Hello my friends! 

Happy Monday! Today's post is fun for me! I was again experimenting with different pieces -I'm currently clearing out my closet and trying to weed out pieces I don't really wear. (Yeah, its going to be a long process at this rate! But worth it!) When I came across this button up top and blazer. 

The idea to pair the two came instantly. And I LOVE the look! With leggings or dark jeans it would look very dressy but I also really love the distressed denim look! 

My favorite part is the necklace layering! It is something I love to do every now and then but can be tricky. This particular look is only two different necklaces. One a long strand pearl necklace which I looped around my neck once. And the other is a much shorter necklace but with three separate strands of pearls.

I have done this before -actually with even more pearls!- and it really makes such a statement. 

Next post, I am excited to share some fun I had with my good friend DesignerDiva playing dress up at Apricot Lane, here in Charlotte! We had a great time and have some fun stuff coming up soon! 

Stay tuned friends! And stay warm!! 

XOXO

Blazer: Target
Top: Express
Shoes: Charles David
Necklaces: Burlington 
Bag: Shein.com

Hello and Happy Friday! 

Today I had to play around with this combination a bit. I had originally shot  different look with the boots and jeans -a combo that I really love! But I hated the way it came out in the pictures. 

I still wanted to do a look with the jeans and boots though, because I just really love the way they look together. The distressed denim against the deep red of the boots, is a great contrast! 

What I love about this pairing is that the velvet blue tank adds a little extra texture and the navy stripes in the sweater really tie it together for a crisp, clean, easy-to-wear look. 

I hope you have a great weekend! 

XOXO

Sweater: KLa Boutique
Top: Old Navy
Jeans: GAP
Boots: New York and Company

Happy Monday! 

So, today, feeling inspired after hanging with some of my favorite people, I am holding true to my commitment of different blogs. I had the idea of doing different themed blogs. So for today's post, I am posting some of my favorite sweaters. 

All of these sweaters are easy to style but they are three of my favorites! Three that have never failed me! 

I wore a version of this look on my afternoon with two of my favorite ladies! Now in all honestly it was ridiculously cold and possibly icy so I wore sneakers and a coat, but the jist of it is the same. I love this sweater because of its' flattering design. And the colors are dark and easy to style. Its just such a great piece that also keeps you very warm! I have had this one for at least three years, and it never disappoints! 

​

This next look is from one of my new favorite places! Goldkolth Boutique! This boutique is located in Ballantyne Village and the owner is one of the most gracious people I have met! The boutique has clothing for all sizes as well as hand made jewelry!  And the prices are reasonable! I can't wait to show you more of this boutique in future posts! But for the meantime, this was the first thing I ever bought and I have LOVED it! 

I have dressed it up, like I did for this post. But also a wear it a lot casually  with leggings or jeans. It is such comfortable piece! 

While we are talking of boutiques I love, I want to shout out to Grace Boutique! I have gotten several pieces from that boutique that I LOVE! This is one of them! This bat-winged sweater is extremely comfortable and very easy to style. It is another piece that has continued to prove itself. 

Grace Boutique is now online! www.graceboutiuestyles.com! I am so excited! I have already found at least fifteen things I want! Check it out for sure! 

Hello! And Happy Monday! 

If you have followed my blog, you know I really love pops of color typically. I do! I really do love pops of color or colorful outfits! But there is something to be said for black and white. 

So, today there is no pop of color! 

However, I do love this look just as much! There is some print mixing and these SHOES! OMG these shoes are EVERYTHING! I absolutely LOVE them! Okay, I'll stop with the caps. But really, they are such a gorgeous AND (last one I swear) comfortable pair of shoes! I believe I found them on sale at Versona one fateful night and scooped them up right away. No hesitation. Now, they don't get as much wear as they deserve but that is mostly because I save them for really special occasions. 

They add so much extra life to this look! A simple, but necessary addition. I actually had tried this look out with over-the-knee boots -which I didn't hate but it also didn't feel right either. I tried another pair of heels too before my eyes fell on this pair. And as soon as I saw them it was over. I knew it was a great match. 

So one of my resolutions this year is to try and change my blog up a bit! I have a few fun posts in the works, and I hope some exciting news I can share with you soon! But so I want to try and change my blog up itself. I am starting with different titles and post content. I don't know if you will notice that or not. I may even switch up the site! Who knows!? 

When I first started blogging, I was following only one blogger in particular and always felt so inspired by her. Enough so that I started Reagan: In My Own World. However, I knew absolutely nothing about blogging and as a result I have kind of set up my posts to mirror hers.  While my blog is no where near where hers is and she has no idea who I am, I still feel like I need to make an effort to make my blog more my own. 

So, bear with me on this journey! 

Also, if there are any topics you want me to address or post about, feel free to let me know!  I would love to hear from you! 

​XOXO

Happy New Year! 

This is my first post of the new year!

I love this outfit! I love it for many reasons! Mostly because I love the colors and the textures. The cotton sweater and the silk skirt. And I absolutely love the casual look of the sneakers! 

I always love the start of the new year, its a fresh start! I feel inspired all over again. I am really challenging myself to try new things this year. 

I am very optimistic about this year, I think there are going to be a lot of great things in store! I can't wait to share more with you! 

What kinds of resolutions are you making this year? 

Thanks so much for reading! 

​XOXO

Hello, happy Monday, and Happy New Year! 

As the year comes to a close I always like to reflect on it. Think back on what the year brought me. What challenges and opportunities I faced. This is year is no different. I have certainly faced some challenges -especially this last month! But I have also had some of the most incredible opportunities! 

I have gotten to work with several photographers, several designers, and several boutiques. I was able to meet new people and friends, while strengthening some of my current friendships. I I was invited to Charlotte Fashion week and able to attend majority of it -which was incredible! I turned 30! (What!?!)  I have had to learn to leave toxic people alone, which is easier said than done.

I still have a ways to go, but I'm growing, learning, and excited for what the new year will hold! 

For today's post, I just wanted to share a few of my favorite looks of the year! I hope you enjoy this look back! 

Be safe out there tonight and have a great New Year!

XOXO 

Hello and Happy Monday! 

Usually a lot of time and planning goes into my outfits, and that's no different with this one actually. Although this look is a lot more simple and ready-to-go. Sometimes you need those ready-to-go looks! They come in handy when you are running errands or in a hurry. 

I love the colors of this outfit! The olive green jeans really add some life to the look. I have worn this top before with jeans and it looks good still, but the additional color really brings life to the look. Of course my favorite booties from Francesca's also keep this look casual but chic. 

Of course a splash of orange to add some fun into the look! 

Thanks for reading! 

XOXO

​

Hello and Happy Monday! 

It will be a quick post today! A lot to share, but also a lot I need to catch up on! 

For today we will just focus on this particular post. As you may know, the east coast got hit by a snow storm. Well, my particular area didn't. We got a light dusting and some rain. But other places got a lot of snow! 

So today was cold, but not unbearably cold. So I went with a lightly layered look. My favorite distressed jeans and a light jacket. I used the scarf for added warmth as well as a beautiful contrast against the green of the jacket. 

It is a simple look, easy to pull off and very comfortable for everyday wear. That is probably what I love most about it. From running errands, to meetings, or lunch dates -it is versatile! 

I hope you enjoy this post, and I cannot wait to share more with you in future posts! Stick around!

​XOXO
​

Happy Monday! 

One of my favorite quotes ever is from the late, great Tom Petty. "Most of the things I worry about, never happen anyway" Its such a simple quote and yet it packs such a punch. I can't tell you how many times I have to say that out loud to myself. I'm the worlds worst about worrying about crap that is probably is not all that serious to begin with. 

For example, the last few days I have felt a little down and out about my blog. I love it, don't get me wrong. But sometimes I feel it is not going anywhere. Or I feel like I can't come up with new content that is interesting. I don't have anymore good ideas. I'm border line about to give up and I get a little creative break through. For me this break through was this look. 

It is one of those outfits that has a lot of layers; literally and creatively. 

Literally speaking, it has layers! Which is perfect -and necessary for NC winters. The skirt is relatively thin as is the tshirt I paired it with. The peacoat, scarf, and boots keep me VERY warm while it is cool in the early morning. But of course are easy to remove when it gets warmer later on in the day.

Creatively speaking, I got to play around with colors and textures. I tried not to stray too far from the same color families. For I love the warm auburn color of the skirt. That was actually the anchor of the outfit. It embraces the reddish scarf as well as the gold bag. But it also meshes perfectly with the purple in the coat. I love color and I love mixing colors! 

I was really pleased with how this look came out! And I hope you will stick around for more exciting things to come! 

Thanks for reading!! 

XOXO

Scarf:: H&M
Coat:: LOFT
Boots:: NY and Company
Skirt:: H&M
Bag:: Shein.com



 

Happy Friday! 

I am very excited becauase I have a four day weekend coming up! I hope to relax, do some shopping, get some blog stuff done, and maybe even catch a movie!

I hope you are not sick of this beautiful peacoat yet, because I'm certainly not! It has already paid itself off given how many times I have restyled it. It is beautiful and warm! I can't get enough of it! 

Today I went with a more casual look -although the coat definitely elevates it. I love the orange against the olive color of the pants. I wore this out shopping the other day and then later to pick out a Christmas tree with the fam. 

My dad has some Christmas rules we all follow,; we don't turn on Christmas music or watch Christmas movies until after Thanksgiving. And the weekend after Thanksgiving is when we go get a tree. And apparently it has to be in the evening when we go to get it, and preferably cold. Oddly enough I'm on board with all of it. Who wants to get a tree when it is 60 degrees out!? 

My dad just really enjoys Thanksgiving and everything that it is about. He wants to make sure it is acknowledged and not overshadowed by the Christmas rush -I have to agree with him on that! 

Who else has some Christmas traditions or family rules about the holidays? 

Thanks for reading! Have a great weekend!

XOXO

Coat:: Shein.com
Sweater:: Shein.com
Jeans:: Kohls
Shoes:: Francesca's 
​Bag:: Target