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Scenes From Our Weekend

Hello lovelies! Happy Tuesday. We’re jumping back into things… kind of… and wanted to share some pics from the weekend. I (that would be Karrie) flew up to Monterey for the weekend to see my baby brother graduate from school. My Lord, is it pretty up there.

Big Sur | Scenes From Our Weekend | Covet Living

And how cute is my little brother?!

Karrie and baby brother | Scenes From Our Weekend | Covet Living

After the graduation ceremony we shed our fancy duds (well, if you wanna call my Target dress fancy…) and headed to Garland Ranch in Carmel Valley:

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Literally one of the coolest places I’ve ever hiked. Garland Ranch in Carmel Valley | Scenes From Our Weekend | Covet Living

And then for dinner we headed to one of the most gorgeous places on the planet – Big Sur. Only 25 minutes away (!) from where my brother lives, we ate at Rocky Point Restaurant, which I HIGHLY recommend for the views:

Big Sur | Scenes From Our Weekend | Covet Living

Big Sur | Scenes From Our Weekend | Covet Living

In fact, I highly recommend the whole Big Sur/Carmel/Monterey area for a vacay. It has an absolutely beautiful spot at every turn, and the people there are SO nice.

Monterey Bay | Scenes From Our Weekend | Covet Living

Big Sur | Scenes From Our Weekend | Covet Living

Big Sur | Scenes From Our Weekend | Covet Living

A few hours South, Steph was doin’ her thang, as per usual.

Ya know, with her pre-breakfast surfing lesson:

Surf's Up | Scenes From Our Weekend | Covet Living

Here’s Coach Todd (!) Single-handedly teaching Steph to paddle out, push up, pop up, and dodge sharks:

Surf's Up | Scenes From Our Weekend | Covet Living

The gift that keeps on giving = this black and white Zara dress we picked up two years ago, and that still passes back and forth between our closets:

Steph | Scenes From Our Weekend | Covet Living

With her San Diego #squad member and Barbie doppelgänger, Natalie:

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Watching the sunset in La Jolla:
La Jolla | Scenes From Our Weekend | Covet Living

She takes her coffee with a side of Gus.

San Diego morning | Scenes From Our Weekend | Covet Living

Farewell brunch for Lilly at The Crack Shack:

Brunch | Scenes From Our Weekend | Covet Living

And that’s it! Nowwwww back to reality. Have a lovely day everyone!

xoxoxo,

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6 Perfect Work Staples for Fall

So listen – I’m no OP and I’m no Julia from Gal Meets Glam – I wear my Cougar sweatpants to get coffee in the morning, not my couture…  aaaaaand my budget is a little more Target Chic than Chanel.  That said… I do have pretty discerning taste when it comes to what I put in my closet.  I love a good staple (they’re so hard to find!), and I try not to buy anything that I don’t really need or don’t absolutely love. Ye know – that whole quality trumps quantity thing.  Everything on this list I have either tried on or own, so I can vouch for all of ’em.  Here are my favorite hardworking pieces for work this Fall:

1 – Faux Leather Skirt in Aubergine, ZARA, $59.90 (There’s nothing that feels or looks “faux” about this.  It is buttery and flattering and delicious.)

2 – Vintage Brass Bar Monogram Bangle, BIXBY & BALL, $34 (Karrie bought this on one of our last spins through Bixby, and now I think I must have it – looks great layered with a few bangles)

3 – Mira Pump in Vapor Grey, MADEWELL, $168 (Equally stunning in Bright Flame)

4 – Striped A-Line Dress, TOPSHOP, $135 (look at the fun detail at the waist)

5 – Shawled Sweater Coat, ANTHROPOLOGIE, $198 (This is so flattering & cozy on!! More of a sweater than a coat, so it’s perfect for Fall, and for Winter in a warmer climate.  Also comes in ivory and in black, but I loved moss.)

6 – Reversible Leather Tote, NORDSTROM, $48 (I like it best in color: black/hematite)

Happy Shopping!