CURRENTLY…

CURRENTLY…

HAPPY MONDAY! Today’s post is another in the stream of “more everyday life content por favor” comments that I got from y’all in the CUR reader survey. You wanted more “real life” things thrown in…

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#AskE – (Haircare tips, A day in my life, Best workout pants, How to Attend NYFW!)

#AskE – (Haircare tips, A day in my life, Best workout pants, How to Attend NYFW!)

Yo yo yo – happy HUMP. This is a big week. Namely because my best friend AND husband’s birthdays are back-to-back, so it’s a PAR-TAY! It’s been a hot sec since we did an #AskE…

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Winter Power Outfit + Q1 PLAYLIST

Winter Power Outfit + Q1 PLAYLIST

TGIF, FRIENDS! Who’s ready for the weekend??? (All raise hands immediately). If you’ve been on the hunt for a cute winter outfit that doesn’t break the bank, this look is FO’ YOU. Head to toe, not…

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“Why the hell not?” – Phoenix Travel Guide, Part 3

“Why the hell not?” – Phoenix Travel Guide, Part 3

WHOA BABY, it’s been a hot sec since a Monday Mantra popped up around these rosy parts! Which is SO BAD, because I love ’em, you love ’em…we all love ’em, and I think they’re…

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Trend to Try: PEARL JEANS

Trend to Try: PEARL JEANS

TGIF, YO. Can ya believe we’re already headed towards the finish line of the first full week of 2018?!? Insanity. This week flew. by. First off, the “day off” to start the week is always a…

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The Best of 2017 – Most Popular Posts from Coming Up Roses (+ a sappy note)

The Best of 2017 – Most Popular Posts from Coming Up Roses (+ a sappy note)

Every year I swear I’m not gonna be that girl who’s banking on the new year for a fresh start. I always like to think that every single week – heck, every single day – is…

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The Best After Christmas Sales

The Best After Christmas Sales

Merry day-after-Christmas, friends! How was your Christmas holiday!?! I hope you had the *best* time celebrating with family + friends, remembering the true reason for the season. Christmas is my *favorite* holiday for so many…

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What to Wear for NYE: 2 New Year’s Eve Jumpsuits, UNDER $30

What to Wear for NYE: 2 New Year’s Eve Jumpsuits, UNDER $30

Y’all. It’s about to be 2018. I know, I know…Christmas hasn’t even come yet, so can we not jump straight to the new year? But we are living in the future. Literally. In the Back…

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2 Christmas Outfit Ideas you’ll Lovelovelove (+ a Nordstrom giveaway!)

2 Christmas Outfit Ideas you’ll Lovelovelove (+ a Nordstrom giveaway!)

‘Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the mall, every Nordstrom was chaos, shoppers having a ball.  Can you believe it?! I sure as heck cannot. And neither can the piles of gifts in…

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Trend to Try: Sweater Dresses + 40 Sweater Dresses for the Season

Trend to Try: Sweater Dresses + 40 Sweater Dresses for the Season

Happy HUMP! How’s you week going so far?? I’ve been scrambling to make sure all of my Christmas + holiday content is ready to go for you guys while still forcing myself to chill the…

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Phoenix Travel Guide, Part 2: What to do in Phoenix

Phoenix Travel Guide, Part 2: What to do in Phoenix

  (I’ve RAVED about this dress before here – a total must-have. Comes in long sleeves, too, ! SO MANY colors to choose from – #AddToCart) // (a total wardrobe staple – on sale for…

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“You go girl.” – Phoenix Travel Guide, Part 1

“You go girl.” – Phoenix Travel Guide, Part 1

Happy Monday – You go girl.  (Buy 1, Get 1 50% off) // (code FRIENDS for an extra 30% off!) // // // (“Ruby Woo”) // Sunglasses (similar look to!)   PHOENIX TRAVEL GUIDE pt.1…

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63 thoughts you have while shopping online

63 thoughts you have while shopping online

Ah, Cyber Monday sales are upon us. ‘Tis the season for stuffing our faces with Thanksgiving leftovers and stuffing our closets with whatever’s on sale (like 50% off everything at , 50% off everything at…

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GIFT GUIDE: 50 Stocking Stuffers for Her Under $20

GIFT GUIDE: 50 Stocking Stuffers for Her Under $20

It’s the mooooost wonderful tiiiiiime of the yeaaaaar! I honestly thought I was done-zo with gift guides, and then I remembered STOCKING STUFFERS. There’s a whole category in Santa’s Shop up above for it, but…

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#AskE – (Managing “everything,” Budgeting for splurge pieces, Growing on Instagram, + MORE)

#AskE – (Managing “everything,” Budgeting for splurge pieces, Growing on Instagram, + MORE)

FriYAY, we’ve been lookin’ for ya. Who else is kinda shook that this will be the last weekend before Thanksgiving 2017?? *we all collectively raise hands* INSANITY. Especially since next month is nutso with Christmas +…

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The Ultimate Amazon Gift Guide for Her

The Ultimate Amazon Gift Guide for Her

It’s the mooooost wonderful tiiiiime of the year! (I had said every post from now through New Year’s can start with that…wasn’t kidding. 😉 ). I actually cannot believe that Thanksgiving is right around the…

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#AskE – (Fave Resort in Mexico, Making money blogging, San Antonio Photoshoot + MORE!)

#AskE – (Fave Resort in Mexico, Making money blogging, San Antonio Photoshoot + MORE!)

It’s FRIDAY FRIDAY GOTTA GET DOWN ON FRIDAY. You’re welcome for that. 😉 Dude (+ dudette), scale of 1 to friggin’ stoked, how stoked are you that the weekend is thiiiiiiis close?? I for one…

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My Personal Style Mantra, with Hanes

My Personal Style Mantra, with Hanes

After the 6th grade, I switched from a private school to the public education system. That’s a whole story in and of itself. But the relevant tidbit for today: I went from a school uniform…

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Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend, with Mint Diamonds

Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend, with Mint Diamonds

(c/o) // (Under $5 drugstore option! Shade: “Just Garnet”) // Diamond rose ring (c/o – by Mint Diamonds) They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend. They were wrong. Diamonds aren’t a girl’s best friend…

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10 Steps to Declutter Your Mind Right Now

10 Steps to Declutter Your Mind Right Now

I hate clutter. Granted, anyone who sees the state of my house sometimes might disagree. But I swear…I hate clutter. My problem: My mental clutter creeps into my physical space. Cluttered mind, cluttered life. So…

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