Jean Queen

Chambray Crop Top: Others Follow

Distressed Denim Pants: Dittos Brand

Angora Cardigan: Joe's Jeans Thurston Cardigan (here) 

Leather Crossbody Bag: Monserat De Lucca (others here)

Turquoise Statement Necklace: Vanessa Mooney 'Sheba' Necklace (here)

Even though the "Canadian Tuxedo" is totally acceptable in the fashion world these days, some people still think it's tacky to pair similar shades of denim together. But I say "to hell with that" and I'll do as I please.

I paired a raw edged chambray crop top with some distressed jean bottoms and topped off the outfit with a super soft & comfy knitted sweater for a cold early morning breakfast date. Then I accessorized with a statement necklace, a small leather crossbody bag, and some fun metallic blue booties.

There are so many fun ways to experiment with the double denim trend. Below are some helpful tips to try out this spring!

• The easiest way to style denim on denim is choosing different shades of denim like a light washed chambray top with a dark washed pair of bottoms. 
• Fit is also extremely important. I typically stray away from boyfriend jeans when styling denim on denim. I find that skinny jeans pair best with chambray tops. 
• Don't limit yourself to denim pants and a chambray top. Get creative with denim dresses and a chambray shirt (in a different wash) tied around your waist, chambray tops tucked into a denim pencil skirt, or try pairing a denim vest with some denim cutoff shorts. The possibilities are endless! 
• If you're going for the matchy match look like me, keep things interesting by pairing pieces with different textures and accessorize strategically. 

Tiny Dancer

 

Black Silk Dress: Joe's Jeans 'Dorian' Dress (here)

Heels: Banana Republic 'Gayle Zip-Strap Pump' in deep chestnut (here)

Clutch: Valentino

Bracelet: Torchlight Jewelry

 

I took ballet & figure skating classes for awhile when I was a kid, but I quit them both when I realized I wasn't any good at being elegant or feminine. I eventually came to terms with the fact that I was never going to be graceful or coordinated enough to be the amazing dancer I always dreamed of becoming. But hey...that hasn't stopped me from at least faking it. Plus, my signature top knot helps "ballerina-ize" any outfit lol.

Forgotten Memories

Unfortunately this year's Valentine's Day camping trip isn't happening due to conflicting schedules but I found this post that I never published from last year's trip! So I guess I'll just have to try and relive the fun through these pictures. As a side note...I really really really miss driving Eddie's badass yellow truck. I guess it's time I learn how to drive stick if I ever want to off-road in Eddie's new truck...

I know Valentine's Day usually consists of some flowers, chocolates, jewelry, and a fancy schmancy dinner for you and your significant other. I think it's great to celebrate your love, but why does it have to be on a specific day of the year? Why not show your significant other how much you love them and do romantic things for them just because you want to? Don't get me wrong...I love to be wined and dined like most girls out there, but I rather spend my Valentine's Day with my man and my friends out in the middle of nowhere doing what I love most...exploring & CAMPING!

A small group of our friends decided on a nontraditional Valentine's Day weekend and headed out to Lucerne to camp out in the sand dunes. We drank some "Love Potion" cocktail that my girl, Melly K, mixed up and ate cookies that my girl, Kayla, baked. Then in typical fashion, we danced around the campfire like dorks til 3am. The next morning, we headed to the Rattlesnake Canyon Trail and took that to Pioneertown where we had lunch at Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace. After we fueled up, the girls got behind the wheel of each vehicle and took the boys on a wild ride through the dirt. We had a blast off-roading for awhile before handing the trucks back to the boys somewhere along the way to Big Bear. None of us girls felt comfortable enough maneuvering around huge obstacles that could easily leave us stranded on the Gold Mountain Trail so we just sat back and relaxed while the boys strategized. We didn't anticipate so many day-ender obstacles like those crazy rock gardens pictured above, so this 4.5 mile trail ended up taking us over 2.5 hours. After the long day we had, all we wanted were some ice cold beers and some hot food. But by the time the food was in front of us, we were all ready to just pass out.