Guest Post: Garden Party

Today, I am Guest Posting over at Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins while Amy is in Europe. See a different set of photos over at CB&BP. Going for a Mod look today while mixing two of my favorite patterns, floral and polka dots!

Top: Bellatrix, Shorts: LOFT, Heels: Zara, Watch: Michael Kors, Bag: Francesca Collections, Necklace Anthropologie, Bracelets: Jeweliq, HOH Inspired Sunglasses: Framework

Makeup:  OC8 Professional Mattifying Gel Primer c/o, Tart Amazonian Clay Foundation, NARS Surabaya Eyeshadow Duo, NARS Orgasm Blush + NARS Highlighting Blush in Albatross, MAC Angel Lipstick  +

NARS Turkish Delight Lipgloss

Thanks for reading and following FACE IT! You all inspire me to stay creative and thoughtful.

Pro Blogger: IVORY LANE

Thanks again to Emily, be sure to visit her at IVORY LANE.

* all images via IVORY LANE

First Shift

Kicking off the work week by adding some sass to my wardrobe with this pretty pastel shift dress by Banana Republic.

Dress: Banana Republic Factory (recent), Heels: Steven Steve Madden, Watch: Michael Kors, Necklace: Banana Republic Factory (recent), Bracelet: Banana Republic Factory (recent) + Jeweliq

Makeup: MAC Ravishing Lipstick (my new fave!), OC8 Professional Mattifying Gel Primer c/o,

Tart Amazonian Clay Foundation, NARS Surabaya Eyeshadow Duo,

MAC Fluidline Eyeliner in Blacktrack, NARS Orgasm Blush + NARS Highlighting Blush in Albatross,

MAC Bronzer in Refined Golden

This week is a great week for FACE IT. I have a special feature for you from one of my favorite pro bloggers and I am guest posting for Amy at Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins on Wednesday in addition to featuring some new summer looks. Happy Monday!

Friday's Five Linkup: Summer Lovin'

Ahhh, Friday. Sweet freedom is here. What an intense week (at least for me at work). I have to say, I really loved the entries this week. I had so much fun visiting each of your blogs and saying a quick hello. Thank you for networking with us!


Here are the Friday's Five!

Loving Shana of Shana-Style's  Summer Look Inspiration boards. Yes please!

Andrea of Bohemian Bunnie became a Redhead!! This color looks great on her. Check out her transformation.

 

Margo of Classroom Couture paired these adorable pumps with a classic dress and we love it!

 

Meredith of Create that Outfit gave us a wake up call with her bright neon colors in the fun edgy look.

 

Elise of Hunters of Happiness paired a sweet lace skirt with some pink gingham and a cute bubble necklace. So pretty!  

Thank you all for entering this week's linkup, it was SUPER hard to pick just 5 to be honest.

How it works:
Friday's Five is a linkup party where you submit your favorite post from the week and link it up here at FACE IT CATALOG and also at Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins. The following Friday, we will choose five of those posts that we particularly enjoyed and then share them with all of you! If you're chosen for one of the five blogs, we will email you on Thursday evening letting you know so you can post about it on your blog! You can be featured as many times as possible, so if you don't get chosen this week, try again next week.

Requirements:

Your post can be about anything, food, fashion, decor, inspiration, your dog, etc.! Think of it as a giant show and tell where you get to share one of your bog posts from the week that you enjoyed putting together! I do ask that you please follow CB&BP and FACE IT in order to link up- Also, don't forget to post a link back to CB&BP and FACE IT so that people can come visit!

Why should you link up?

Who doesn't love building new relationships with other bloggers and finding new blogs to read? I know I do. Fridays Five  is a way for us to branch out from our typical blogroll and make some new friends!

Want to be featured? Link up below and show us your favorite post from the week!

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Forever IKAT

A recent trip to Nordstrom Rack turned up this cute Bellatrix Ikat print top and I thought to myself, I am so glad ikat is still around. It's so southwestern/native america cool. This is one pattern that I can't get enough of.

Top: Bellatrix, Sweater: Unknown, Jeans: Joe's Jeans, Necklace: JCrew, Bag: Celine, Sunglasses: Framework , Bracelets: F21 + Jeweliq, Watch: Michael Kors, Heels: Zara (old)

Makeup:  My new favorite! Mirenesse Glossy Kiss in Flirty Kiss, OC8 Professional Mattifying Gel Primer c/o, Tart Amazonian Clay Foundation, MAC Eyeshadow in Satin Taupe, MAC Fluidline Eyeliner in Blacktrack, NARS Orgasm Blush + NARS Highlighting Blush in Albatross, 

MAC Studio Fix Powder


I looked everywhere online for you to see if I could find this top but no luck. Bellatrix is becoming one of my favorite lines at Nordstrom for gorgeous print tops so keep an eye out for them here. In the meantime, if you are in the San Diego area you can currently buy this top at the Nordstrom Rack on Carmel Mountain Road.

Tomorrow is Friday's Five Linkup!!!! Be sure to come back to feature your blog and see who won the coveted slots as this weeks top 5 picks.

Cedros Ave

Cedros Avenue or Cedros Design District is one of my favorite places in San Diego. Lucky for me it is within walking distance! There are so many neat shops and I love supporting local businesses. Solo is one of my favorites along with Bixby and Ball. This weekend, we strolled around Cedros to see what's new and enjoy the gorgeous weather.

Top: Tinley Road, Pants: LOFT, Heels: Ann Taylor, Necklaces: Luxe Craving (look who's on the front page!) + JCrew, Bag: Celine, Sunglasses: Framework 

Makeup: MAC Bronzer in Refined Golden, MAC Half N Half Lipstick, MAC Fluidline Eyeliner in Blacktrack, MAC Studio Fix Powder

Don't make fun of me because I can't touch the ground when sitting on a public bench. :( hah!

Do you have a favorite street for local shopping in your town?