Outfit Details:
Dress Octavia Le Tote | Sandals Target | Clutch Imoshion Le Tote | Necklace (similar) | Ice Cream Halo Top
DIY Floral Box Arrangement
When Eve was searching for the perfect gift for Ivy's recent birthday, she came across a pretty marble and wood box. She wanted to find a cute way of presenting it to Ivy and remembered how Ivy loves Olive & Cocoa's boxed flower arrangements. Eve decided to DIY one for Ivy! It turns out, you only need a few materials (most of which you probably already own) and it is much more affordable doing it yourself than ordering one. For our DIY, we used a wrapped shoe box, however, feel free to use any type of container. We are planning to give these as graduation presents with small gifts, such as jewelry, nestled on top! This gift also goes great with glittered bottles of bubbly (DIY here). That way, not only is the gift great, but the box is a gift in itself!
Materials:
1 large bouquet of flowers (roses, peonies, tulips, there are so many options!)
1 bunch of floral greens (we cut ours from our yard)
1 block of floral foam (you can buy it here)
1 box with lid (we used a shoe box for this DIY)
wrapping paper
tape
1 trash bag
scissors
Directions:
- Cut wrapping paper and wrap the outside of the shoebox lid and bottom. Secure with tape.
- Measure and cut the floral foam to fit snugly inside shoebox. Cut the block to about 1/2 the height of the box you are using.
- Soak foam in water, add flower food powder to water for longevity. Soak foam for 5-10 minutes, until heavy and fully saturated.
- While waiting for foam to saturate, line the inside of shoebox with a cut up trash bag and tape. Make sure the lining is secured because the box will fall apart if it gets wet!
- Place saturated foam back inside lined shoebox.
- Measure the flowers to the height you want them to stick out of the box. (we measured them tall because we did not want to use the lid, if you want the lid to fit cut shorter)
- Arrange flowers and greens as desired.
- Enjoy!
Cabi Spring 2016 Collection
Cabi is a clothing brand that was built for women, by women. There are no Cabi stores, instead you can schedule a time for a Cabi fashion consultant to bring the line to you! We had our friend Michelle as our stylist. The idea is to host parties and have all your friends come over for a fun "fashion show" shopping experience. We love hosting Cabi parties and have done it several times now! Its nice to look at the clothes and get opinions of your friends in a comfortable environment. Plus, its a great excuse to open a bottle of bubbly, and set out some tasty treats!
We LOVE the Cabi spring collection this year! Its full of bright colors, light weight material, and tons of perfect items for your spring and summer getaways.
xxx Ivy & Eve
Here are some of our favorite items we found:
Ivy's Look One:
Asymmetrical Tank | Villa Pant | Dolce Charm Necklace
I love these pants so much! I haven't always like this style of pants, and frankly I don't own any, but when I tried these on I fell in love. They are light weight and have a nice shape that doesn't make them look too "balloonie". The pattern is super fun and I pictured myself wearing them as I stroll along the Seine this summer. I added these to my wardrobe without a second thought. Oops!
Lexie's Look One:
Yacht Top | Paired with her favorite jeans
I have always liked flowy tops which you can pair with skinny jeans for a cute yet casual look. I like to have a lot of clothing options while traveling and this is super lightweight and won't take up much room in my travel bag. This would also make an awesome coverup at the beach or poolside!
Ivy's Look Two:
This dress not only looks chic, its also SO soft, like most Cabi clothes. I saw this dress online when I was looking at what Michelle might bring. I definitely had my fingers crossed that she would bring this dress. The design is flattering on everyone! We had my mom try it on after me and she looked amazing in it too! It gives off a casual yet elegant look you can dress up or keep simple.
Lexie's Look Two:
Explorer Vest | Long Sleeve Double-V Tee
We love this vest, and it is totally in trend right now. The olive green color looks great on every skin tone. I would wear this around town or when I need an extra layer but don't want the bulk. The included "x" loops so you can pair it with a belt too. The Long Sleeve Double-V Tee is one of our absolute favorite items because it can be used to layer under so many things, and it is as soft as a cloud. We are tempted to use it as a sleep shirt its that amazing!
Ivy's Look Three:
Vineyard Sweater | Villa Necklace
Both Lexie and I adore this sweater. Not only do we love the name (hehe) , but we love the unique length and pattern. The material, cotton and acrylic, is fitted to the body yet still flowing. This piece is great for layering! I paired it with the Villa Necklace for a pretty everyday look. This necklace is seriously cool, you can keep it long or shorten it and have two super cute matching bracelets. You get four pieces in one!
Lexie's Look Three:
Portico Shrug | Lagoon Necklace
This shrug is so perfect for spring! Spring is one of the major times Ivy and I wear bright colors, with the weather warming up and colors blooming everywhere we get inspired to be a little more adventurous. I paired these two items together because they complement each other so well.
Our Mom's Looks:
This combination looked so great on our mom. The crop top is not what most young people would call a crop top because it is much longer, and doesn't reveal as much. It has a nice asymmetric cut out on the bottom that adds flair. The skirt is flattering on everyone, and for women who want something a little more edgy then a plain black maxi skirt this is for you. Doesn't our Mom look fabulous!
Stripes for Spring
Outfit Details:
Dress Target | Jacket Levi's | Shoes Target | Clutch Street Level on Le Tote
Ivy has been wanting a striped dress for a while now, and when she found this dress at Target she didn't think twice before grabbing it off the hanger. She loves how soft it is and how its fitted on top but is cut to be flowy from the waist down. The perfect dress for twirling! She paired it with a crisp white denim jacket. Ivy picked this clutch as a fun and functional accessory to the outfit. We love it so much! The pattern is so cute, plus cactus print is so trendy right now. We cant get enough!
xxx Ivy & Eve
Sunshine & Lemonade
Outfit Details:
Jeans Urban Outfitters | Shirt Brandy Melville (similar) | Vest Max Studio Le Tote | Bag Target (available in stores only, similar here and here) | Booties Tesori (sold out similar)| Ring Jason's Art Gallery | Necklace Stella and Dot
Monterey County is home to so many great local businesses so its hard to be anywhere and not have a good selection of restaurants and shops to visit. So when we payed a visit to Pacific Grove (locals call it PG) recently we had to stop in at Happy Girl Kitchen Co.. They are home to some of the tastiest preserves, shrubs, and pickled goods around! All made with fresh organic local produce. Ivy purchased a lavender lemonade to take on the go as we walked around PG. It was so yummy and refreshing!
xxx Ivy & Eve
A Day At The Races
Ivy's Outfit Details:
Leggings Le Tote Rune | Top Forever 21 (sold out, Ivy also styles it with this top ) | Shoes Audrey Brooke Shoes (similar) | Bag Le Tote Octavia & Co | Sunglasses Forever 21 (similar)| Necklace Le Tote Camilla
Eve's Outfit Details:
Pants Hollister | Top Le Tote Cupcakes and Cashmere | Shoes Sam & Libby | Bag H Butler | Bracelet Banana Republic (similar) | Sunglasses Forever 21
