Sunglasses: Ray Ban Wayfarers / Jacket: IRO / Sweatshirt: Zara (similar) / Jeans: Zara (similar) / Shoes: Zara / Bag: Zara / Necklace: Bauble Bar (gift – similar)
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Southern Style
Happy Monday! Did everyone who lives on the east coast survive the freezing weather this weekend? I spent most of Saturday cuddled up on the couch, watching movies and eating pizza with my best friend from college who was here visiting from Seattle. Because, when it’s 18 degrees outside, I find it more relaxing to browse the web looking at outfits I can wear in 70-degree weather and planning mini trips to warmer climates, instead of venturing outside and freezing my face off.
Luckily, I’m getting a little reprieve from this cold snap and heading to New Orleans in just over two weeks. (I will be hosting a fun styling workshop while I’m down there but more on that later!) Whenever I head to the south I find that my style steers away from anything black and edgy, and instead I’m drawn to more girly, feminine pieces in pastels. I think it has to do with the fact that when I’m down in Nola, there are brightly painted houses, remnants of Mardi Gras decorations and amazing architecture everywhere you look. It truly inspires me in a way different than any other town or city I’ve visited.
The south is a charming and special place, and I hope to keep exploring and visiting other towns such as Nashville and Charleston sooner than later, but in the meantime, in lieu of my upcoming trip, I decided to create a few outfits that I could see myself wearing while I’m down in the bayou.
Shop my looks here…
P.S. Guilty pleasure alert – Bravo’s new show Southern Charm is debuting tonight at 10 EST. Who’s going to watch?
This post is sponsored by Bravo. As always, all opinions and styling are my own – thank you for your continuous support. xo
black and white
Sunglasses: Karen Walker / Jacket: Rebecca Taylor / Skirt: H&M / Tank: Lauren by Ralph Lauren / Bag: Lauren by Ralph Lauren / Shoes: Lauren by Ralph Lauren
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Photos by: Lydia Hudgens
There is something about a head to toe, black and white look that I love. It feels current and fresh – perfect for the upcoming warmer seasons. This past weekend it was actually nice out and in the mid 50s, which felt amazing compared to the previous (and once again) freezing weather we’ve been experiencing. I took full advantage and went all out with a spring-like outfit, complete with bare legs and a light jacket. If you like this combo, click here for more chic black and white options!
This post was sponsored by InStyle and Lauren Ralph Lauren. As always, all opinions and styling are my own – thank you for your continuous support. xo
a bit of burgundy
Sunglasses: The Number One by Karen Walker / Hat: Club Monaco / Jacket: Zara (old) / Sweater: Top Shop / Skirt: ASOS (old) / Tights: Deep BurgundyOpaque Tights by No nonsense / Boots: Elie Tahari / Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli
I’ve always loved black and burgundy together, especially during the winter months. For this particular outfit, I decided to make the focal point these Deep Burgundy Opaque Tights from No nonsense, and kept the rest of the outfit mostly black and cream with a pop of leopard for fun. To finish it off, I added accessories in the same color palette to compliment the overall look.
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Photos by: Lydia Hudgens
If you are a bit nervous to try out a pair of colored tights, you can easily pick up a pretty pair of these to try for under $7 at Nononsense.com. Follow No nonsense on Facebook and Pinterest for all the latest news and updates on their stylish and affordable legwear. xo
off duty
Hat: J.Crew (on sale!) / Sunglasses: Deep Freeze by Karen Walker / Scarf: J.Crew (old) / Coat: Zara (old) / Sweater: Top Shop (via Nordstrom) / Boots: Harrow Booties by Rag & Bone / Shorts: Paige (gift) / Bag: Givenchy
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Photos by: Lydia Hudgens
Currently battling a sinus/head cold – ugh. I really don’t like taking a lot of drugstore medication, so besides a ton of water and sleep, do you guys have any natural remedies you recommend? Would love to hear them! xo
missing in action
Yesterday, my beloved bag (shown above) disappeared. I am still in shock that it’s gone and pretty upset at myself that I basically let it happen. It was one of those days where you feel slightly absent minded and distracted, and the things that you are usually are so diligent about doing (read: always having your bag on you at all times) you let slip and make a silly mistake.
Earlier in the day, I grabbed lunch with Alicia before she and our friend Andi headed to the airport, so we only had about 20 minutes. We stopped into Pret a Manger on Hudson and found a seat near the window. I remember setting my bag down on the chair next to me, then continued chatting and eating. Time flew by and we had to rush home. I quickly hopped up to get a to-go bag for my food and then followed Alicia out the door. Without my bag. Looking back now, I remembered that my keys and phone were in my coat pocket, so it didn’t register that I was without my purse until later. It’s funny how sometimes auto pilot takes over. I think because I was holding my keys in one hand and my phone in the other, yet carrying some version of a bag (even though it was plastic and carrying food), my muscle memory kicked into gear. My brain thought I had all of my things, when in reality, that was not the case. By the time I realized I’d left my most favorite bag behind, it had disappeared.
But here’s the thing. I am a positive person and believe that people are generally good. My hope is that some nice person came in for lunch after me, saw it sitting there and decided to take things into their own hands by personally popping it in the mail back to my address in Seattle, which is still listed on my license. I have experienced other great acts of kindness before, such as someone mailing my license back to my home in Seattle after finding it on the floor of a cab, and another time when I left a small black purse in the back of a cab, full of cash and other valuable things, and the cab driver found it later and returned it to my apartment after finding a pay stub with my New York address. So since I believe in the power of positive thinking, I am making a conscious choice to have faith, and also believe in the goodness of people.
Please know that this post is not meant to be seen as me throwing myself a pity party. Because in reality, I completely realize that this situation is not the end of the world. After all, it’s just a bag and there are so many worse things that could have happened and do happen to people, every day. But at the same time, we can all relate on some level, right? Most of us have material belongings that we are attached to and when they are lost or taken, it’s always unsettling and unpleasant, no matter what. Anyway, I always try to take away life lessons from my experiences regardless if they are good or bad. I think the universe is reminding me to be present and mindful, to show some grace and to be kind, because everyone is fighting their own battle. Thank you for reading and letting me share. xo
On a lighter note, here are some pictures of my outfit that I wore to the Alice + Olivia presentation on Monday.
Photos by: Andi
Sunglasses: Karen Walker / Hat: Preston & Olivia (gift) / Jacket: BB Dakota / Tee: Rag & Bone/JEAN / Jeans: Paige / Boots: Nine West / Bag: Celine
after the snow
Photos by: Helena :)
Sunglasses: Saint Laurent / Hat: Zara / Scarf: Old – unknown / Jacket: H&M / Shirt: J.Crew (similar version) / Bag: Celine / Jeans: Citizens of Humanity (c/o – available here in black suede) / Boots: F21 (I also LOVE the Rag & Bone version)
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What’s better than a little pop of red on a cold and snowy day, right? These moto jeans from Citizens are so comfy and have just the right amount of stretch to them, which is exactly what I look for in a pair of pants. Not to mention they are a very cheery color, which is always an added bonus.
After working on an upcoming project with Lydia, I met up with Helena for a much needed catch-up session. Luckily, she was kind enough to venture out into the cold with me to snap a few outfit shots before it started to get dark. It’s still pretty frigid here, but Sunday is supposed to SOAR up to a sweltering 46 degrees. The fact that I think that is warm, is kind of hilarious, but I’ll take what I can get.
Yay for it being Friday, and here’s to Super Bowl weekend! GO SEAHAWKS! xo
Swap it out
I am a girl who is constantly cleaning out her closet. I love a fresh start and I try and keep only those things that I really love, but don’t always have time to drop everything off at the my local consignment shop. That is wear Swapdom saves the day. It’s a site that makes it incredibly easy and painless to swap items online. It’s free, takes no time at all and your only job is to list the items you want to swap, request the items you love, and voila, Swapdom deals with the rest!
I decided to give it a try and listed these three items…
Vince Camuto Heels
Juicy Couture Striped Top
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Aldo Neon Yellow Clutch ( comes with a shoulder strap)
Head to Swapdom now to post your own items! xo
