WOW. It has been a biiiit since the last LunaVida post. So, so sorry! This summer, things have just been quite possibly the busiest of my life. From starting off the season with a weekend in Vegas, to traveling to the east coast for a work retreat, to our trip to Europe for our friends' wedding, and then coming home to settle back into normal life. All the while, we've been doing the standard working, trying to be the best pet parents possible, attempting to ensure the house doesn't become a hazard zone, and trying to maintain somewhat of a social life. (I honestly don't know how people with children do it all. I'll be able to never comprehend it.) And in between all that, somehow the months have just flown by at an unprecedented speed. 
Don't get me wrong, though — this has been an amazing summer that I'm very grateful for, but damn, has that extra busyness meant things like LunaVida have fallen to the wayside. I definitely want to share more about our first international trip as vegans, so I will try to get a post up about that as soon as I can! (Let me know if there's anything specific you'd like me to write about. We spent time in Dublin, Barcelona, Santorini, and Paris.) Anyway, thank you for your patience with me — and for more timely updates, be sure to follow along on IG @alliegee319 😊 

Olive green military jacket (also seen here, here, and here): Old Navy

[similar — on sale!]

Navy blue and white striped tank with tie detail: J.Crew Factory — currently on sale!

Levi's 721 high rise distressed skinny jeans (also here): Shopbop

Brown flat slide sandals (also here): Target

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Gold aviator sunglasses (also seen here and here): Old Navy

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Gold "A" initial necklace: J.Crew Factory – currently 71% off!

Gold bracelets (also seen here, here, and here): J.Crew and c/o Blue Sunflowers

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I also feel a deep need to share that in between all the recent hectic times, Matt and I squeezed in a trip to one of our favorite places in San Diego County, Farm Animal Refuge, last week. Why do I have to share this? Well, you'll see exactly why when you click here to see photos of the litter of weeks old piglets they rescued recently 😍  Enjoy.
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How has your summer been? Did it fly by for you too? Are you ready for all that glorious fall promises to bring about or clinging desperately to these long, sunny days?

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Crossing the Line | Denim Jacket + Dress + Espadrilles + Straw Bag

Daaaamn. Time is flying. It's somehow the first day of summer... And we are already more than halfway through 2019. How? How is that possible? These past few weeks have been especially busy. It feels like I've barely even been home – and I work remotely, so I'm already home more than the average person! For Memorial Day Weekend, Matt and I road tripped with the pups up to Las Vegas for our dear friends' wedding shower. Then last week I flew to the east coast for my work's annual all-staff retreat in Pennsylvania. Then this Sunday Matt and I are headed to Europe! YAY, YAY, YAY! We are off to Dublin, Barcelona, Santorini (this time around for the previously mentioned friends' nuptials!), and Paris. Honestly, though, this trip completely snuck up on us... and so I don't feel super prepared – but hey! That's half the adventure anyway, right?
Oh! And this is our first international trip since going vegan, so if you have any tips and/or recommendations for any of those cities, pleeease share!

Eco denim jacket: J.Crew - on sale!

Multicolored striped fit and flare dress: Francesca's

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Cognac espadrille wedges (also seen here, here, and here): Gap

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Gold hoop earrings: J.Crew Factory

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Gold bracelets (also seen here, here, and here): J.Crew Factory and Madewell via Shopbop

Yellow circular straw bag: American Eagle - 50% off!

If my roots throughout this outfit post are giving you major anxiety and/or a stomachache, rest assured that I have since gotten them taken care of. I had to get my hair right for our travels! 💁
I'll see you in July (if life slows down at all post-vaca 😉)!

PS: Be sure to follow along with our travels on Instagram @alliegee319!

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Favorite Florals | Bomber Jacket + Crop Top + Ripped Levi's

Long time, no see -- especially in the realm of outfit posts, eh? I won't lie to you. Since I work from home 90% of the clothes I wear are sweatpants. Another 5% are yoga pants for going to the gym. And that leaves just 5% of my life that I actually wear "real" clothes for, hence the lack of OOTDs to share 🙆
Life has also been spectacularly busier than normal. Matt and I spent the weekend before my birthday up in a snowy cabin with the dogs in Big Bear Lake (which I intend to eventually share a travel guide for because we LOVED it up there!). I started my new job the day after we got back and then was it was off to Pennsylvania the week after for five days for a work retreat. Then when I came home to San Diego, I got to see Cirque du Soleil for the first time (which was just as fun as everyone says it is), I relished in spring, Matt and I redid our backyard garden due to said relishing in springtime, etc, etc, etc. You see, really, I've just been living life. And I'm still getting my footing with the new routine. But LunaVida is always in the back of my mind -- and it's the first task I do when I have extra time. So here we are now! I have a free night that doesn't call for Zumba class or having to be social (#IntrovertProbs) or simply lacking the extra energy due to the pure exhaustion that sometimes comes from life as a working adult. So anyway, I hope you enjoy the first vegan fashion post up on LunaVida since February (👀)

Navy and white floral print bomber jacket (also seen here & here): Old Navy

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Burgundy button up ribbed crop top: American Eagle

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Levi's 721 high rise distressed skinny jeans: Shopbop

Cognac belt (also seen here, here & here): Gap

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Brown flat slide sandals (also seen here): Target

Gold bangles (also seen here, here & here): Bridesmaid gift and Madewell via Shopbop

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Wooden clutch (also seen here, here & here): c/o UncommonGoods

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Raw ruby necklace (also seen here, here & here): Love Gem Studio

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14K gold initial necklace (also seen here, here & here): c/o Sivado Studio

Now that I'm (finally) back with an outfit post, I'm curious: what are your favorite types of LunaVida posts to see? Personal style? Vegan living? Cruelty-free gift guides? General life updates? Please let me know so that I can make sure I'm writing posts you actually want to see!
Hoping your spring has been off to a fantastic start so far -- and continues to keep up that way!

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Polka [Dot] Dance | Cardigan + Top + Skinny Jeans + Ankle Boots

Hello! I am currently writing this cuddled up on our couch in a blanket, with Dakota at my feet, in front of our big living room window with the best early 2000s playlist on in the background. Doesn't get better than that, does it? Oh, but wait. It does get better. It's also currently RAINING. I know, I know. A lot of people hate rain but between living in Arizona and now Southern California for the past few years of my life storms have been a scarcity in my life. I have always loved the sound of rain so this is heaven on earth to me right now 😊

Oversized black cardigan: Target

^ I recommend sizing down. I didn't but wish I had!

Black and white polka dot gathered top: Target

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Raw hem high-waisted skinny jeans (also seen here, here, and here): J.Crew

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Blowfish black ankle boots with buckle detail: Amazon

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"Ruby" black oversized sunglasses (also seen here, here & here): DIFF Eyewear

Gold hoop stud earrings (also seen here, here, and here): c/o Happiness Boutique

Gold bracelets (also seen here, here, and here): J.Crew Factory & Madewell via Shopbop

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Splendid LA black vegan leather crossbody tote bag (also seen here): Shopbop

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So this is totally off topic, but even though I've been blond-er since December, I still get taken aback whenever I see photos of myself with light hair! Does the shock ever wear off? Also, if you know of any great cruelty-free products to help with the extreme dryness, please let me know! I have never before needed hydration in my hair so badly. 
And continuing on with the theme of not staying on topic even a bit but needing recommendations: Next weekend I am headed on a road trip up to Oxnard for work. I've never been up there before. I hear it's gorgeous, and I am very excited! I will be super busy during the days but if you have any evening spots we must see/do - especially vegan-friendly spots - please share those too! Thank you!!

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The Fray | Cardigan + Plaid Top + Skinny Jeans + Ankle Boots

Umm... Christmas is one week away. Seriously, where is the time going? If you haven't noticed, I've been *way* behind on LunaVida posts. I am also still so far behind on holiday shopping. This season of life had just been buuuusy. I mean, the holidays are always full every year but this year seems to be even more so than usual. I'm not quite sure when things will be calming down but I'm hoping to get back to semi-normal blog posting schedule by the New Year! In the meantime, be sure to follow along on Instagram @alliegee319 for more timely updates... meaning photos of my dogs and cats obviously ;)

Navy fringe cardigan (also see here): c/o PinkBlush

Cropped navy blue and white plaid collared shirt (also seen here, here & here): Old Navy

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Light wash distressed skinny jeans (also seen here, here & here): Target

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Nude ankle boots with cutouts (also seen here, here & here): Target

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Gold bracelets (also seen here, here & here): c/o oNecklace and Madewell via Shopbop

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Cognac belt (also seen here, here & here): Gap

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What are your holiday plans? Do you get dressed up or bum around in pajamas all day? We tend to be the Christmas PJs and slippers all day type of celebrators.

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Links à la Mode by Independent Fashion Bloggers

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