Bold Printed Dresses with Tommy Bahama

This past weekend we celebrated Adam’s birthday, he was over the moon because it is the first party where his friends from school attended. He specifically asked me to invite them and then even told me to make sure they are coming. It was bittersweet for me because he is getting so independent, and while I love that, it reminds me he’s not a baby anymore *sniff*. We have been watching this movie on repeat called ‘inside out’  which is all about personal feelings, there are characters like joy, anger, and sadness that are competing with each other in a child’s brain. Adam said he likes Joy better than Sadness, and I thought that was a pretty good call! Out of the mouth of babes…

For today’s Blogger Nation post we are teaming up with Tommy Bahama, a brand that truly embodies the beautiful Hawaiian culture. One trip to Hawaii will make you fall in love with the lifestyle, every time I go I start scheming on ways to actually live there full time.  I’ve learned I make the most of the clothing I actually connect with on a personal level, and for example the artist story behind some of the bold prints in the new Tommy Bahama collection leaves me inspired and excited. The prints are custom drawn by in-house artists, and this season is all about reinventing classic prints. I’m wearing one of my favorite styles of the season, the lace-up dress, in the Remy Retro print, which if you look closely, you can see it looks very much like a water color painting. It was pretty chilly this past weekend so I paired with my over-the-knee boots and layered a light jacket on top. I can’t wait to style this for warmer weather – I would wear a chunky heeled platform sandal, and accessorize with a brightly colored bag.

Check out more of the original bold printed styles from Tommy Bahama here. See details and lots more pictures of each blogger by clicking on the link below the picture.

As always thanks for visiting xx

 
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Last week we took a quick trip to escape the snow for some sunshine in Key Largo, Florida☀️ We spent every moment possible outside, Tom and Adam got their Scuba Diver PADI certification (yay!) while Sophia and I spent our days either swimming or drawing marine life and landscapes. This was my first trip after my sister passed last November, and even though I look so happy here, there were so many moments I felt the grief and sadness, as if it happened just yesterday. I am still figuring out how I want to show up in this space, as I have changed so much as a person since the loss. I just don’t feel called to post some of the things I shared before. Maybe that will change someday, or maybe it will just naturally evolve into something new. I think I will take this year to just process it all. (Even the idea of taking an entire year to think through something is a huge shift for my usually hyperactive type A personality) My focus at the moment is just living in the moment with my family and friends, spending time doing things that make me happy and healthy. I hope to share some of that journey here with you ~ thanks for following along ❤️
I had planned to shoot this outfit in collaboration with @lenacoutureofficial right before my dear sister passed away. Saba, the designer, was more than understanding if I didn’t want to anymore - but after thinking on it for a while I decided I wanted to - in my sister’s honor 💗 She was always my biggest hype woman. When i would feel like I’m not good enough or that I should quit (which was often) she would tell me I was unique and great and to keep it up. When I think of my sister, beauty and love is all that she embodied in her being. She expressed that on the outside also - as she loved to wear everything glam, bright & colorful, and full of bling. Hair done, nails done, everything did - that was Nusrat. For this shoot I took the time to get glam after a long hiatus - and makeup and hair took so long because I think I forgot how to do it, but afterwards I was surprised how I felt transformed. When I wore this gorgeous outfit that I know was designed with such love and incredible attention to detail by @lenacoutureofficial, I felt all of that beauty - like a walking piece of art, and very much at peace. Thank you so much to @divmophoto for capturing the feeling so well 💕
Ski weekend with my favorites ❄️❄️ So proud of Sophia for skiing on her own for the first time!
There are some trees with seeds that only grow after a fire. Their seeds are completely sealed with a resin that have to be physically melted off by a great fire in order to propagate. So to do we as humans, gain wisdom only after great pain and suffering.*
A month ago (and one day) I lost my sister and best friend to cancer. I am still completely gutted and broken. But, I’m also so so grateful to have had felt the love that now brings me so much heartbreak. ❤️ I am so inspired by her - and I will forever live my life to honor her memory. Miss you sis ❤️
Classic outfit combo: oversized blazer + denim 🖤fendi mules @shoeslutz
Just a mom who loves mums 🌸 🪴
Cozy for a coffee date ☕️
French. Toast. Egg. Bake. Save this recipe for a weekend or holiday brunch - it’s SO good and fool-proof! I’m not even a sweet person and I love it. The pecans are a non-negotiable IMO - I get honey bourbon vanilla pecans for this and it is just heavenly. Enjoy!