JOAN COLLINS BROWN

Dress(ON SALE!!!)// Heels//Lipstick//Bag//

I love a classic look, but what I love more is a twist on a traditional garment. This dress is so perfect for Spring and Summer. I would even wear it for 4th of July festivities with some red sandals and a straw bag to make it more casual. 

Can you believe its June already? Blows my mind how quickly this year has gone, mostly because it means our time in Edinburgh is coming to an end which makes me so sad. I've been very vocal about my love for this city and how welcomed we have felt in Edinburgh. I don't know how I'll feel when it comes time to move again but I'll just have to enjoy the time I have left. 

We had a great time this weekend celebrating Chase's 27th birthday. I'll share some photos of our day soon. 

I hope you have a fantastic week 

Joan 

SWEATER: THIS IS A GREAT SWEATER AND COMES IN DIFFERENT COLORS

JEANS: NORDSTROM

BOOTS: MICHEAL KORS (OLD) SIMILAR HERE

PURSE: SIMILAR HERE

 

Happy October!

I live for Fall and everything to do with it especially the clothes. This  outfit will definitely be in my cycle for my wardrobe this season. Its all basic stables you most likely already have in your closet right now. A cozy cable knit turtleneck sweater, dark skinny jeans plus a pair of boots and you're set. Its nothing to overpowering for the start of the season since honestly its not very cold here (yet). The weather here in Edinburgh is nothing short of being perfect. 

On Saturday we walked to a part of Edinburgh called Leith which is right next the water. We ended up catching a movie-Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (that's a mouth full) we mostly just wanted to get a feel for the theater situation here and I'm glad we did because there are some differences from the states. Like did you know movie prices differ depending on the films popularity? I sure didn't! Anyways I liked that particular area because its lined with a ton of restaurants and cobble stone streets, not the easiest when walking with heels (although that most likely won't stop me from wearing these boots).

On Sunday we watched The LDS Semi-annual Conference from Saturday and Sunday sessions since were seven hours behind Utah time zone it was hard to watch it all live.

 Today was a gorgeous day, we toke our usual Sunday walk but it felt different. I looked above and didn't see a cloud in the sky and the sun was in full force. We walked down to Princes Street park and discovered a part of the park we hadn't checked out yet. Its directly below the Edinburgh castle which is just impressive to see and like I mentioned it was the perfect day so a lot of people were out and about having picnics and soaking up some sun. I think it hit me while laying on the grass looking across to my husband that we have been living in Scotland for a whole month now and it still blows my mind how life can just change and in the best way. I am living my wildest dreams with my dream man in a dreamy city. Life is just very good my friends

enjoy your week! Thanks for reading,

 

 

 

 

DRESS: ASOS Similar at TOPSHOP

SHOES: J.CREW FACTORY  at store but sold out SIMILAR HERE and OBESSED WITH THESE SIMILAR HERE

SCARF: Forever 21 (old) SIMILAR HERE

HAT: Forever 21- sold out SIMILAR HERE

WATCH: MICHAEL KORS Can be found HERE AS WELL  also on sale HERE

LIPS: MAC SNOB Paired with NARS TURKISH DELIGHT

PURSE: Target in stores SIMILAR HERE

OBESSED WITH THE CHOLE BAG

 

Unpopular opinion: I don't care for wearing black.

I know you think I'm weird, what kind of person doesn't like wearing black?! Well I have sufficient reasons but mostly I don't think I look my best, I'm so fair that I believe it doesn't suit me. However I really loved this dress I found on ASOS. I am always on the hunt a great casual dress and I really enjoy a shirt dress with pockets might I add.

 

I never know what to do with my hands so having pockets is always a factor for me. This dress is an XS and its still pretty big on me so I would say to size down unless you want that extra roomy feel. You can easily dress it up by adding some heels or heeled booties for Fall and a clutch.

 I hope you have a fantastic day.

 

Joan