Back in high school I discovered Creed Spring Flower and I was obsessed with it. A few other girls caught on and suddenly the scent became status quo, so I layed off the stuff…
Over the past few years I have purchased several scents per year but not really loved any of them.
Yesterday (Easter), Ella (our dog) went missing for about seven hours. My brother and I put up 80+ signs and thankfully, our neighbors found and brought her home safely. I am so thankful that she was lost in a “dog-friendly” neighborhood. Thank you, Mr. & Mrs. X!
Gold Heels; Black Sandals; Lucite Heels; Floral Shorts Set
I have stalked each of these items for a while and finally decided to pry the debit card out of my wallet and invest in some new pieces. (I am incredible strategic, so purchases take some thought.)
This is part two of a three part series.
Last week I wore this top/ blazer combination with a cream leather disc mini. Today I created a more casual version of the monochrome look with jacquard shorts.
Two lessons to learn:
1. Monochrome works best with mixed textures.
2. If you wear a solid look, add a printed accessory.
Anytime you go with solids you need to add a texture or a print. My shorts, top and blazer layer well because of the varying prints; since my pony hair, leopard platforms are so far away from all of the texture, they work and add some depth to an otherwise too-airy look.
What I wore: Zara Blazer, Zara Top, Zara Shorts, Steve Madden Platforms, Celine Bag
This season I invested in a series of cream and neutral garments of varying textures- they all layer very well together.
Zara Blazer (frugal suggested); Zara Top (frugal similar); Chanel Necklace; Zara Skirt (similar); Max Azria Booties; Alexander Wang Bag (wallet version)
Over the weekend I stopped into Last Call just in time for them to receive a huge shipment of Lanvin! I tried on shoes and jewelry from the case and after a long internal debate, ended up with this Lanvin Necklace- my first!
Mine was heavily discounted (to about $270) and I walked away with the only one; however, Nordstrom still has it online incase you are not a scavenger/honey badger, like myself.
Bauble Bar Thread Earrings; Gold, Silver, $38
Bauble Bar has unique, mid-priced thrill items- the kind of things you buy on a whim or gift. I am not a big earring girl, but I love these ear threads- they are clean and chic and a great birthday gift.
This is one of the few direct-from-the-runways looks that is realistic for a real girl. The price is not too bad for a runway look (about $500 for both pieces) but both the Marc by Marc Jacobs top and skirt can be worn separately to create other looks.
Wear the top with a white shorts suit and let the peplum hang out. Wear an easy white tee with the skirt for a more casual look.
Two incredibly talented bloggers, Alaina Kaczmarski and Danielle Moss, recently teamed up to launch The Everygirl. Today I am excited to be one of the first women to be featured on the site.
This look goes from work to cocktails to the Mavs game; it is perfect for travel because it is venue-agnostic, chic for all occasions.
The reason it works: mixing textures. My cotton trench dress (thanks, Mom) is a nice contrast to the snakeskin booties and patent bag. This theory works in your wardrobe and in your home- just remember, texture.
BCBG Trench Dress (suggested similar); Maison Martin Margiela Booties (similar on SALE); Givenchy Nightingale Bag
