Cashmere and Suede!

 Black Cashmere Sweater || TopShop Suede Skirt (similar here, here & here) || 

Michael Kors Coat (similar here and here) || Nine West Booties (try these!) || 

Similar J. Crew Necklace || Talbots Earrings (try these!) || MK Watch || 

Kate Spade knot bracelet || Kate Spade Bangle || LV Speedy || 

Tarte Lip in Pixie || Essie Gel in Sew Me ||

When I found out I was heading to Portland for a few days I immediately threw a few of my favorite cashmere sweaters into my suitcase. So many other bloggers are moving on to Spring and I wish I could, but with 40 degree weather I'm sticking to my cozy cashmere. Winter isn't quite over in the Northwest!

The best part is I get to enjoy some of my favorite winter clothes for a few more weeks. This skirt is about two years old and I can't believe I've had it that long. It's such a great piece to throw on with any top. I love it in the cooler months with sweaters, but it looks great with summery white tops and strappy wedges in the warmer months.

As for accessories, you're going to see my Speedy 30 in a few posts this week. It's my favorite bag to travel with because it fits so much in it, but is so much more manageable than a tote. Now that I am back home my accessories game will be much stronger. This statement necklace is a new fav, too. It was a post-Christmas sale purchase and there are some very similar and cute options still on sale!

Since I was in Portland, I made a quick trip to Powell's! Just a heads up there's a book haul coming soon!

Love you lots,

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Keeping Time with JORD

Zebrawood & Emerald JORD Watch ||
J. Crew Factory Jeans || ASTR Sweater (similar here, here & here) ||
Suede Taupe Boots (Super old, but try these or these) || Street Level Tote ||
Similar Anthropologie Choker || Anthropologie Sunnies || Talbots Earrings (try these!)||

There are two accessories that I never leave the house without: My sunnies and a watch. I have pale blue eyes that are wildly sensitive to the sun and I'm so Type A that I panic if I can't tell what time it is at all times of day. So my accessory storage bins are filled with sunnies and my jewelry box is crammed with watches. No it's not excessive... You have to have the perfect option for every outfit. Lol!

I am always on the lookout for something new and different when it comes to the perfect watch. Like I said I have quite a collection, so the basics are all covered. Now to justify the expense there has to be something special that grabs my attention: a unique watch. I started seeing the JORD wooden watches popping up all over Instagram and the bloggersphere and I was definitely intrigued. So when JORD reached out to work with me I was thrilled.

When I first opened my watch box (the packaging is insanely gorgeous) I was super surprised to find how light the watch was. As someone who normally wears a metal our leather band the wood is not only gorgeous, but light as a feather. Maybe that's not the most interesting thing to some of my readers, but for a person with small wrists it's nice to not feel like you're wearing handcuffs. It's also amazing that it comes with cleaning supplies so your watch will look great for years to come.

As for styling, I've turned to this watch so much over the last few weeks. It's been raining like crazy, so my go-to uniform has been sweaters, jeans, boots and, of course, this watch. I love having a new option that looks great with my casual outfits and still works with jewelry because #armparty. JORD has so many options for their women's watches and I really want to add this one to my collection, too. I love having the darker one with the emerald (my birthstone) face and I think having a lighter one to turn to for summer would be great! Basically, there's a style for each and every wardrobe (including men's watches for your guy)!

Don't forget to enter the contest linked below for a chance to add a JORD watch to your wardrobe!

Love you lots,

Enter to win a JORD Giftcard: https://www.woodwatches.com/g/magnoliasandsunlight

(The contest will close March 5th at 11:59pm. As a reminder, winner receives $100 E Gift Code. All other entrants receive a $25 E Gift Code. The $100 and $25 Gift Codes will expire April 30th, 2017.)

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Be Mine? For your guy!

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Eleven || Twelve || Thirteen || Fourteen || Fifteen || Letter's To My Love ||

In my last post (the gal's gift guide), I talked a lot about how much Valentine's Day means to me and why I think everyone should celebrate this year. To reiterate, there's a lot of hate in the world right now and I think we should all spread some happiness and love on February 14! I don't necessarily think we need a special day to remember to be kind to one another, but it's a day about love so let's really get into the spirit and be great, loving and nice people.

I love giving gifts and I never need a holiday as an excuse (sorry bank account), but I just like making people smile. Valentine's and Easter are just two more holidays that I can get creative and make some awesome goodies or find a great gift to give. However, I always struggle finding the right gift for my guy friends, boyfriend and the guys in my family. Boys are just hard to shop for!

So if you're shopping for the guys in your life I've compiled a few ideas that will be romantic, but not super cheesy. I plan to hand make my BF's gift this year, but I know we don't all have the time to get crafty. I'm struggling to figure out when I'm going to have the time, too! lol! But when in doubt baked goods go a long way!

What are you planning to get your guy?

Love you lots,

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Be Mine?

One || Two || Three || Four || Five || Six || Seven || Eight || Nine || 

Ten || Eleven || Twelve || Thirteen || Fourteen || Fifteen || 

Sixteen || Seventeen || Eighteen || Nineteen ||

I can't believe it's already the first of February and I am already behind schedule!! Now that January is behind us and we're only two weeks away from Valentine's Day I wanted to create a few gift guides. No matter if you're celebrating with a significant other, throwing a 'Gal'entines party, or just hanging out with family it's always nice to give a little gift to show your love.

Of course, I know people who refuse to celebrate Valentine's day, but this year more than ever I think it's a great reminder to spread some love to those around you. Bring a coffee to a co-worker, bake cookies for a neighbor or just send out cards to your closest — believe me after these last few weeks anyone would love to feel remembered and cared for. Small gestures have just as much impact as giving a gift and are usually remembered long after the physical gift is gone.

I grew up in a household where every holiday was a big holiday and that included February 14. My parents loved to celebrate and we've always really cherished family time, so any holiday gave us an excuse to to crank up the family time to a 15 (it was generally at a constant 10). When I was little we would wake up to a small basket of goodies and we'd have doughnuts or chocolate covered strawberries for breakfast (a big deal in my otherwise health conscious household). To this day I love baking treats for my friends, getting a gift for my guy and sending out handmade notes to my friends! I've heard it's a holiday created by the greeting card companies, but I love it anyway!

What are your plans for V-Day?

I'll be posting a gift guide for your guy later this evening!

Love you lots,

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New Year, Full Body Workout

We are officially two weeks into the new year and I've noticed that the crowds at the gym are starting to dwindle. To be honest, I'm not mad because I prefer to run when the treadmill next to me is empty. However, it also means that the people who started strong are already giving up on their New Year goals.

If you read my post about resolutions a few weeks ago, you'll know my goal this year was to build confidence rather than build muscle. I am completely shocked how hard this goal has turned out to be. I am a little ashamed to say that I haven't really accomplished much in the way of moving towards totally accepting my "flaws". I know I'm not the only one out there with the same issues, though, and I want every one of you to know that you just don't wake up one day and decide that you love everything looking back at you in the mirror. It's a process that you have to work at a little bit every day and hopefully at the end you'll look back and realize that your outlook has changed for the better.

 So for this week try this full body workout for no other reason to improve your posture and walk a little taller. I'm also going to do my best to eat clean (meal prepping last week helped!) and get back to drinking a ton of water (this goal was dropped last week). You don't have to be perfect every day, but you owe it to yourself to do at least one thing that enhances your mood, health, or your outlook on the world. You owe it to yourself to "Spread some Sunlight," if you will.

Love you lots,

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Weekend Whatnots: Pampered Sunday

Essie "Sew Me" || Vogue Magazine || Illume Gilded Amberleaf ||

Free People Sweater || Sam's Social Club || 

This weekend has been jam packed with activities already, so today I am taking it easy, spending time with friends, and turning in early for an at-home spa night! Between going to the gym yesterday, a Target run and taking down all the Christmas decorations (yes, they were still up) I need a day to recharge before the week really gets going! And everything on this list is going to help me achieve that goal.

I hope you are all having a lovely weekend!

Love you lots,

January Inspiration

Free People Sweater || BLANKNYC Jeans || Leith Sweater || Make + Model Sweats || JOA Jacket ||

Patagonia Pullover || Sperry Snow Boots || Sweaty Betty Base Layer || Ugg Beanie || Ugg Ear Muffs ||

Half Marathon Sticker || bkr Water Bottle || Asics Running Shoes || Lululemon Leggings || Fitbit ||

Difficult Women || Coco Chanel || In the Company of Women || Talking As Fast As I Can ||

January has the reputation to be cold, grey and drag on forever. It's also the first month of a new year and we all need to start off on a high note! The sun might not be out, but we can still have an amazing time with a little but of inspiration.

This month instead of falling into the habit of wearing dark colors and neutrals try a pretty blush color. This pale pink shade was last year's Pantone of the Year, but it's sticking around well through this spring. Find a few of these cozy sweaters that you can layer with now to stay cozy, but still wear in the spring with flowy skirts and some cute shorts. Of course, you can also pair a white one (both sweaters come in a few colors) with these lounge pants for a lazy weekend reading!

Instead of hating the weather and dreading the cold it's time to embrace it. Go skiing, snowboarding or just play in the snow! I am, of course, from Texas and I know how hard it is to find snow in some parts of the country so gather some friends and go on a hike, instead! It's a great way to keep from feeling cooped up and jump start your New Year's fitness resolutions.

I ran a half marathon in 2015 and haven't done a ton of running since. There's a race in my town in a few months and I'm really considering training for it! I loved the way I felt after finishing my first race and it makes it so much easier to train when you have a set goal. So this month I'm lacing up my shoes and hitting the pavement (or the treadmill on the really cold days)!

Lastly, get some inspiration from a great book! I got In the Company of Women for Christmas and I've been obsessed with the amazing stories. It's such a great book and there's undoubtedly something each and everyone of us will connect with. 

Love you lots, 

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