Cropped

Ronny Kobo top - c/o Marshalls

Paige Jeans - c/o Marshalls

Dolce Vita Heels - Poshmark

Rebecca Minkoff Purse - Plato's Closet

If someone had told me that I would be wearing a crop top after I had Uriah, I would have laughed in their face. Crop tops are totally intimidating! Especially after having a baby, getting older, and having a crazy addiction to baguettes. Seriously, it's bad. I have to have so much self control around bread. I tried on this designer crop top by Ronny Kobo on at Marshalls, fell in love, and took it home immediately. I got a larger size than I normally would, because I liked the extra length and the fit of the bigger size. But I will admit, it sat in my closet for quite some time until I worked up enough courage to wear it. I tried it on with so many outfits and always chickened out. After finding these slim fit, high-waist Paige jeans on clearance at Marshalls, I decided these would be the perfect pair for the blouse- not too much midriff and a sleek silhouette. 

If you're looking to try this trend, head to Marshalls to check out their selection. I picked out this top in the woman's section, but The Cube has amazing crop tops for a smaller price tag. This way you can try the trend without investing too much :)

Here are a few ways to bring crop tops into your wardrobe

Layered Over- try pairing it with a longer layer underneath. You can still have the cropped silhouette and won't have to worry about the bare midriff. This is great for transitioning into cooler months!

Faux Crop- Not wanting to purchase a crop top that you may never wear? Try tying up a blouse like I did in this post for a faux crop. Best part? You can choose the length you want!

High-Waisted - My favorite way to incorporate crop tops- with a high-waisted bottom. I'm not ready to have my whole stomach out!

Overalls - Overalls are making their way back and they look killer when paired with a crop top! You have the sides of your midriff peaking out and don't have to worry about too much skin showing.

What are some ways you would wear a crop top?

Thank you for reading!

Disclosure: I have received free products or value from Marshalls or The TJX Companies, Inc. 

in connection with my affiliation with Marshalls Project FAB

As always, all opinions are my own.

White Lace Dress

1st Outfit

Dress- Plato's Closet ($6!)

Hat - Plato's Closet

Heels - c/o Marshalls

2nd Outfit

Rag & Bone top - c/o Marshalls ($10!)

Restyled Joes Jeans

 Uriah's Shorts - c/o Marshalls

Summer is right around the corner and I'm already breaking out my warm weather clothing. Usually our afternoons are spent downtown - Nick and I grab lattes and take Uriah to splash around in the fountain and play on the grass. It's a fun way to have family time and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. 

Lately I've been reaching for lighter fabrics and prints, and always grabbing some type of sandal. I decided to pair this outfit with a laser-cut bootie, but added this cute pair from Simons to my wish list. It's like a new, sleeker take on the popular Birkenstock. 

If you saw on Instagram, Uriah turned a year old. What?! Where has time gone? I can't believe our little guy is technically a toddler. I guess they weren't lying when the said the first year goes by so quickly. Here area few little photos I took of him. If you can't tell..he loved that cupcake!

Also- I'm always looking for cute t-shirts and found this amazing Rag & Bone top from Marshalls...for only $10 - amazing! You will definitely be seeing it again ;)

Thank you for reading!

Disclosure: I have received free products or value from Marshalls or The TJX Companies, Inc. 

in connection with my affiliation with Marshalls Project FAB

As always, all opinions are my own.

T-shirt Dress

Dress - c/o Marshalls (only $14.99!)

Blazer/ Heels - Target

I've been searching for a simple t-shirt dress for a while now, and finally found the perfect one at Marshalls. I planned to wear it with simple booties and a hat, but decided to dress it up with lace up heels and a sleeveless blazer. Sometimes the simplest outfits can be our favorites, right?

What are some of your go-to items? 

I'm looking for a few new things to make getting ready a little faster.

In other news, Uriah is going to be one next week--what?!! So I'm busy planning a little party for him and gearing up to celebrate him becoming a toddler. Man, time really does fly!

Thank you for reading!

Disclosure: I have received free products or value from Marshalls or The TJX Companies, Inc. 

in connection with my affiliation with Marshalls Project FAB

As always, all opinions are my own.

Festival Fashion Part 2

Kimono - c/o Marshalls

Fringe Dress - c/o Marshalls

Dolce Vita Booties - Thrifted

Hat - Target

I decided to go all out for my second Coachella look, because light layers are key for those hot festival days. This fringe dress was the perfect staple for my festival look, so layering on a breezy kimono added a fun pattern and some shade from the sun. 

You may recognize this kimono from a previous post and I'm wearing it again because I love it that much! I mean, $7 for a pretty kimono is a killer deal. Speaking of killer deals- this designer dress I'm wearing, it was only $24.99 thanks to Marshalls. If you follow me on instagram (@FrancescaPenko) you will recognize these Dolce Vita booties that I thrifted for under $10. I'm working on some hauls, so stay tuned for those! 

In other news- I can't wait to share the trailer renovation with you guys. We've been working out little butts off and it's becoming the coziest little home away from home EVER. It started raining earlier today, so I took Uriah inside to hang out and listen to the rain fall. I can't wait to go on camping trips all up and down the California coast. I have a list of all the places I want to go. Luckily my guys are up for anything, so this summer will be one to remember. 

Thank you for reading!

Disclosure: I have received free products or value from Marshalls or The TJX Companies, Inc. 

in connection with my affiliation with Marshalls Project FAB

As always, all opinions are my own.

Festival Fashion

Free People Blouse - c/o Marshalls

Restyled Thrifted Jeans

Kelsi Dagger Heels - c/o Marshalls

Headpiece - Target

Festival fashion is all the rage rough now- kimonos, headpieces, fringe everywhere, and lots of boho layers. The music festivals themselves don't sound like my cup of tea, but I'm all about the festival fashion-I love dressing with more of a boho flair! I've teamed up with Marshalls and put together some outfits that you could wear at Coachella or home while day-dreaming of Coachella.

Now I didn't want to go full on hippie-chic, I wanted to put together outfits you could seriously see yourself wearing to coffee with friends, on a date, or wherever your travels take you. Because as much as we love looking at photos of that feather skirt or lace gown one of the Victoria Secret Angels wore to Coachella- realistically, we won't be wearing that anytime soon! 

My first outfit features is a light, airy blouse by Free People. Anything Free People makes I usually go crazy for, so finding this top at Marshalls for only $29.99 made for a little happy dance in the store. And ladies- Marshalls carries so.much.Free People. Everyone is always shocked when they find that out and sometimes I want to keep it a secret, but it's too good to not share! I love anything off the shoulder, but sometimes it's not as comfortable because it rides up or falls down, but this blouse has cutouts on the shoulder making it the perfect hybrid top. There's so much movement in this top and it just falls perfectly. I also love how low-cut the back is- there is something so feminine about a low-back piece. I paired some thrifted skinny jeans (that I restyled for a more distressed look)to show a little of my shape, which is key for incorporating some bohemian pieces in your style. 

Another killer Marshalls find would be these wedges. Where do I even begin? Every time I wear them, I'm stopped multiple times by people either asking where they can buy them or complimenting me on them. The stacked wedge heel makes for ultimate comfort, the soft laser-cut suede adds a great textural element, and they're the perfect neutral shade, so I can pair them with just about anything. The finishing touch was a sparkly headpiece-- I just tried this trend this week and I'm pretty much obsessed. They add such a great pop or color or glitz to outfits and still have a really relaxed look.

How would you dress for a music festival?

Thank you for reading and stay tuned for my next outfit!

Disclosure: I have received free products or value from Marshalls or The TJX Companies, Inc. 

in connection with my affiliation with Marshalls Project FAB

As always, all opinions are my own.