Cabana Boogie Alison Style.

So here's a little secret:  My dream is to one day be a full time PARTY hoster (It's a real thing). Growing up my parents were always hosting different shindigs. My mom catered weddings and corporate events and threw amazing parties right in our own home weekly.  It's engraved this desire to mingle and celebrate life EVERYDAY with friends and family. 
One day, I'd love to own my own party hall that can be rented out for parties, weddings, photo shoots, classes and anything that brings joy, fun, laughter, dancing and food.
Luckily for me, right here in Utah county, there is already an amazing lady who is living and breathing full time party hoster, setting this incredible foundation for my life long dream. People pay her to throw parties and she is AWESOME at it.  Meet Alison from The Alison Show. 

If you don't follow Alison's blog, or her Instagram, or her Snapchat... you're missing out. Daily Comedic Inspiration.  This week I got to attend one of Alison's parties sponsored by Munchkin Inc. and The Gallivan Center. 

What a great night of dancing, yummy treats, a fabulous braid bar and Cabana Boys!  Yes. Cabana Boys. It was that EPIC.

This wasn't my first Alison rodeo and all I can say is her events continue to get bigger, sweeter and dancier!  
Thanks to all the awesome sponsors at the event: Sodalicious for the Dirty.

Platinum Studio for their amazing Braid Bar. 

Milk Honey for their YUMMY yogurt.

The Penguin Brothers for the delicious ice cream cookie sandwich.

Thanks to the other sponsors for the fabulous goodies in our SWAG bags. 

Swag Bag Design: HelloTosha Munchkin Inc. JulieAnn Caramels. Little Sappling Toys. TubbyTodd Bath Co.
________ If you missed this one be sure to follow Alison on social media to join her next dance party. 
Lets do this again real soon Alison!  And let me know if I can come be your party prep slave for all future events.  Seriously! 

My sweet friend Sarah designed Alisons PERFECT kimono for the occasion. Vivian Johnson did Alisons makeup and she seriously looked flawless. Stunning Floral Arrangements by FoxgloveUtah

How We Wore It// Summer Cool

This months inspiration comes from Julia Engel who blogs at Gal Meets Glam.  I was excited for a little Northern California style and LOVE how Julia is leading the blogger fashion world back in my home state. 

I loved Julia's cool colored shorts and that gorgeous knit top paired with those stunning heels. I love how a pair of heels can step up any casual look. Her hat is the perfect accessory for an out and about with the gals summer look.  The colors of her whole outfit would actually go perfectly with my fair complexion so I may need to add a few of her pieces to my wardrobe. 
I will  be honest though when I say that I had NOTHING in my closet remotely close to Julia's awesome look. So I LOVED the chance I got to shuffle through my closet and find what I would wear to be "Summer Cool", similar to June's How We Wore It look. 
Here's my take on it: This summer my GO TO choice for most days was a skirt. I don't know why I haven't found a love for skirts outside of Sunday sooner, because skirts are versatile, easy on and ready to go.  This light weight black skirt is a perfect piece for any closet and can be paired with a solid or printed top. My top was actually a thrifted piece, originally from Cotton on, but it's so cool. This cotton shirt has a fun pattern and I love the lace along the sleeves and sides. This is a crop shirt and I have to be careful when I wear it to have a tank underneath or a high waisted bottom like the skirt I wore in the photo shoot.  My Shoes are probably my FAVORITE part of this outfit. Kevin brought back these flip flops from his Spring trip to El Salvador and I have been DYING for a chance to get to share them in an outfit post. I love the detail of these handmade shoes and flip flops are obviously a must for cool summer looks. I sometimes have pain in my feet, so I'm always a first choice flip flop vs a heel. My bag is another handmade item. This piece I got on my trip to Mexico in 2010. I take this bag with me often when I don't wanna carry around my diaper bag because it has lots of room inside for the things I need and I love the shoulder strap look.  As you can probably tell from my repeat hair style that this summer I've left it in a braid overnight, then let it out and pulled it back in a clip. I really need to find a new style, or maybe a new cut! 

a little Kim K booty going on and a photobomber

Thanks again Julia for this awesome inspired look.

Be sure to check out my lady friends to see how they styled this month's outfit:

Brooke at Silver Lining

Deidre at Deidre Emme

Jana at Bouvardian

Alexa at He and I

Aubrey at Aubrey Zaruba

Brooklyn at A Little Too Jolley

Ashley at Absolutely Ashley

Danica at Danakin Skywalker

Rachel at Rachel Sayumi

Sharlee at My New Lines

Emma at Ever Emma

Stephanie at The Artist + The Architect

Kalyn at Geez Louise

Kallie at Life Through a Lens

Tayler at The Morrell Tale

Jessica at My Peanut Butter Problem

Bonnie at Life of Bon

*sorry for the crappy quality of my photos. had to use the 'ol iPhone for this shoot.