As I recently mentioned, Matt and I are headed on a road trip this month for my best friend since 6th grade's wedding (hooray, Roxanne and Lele!). The wedding is outside of Denver, Colorado during that spectacular late summer/early fall. This time of year is personally my favorite for a wedding - buuut it also can be difficult to dress for as a guest. Therefore, today I am sharing some ideas of what you can wear if you have any upcoming nuptial celebrations and aren't sure what to wear for those 80-degree daytime and 60-degree evening weather days. All you have to do is bring a nice jacket or sweater to layer on once the sunsets (and the party begins)!
Side note: These picks would also work well for a rehearsal dinner outfit too if you're a part of the bridal party and wearing a bridesmaid dress on the actual big day.

Casual outdoor wedding

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Conservative wedding

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Fancier affair

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What is your go-to look for a late summer/early fall wedding? I mean, obviously a simple white dress is always a hit for a wedding guest to wear. Can't go wrong with a classic! (Kiiiidding. Please don't kill me, brides.)
PS: The road trip up to Colorado is sure to be stunning. We're making stops in Zion National Park, Arches National Park, Denver, Santa Fe, and Phoenix so be sure to follow along on IG @alliegee319 to see all the sights!

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Bow Out | Jacket + Tank Dress + Espadrille Slides

Happy Monday! We had the most beautiful spring weekend here in San Diego! It was pure perfection. Matt and I spent as many hours as we possibly could outdoors, enjoying the weather with the dogs. Yesterday really was my favorite type of day. We walked down to get coffee from one of our favorite local coffee shops and then headed up a hill to get a good view of the ocean. We happened upon a park and had the whole place to ourselves to just post up on a picnic table and take in the sights of our stunning city and coastline. We have lived here for over a year and a half now but we both have to pinch ourselves at least once a month that we actually ended up here. It's our own dream come true, and spring always reminds me even more so!

Tortoiseshell sunglasses (also seen here, here & here): Jeffrey Bay

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Olive green cropped military jacket (also seen here, here & here): Forever 21

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Gray tank dress: Old Navy

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Not Rated blue bow slide flat espadrille sandals: Zappos

Gold half-moon necklace (also seen here): c/o Happiness Boutique

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

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Madewell gold circle ring (also seen here): Shopbop

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Gold cuff bracelets (also seen here, here & here): Shopbop and c/o oNecklace - on sale!

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14K gold X earrings: c/o AUrate New York These new AUrate gold earrings are my absolute favorite staple accessory! I've been wearing them nearly every day since I got them. Another reason I love this brand aside from all of their gorgeous jewelry? They are ethically sourced, use real gold, made in NYC, and they give back to kids in need. Now that is my kind of company!


This is the first time I've worn a dress in a bit... and oh my gosh, my legs were PASTY. I decided it's officially time to start using sunless tanner for the first time in my life because I am not a fan of sunbathing and the skin damage that comes with it. Since I'm also not liking the translucent look on me, I feel like this is a solid compromise (with myself). I'm just hoping it doesn't come out orange and/or streaky. Wish me luck!

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PS: I also received this AUrate gold stackable ring that you will see in future posts. It's another piece that I can't stop wearing. And since it's so classic and sturdy, I plan to keep it in rotation for many, many years to come 😍

Print It | Cocoon Coat + Top + Skinny Jeans + Ankle Boots [& Five Year Blog Anniversary!]

Wait, what? It's been five years since I published my first ever post on LunaVida? HALF OF A DECADE? How is that actually possible?
This blog began almost exactly a year after I graduated from college. Back then Matt and I were spending a year in the deep countryside of Florida, having said yes to the first post-grad job offer that came our way. It was a rough year being stuck there in rural Florida for any amount of time, let alone a full year. (No shade at rural Florida, it's just not the right place for us.) I needed some type -- any kind, really -- of "creative outlet" and I somehow narrowed in on an affordable fashion blog.
Since my very first blog post ever (which you can see and cringe at with me here) our lives have changed a lot. We've moved from Florida to Arizona to California over the course of those five years. We've added two more members to our family, being Kingsley and Ollie, of course. (Back in December 2012 our family was just Matt, Kitten Luna, Puppy Kota, and myself!) My sisters both had daughters. Matt and I have both held different kinds of jobs. We've made amazing lifelong friends in adulthood while remaining close to childhood friends. We've made a lot of stupid mistakes and taken risks that paid off. We've had more Netflix and takeout nights than I can count. And every moment of these past five years, however adventurous or mundane, LunaVida has been there too. It's wild to think that this little virtual scrapbook has included everything from my evolving personal style to a diary of sorts from my 20s to my journey from super longtime vegetarian to [finally] going vegan. What an odd idea a blog is, but what else can give you the same thing? Well, I guess a paper journal circa 1997 can give you that... but it's the digital age now and I'm trying to stay current here, kids.

Navy and white print cocoon coat: Old Navy

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Off-white lace babydoll blouse (also seen here): Target

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Hudson dark wash skinny jeans (also seen here, here & here): c/o Shopbop

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Splendid LA gray ankle boots (also seen here, here & here): c/o Shopbop

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I am so lucky that LunaVida still doesn't feel like another job or chore (most days). It's still fun for me. It's a daily task that I often look forward to doing. That isn't always the case because it is certainly a labor of love, but it's also a continuous part of my life that I keep getting to learn from and get excited about.

Throughout the years of LunaVida, I've gained new skills. It's given me a gigantic timeline of my life over the past five years that I can look back on one day. It's allowed me to work with amazing brands. It has held me accountable and taught me how to prioritize better.

It's introduced to amazing people. Like you :)

I'm so grateful for all of you who choose to read this blog. It's much more fun to share and engage with you guys. So whether this is your first time ever stopping by LunaVida or you have read every single post since Day 1 (hi, Mom), thank you. I hope you'll keep coming back from five more years (and then some) 💗

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Believing the Stripe: Jacket + Tank + Skinny Jeans + Boots

Hey!  Did you have a good weekend?  Matt and I spent a large part of our glorious Saturday and Sunday doing the not so glamorous task of house searching.  We have been looking for a house to rent in the central Phoenix area for a few weeks now, and we have not had much luck, unfortunately.  The issue we keep running into is the fact that most landlords don't want large breed dogs.  We just so happen to have a 40 pounder (beautiful Dakota)... and an 85 pounder (sweet, darling Kingsley).  People have nooot been into that, sadly.  They are the best pups I've ever known, and I know we will find an amazing place that accepts them soon... I just hope it's real soon, because our current lease is up at the end of February - AHH!

Green cargo jacket (also seen here, here & here): Forever 21

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Black and white striped tank top (also seen here): Forever 21

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Ralph Lauren dark wash skinny jeans (also seen here, here & here): Macy's

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Burgundy flat riding boots (also seen here & here): Target

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Black oversized infinity knit scarf (also seen here): Target

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Light gray knee socks (also seen here & here): Forever 21

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Just throwin' this out there into the universe: if you, by some small chance, have any leads on dog-friendly real estate in CenPho, let a sista know, please!  Prettyyy please :D  Xoxo and happy Monday!

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