Hello Friends!

I have been absolutely loving big floral prints lately, can we take a moment to talk about Rifle Paper Co.’s collection with Keds because I’m a little obsessed. When I saw this dress on Poshmark I knew I had to have it. The bright color, florals, and off-the-shoulder style just scream summer!

I stumbled on these shoes at a local thrift store recently. They don’t have any kind of logo or brand marking on them but they are so adorable and the soles were completely untouched when I bought them!

This look would be perfect for a summer wedding or any other special occasion during the summer. I didn’t find this exact dress online so I’ve rounded up a few similar dresses that I also love.

This one from Reformation has an adorable ruffle and buttons down the skirt that I love.

I don’t think there is anything more summery than this shift dress covered in poppies from Jessica Rey.

This dress from Passion Lillie is so sweet, you can’t get more pretty and feminine than pink florals.

What is your favorite look to wear for summer? Let me know in the comments!

~Maizy

Unless I let you know otherwise, my posts aren’t sponsored by any of the companies whose products I mention. I won’t accept sponsorships from companies whose products I don’t truly think are really great. However, links marked with an * are affiliate links. Should you click on the links and make a purchase, at no extra cost to you, I’ll go add to my growing stash of tea, or yarn, or pay the fines on that library book that I couldn’t put down for a month.

Happy Monday!

Spring break is going to be a much-needed respite from the craziness of this semester. Between school, work, and an internship I feel like I have been working non-stop since week one. I’ll be going to a small town in the mountains with my family so I plan to leave all my textbooks at home and just soak in the fresh air and beautiful views.

I love winter hiking, and this will be my last chance this winter so I definitely plan to spend a couple of days on the local trails, but I also can’t wait to explore the town because mountain towns in Colorado are always filled with adorable restaurants, coffee shops, and hopefully a bookstore!

Colorado weather is totally unpredictable so it can be hard to know what to pack especially in the spring so today I’m going to share what I’d pack for a week in the mountains.

For Hiking

The key to staying comfortable and safe while hiking is to dress in layers. Wear breathable pants that you can move around in like a pair of workout pants or hiking pants like these. Layer a lightweight but warm jacket over a short sleeve top. Finish with sturdy shoes and a hat and you’ll be ready to go!

For Exploring the Town

If you’ve ever been to a mountain town you know that parking is usually a disaster. For that reason, it’s always a good idea to pack shoes you can walk around a lot in. This hoodie from Everlane adds a street style edge to the basic black hoodie and pairs well with a pair of boyfriend or maybe some raw hem jeans.

Last but not least there is nothing more fun than relaxing in a hot tub surrounded by snow so don’t forget to pack a swimsuit. Just make sure you also bring a towel for the dash back inside!

What do you have planned for spring break? Travel or staycation? Tell me in the comments!

~Maizy

Unless I let you know otherwise, my posts aren’t sponsored by any of the companies whose products I mention. I won’t accept sponsorships from companies whose products I don’t truly think are really great. However, links marked with an * are affiliate links. Should you click on the links and make a purchase, at no extra cost to you, I’ll go add to my growing stash of tea, or yarn, or pay the fines on that library book that I couldn’t put down for a month.

Human trafficking is a massive problem and if you are like me, it often feels overwhelming trying to figure out how you can fight it as just one person. Seemingly small things are actually way more significant than we often believe so in honor of End It Day today I’m sharing five ways that you can make a positive difference fighting human trafficking right now.

1. Donate Organizations can’t run without financial support. Giving money makes prevention, rescue, and aftercare all possible. Consider giving up a few cups of coffee or maybe a meal out this week and use that money to fight for freedom. Some organizations that I love are Dressember, The Exodus Road, and End It Movement.
2. Speak Up                                                                                                                               Write a letter or make a phone call to your state representatives and make it clear that fighting human trafficking needs to be a top priority. Talk about human trafficking with your friends, family, classmates, and anyone you interact with. Awareness alone won’t end human trafficking but people can’t do anything if they don’t know about the problem.
3. Buy Fair Trade                                                                                                                  Human trafficking is the second most profitable industry in the world, right after drug trafficking. Buy only buying fair trade products you are chipping away at the profitability of trafficking and slowly making it less attractive to companies to use products made by slaves.
4. Thank a Foster Parent                                                                                                           The heartbreaking truth is that children in the foster care system are some of the most vulnerable in this country to being trafficked. If you know a child or teenager who is in foster care, be their friend, support them and make sure they know that someone out there supports them and thinks they are valuable and be someone they can turn to if they need a safe place to go. If you know a foster or adoptive parent, let them know that you see how valuable what they are doing is. Buy them coffee or find a way to encourage them.
5. Be Aware                                                                                                                              Learn the signs of human trafficking and watch out for them. If you see something suspicious, call the national human trafficking hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text HELP BeFree (233733)

Human trafficking won’t end overnight, it takes everyone working together and taking steps to fight for justice. I strongly encourage you to pick one, or five of these ways and join the fight, I promise that it’s more than worth it.

~Maizy

Happy Friday!

I am so so excited to announce that today is the first day of Dressember! Dressember works with anti-trafficking organizations to raise awareness and funds for anti human trafficking efforts. I’ve been familiar with Dressember for a couple of years but have never remembered to sign up before well into December. This year I remembered to sign up at the beginning of November and have been looking forward to it all month.

Throughout the month I’ll be posting outfits and ways I’ve styled dresses for various settings and I’ll also be featuring organizations I love that are working to end human trafficking with special focus on the ones working with Dressember this year.

Here is the link to my fundraising page, please look around and consider donating if you feel led to. I’ll be posting on the blog and Instagram so follow along throughout the month!

Are you familiar with Dressember? What do you think?

~Maizy

Unless I let you know otherwise, my posts aren’t sponsored by any of the companies whose products I mention. I won’t accept sponsorships from companies whose products I don’t use all the time and think are really great. However, links marked with an * are affiliate links. Should you click on the links and make a purchase, at no extra cost to you, I’ll go add to my growing stash of tea, or yarn, or pay the fines on that library book that I couldn’t put down for a month.

Happy Friday!

I picked up this adorable ringer tee from Target recently and I just had to share it with y’all. Isn’t the saguaro cactus cute?!

I paired it with some black jeggings and a pair of tribal print Teva lookalikes for a look that is totally appropriate for an indoor summer outing or a cooler rainy summer day.

What do you have planned for this weekend? Let me know in the comments!

~Maizy

Unless I let you know otherwise, my posts aren’t sponsored by any of the companies whose products I mention. I won’t accept sponsorships from companies whose products I don’t truly think are really great. However, links marked with an * are affiliate links. Should you click on the links and make a purchase, at no extra cost to you, I’ll go add to my growing stash of tea, or yarn, or pay the fines on that library book that I couldn’t put down for a month.