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December 6, 2018

Oversized Free People Sweater: The Weekly Style Edit

The first Thursday in December! You guy we are officially in the last month of the year – WHAT! To be honest, 2018 was a really great year for me, and I’m a little sad to see it go. But more on that another time because I have a lot of fun things to get to today. First let’s talk about this gorgeous oversized Free People sweater! The Weekly Style Edit is all about the sweaters today. This one is so cozy and will make the perfect statement for any winter or holiday outfit. I got my usual size medium in it, but would recommend sizing down one size if you don’t want it as oversized as mine is.

On another note, I am excited to announce that today I am kicking off my first annual 12 days of giveaways! My girl Megan from The Fashionista Momma is joining me for day 1, and we are giving away some amazing Physican’s Formula gift sets to two lucky winners. After you link up, be sure to head to the very bottom of the post to enter via the Rafflecopter! Also, make sure you are entering on my Instagram (@lindsayrutland), and follow along with the #12daysofMOSgiveaways so you don’t miss out on any of the fun.

Wearing:

Free People Sweater c/o Macy’s (on sale for Macy’s Friends & Family sale!)

Madewell Jeans

Target Lace Cami

Sole Society Leopard Loafers

Sugarfix by Baublebar Druzy Earrings c/o

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Physician’s Formula Giveaway:

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December 3, 2018

36 Hours in Guadalajara

A huge thank you to the Mexico Tourism Board for sponsoring this trip. All opinions are my own.A few weeks ago I had the most amazing opportunity to visit Guadalajara, Mexico. It was actually the first time I had ever traveled to Mexico, which probably seems funny considering I live in New Mexico. I was a little hesitant to go at first, mainly because I would be traveling alone and didn’t know anyone who would be going on the trip with me. After just a few hours there, I was already texting my husband thanking him for encouraging me to go because I was in love!

The trip started with the inaugural flight from Albuquerque to Guadalajara on Volaris airlines. If you are local to Albuquerque, you can catch a direct flight with Volaris on Mondays and Saturdays. The flight was only about 2 hours from Albuquerque, which was perfect considering the short amount of time we had to spend in Mexico. Once we arrived, I met up with the group who I would spend the next 36 hours with and we were off to the hotel!

Where to Stay in Guadalajara

During my 36 hours in Guadalajara, I stayed at Hotel 1970 Posada Guadalajara, Curio Collection by Hilton. While we didn’t spend a ton of time at the hotel, the time that was spent there was enjoyable. The hotel itself was beautiful, and I really loved my room. The bed was super comfy, and the bathroom decor was by far my favorite part! We did spend some time each evening on the rooftop, which you can see above is gorgeous. The faux plant wall was of course the highlight for me, and I’m a little sad we didn’t have enough time there during the day to take more photos!

Where to Eat in Guadalajara

La Posteria GDL was the highlight of the trip in terms of food for me. Not only was the restaurant itself beautiful, but each and every dish we ate was truly a work of art. Getting some behind the scenes views of the chefs creating our meal was amazing. I am a huge breakfast fan, and this may have been one of the best ones I have ever had. The attention to detail just blew me away. Also, any meal that ends with macarons is a good one!

Casa Luna in Tlaquepaque was definitely a close second, especially in terms of the atmosphere. The presentation of each dish was so unique and beautiful, and everything we tried was delicious. There was live music playing while we ate, which was a treat! I especially loved the artisan vibes inside the restaurant, including all of the unique handmade pieces (including the dinnerware that we ate on!).

What to do in Guadalajara

We saw so many different parts of the city over the weekend, and the few photos I’m sharing today can’t do it all justice! We explored the historic downtown area on Sunday morning. I was surprised with how packed the streets were, and just loved seeing all of the families out and about. The street markets seemed to be endless, and it was really amazing to see all of the handmade items that were being sold.The absolute highlight of the trip was visiting Tlaquepaque. The minute we got out of the van to explore I was in awe! Everything was so vibrant and colorful. Since it is an artisan village, I was so glad that we had some time to visit some of the unique shops there. We also walked around the plaza, and checked out some of the street vendors. If I had brought more than a carry on with me, I would have loved to take home some of the beautiful pottery and ceramics that I saw.Overall I would say my first trip to Mexico was a huge success! I fell in love with the history, architecture, art, and of course, the food. I was also lucky enough to be able to meet an amazing group of people, and truly had the best time exploring the city with them. I’ll be forever thankful for this experience, and look forward to my next trip to Mexico someday!

November 29, 2018

Faux Leather Bomber Jacket: The Weekly Style Edit

We are just a few days away from the weekend and I’m here for it! Although this weekend marks the beginning of December, and to be honest I don’t think I’m ready for that. I know I need to be thinking of Christmas, but for some reason I’m not there yet. I mean we did start decorating this week, but gift wise my brain is stuck. I’ve actually been more focused on my 12 days of giveaways that I am putting together for you guys and I am SO EXCITED!

More on the giveaways next week, so for now let’s focus this outfit. Who else loves a good pair of black distressed jeans? I recently received these from Royalty for Me, which is a new-to-me denim brand. You may have seen me share another pair of their jeans over on Instagram earlier this week. I have to say I’m definitely a fan! They also sent me this super cute faux leather bomber jacket that’s perfect for fall and winter.

Come by and join Megan from The Fashionista Momma and I for The Weekly Style Edit link up below. We are both styling brown jackets today, and I just love her cute teddy coat! We love to see all of the great outfit ideas you share with us each week and hope you’ll join us again today.

Wearing:

Royalty for Me Jeans c/o

Old Navy Chambray Top

Royalty for Me Bomber Jacket c/o

Universal Thread Shoes

Karen Walker Sunglasses

Danny Hart Design Earrings c/o

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November 22, 2018

Expressing Gratitude for Thanksgiving: The Weekly Style Edit

Happy Thanksgiving friends! I can’t even believe I am typing those words. This year has absolutely flown by, and here we are kicking off the holiday season! Instead of the usual outfit post today, Megan and I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to express gratitude for the things in our lives that we feel thankful for. I did have to throw in a few outfits for fun from previous posts, and they’re all linked at the end for you.

Expressing Gratitude for Thanksgiving:

My husband: This blog here would not be around if it weren’t for this guy. He encourages me to take changes and try new things. He also supports everything I do, and has helped me take changes I would never do on my own. I know it sounds cheesy, but I really couldn’t imagine life without him.
My baby girl, Harpie: No shocker here that this little girl is my world. When I was pregnant, before we knew the sex, I not-so-secretly expressed that I wanted a girl. She is definitely my mini me, for better and for worse. She keeps me on my toes, and has given me a love I could have never imagined.
My family: My other biggest supporters and basically my favorite people to be around. I am so thankful to have an amazing family in my life who I know will always be there for me. They are so helpful and loving. The amount of gratitude I have for them really can’t be put into words.
Home: There are many people who don’t have a place to call home. I am so thankful and feel privileged to have a home of my own. Our house is small, but is bursting with love and laughter and is perfect for our family.
Health: I have experienced first hand that many people are not as fortunate in this regard. I have the ability to make choices to ensure my health, and that is something I definitely do not take for granted.
My friends: I am grateful to have a few groups of close friends in my life who are basically family. You know who you are, and my life without be complete with you!
My jobs: Sometimes I get overly stressed and complain that I have too many jobs. Although I do have multiple jobs, it’s definitely not a bad problem to have. Best part is, I love each and every one of them. Each job allows me to tap into a different part of myself, help others, and help myself in the process.
Blog: Piggybacking off of number 6, I have to express gratitude for where this blog has taken me this year.
YOU: If you are reading this right now, I am beyond thankful for you. If you follow me on any form of social media, thank you! Without you, I wouldn’t even be typing this right now!
My planner: This one might seem silly, but I couldn’t keep my life straight without it. Given number 7, I’d lose my mind without it. I get shit for having a paper planner, but let me tell you, that’s where it’s at! Coffee did come in a close second for this last one 🙂If you’re looking for some outfit inspiration for today, be sure to check out my Thanksgiving outfit round up from last year. You can also check out the outfits included in today’s post here:

Gray Ankle Boots

Cozy Striped Sweater

Lace Cami & Sweater Blazer

Black Distressed Overalls

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November 20, 2018

Clean Beauty Favorites: Handmade Skincare from Dryland Wilds

Last week I shared a few of my favorite local jewelry artisans that will be a part of the New Mexico Artisan Market. Today, I am back to talk a little bit about a new-to-me local skincare company, Dryland Wilds. Prior to meeting with these amazing artisans, I had seen their products while shopping around Spurline Supply Co., but have never actually tried any of them.

Handmade Skincare from Dryland Wilds

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to meet with Cebastien and Robin of Dryland Wilds. To say I was blown away is a total understatement. The ladies of Dryland Wilds create every single thing, from the product itself to the packaging and graphics all on their own. Through various processes, they pull fragrance from the plants that they harvest. From this, they blend the extracts with other botanicals, such as essentials oils, to capture the desert’s true scent. If you are from New Mexico, or have ever traveled here, you will immediately recognize the scents and they are incredible!

I’m especially impressed with their desert deodorant. I have been on the hunt for a natural deodorant that doesn’t irritate my skin, and I think I’ve finally found it! I opted for the sans baking soda formula, but you can purchase one with it if you prefer. This has seemed to do the trick to avoiding irritation! I will definitely be sharing more about their beauty products in my upcoming beauty hits and misses, so stay tuned!

Where to Shop

Dryland Wilds products can be found in various shops in the Albuquerque area, including their store front in Spurline Supply Co. If you’re not local, you can find a list of where you can find them here, which includes spots in CO, CA, and OR. They will also be a part of the New Mexico Artisan Market this coming Thanksgiving weekend that you won’t want to miss!

If you’re not convinced yet that you need to check out Dryland Wilds, they also host monthly workshops at Spurline. Some of their workshops include how to create your own incense and desert perfumes. I had the chance to stop by during one of their workshops, which was the incense class. They provide all of the local ingredients that you need to create you own!

Thank you to the New Mexico Artisan Market and Dryland Wilds for partnering with me on this post.

November 15, 2018

Striped Cozy Sweater: The Weekly Style Edit

Happy almost Friday friends! I can’t even believe that a week from today is Thanksgiving! Do you have any fun plans? I think we are actually going to have two Thanksgiving’s this year, one with my family and one with my in-laws. Who could pass up two Thanksgiving dinners? I’m actually more of a side dish and dessert fan than a turkey fan, but either way it should be fun!

In picking out my outfit for this week’s The Weekly Style Edit, I clearly had some festive vibes in mind. Since today is all about sweaters, I couldn’t wait to share this cute striped cozy sweater. I have been wearing it non-stop, and am pretty sure I will actually be wearing it again for Thanksgiving. Also, can we have a moment for these velvet heels? I recently placed an Old Navy order and decided to give these a try. I’M OBSESSED! I can’t wait to wear them throughout the holiday season.

Since next week is Thanksgiving, Megan and I decided to focus on gratitude instead of a specific outfit trend. We will still be having our link up, so be sure to join us today, as well as next week. If you need some more Thanksgiving outfit inspiration, check out my post from last year with a few ideas. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! I am headed to Mexico for the first time ever, and can’t wait to share more soon.