Hello and Happy Monday! 

I'm not feeling completely myself today, so this maybe a little shorter than usual. For that I apologize. I had a look put together for today and taken the pictures yesterday and was editing them also yesterday, and I really did not love the way the outfit came out in the pictures. 

So I scratched that idea, which put me in a bit of a crunch today. But after thinking about it all day, I decided the only thing I would change was the bottom piece. Originally I had distressed boyfriend jeans that were lighter denim. Everything else stayed. I like this look much better! 

I like the contrast of the pieces better for sure! 

It is relatively simple style wise but looks polished and well put together. 

Thank you so much for reading! 

XOXO


Skirt:: Forever 21
Shes:: Chinese Laundry
Bag:: H&M (similar)

Hello and Happy Friday! 

I'm so ready for the weekend! 

For today's post I decided to play with different fabrics. I paired this pleather skirt with a lace crop top. I added my favorite Chaus NY blazer to really pull the look together. 

Thank you so much for reading! 

Have a great weekend! =)

XOXO

Skirt:: KLA Boutique
Top:: Forever 21
Blazer:: Chaus NY 
Bag:: Francesca's
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Hello! Happy Monday! 

I hope you all had a great weekend Mine was good, but BUSY! I was worn out Sunday. So I chose a very relaxed look for this post. This is one of my favorite summer looks. Its has a hippie chic feel to it and of course it is very comfortable.

I've had this shirt for years now! I wear it a lot of times, especially when I work out, or as a quick go-to. The design of the shirt is so effortless. It is one of those pieces that speaks for me.

I paired it with two different types of shoes just to get two different looks. The flats of course give it a more causal, hippy vibe. While the red mules dress the look up a bit. 

As for the bag, I kept it the same for both looks. It seemed to gel well with the overall vibe. 

Fun -well fun now not then- story about the bag. I have been carrying it a lot lately. It is genuine leather and such a beautiful piece. Well, over the weekend I was out running errands, with this bag. And it began to pour. I mean pour! I asked the cashier at the store I was at for a plastic bag to put my bag in -which she was gracious enough to do- and then made a mad dash for my car. 

My bag and I made it home okay!  No water damage! =D

Back to the blog. Personally I love both looks. What do you think?

Let me know in the comments! 

Thanks for reading! 

XOXO

Shirt:: Forever 21
Flats:: Old Navy
Mules:: Charles David (Off Broadway)
Bag:: Maurizio Taiuti (I found it a year and a half ago at a thrift shopt for $28!)

Hello my friends! 

Just a quick post for today. 

I'm sharing with you a super comfy look; a version of harem pants and a tie-knot tee. I'll start with the pants. I have had them for years and have a soft spot in my heart for them. They are so comfortable! I've worn them to events as well as after work when I'm just relaxing. They are easy to style and very easy to wear. 

The tee shirt -from Apricot Lane Boutique- is so soft and light, which kept me cool while running around today! Plus I love the tie-knot design! 

It was the mix of print and colors that drew me to this look in particular. The light blue really stands out well against the darker leopard print. The golden/orange of the bag really ties the too colors together. 

Both pieces also have a very relaxed vibe to them, which I love as well. 

Thank you so much for reading and have a great weekend! 

XOXO


Tee:: Apricot Lane Boutique
Pants:: Forever 21
Shoes:: Versona
Bag:: Shein..com

Hello! Happy Monday all!

I hope your Monday got off to a good start! 

I can't even begin to describe how much I adore these detailed pants! They were a piece I never would have never crossed my mind ordinarily. Yet, on another adventure with Designer Diva (Vicky) and Melissa, of Charlotte Fashion Plate, I came across this treasure, tried it on, and ended up falling hard for it! 

Besides being beautifully and uniquely designed, they are so incredibly comfortable! The linen fabric is light, and the slits are more than enough ventilation for these 90 degree + temps. 

I kept the first pairing simple, with just a graphic tee, nude heels, and gold studded cross-body bag. I wanted the pants to really be the focal point of this post. 

These beauties came from a trip to Apricot Lane Boutique in Stonecrest for those of you in the area. It is a beautiful store, filled with beautiful, one-of-a kind pieces like clothing, jewelry and bags. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. We chatted like old friends and they were constantly asking if I needed anything and if they could start dressing rooms for me. Then they wrapped everything up so nicely when I finally decided on what I wanted to get. And yes, I know they do this for everyone, but I still left feeling a little like Beyonce. Which is why I will definitely be back! 

Check them out and let me know what you think of these pants! 

Thanks for reading! 

XOXO

Top:: Versona 
Pants:: Apricot Lane Boutique
Shoes:: Versona
​Bag:: Francesca's 

Happy Friday!!! =D

I am beyond ready for the weekend! This has been a really great week, but tiring! I am ready to just relax and unwind a bit. 

A few years ago I started a tradition where I start -shortly after Christmas- putting money aside each month and then treat myself to a shopping trip in June as a birthday present to myself (that I don't have to feel guilty about!) 

Today's post features two pieces I got on said trip. The pleated skirt and the dramatic necklace. I found the skirt first, at H&M and was instantly drawn to the rich color. In the dressing room I was already thinking of ways to pair it. 

Later in the day, I came across this dramatic Jessica McClintock necklace and it was also love at first sight. Right away I knew I would pair it with the skirt, the contrast in colors would be perfect! I was not disappointed. The blue top was a fun surprise though. I tried them together just on a whim and ended up loving the whole look! 

If you follow me on Instagram, this look maybe familiar. I wore it last Saturday to the grand opening of The Designer Square. My friend and one of the most ambitious people I know, designer Tygerian Lace created a new way for clients and designers to interact via this boutique. It hosts numerous other designers;  of course Tygerian Lace, Flow by Tara Davis, Felicity by BDPD ECRU, Emerald and Onxy (I've seen her designs several times and they are incredible!), Skyler James and KISH by KISH just to name a few! 

The store offers custom, handmade pieces from designers as well as alterations and uplifts.  

I met Tygerian Lace a few years ago and did a shoot for her once as well. Her designs are stunning and always leave me in awe. But she works hard and is always taking on new ventures. Not to mention she is one of the kindest people I have met. I definitely recommend checking out the Designer Square any chance you get! 

Thanks so much for reading! 

Have a great weekend!

XOXO

Skirt:: H&M
Shirt:: Old Navy
Bag:: Shein.com
Shoes:: Versona
Necklace:: Burlington

Happy Monday my friends! 

I hope you all had a nice weekend! Mine was great, but busy! -I'll get into that more next post!

Today's post is a particularly fun one for me. The look itself is an easy to style/easy to wear look that is great for a variety of different things. Day dates, lunch dates, running errands, shopping, or exploring downtown which is what I did -sort of! 

I teamed up with a photographer, Michael (Dadphotographer on Instagram) and we had plans of where we wanted to shoot. Unfortunately Mother Nature had plans of her own and we had to work around it. It was pouring! Then it cleared up a little, then as I was arriving it began to pour again! Although we had to relocate, and dodge these short-lived rain storms everything worked out pretty good. The sun came out again and we ended up getting some great shots! 

Working with Michael was great as well! Not only is he talented, he is also extremely nice and laid back. I was incredibly anxious driving there because I goofed and ended up running late to our shoot -which I hate being late for anything, let alone an opportunity like this! But Michael was gracious and understanding. During the shoot, we chatted about our passions -photography and blogging- how long we had been doing them, how we got into them, what our goals were. And by the end of the shoot I felt like I was working with a friend. 

Thank you Michael for a great shoot and hopefully more in the future! 

And thank you guys for reading and sticking with me on this journey! 

XOXO

Loafers:: H&M
Shirt:: Forever21
Necklace:: Forever21

Happy Friday!! 

It has been a long, but good week! 

For today's post, I played around with a few different pieces. I used a black peplum top and black shorts as the base to build the look around. It is a little hard to tell it is a peplum top in the pictures, especially with the vest,but I really like the vest styled with it. It adds a little extra color and structure. 

It has been awhile since I have worn a long necklace like this -mostly because being the clutz I am, I wind up getting it hooked on something *sigh.* But this strand of pearls is one of my all time favorites. I have had it now for a few year and can't find it in my heart to give it up. It is classic! And when I do use it, it really stands out!

It brings additional life to this look, without overwhelming it. 

Thanks so much for reading! I hope you have a great weekend! 

XOXO

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Hello and Happy Monday! 

For today's post I'm sharing another birthday look with you. This top has been one of my favorite pieces since I found it 2 (maybe 3) years ago. I've previously worn it with shorts here and here. This time however, I chose to style it with distressed denim, a statement necklace, and sapphire bag. 

As I have mentioned in previous posts, this top has such a great design! It has a romantic/goddess like feel to it. It can pretty much stand alone style-wise. Today though, I decided to style it with an equally dramatic statement necklace from Newchic.com. 

And finally, this sapphire blue bag from Versona. I have had it for at least two years and I love it! It is one of my favorite bags! I don't use it as much as it deserves to be used -which I plan on changing stat! The design of it is beautiful, and the color stunning! 

I hope you enjoy this post! Thanks for reading!

XOXO

Top:: Marshalls
Jeans:: K LA  Boutique
Heels:: Versona
Bag:: Versona
Necklace:: Newchic.com

Hey everyone!  Happy Friday! 

For today's post I want to share some of my birthday fun this week. 

On Wednesday night, I was able to have an amazing dinner with some of my favorite people. The restaurant -Fahrenheit- was incredible! The view was stunning. The food, great (we got a complimentary lamb meatball dish that was delicious!) And the company even better! 

That was the night before my birthday. 

On my actual birthday, my family took me to our favorite restaurant, I got one AMAZING chimmy chonga and of course a great cake! 

I'll keep this post short, I just want to say it was such a great birthday! Thanks to everyone who came out! Thanks to everyone for the messages, posts, and texts! They all meant so much! 

Thanks for reading and joining me on this journey! 

​XOXO