | Vici Collection also love this one (under$80), this one (under $30) or this one (under $70)| A quick post to share the perfect... read more
ASOS Dress | Valentino Rockstud Heels (under $70 dupe here) | Valentino Clutch (less expensive version here and here) | Bobbi Brown Make Up Palette The Holiday countdown has officially begun. Now that Thanksgiving is over, I have the holiday music on (not that I... read more
Keepsake Dress | Valentino Clutch (smiliar here under $120) | Valentino Shoes | If I could choose one color to wear every day, I’d probably choose pink-a variety of pink. I’m really loving this blush color currently, especially with this heat wave we are... read more
Sweater Dress | Camel Coat (similar here under $50) | Booties (similar here under $160) | Pink Tote | Let’s face it. Winter coats are a staple in your winter wardrobe. No matter whether you live in California, Florida or in the mid-west, winter coats are a simple... read more
Sweater: AG (old but similar here and here) | Denim: Frame | Booties: Valentino (similar here under $150) | Necklace: Tiffany & Co. (similar here or here) | Lipstick: Bobbi Brown If you’re not familiar, Kiehl’s is a skincare line with so many... read more
Glamorous Sweater | Denim If anything has changed since I got a puppy, it would be that my life is more balanced, there is consistency and more importantly I have a huge responsibility. I hesitated on the idea of getting a puppy for nine months, no joke, I... read more
Top: Alice & Olivia (old but love this one under $70) | Pants: Banana Republic | Shoes: Sergio Rossi (similar here and here) | Bag: Chanel (similar here) It’s finally Friday and I couldn’t be more grateful to spend some chill time this weekend! I find... read more
Dress: Cynthia Rowley | Shoes: Valentino (similar under $100 here)| Bag: Valentino (similar under $130 here) How did you feel when you woke this morning? Maybe you were tired or perhaps even sad. Sometimes life can be stressful, and it can be difficult to get in the... read more
Top: BCBGeneration | Bottom: BCBGeneration | Shoes: Sergio Rossi (use MAINEVENT16 at checkout) | Bag: Chanel (similar here and here) | Fall in Los Angeles has brought us cooler temperatures and has been so beautiful. Low 70s (yes-this is fall for us) and there are... read more
Denim (similar here and here) | Blouse (sold out similar here and also love this one) | Jacket (last season but similar here, here and love this one under $100) | Chanel Flats (similar here and here) Photography: Christy Kendall Photography In light of traveling... read more
Photography: Christy Kendall Photography Dress: Lovers & Friends (love it in navy too)| Shoes: Valentino | Bag: Celine via TheRealReal.com (similar here and here) It’s that time of the year where we are saying goodbye to summer and welcoming fall (with open... read more
Dress: Greylin (under $125) | Shoes: Valentino (similar here and here) | Bag: Celine via TheRealReal.com (similar here and here) Photography: Christy Kendall Photography So, not going to lie when I look back at these photos I remember just how scorching hot it was.... read more
Dress: Endless Rose (currently on sale for under $50! + love this one at only $13!| Shoes: Chanel (similar here and here) | Bag: Celine (similar here and here) Photography: Christy Kendall Photography Can you think of a better way to end the week than with a pom pom... read more
Dress: Lovers & Friends on sale (similar here & so cute $60) | Shoes: Valentino (love these under $50 here) | Bag: Fendi (dupe under $100 here) Photographer: Christy Kendall Photography If there is one thing I love about the weekends, it’s the weekly... read more
Photography: Christy Kendall Photography Dress: Lovers & Friends | Shoes: Valentino (similar under $80 here & love this fall color) | Bag: Celine (similar here under $80) The other day, I decided to go for an impromptu walk to an early dinner with my brother... read more
Romper ($48) | Hair Extensions Photography: Rachel Elizabeth Hogan Let’s talk about hair extensions for a minute. Have you ever wanted them? or thought it might be fun to have longer hair? I know I have. My hair tends to grow really slowly, and I mean slowly.... read more
Eyelet Top: Endless Rose | Eyelet Bottom: Endless Rose | Shoes: Sergio Rossi (old but similar here and here) | Bag: Fendi (dupe here under $100) Photography: Christy Kendall Photography It’s almost the weekend! Lately, I have been living for weekends... read more
Dress: Self-Portrait (similar under $50 here) | Shoes: Schutz (similar under $100 here) | Bag: Fendi (similar dupe under $100 here) | First off, I can’t believe it is already August! Where has the time gone? Before we know it, it’ll be time for the... read more
If you’re already following me on Instagram, I’m sure that you’ve been seeing a @liketoknowit link and/or tag on most of my outfit posts. If you’ve already signed-up with it, then great! You know how it works and you don’t need an... read more
Dress: Lovers + Friends (similar under $100 here) | Shoes: Schutz (under $100 here) | Bag: Celine (similar under $100 here) Do you ever find yourself trying to wear an outfit that you could wear to a brunch, BBQ, to dinner and for a night out on the town? I find... read more
Photography: Morgan Alexander (@wiltedwild) Dress: Greylin| Shoes: Manolo Blahnik (similar here and here) | Bag: Celine via TheRealReal.com (similar here) I love writing blog posts on Thursdays because I realize how close we are to the weekend. Sometimes, I sit at my... read more
Photography: Morgan Alexander (@wiltedwild) Gingham Dress | Floppy Hat | Shoes: Valentino | Bag: Celine (via TheRealReal.com) I just got back from such an amazing two-day trip in Telluride, a post I will be sharing with you soon! I wanted to be sure to share... read more
Dress: Lumier ($116)| Shoes: Schutz (similar here for under $80) | Bag: Tory Burch The most important relationship in your life is the relationship you have with yourself- Diane Von Furstenberg As humans, we crave the feeling of acceptance, we yearn for the feeling of... read more
Denim: Current Elliott | Blouse: Similar here and here | Shoes: Valentino (similar here) | Bag: Celine (get this identical one for only $89) | Belt: Hermes (similar here) | Ring: David Yurman | Happy Monday friends! I just spent a lovely weekend in Lake Arrowhead with... read more
Dress: Mason by Michelle Mason (similar here and here) | Shoes: Valentino (similar here and here) | Bag: Chanel (similar here and just $11and here)| Lipstick: Bobbi Brown | Watch: Michelle +Michelle Strap The little black dress NEVER goes out of style (seriously,... read more
Dress: Alexis (similar here for just $67)| Bag: Fashionphile (similar here for just $89) | Shoes: Schutz (similar here for just under $80) This dress completely stole the show (and my heart) this weekend! I hesitated to buy this dress for the longest time (well... read more
Dress: Joie (comes in white here ) or similar style here)| Shoes: Schutz | Bag: Celine (similar here -looks identical for just $89) I have gone back and forth on whether to share something so personal to me, but I supposed when life gives you lemons... read more
Dress: Chelsea28 | Shoes: Missguided | Bag: Valentino (similar here under $100) I just got back from the most heavenly trip in Napa Valley for Bottlerock music festival. Let’s say as much as I enjoyed the music, I definitely enjoyed the nature and vineyard... read more
Bag: Yves Saint Laurent, also loving this one | Dress: BB Dakota ($92) | Shoes: Schutz (or love this pair under $80) | Watch: Michele (On Sale!) | Watch Band: Michele (On Sale!) | I intended to post this dress last week but I decided to take some time off social media... read more
Blouse: Chelsea28 (under $70)| Denim: Current Elliott (love these that are $40 & these at $50)| Leather Jacket: Old, but similar here (under $100)| Shoes: Valentino (or these similar ones under $80 here & these ones under $45) | Bag: Celine (Love this one from... read more
Dress: Chicwish | Shoes: Schutz | Bag: YSL I have to admit I’m not one to choose a floral dress off the rack but when I saw this dress, I knew I had to have it. There is something so girly about having a dress that will twirl and that drapes which brings me to... read more
Sweater sold out but similar here (on sale under $80 plus free shipping!) | Denim: Current/Elliott | Shoes: Chanel similar here (under $150, some colors on sale!) I woke up Wednesday morning at 2am to this drip drip noise that I just couldn’t figure out where it... read more
Photography: Two Lee Photography My post is a little late. I had an unexpected leak happen last night, so you can only imagine all the headache that goes along with fixing a leak and figuring out what the problem is. It’s been quite the day to say the least. On... read more
Dress: Zimmermann (sold out but here in black on sale) | Shoes: Valentino | Bag: YSL Christy Kendall Photography YAY for Friday! The last couple of weekends have been go-go-go so I am looking forward to some down time on Saturday where I can go spend time with my... read more
Dress: Krisa | Shoes: Valentino |Bag: Fendi Photography: Christy Kendall Photography I’m back! I’m sorry the posts haven’t been entirely consistent the last week or two. I have been working with Harper Maven Design to get the blog re-designed and... read more
Dress: J.O. A (runs big, worn in XS) | Shoes: Valentino | Clutch: YSL Location: Glendale I’m so excited to finally be able to share the re-branding reveal of Something Dashing. The process started about six months ago when I knew I wanted to take the blog to the... read more
Spring brings out the best of us. Time for change, time for us and more importantly this is the time we bring in such beautiful and happy colors. I had a chance to stop in to Nordstrom this weekend and found so many beautiful pops and pastels of colors. Stay tuned... read more
[show_ms_widget id=”34068276″ image_id=”39162919″ width=”431″ height=”460″] Happy (finally) Friday! It’s been such a long week. I’m ready for the weekend. With wedding season springing, I am dedicating... read more
