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Neutral Spring Outfit And New Sustainable Pieces

By Esperanza on April 11, 2023

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Schyler and I have been going on a lot of nature walks over the past few months and lucky for us, we live right next to a beautiful canyon with lots of pretty photo spots! I knew I just had to shoot some photos on this beautiful grassy hill when we came across it and we finally got the chance to on this sunny spring day. The chic neutral spring outfit I’m wearing features some new pieces from some of my favorite sustainable brands. I love the way these photos turned out, they definitely have a classic, dreamy feel to them!

Retro Valentine’s Themed Photo Shoot

By Esperanza on February 10, 2023

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While scouting for new local shops in our hometown of Tri-Cities, WA (I can’t believe we’ve been back a month already!) we found this amazing heart mural! It’s located in the alley of the Uptown Mall in Richland, WA where I used to work once upon a time. I knew it would be perfect for a fun Valentine’s themed photo shoot and it certainly was! 😉

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Winter Fashion In The Columbia Basin Desert

By Esperanza on January 21, 2023

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I’m manifesting more moments and places like this for 2023! My fiance Schyler and I are all settled in to our room at his dad’s house where we have been staying for a few weeks already (time has flown by). If you are new here, we are in the process of moving from Pittsburgh to Las Vegas, more on that in this blog post here. We are loving being home in Eastern Washington, especially now that so many cute spots have opened up in our hometown of Tri-Cities, WA and it has been great to visit with family too! Schyler and I decided to drive out to the Hanford Reach National Monument in the beautiful Colombia Basin to explore and shoot some outdoor photos. It was absolutely stunning just before twilight and I’m so glad we were able to capture it together!

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Boho Denim & Lingerie Loft Photo Shoot + My Reflections

By Esperanza on January 17, 2023

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I asked my fiance Schyler to shoot a few lingerie photos for me in our Pittsburgh loft apartment just before we moved. I’m turning 30 next year and we plan to start our family very soon which made me realize that I had never captured myself/my body in this way before. I guess I always felt too embarrassed to take “sexy” photos like these, thinking I would look like I was trying to get attention, or maybe it’s the traditional Catholic values I was raised with that made me feel too ashamed to pose for photos like these. But over the years I’ve learned so much and grown a lot and I am very proud of the strong, independent, (yet very sensitive), and yes BEAUTIFUL woman that I am today and that deserves to be celebrated!

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Life Update: We’re Moving To Las Vegas & Our 2023 Goals

By Esperanza on December 19, 2022

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I thought it was about time to share another life update on here with you guys and just in time because we finally decided to move forward on something we have been talking about for over a year now… we are moving to Las Vegas! I know it seems kind of sudden, but we have been deliberating this move for months now and for so many reasons so I thought I would spill the details in this blog post! Although it’s the holidays and the next few weeks are going to be crazy, it will be so worth it and we can’t wait to “put down roots” there.

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5 Chic Holiday/Christmas Outfit Ideas

By Esperanza on December 11, 2022

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I shared some outfit inspiration for Thanksgiving so I thought I would share some outfit ideas for any of your holiday/Christmas celebrations this year! These looks are all very chic, some on the dressier side, a few on the more casual side, and easy to re-create. The pieces in these outfits are a mix of thrifted, vintage, and name brand sustainable finds. I’ve linked the exact and similar pieces below each look! I hope you guys find these posts helpful, hopefully they will inspire your party looks this holiday season.

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5 Ways To Style A Sweater Vest For Fall/Winter

By Esperanza on November 29, 2022

I have been obsessed with sweater vests for so long but I really feel like they have been having a big moment this year! I thought I would share a few outfits/styles I would wear with this sweater vest/classic shirt combo. They are such a great transitional piece to, you can wear them through winter and even into spring summer without the shirt layer! I’ve linked similar + exact pieces below if you want to shop the looks in this post. Hopefully this post inspires you to rock a sweater vest! 😉

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Neutral Boots For Fall & Winter

By Esperanza on November 10, 2022

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I am a big fan of boots, especially as a 5’3″ woman because I love the added height lol! Whenever I get dressed up, I always throw on a pair of ankle boots or heeled boots. They are perfect for fall and winter too of course so I thought I would round up some cute options I’ve had my eye on as well as a few pairs I already own! I’ve been gravitating towards neutral colored for shoes and everything else because they just go with everything. I need to add a few more of these to my closet too 😉 I hope you guys enjoy this roundup!

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Cozy Jackets For Fall & Winter This Year

By Esperanza on November 2, 2022

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I’ve been saving a ton of great jacket finds for fall and winter all season so I thought I would round up some of my favorites in this blog post guide! These jackets are from amazing brands like Madewell, Sam Edelman, Ugg, and more. I love the neutral & earth toned colors, cozy textures, and versatility of these jackets. I’ve included some trench coats, bomber jackets, and puffer jackets so there is something for everyone no matter where you live! I hope you guys enjoy this roundup 😉

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Cozy Neutral Sweaters For Fall & Winter

By Esperanza on October 25, 2022

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I’ve been stocking up on sweaters this fall season that are cozy, perfect for layering, and can easily transition into the winter season. These finds are from amazing brands like Madewell, Re/done, & Other Stories, and more! I love neutral + earth tone colors, especially for the holidays. I’ve been loving zip front sweaters & cardigans which there are several of in this guide, and I’ve even included some cute sweater vests which have been trending all over this season! I hope you guys enjoy this roundup 😉