Hello and Happy Monday!!

I had a busy, but productive weekend, which for me is always a good thing! I hope you all also had a great weekend!

Today I am so excited to share with you a piece from a friend of mine as well as a collaborator, Cee Finch. Cee and I first met at an event a few months back, and I fell in love with so many of her pieces (she specializes in jewelry). I'll never forget this one necklace, I saw that night! It is hard to describe, it was just so unique in design and I loved it so much, I knew then I wanted to work with her! Of course, life happens, work happens and our schedules didn't work out for a while. Then we ran into each other at another event! Just recently! And we were able to meet up!

We had a great time (we met up at Rocky River Winery), we chatted over wine, she is so sweet and lovely! We share many of the same passions and interests, and of course we talked collaborating!

I kept the outfit simple (I wore a similar version to our meeting) so I could focus on the accessories. This necklace was one of the first pieces I zoned in on. It was so simple, yet so dynamic. I love how the white stones are so spread out and uneven, its almost like nothing is holding it together.

I also adore this LOFT top. The details and delicacy of it is so intricate. I paired it with a blazer more subtle in color, to let the core pieces stand out. But I couldn't resist the opened toed pumps. ;)

Thank you so much for reading and I hope you enjoy this post! I will be sharing many other pieces from the Moon Bloem collection in the next few weeks! =) Stay tuned!!

Huge thank you to my friend, Cee Finch (Moon Bloem) for collaborating on this post with me! =)

XOXO

TOP:: LOFT
BLAZER:: Versona
BAG:: Versona
ACCESSORIES:: Moon Bloem

Hello all! And happy Friday!!

I want to wish you all a great weekend ahead! I have several exciting things coming up that I'm so happy to share with you in future posts!

Today I wanted to keep the post simple with relaxed/detailed LOFT shorts -so comfy!!!- I did not plan on this particular pair when I stopped by, but I fell in love and they have easily paid themselves off.

Easy to style, comfy to wear, flattering , etc... I am in love with these shorts!!

This Maurizio Taiuati bag is also amazing! Genuine leather, and it is extremely useful! I actually found it at a thrift shop -Clothe's Mentor- here in Charlotte.

I am wishing you all a happy weekend and thank you -as always- for reading!! =)

Happy Monday -especially happy because of the Cavs victory!!

What an epic Father's day especially for my dad! He is from Ohio, so this win was extremely..... ahh, whats the right word.. amazing!? Epic? #thecurseisbroken !? I don't know exactly but it is so exciting!!

Today I am battling the summer heat by wearing a ruffled hem dress! 

It is extremely comfy and also shows off these AMAZING Versona wedges!  Another huge shout out to my friends at the Arboretum Versona! In particular my friend, Cassie! =D

Another huge shout out to my amazing friend Mariya! She got me this amazing bracelet for my b-day! The charms are so lovely especially the one that says 'I will Rise.' She is one of the most beautiful and most thoughtful people I know! Thank so much my friend! =)

 
I hope your week is going well so far!

XOXO

 the  Hello all!

I apologize for the delay in posts, this week has been exceptionally busy for me! So, guess what!? I turned 28 yesterday!! It is probably my favorite birthday yet. I went to several fashion events, met some amazing and creative/lucrative connections, came home to an apartment full of brightly lit balloons (who knew there was even such a thing!?) which my sister set up (!!) and went on my -now-annual shopping spree!

This year I decided to make a list of things I really wanted to look for in hopes of making smarter purchases. A maxi dress was on the list and I think I hit the mother load! This dress was a dress that I knew I had to have! The color works well with my skin tone, the print -elegant, the fit -flattering, and the best part? The open back! It is sexy and bold, while still maintaining sophistication and class!

I also wanted to specifically show off these amazing beaded, Versona wedges! My friend, Cassie is so wonderful! She is always looking out for me! I stopped by a few days earlier and Cassie had a pair on -SO cute!! She found me a pair in my size and on sale!? How could I resist?! I couldn't. But I  love them so much! Not only are they comfy and easy to style/perfect for summer, but the beaded detail is so beautiful!

I am so incredibly blessed and grateful! 27 was an amazing year, and I am looking forward to 28! Thank you so much for reading and being on this journey with me!! =)

XOXO  

Maxi Dress:: H&M
Wedges:: Versona
Clutch:: Versona

Hello! And TGIF!!

I'm so excited to share this post with you! It is a very special post for me because I had a very special and amazing photographer with me! Don't get me wrong, I have loved everyone I've worked with but this time I worked with my Grandma -Jane Vanderhill!

Earlier this week I was trying to get some good pictures in myself at my apartment when suddenly it dawned on me -I have a published  photographer visiting right now! Now if you ask my Grandma any of this she would probably blush and not give herself the credit she deserves. She has a great eye! She had a photo make the cover of a magazine, Look Magazine, (I included the picture below.) Growing up, I remember her always loving to get pictures of everyone when we were all together (my family, all of my cousins, aunts, uncles, etc.) and she would always direct everyone as to where to go, where to stand, where it was she wanted to shoot the pictures at, etc. I remember that distinctly. She would get group shots, family shots, ones of her and her (now grown) kids.

Of course now we are all older and don't all get together as much as we should probably, but Grandma didn't miss a single beat. She quickly began directing me on where to go, how to stand, to take off my sunglasses, turn this way -no, that way! -No, too far! -Aw that's perfect that's a nice one!  We laughed constantly about how my camera has a mind of its' own and is very sensitive to touch. (Sometimes it needs a good push, other times you barely push it and it clicks away.) We had to hang on to each other as we tackled my parents' gravel driveway, and the dew-y grass. But we did it! And we lived to tell the tale! So I hope you enjoy these pictures as much as I enjoyed taking them! =)

Special thank you to my Grandma, Jane Vanderhill! I appreciate this and love you so much! =D

Thanks for reading! Hope you all have a great weekend!


XOXO



Linen Top:: Versona
Sorbet Bag:: Versona
Jeans:: Mossimo

First Look::

For today's post, I decided to do a double feature! I was experimenting with different pieces -this skirt in particular. I remember being instantly drawn to it in the store and just had to have it! The colors are bright and summery, the fit is flattering and feminine, and it is light and breathable -which is perfect since this week has been extremely hot/humid.

The periwinkle-colored, strappy, LOFT blouse adds a nice contrast of color. What I love about it is that it has such a delicate yet sexy feel to it. 

I also took a chance with my choice of shoe. I wanted to show off my new Chinese Laundry heels! In the spirit of honesty I feel like I should say that I kind of cheated on my May Style Challenge with these bad boys! =X Not intentionally, I was desperately in need of new sandals, but it was a BOGO sale, so..... I really had no other choice..... right?!  BUT I did not wear them out at all until.. well I actually haven't yet, I wore them for this particular post! =)

Hello all!

Today I am keeping things very casual! This is an easy summer look; a linen button up blouse and skinny jeans! The light-airy ness of the blouse is perfect for summer and extremely easy to style!

I opted for a beautiful, pearl necklace by Sophia & Kate (a brand I LOVE so much!), an Old Navy plaid bag, and strappy, Qupid sandals -or 'flandals as my sister calls them! And accurately so! :D

I am so excited about a few future projects/collaborations and I will share that with you in future posts! Until then, I hope you have a great weekend! =D

XOXO

Blouse:: Versona

Bag:: Old Navy

Flandals:: Qupid (Marshalls)

Accessories:: Sophia and Kate