There aren’t many times that you can wear a beaded dress so I’m all about taking advantage of every opportunity! Today I’m one year older so it seemed fitting to wear this floral beaded number as my birthday dress! I actually love how it’s a dress that’s fancy but not too fancy. The dress is made completely of beads but from far away it looks like it could just be a regular print. I love the intricate detail, though, and the soft color palette is a must for spring.
Since it’s my birthday I’m doing a little bit of reflecting on the past year and the one that’s about to come!
If there’s one thing I know we can all agree on it, it’s that weekends come and go way too quickly. Lately Matthew and I have been trying to plan as many fun things as possible to fill our days off, whether it’s a drive down to San Diego, or if it’s just exploring our own little town. One of our favorite things to do on a Sunday outing is go down to the beach and grab something sweet. Acai bowls are perfect right after a morning hike, but sometimes you just want a big fluffy cloud of cotton candy! Cotton candy is such a springtime treat for me. It reminds me of afternoons at my church’s spring festival growing up. I always loved seeing the cotton candy spun into a perfect pillow shape. It was so mesmerizing!
Another springtime favorite is gingham, so I’m so happy I’ve been seeing so much of it this year. I found this gingham two-piece set at Ann Taylor and had to get it! The bow detail on the top is so cute and I love that I can wear both these pieces separately, as well as together. I mean, how cute would this gingham top look with a pair of ankle jeans and strappy flats or tassel slides? So cute! Click on to see more of this outfit and also hear about the most amazing spring sale that’s only going on until tonight! And I’m talking Black Friday/Cyber Monday amazing! That’s a sale that means business!
Now that we’re in the midst of the spring season, I’m making some changes to my beauty routine. Spring is the perfect time to go a little more natural and fresh-faced. The challenge is how do you make fresh-faced work? {I’m not sure about you but I have redness and acne scarring that can not see the light of day.} Don’t worry I’ll show you show how! Today I’m sharing my tricks for how to create a Springtime Beauty Look that you can take from day to night! I’ve learned that even for a natural-looking face, you need makeup!
Welcome to M Loves M! My name is Mara and I created this lifestyle site in 2009 as a place to share my love of fashion, beauty, food and entertaining. I moved from Southern California to Idaho and love adventuring with my husband Matthew, our two children, and our dog Ginger. We're also pregnant with baby #3, due this autumn! I strive to create a site that’s relatable to women, while also being inspirational. I’m so glad you stopped by!
