Spring in January

Sundays are just made for brunch, errand-running, and a chance for me to sneak in some of my spring outfits. Nothing screams spring more than stripes, white, crisp linen, and a full skirt. Or how about all of the above?

Club Monaco skirt | Sam Edelman sandals

Rebecca Taylor top | H&M Fringed Bag 

Gorjana Gold Ashby necklace | Rachel Leigh ring (R Hand) | 

Tiffany&Co Elsa Peretti Band Ring (L Hand)

Milk & Honey | 2981 Bristol Street B6, Costa Mesa

I highly recommend their Cucumber Lemonade.

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Enjoy your Sunday lounging everyone! 

P.S. My Ebate for Nordstroms came in! I mean if you're going to be online shopping anyway, might as well save a little money here and there. Believe me, 5%-7% sounds like a small amount but it does add up. A black ice tea lemonade from Starbucks is now on Ebates, can't complain about that!

Recreated: Kourtney Kardashian Casual in Lace & Black

I recently saw a picture of Kourtney Kardashian out with her family to Marmalade Cafe. I definitely did a double take because this was so chic and I just loved every element of her outfit.  

Kourtney (Far Left): Corey Lynn Calter Cropped Lace Jacket | Gucci sweater

J Brand Jeans | Chanel Flats | Tom Ford Sunglasses | Balenciaga bag 

You can see in this zoomed in shot, that she had a clever idea of wearing her lace top over her sweater. Definitely stealing that idea! I'm so used to thinking about layering with sweaters, scarves, and accessories that sometimes you just forget that it can go both ways. 

The top combination is my own interpretation of this look, because unless you are a size 6 you won't be able to purchase the real deal on Singer22.com. If you wanted to go for the layering effect of the black sweater and lace on top, I would layer with a lace top that has sleeves versus the tank.  I've personally seen the tank at Urban Outfitters and I really love the lace detail. I rarely buy Urban Outfitters merchandise in the store, because they're one of the better stores that use a lot of web promos and their discounts online are always better (remember to check ebates for more ways to save money!).

Nordstroms Trouve Boyfriend Sweater in black $68

I have this sweater. So comfortable! It's such a great basic that I love wearing oversized jewelry with.

Bloomingdales Quotation: Sanctuary "Georgia" Lace Trimmed Top $86

I can totally see the black sweater emphasizing the intricate lace details on the arms.  

Pink Mascara: House of Harlow 1960 Double Sunburst Necklace $72

Since we're missing the zipper detail on the top, jewelry would be a great way to incorporate some metals into your outfit. I love the leather detailing of this necklace. 

 

Pink Mascara: House of Harlow 1960 Plated Medallion Locket in Gold$65

I would even throw this necklace under it. House of Harlow 1960 is definitely one of my favorite jewelry lines. The great thing about this collection is that you can literally layer any of the pieces together and it'll still look amazing. 

Silence & Noise Lace Tiered Zipper Tank Top in Ivory $20 

Overstock Tom Ford Women's Dahli Sunglasses $146 

I love Overstock. I would never think that this would be the site to have luxury brands at such bargain prices but I found these Charles David heels here that was basically sold out everywhere. So on top of getting my heels, they were ridiculously cheap. Win-win.

 

Shopbop: Pour La Victoire Rainbow Chain Pocket Tote $475

JCrew Cece Leather Ballet Flats $128 in Olive Moss

Finding the perfect neutral flat that you can wear with anything is hard to find, but JCrew has perfected the classic ballet flat. They have some serious timeless options that would be the perfect gift, a great addition to your closet, and that Chanel-Coco-flair to your outfit that everyone needs. 

Remember to use Pink Mascara's VDAY Code VDAY30 for 30% off all sitewide merchandise!

**TIP: Use Ebates! Found on the sidebar of my blog or here, Ebates is a great way to save when you're online shopping. I bookmark it and before I buy anything online I always double check to see if there's an ebate for it. Right now you get 5% cashback for Nordstroms! Shopbop has 6%! Happy shopping everyone : )

Restaurant Review: Brunching @ Plum's Cafe

Sundays were just made for brunch. My sister and I decided to listen to the raving Yelp reviews and check out Plum's Cafe in Costa Mesa. Don't be fooled by its slightly unglamorous location! Even at 2pm, Plum's Cafe was packed with hungry foodies (brunch ends at 3pm). 

Location | 369 E. 17th Street, Costa Mesa CA 92627

Brunch is served Saturdays & Sundays from 9am - 3pm

Rachel Leigh Ring | Gorjana Gold Ashby Necklace (purchased from Gilt!)

I ordered the Brunch Entree (add $8) which includes: Coffee/Tea, your choice of either a Bloody Mary/Mimosa/Glass of Champagne along with your entree. 

My sister ordered the Willamette Hazelnut Pancakes 

complete with a Marion Berry Compote 

Delicious bread that comes from Sunflower Bakery 

and their delicious homemade jam!

I ordered the Alderwood Smoked Salmon Hash. 

Do not be mistaken like I was. This is not the kind of smoked salmon that you 

put on bagels/cream cheese/capers.

Their famous Dutch Baby. Squeezed some lemon and sprinkled some 

powdered sugar on top. It was like a heavenly combination 

of funnel cake + lemon bar. Highly recommend! It was the perfect dessert after my savory entree.

*Takes 30 minutes to make so be sure to order this first. 

Overall, I'd have to say the Yelp Reviews were quite accurate. Plum's has great entrees and you know their ingredients are fresh. However, the prices are kind of expensive (I justified this with the idea that I'd be getting in two meals in one. Ah - the beauty of brunch!). I feel like if restaurants want to charge that much for their food, it better be an amazing meal. 

My Smoked Salmon Hash was appetizing. I love salmon anytime anywhere but the flavors didn't tie in together as well as I imagined. It was basically just what the description described: red potatoes, assorted peppers, and two poached eggs. The Dill Hollandaise sauce was lacking in that strong dill flavor that I was craving for that morning, which was kind of disappointing. It was still a delicious entree but not what I expected for a $14 price tag. 

Highlights: 

1. They had a great and attentive waitstaff here. My coffee mug was never more than half-empty! 
2. The Plum's Famous Dutch Baby. I've never had a huge sweet tooth, so for breakfast I typically choose something savory, but this wasn't that sweet at all! The acidity of the lemon/sugar/syrup combination were the perfect complements.
3. Their ingredients were fresh. My sister's berry compote on her waffles were so sweet and delicious.
4. Quick seating and the meals came promptly. 

Dislikes: 

1. Sadly, the mimosas are not refillable. Bottomless mimosas should be a must for brunch!
2. The location is slightly unappealing. I would love to sit outside and enjoy my brunch without the parking lot and concrete walls being in view. 
3. Our table space seemed overwhelmed by our plates. Due to our three entrees, drinks, toast, and dishes of condiments. While looking around, other tables also seemed to have the same problem. 

The Ruling (4/5): 

I would definitely come back again. Next time, I'd be sticking to their favorites (Famous Dutch Baby!) because that seemed to be the way to go in ordering. Their Santa Fe Eggs Benedict is just calling my name: poached eggs over peppered ham, fresh baguette, and a chipotle-cilantro hollandaise. Yelpers raved about their Coconut French Toast as well! I salivated just typing that out. Check out their brunch menu here.