photos via Kelsey Erin Photography | [dress] RVCA from Mimi & Red [shoes] Old Cynthia Vincent, these are pretty chic [bracelet] Lenny and Eva

So the lesson of today's blog is "try shit on" because honestly you just never know!! I've done closet cleanses where I am certain that I will hate a piece and when the client puts it on, I'm pleasantly surprised. The same happens in the store, the hanger is not a great place to get a feel for an item of clothing. You must try clothing on. I almost missed out on this dress because I assumed it would be too vulgar on a pregnant chick. Luckily, the day after I saw it in the store, I saw a super-cute super-preggs rocking it something fierce. I immediately went back and purchased it! With a surprising amount of support from my growing tatas and a super comfy loose skirt, it's basically the perfect pregnant lady get up! And bonus, it's still gonna be fabulous after bambino is born! I rock it with my favorite gladiators and some simple jewelry. Boom! Insta-Cali and the perfect boho summer look!

photos courtesy of Tatum Kathleen

This was one of my favorite photo shoots to date!! I felt like a desert fairy! I must really like fairies, I always seem to feel like one! This is such a good photo shoot look, but also translates really well to everyday. It's really boho bracelets, a maxi dress, and some sandals. Add flower crown and you're good to go, insta-hippie!! I have been a little obsessed with arm parties. I like my wrists to be decked out something fierce. I have collected my bracelets over time which suits my style because I can't stand anything too matchy-matchy. I love Lenny & Eva bracelets!! My sister got me hooked! You can buy them from her store and various boutiques. I love that they can be personalized and hold some sort of meaning to you! I am always on the look out for a perfect stacking bracelet and I'm in love with this one here, and this one, oh and this one... and this one too... Yes, I have a serious problem. This dress is an old Anthro purchase, probably one of my most perfect purchases to date! It's long gone from the stores, but this one is pretty major! I love this look and definitely think that it can be replicated super easily by just about anyone for a casual day look!!