My Life: According to my iPhone

A few photos from my phone this past week, like I mentioned, I didn't take a ton of pictures in Vegas.

The weather was fabulous and I managed to wear almost everything I brought! I am a terrible over-packer so this was a huge accomplishment on my part! :) The last night of my trip was my favorite, we got dressed up (see my fancy cat eye makeup below :)) and spent a relaxing dinner at the Bellagio where we dined at Jasmine, amazing Chinese cuisine with a beautiful view of the fountain. Here Jake surprised me with a new Louis clutch/cross body purse. It is the perfect size and I couldn't be more grateful to have such a thoughtful guy!

 Hope you all are enjoying the weekend! 

What to Wear: Las Vegas Edition

Jake and I are fortunate enough to be leaving for another warm weather getaway today, we are off to Las Vegas this time! Since we don't often get time off together, when we do we relish in every minute of it!

While we are not 21 anymore (ahhhh the days...) we do still plan on going out at night, I mean come on, it's Vegas after all! Being in my late twenties, I find myself second guessing my "going out attire"  every year...Is it appropriate to wear this or that? Am I showing to much skin? Do I look like I am Trying to be 21? lol the list of rediculous thoughts go on and on. So what does an almost thirty chick where in Vegas to still feel "hot" all while staying classy? Well ladies...I have a few ideas! Below are some "going out" ensembles I think would work perfect for any occasion you are wanting to showcase your classy side! Keep in mind, what really matters is how you feel in the clothes you wear...There is nothing more sexy than a woman who exudes confidence!

For this trip I am planning on bringing fitted pencil skirts and pairing them with simple tanks and crop tops. I am loving the look of matching seperates right now. Below is a compilation of winning options if you too are searching for key "vegas-esque" peices.

More Express...

What is your "go-to" night out style? 

Destination: Palm Springs R&R

For a native Oregonian, there is nothing more necessary than an early Spring getaway to somewhere dry, and with an average temperature higher than 50 degrees. Last month, Jake (my bf) and one of my best friends and her bf took a little mini vaca to the land of mid century desert awesomeness also known as, Palm Springs California. We happened to be going during festival season, not intentionally but the fashion inspiration was rampant non the less. 

This vacation was mainly a trip of relaxation and sun worshiping...under a few coats of SPF of course;) We enjoyed many a homemade margarita (which happens to be my inner-mixologist specialty) as well as some fantastic food from local restaurants such as Farm, Birba and Warehouse Kitchen and Bar. 

Here are a few images from the trip...

My girlfriend and I decided while the guys were out golfing we would enjoy a "ladies who brunch day" we did exactly that at Farm...this is a shot from one of the many tiny dinning rooms decked out with beautiful eclectic decor. The charm was real people! 

This is another interior shot from Farm, amazing right?!

The lemon crepes @farm were to die for. literally speaking....I would die for these...just sayin'

love to add bling to tees, here I paired a chunky necklace with a crop tank from F21 for a day of shopping

Before Dinner @ Birba, Jake and I ventured off on our own for a tasty Serrano chile margarita @Workshop Kitchen and Bar. The interior of this spot was also so chic and minimal, another look that I love. 

A little selfie action on the patio @Workshop

Birba was another fantastic Italian restaurant where we indulged on some delicious wood oven fired Pizza and of course I continued the jalapeno margarita theme;)

Where is your go-to getaway when you need some R&R? 

My Life: according to my iphone

Welcome to THE Plum Bucket. Blogging isn't something new to me...in fact I have off and on blogged for a few years now. And just as you occasionally have to do in life and love, sometimes, you just need a fresh start. So here we go....

Since I first started blogging a lot has changed, including my perspective and style. If you are a lover of fashion, food and all things beautiful, your at the right place... Here you will find homemade healthy dishes (mostly vegetarian), fashion on a budget, home inspiration and a whole lot of everyday life happenings. 

Let me introduce you to The Plum Bucket with a few snaps of my life lately according to my iphone.

I LOVE to cook, and you will soon find out I am a "bowl" adict anything you can mix together in a bowl is a-ok with me. I am also a new vegetarian, stay tuned for recipes and other healthy diet posts. 

Wet Spring streets in Portland cant keep me from wearing my favorite budget friendly open toed heels and boyfrind jeans...also knows as my "uniform"

My love and I in Palm Springs, stay tuned for more on this trip! 

These Sam Edelman beauties are everything! I was inspired by one of my favorite bloggers to make this purchase and I am so glad I did, I imagine these will go with everything in my closet... well worth the money if you ask me! 

I am in LOVE with fresh flowers and Trader Joe's literally forces me to purchase blooms every time I go there. CANT.STOP.WONT.STOP

I hope you will follow me on my fresh start and gather inspiration from The Plum Bucket just as I do from all of you lovely bloggers, this community is such a great place to interact with fellow bloggers, do please dont be shy! Introduce yourself and leave your blog link in the comments, cant wait to check out your blogs as well!
xoxo, Ash