Happy Monday friends!! I hope you all had a lovely weekend! I am bummed to say that I spent mine at work. Boo! I work today and then I get a nice 3 day stretch off!! Whooohooo!! Last week however, was lovely. Our family was here from Turkey! We explored downtown Sacramento together, the capital and the most beautiful rose garden. Below you’ll see one of the many gorgeous roses I spotted in these lush gardens! The following day we spent in SF eating yummy food, window shopping and drinking coffee. I felt so blessed all day. Just to be with family and to be hanging with Ben all day was such a treat. We also stopped at Stinton Beach but didn’t stay because there wasn’t any parking for miles! We later discovered that it was Spring break down there for them. Either way, the beach was gorgeous and the perfect temp!
Ok, enough about last week! This week is super exciting as well!! Style Collective, our premier community for style bloggers to connect and go after our dreams launches their third style challenge this week! Each day has a different theme and a shop sponsoring each day. All participants have a chance to win shop credit from the boutique that is sponsoring the challenge that day! Here is what you can expect for our challenge: Monday: 2016 Pantone Colors with Haute Bauble Boutique. Tuesday: Spring Bag or Clutch with Hello Grace Boutique. Wednesday: Pattern Mixing with Rire Boutique. Thursday: Floral Prints with Boa Boutique. Friday: Pop of White with Crane & Lion.
Today is all about the 2016 Pantone colors of the year! I was fortunate to have both Rose Quartz and Serenity in my closet. I LOVE these colors so much. In my opinion, they scream peace and joy! The whole look is super girly which is so me! What do you think about the Pantone colors this year?! Be sure to follow or join our #SCSpringStyle challenge here. Thank you again for stopping by the blog! Have an amazing week. Much love,
Ruthie xo

I love these colors on you! The off shoulder top and flowy tight pleated skirt is just right on trend and super girlie!
So great! Love the skirt and love the top!! Looking gorg! Glad you had a great week with family!
XO ~Anna
http://www.pepperedinstyle.com
You look absolutely lovely Ruthie. I adore that skirt and I love how you paired it with the top. Enjoy your days off this week! Xoxo
Your images are beautiful! And that outfit is so serene, I love it! You are such beauty. I may already own too many things in that soft blue color, but that top is calling my name <3
Xo,
Nicole Sometimes
I LOVE pleaded skirts and off the shoulder tops. I would have never thought to put those two together. Killing it, girl!
-A
http://www.theaveragegirlchronicles.com
Love that skirt! You look lovely.
Enjoy your days off, gorge!
– Raysa
Not all pleated skirts are flattering but yours is beautiful!!!!
Katy
YES! You look so beautiful here, and I am loving Pantone’s colors for this year too!
Jasmine / http://www.jasminekeclipse.com
these colors look beautiful on you! and I want that top and skirt! they are so beautiful! xoxo, Audrey
The off shoulder, pleated maxi skirt and YOU are perfection!!! Love these hues on you Ruthie! Xo, Roselyn
SO excited for the Style Challenge this week! You did a great job kicking it off with Pantone, this color combo looks amazing on you!! I love how you styled the two colors together, so pretty and feminine 🙂
xoxo, CiCi
http://www.worldwidestylista.com
Ruthie! that shot of the roses is to die for! Seriously, I might snag it for my new phone background!!! loving this look, and the romantic elements like pleating and off the shoulder details with a bit of rouging! You are always such an inspiration!
xx | jordan taylor | petiteMODERN
You look gorgeous! I’m in love with this year’s pantone colors! I have my eyes on a skirt a lot like that one. Now i’m thinking I must have it!
I agree, I love the colors of the year too, so pretty and feminine. I really love your skirt, I have a thing for pleated skirts like that, but I don’t have one in a maxi length! Now I think I need one. 🙂
OMG these two colors together…I love it!!! Beautiful and Feminine!! XOXO
BEAUTIFUL color combo Ruthie!! Great photography // background btw. Simply STUNNING!
-Ry
http://www.sheonlylivesonce.com
These colors are GORGEOUS on you! Love this combo.
Gorgeous photos – I’m loving that pleated skirt as well!
Lauren
http://www.anexplorersheart.com
Hi me again. Can you please hook me up with your photographer and your eye for amazing shoot locations and vibes?
Please?
(LOVE this skirt – flowy and fits in all the right places. The colors are TO DIE on you).
always the best.
xoxo
Krista
http://www.hundredblog.com
I love those colors on you! And I also love how you edited the photos haha. Great outfit!
Charline
http://www.eatlovewear.com
Off the shoulder tops and these colours are everything right now! Absolutely loved how you styled all of it together xo
http://www.outsidetherunway.com
SOOOO stunning Ruthie! Love it. Hugs, Kait
http://makeminemaroon.com
Ruthie, your whole look is so lovely! Sounds like a wonderful weekend! I absolutely adore your skirt!
xo Mariam
http://www.thepetitebijou.com
SO excited for this week! Loving it already. I absolutely LOVE your skirt. totally #swooning over this romantic look. xx, Lo
http://www.rosesandrainboots.com
I love both of those colours, I really think pantene knocked it out of the park this year but I also love how you combined them!
La Belle Sirene
ruthie–i LOVE SF food. i think i can eat all day!!! LOL, i love how you think the pantone 2016 colors scream peace and joy and i’m all over here like baby shower?! hahaha. you certainly picked the perfect place to shoot these pictures in that lush garden! what a gem and the colors on the photo are amazing. BTW–i want you to know how cool it is that we are rocking PLEATED SKIRTS today. like what?!?!! i could just high five you right now. okay, i am through the internet bc i love ya girl. xoxo,
janna | http://www.jannadoan.com
Lovely! I love the soft pink and blue mix. And that maxi skirt is so gorgeous! It matches the roses from the garden:)
I love your maxi skirt! This is one of my favorite of Pantone’s color combinations.
LiveLifeWell,
Allison
Stop it you look so stunning! i am obsessed with this skirt. i actually have something super similar and it reminded me i need to wear it asap. and that off the shoulder top is so cute too. one of your best looks!!Xo, Tara
http://brunette-ambitions.com
Ruthie this look is absolutely gorgeous! I love it! And I am loving the Spring Style Challenge week it is SO fun! I hope you enjoy a few days off from work 🙂
http://www.tailoredandtrue.com
Rose Quartz is one of our fav crystals at the dollhouse. You rocked this color well.
Perfection, Ruthie!!! Love how you styled everything ❤️
Meaghan xx
You are SUCH A BABE!! Love every one of these pics and that outfit on you!!
Xoxo,
Angelle
http://www.dashingdarlin.com
Hot Momma!!!! As always, you look stunning! XO
I’m totally loving the Pantone colors this year! And your outfit is adorable. I did a roundup of rose quartz and serenity a little while ago if you want to check it out 🙂 http://www.asipofbliss.com/pantone-color-of-the-year-roundup/
Ruthie, you are lovely my dear! Keep bein’ you <3
Completely obsessed with this combination! I love the colors they chose this year, and they look great together!
I’m such a huge fan of those colors this season! So pretty!
What an amazing color and skirt! Im looking for a nail polish in this exact color
The cold shoulder with a pleated maxi skirt is such a perfect combination. You look stunning!
xx, Kusum | http://www.sveeteskapes.com
Loving this skirt!! I can see it paired with so many things this Spring! – Katy
I love outfit posts!! The whole outfit is so beautiful and I like how you combined the colors, perfect for spring or summer :))
GIRL! You straight KILLED IT with this outfit. You can wear this skirt with soooo much! White tee and white sneaks would be fresh! Thanks for such a fun style challenge! xoxo
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