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Dolman Top & Zigzag Skirt

October 29, 2016

Hello, loves! I can’t believe that Halloween is already upon us! It seems like just yesterday I was trying to convince my coworkers to join me in dressing up like the ladies of the 80’s comedy “9 to 5” and them all looking at me like I was crazy (those party poopers!) I decided to strike out on my own and recreate Dolly Parton from the preceding decade, country singer Dolly in the 70’s! I’m so excited to throw on a gingham skirt and stuff my bra with about 8 pairs of socks. Oh, and the accent, can’t forget that! 😉
When putting this look together, I definitely wanted to create an outfit that was multi-functional. I would wear this ensemble to brunch, out shopping with the girls, on a casual date night (wedge booties are the PERFECT footwear for a date when you might be walking a fair bit or on uneven ground, you get a bit of height while staying comfortable), or even to work. The skirt is made of the comfiest stretch knit material, and the top is flattering on everyone, especially those (like me!) with a little tummy. I can’t wait to start pairing my pencil skirts with tights and a scarf when the weather allows. Check out my previous post here to see how I styled another versatile Stitch Fix knit skirt.

Top and skirt / Stitch Fix // Booties / Forever 21 // Clutch / Who What Wear for Target // Bracelet / Fab.com // Necklace / LA find // Sunnies / Layered by Cake

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

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Fall Florals & Rust Skirt

October 25, 2016

Hello, loves, and happy Monday!
I hope everyone had a great weekend. Mark and I had a lot of fun things planned, and I had every intention of posting some of them again on Instagram stories, but the rain kind of squashed that idea when the main event was outdoors! I know we need the rain and I actually enjoy it, even driving in it isn’t so bad, but not when an entire Sunday afternoon is supposed to be devoted to walking around a few city blocks viewing art crafted by locals. We ended up spending most of our time out of the downpour in the beer garden (surprise, surprise), and even though our original thought was to take some pictures while walking around like we did during the last art walk, I told my photographer Holli to leave her camera at home, and let’s just make the most of this super rainy day! It worked out pretty well; we dined at a phenomenal food truck called Fire Pizza, which I hope finds a brick & mortar location soon so we can indulge on their tasty pies more often. Holli and the other girls found some gorgeous handmade jewelry, while I restrained as I prep for an upcoming no-buy (I’m thinking until Black Friday).
The day before, Mark was a part of a nostalgic 80’s road rally, along with 30 other cars, while I hiked a 5k on a new trail in town, and then went to work (less fun). It was a nice re-set and I think I’m going to start mapping out nice little walks to take on future Saturdays. I got 14k+ steps that day, go me!

As you may know, I’m obsessed with fall florals, and have already worked them in to a couple of looks on the blog here and here. Spring florals are lovely; you know, the pastel, floaty petals on airy fabrics. But there’s something a bit moody and brooding about darker tones and bolder blooms on sturdier fabrics. I love working them in to pieces you wouldn’t expect, like this bomber jacket, similar to one I just purchased.

Blouse / StitchFix // Skirt / H&M // Necklace / BaubleBar // Clutch / Forever 21 // Flats / Louise et Cie // Cocktail ring / Alexis Bittar from the Box of Style

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

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Graphic Minidress & Vest

October 18, 2016

Hello, loves!
I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! Mark and I definitely kept ourselves busy, and got so much accomplished. I love weekends like that, when you can sit down and focus on all of those little tasks you put off during the week. We started on Saturday by heading to Santa Monica for BMW’s 100 year anniversary presentation, which you may have caught a glimpse of on my Instagram stories. It was my first time using stories, so hopefully I was doing it right! We took a peek at several concept cars, sat in a drop head coupe Rolls Royce, and randomly fell in lust with the Mini Cooper Clubman. I had never seen it in person, but once I got inside, I loved how roomy it was and the surprisingly advanced technology. We ate at a little Mediterranean restaurant then headed back home to watch football and do laundry. Yesterday we stayed in, cleaning the house, more laundry (does it ever end??) and I posted about 40 items to my Poshmark account. I’m not even close to finishing cleaning my closet, but that felt like a good start. The easiest place to start is what did I not wear this past summer and what makes me think I would wear it if I held on to it to wear next year.. If there’s a dress that I haven’t touched since last year, I’m obviously over it and could stand to make a little money instead of letting it collect dust in my closet 😉

This bipolar weather has me reaching for the lightest of layers, like this gauzy, belted vest. I love how the slits on the side allow for air to pass through when you’re walking. Even though the material would typically be reserved for warmer temps, it adds a little edge to this knit mini dress, paired with the ring clutch. I remember when Alexander McQueen came out with the original of this style, and it was something like 2k. I can’t say that even if I was loaded I would pay that much for a bag, but certainly not a clutch. I was browsing on eBay one day and came across this similar style for about $20. I’ve definitely got more use out of it than expected, and my favorite time to wear it, believe it or not, is the middle of the day. Worn when it’s daylight, the bag is more quirky than badass.

What did you get up to this weekend? I’d love to hear!
Side note, this is the shortest dress I own and I was so nervous to wear it… Tights are definitely on the menu next time haha.

Dress / Anthropologie // Sleeveless trench c/o BohoCheri // Necklace / LA find // Wrap bracelet & stone bracelets c/o Ronnie M Jewelry // Clutch / eBay // Booties / Forever 21 // Sunnies / Amazon

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

12 Ways to Style an LBD

October 1, 2016

Hi loves,
I’m back with another fun post sponsored by London Times, showing 12 ways to style an LBD! I’m sharing how to take a little black dress from day to night, or from work to play. With everyone’s schedules jam-packed and getting increasingly more hectic as the holidays approach, it makes sense to have a couple of go-to pieces that can easily transition from work meetings to a movie date, or from shopping to a night out on the town. We all have accessories lying around that can make an outfit pop, like statement necklaces or a pair of bright heels, and also ones that can tone a more formal dress down, like a knit scarf, denim jacket and ballet flats. Having a basic foundation piece like a great-fitting little black dress makes it so easy to transition between events and occasions throughout the day (or the week). Here are a couple of outfit formulas I love:

Fall Layers – throw on a pair of black tights (patterned or solid), ankle booties and a knit scarf.

Brunch Perfect – Top an LBD with an olive military-style jacket, layers of gold necklaces and beige lace-up heels.

Edgy – With a shorter LBD, rock some OTK boots and a little biker jacket.

Chic & Simple – Layer on a camel knit cardigan, nude pumps, and a tan satchel or bucket bag.

Sunday Casual – Wear shiny black leather booties and a light denim jacket for the perfect weekend shopping outfit.

Classy Night Out – Choose a black belt with a metal hardware accent, pointy-toe pumps and a little clutch. This outfit also looks gorgeous with all of the accessories in white.

Transitional Layers – Pair a tan or olive cardigan with a leopard scarf, tan bag, and lace-up flats or sandals.

Pop of Bright (or Leopard) – Take a basic black dress and throw on some bright (I love fuchsia and cobalt for this) or leopard-print heels, and keep the rest of the look simple.

Relaxed Trench – Top an LBD with a grey or camel trench coat, a black leather bucket bag and white sneakers.

I know this classic lace-embellished dress is black and white, but I still feel like it can be classified as an LBD because it has versatility and elegance. I also love the little shimmer in the skirt fabric. See the three ways I styled it below.

Dress c/o London Times // Bag / Nordstrom // Heels / Ivanka Trump // Bracelet / J. Crew
Paired with a classic wool trench, rich (faux) leather bag, and ankle-strap heels, this look could easily transition from a work meeting to a night out if you carry a smaller clutch inside the tote!

Dress c/o London Times // Boots / Alfani // Tights / Hue // Sunnies / Amazon
For a cozier look, I combined this knit cape with knee-high boots and tights. I was so sad that the statement necklace I wanted to wear with this outfit BROKE as I was putting it on, because I definitely think this look could use a little sparkle, but that didn’t stop me from twirling around!

Dress c/o London Times // Jacket / JcPenney // Bag / Poshmark // Necklace / The Crowned Crane // Tights / Hue // Bracelet / Ronnie M // Sunnies / Amazon
This might have been my favorite look, and I think that it’s perfection for brunch or a casual date. The wedge booties are comfortable but still give a little height, and the military-inspired jacket and crossbody bag lend a casual vibe.

London Times has been KILLING IT in the LBD realm, and I’m loving so many of the dresses they’re offering right now. I also am thrilled that they offer their dresses in a wide range of sizes, so everyone can find something beautiful that works for their body type. Check out their new arrivals here.

Shot by Holli Zenko Photography.

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