Cortez the Killer

I love Anthropologie. I would have to rank it as one of my top 5 stores to shop in. There's a certain sense of style that it has, and it is totally within my design sensibilities. Unfortunately, we don't have a store near us (its either Omaha or Minneapolis). When I get a chance to visit, I take every opportunity. Earlier this month, we visited Salt Lake City, where I grew up. 

There's a store in City Creek Mall, so I had to pop in. I'm glad I did.

I saw this shirt and it inspired me. I thought it was just lovely.

I even thought it would look cute paired with skinny jeans.

 I was always reluctant to try skinny jeans because I'm not exactly skinny. Then I read the Curvy Fashionista's posts on curves and them this spring and realized I could rock them too.

I love statement necklaces. I love how they add impact to an outfit, and can help change things up.

A few weeks ago, I received my first Birchbox (www.birchbox.com). 

My box included Mineresse Glossy Kiss, 

which is quite possibly THE best lip color I've ever used (plus it can double as blush-score!). 

It also had a mini bottle of the Color Club's Wanderlust collection in a neon coral.

Love the color and how perfect it is for the summer.

All things came together last night when the Big Man's cousins from Las Vegas were in town and came to dinner. 

We had a lovely evening with them. I love entertaining, and am grateful for the opportunity to do so. We had a terrific night of food, family and stories. It also was the perfect opportunity to rock my new outfit.

I found a shirt inspired by the Anthropologie shirt that I saw on vacation on the clearance rack at Target. It was love at first sight. It looked great paired with my Old Navy coral skinny jeans.

 I added a statement necklace that i found at Target. Add my new make up and it was a perfect outfit.