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Spring Essentials
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POMP & CIRCUMSTANCE No Plain Jane Dress | H&M Denim Jacket | SOLE SOCIETY Kimber Wedge Sandal | ELAINE TURNER Colbie Crossbody Bag | BAUBLEBAR Astronomer Pendant, Slim Hinge Bangle, old [SIMILAR], Pave Links Bracelet, old [SIMILAR] | GORJANA Mika Necklace | JULEP Shari
Spring always seems like a jam-packed season for me and Texas in general. By the first day of summer, we sometimes are already breaking the 100 degree mark, so we try to cram as much outdoor fun into the few months of Spring. From festivals to wine on bar patios to cookouts and crawfish boils, the outdoor season is here. I thought I would share a few of my spring essentials that are pretty constant in my weekend wardrobe. I LOVE swing dresses and they are a weekend wardrobe staple for me year round! I am loving this striped one I picked up from a local Houston boutique. It is sleeveless and the material is super lightweight, so it is definitely a dress that will be perfect for spring and those hot summer days to come! I am always toting around a light jacket in spring. Most of my spring dresses or sleeveless or a a thin strap, so I like to have a jacket to toss on in the morning or late evening when the temperature dips. I purposely purchased this H&M denim jacket just a bit big so that I could roll the sleeves up on cool Spring nights. My Spring shoe essential is definitely a wedge sandal! I do not wear flat shoes very often, in fact some people never realize just how short I am because I am always in some sort of heel. Wedges are really comfortable for me! Some people are stocking up on flip flops this time of year, but I am getting ready to start adding to my wedges collection! My go-to purse for Spring is a cross-body bag. They are super light weight and hands-free! Plus, if you are not wearing your jacket, they provide a great little place to drape it over. What are some of your Spring essentials?
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Denim Jacket: What I Wore: Houston Rodeo
Wedges: Chambray for the Win
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Blending Weekend and Office Style
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H&M Striped Tee, in store only [SIMILAR] | HALOGEN Seamed Pencil Skirt [SIMILAR] | STEVE MADDEN Nala Pumps | STELLA & DOT Renegade Cluster Bracelet, Rebel Pendant | KENDRA SCOTT Arden Bracelet in Platinum, Elisa Necklace in Platinum, Elle Silver Earrings in Slate | THE SHINE PROJECT Silver Bracelet | BAUBLEBAR Crystal Mason Ring | ESSIE Under Where? | MAC Lipstick in Faux
Sometimes Mondays are the hardest for me to crawl out of bed and reach for the office side of my closet. Especially in spring and summer, when I have probably spent most of the weekend in comfy maxi and sundresses. Blending a little of my weekend wardrobe into my Monday office look helps me ease into a new work week. When I purchased this striped t-shirt, one of the ways I was most excited to style it was for work. I mean who doesn’t want to find a way to wear a comfy t-shirt to work. The best way for me to cross my weekend tee to office appropriate is with a colorful pencil skirt. If you wanted to go a step further, you could also toss a black blazer over this look to go even more professional. I also think the stripes on the top help take it up a notch to make it look a little more office ready. Although, I think a v-neck tee in a solid color like black, white or even mustard yellow would look pretty fabulous with this skirt too.
Over the next few weeks, I am going to be doing a little trial run of listing a few past looks that also incorporated a few of the pieces from today’s outfit. I love not only styling an outfit, but finding ways to restyle those pieces to maximize the number of looks out of everything I own. I think the more outfits I create out of each piece the better value that piece is for me. I hope you find some style inspiration seeing a few posts of an item that maybe you are thinking about adding to your wardrobe, or a piece you already own and are looking for a few new ways to style. Thanks Ya’ll and Happy Monday!
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Halogen Skirt: A Pop of Pink
Striped Tee: Not So Lazy Sunday
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Spring is Here!!!!
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VINCE CAMUTO Chiffon Yoke Sleeveless Blouse in Pomegranate | PAIGE DENIM Skyline Skinny Jeans | ELIZABETH & JAMES E-Star Heel, Old [SAME IN BLACK] | ELAINE TURNER Bella Python Clutch | GORJANA Zion Necklace, Chevron Pendant Necklace, Zoe Studs | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle, Old [SIMILAR], Pave Links Bracelet, old [SIMILAR] | JULEP Shari
The first day of Spring is here, and I cannot think of anything more perfect to wear than this coral top! I am a big fan of wearing dark colors and lots of black, but this spring and summer I am going to try really hard to add more fun and bright colors. This Vince Camuto top is making that goal really easy! It comes in an array of bright colors, I had a hard time only buying it in one. The yellow and hot pink came in very close runner-ups, but I just fell too much in love with this shade of coral/pomegranate. I’m really excited for my little color challenge I am giving myself. I am always drawn to the black and dark version of clothes, so I think this will probably be harder for me than it sounds right now. But I am very excited to add a little more color to my closet! Happy Friday and most important Happy First Day of Spring!
Plain White Tee
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H&M V-neck Jersey Top | WHITE HOUSE BLACK MARKET Saint Honore Slim Ankle Jean [SIMILAR] | LUCKY BRAND Black Wedges, Old [SIMILAR] | ELAINE TURNER Annabella Chevron Clutch | PERRY STREET Cicily Necklace** | HOUSE OF HARLOW Reflector Stack Bangle** | GORJANA Zoe Studs**, Mika Necklace | BAUBLEBAR Pave Links Bracelet, old [SIMILAR] | JULEP Shari
** Jewelry from Rocksbox Subscription c/o
Some days you just want to wear a plain white tee and jeans. But because I am me, I can’t just wear a plain white tee. I have to glam it up a bit. Enter gorgeous statement necklace. Maybe it’s my Texas and southern roots, but I just cannot leave the house without my hair and makeup done and a little jewelry on. On lazy weekends, I love to mix fancy and casual pieces together. I mean I know I may just be going to the grocery store, and will probably see no one I know, but I still like feeling put together. This Perry Street statement necklace from my Rocksbox subscription was the perfect fit for my lazy fancy look over the weekend. I’m currently obsessed with all things v-neck, especially these $5 tees from H&M. Mostly because they are v-neck, but also I mean they are $5 and come in an array of colors! The angle of the necklace fits perfect with a v-neck and the bold blue and gold in the necklace standout perfectly next to the white. I may just be buying groceries, but I’m going to look darn cute while doing it!
I just sent my first Rocksbox back, and cannot wait for my second to come in the mail! I decided to try out the request feature, and asked for a necklace with no color. I can’t wait to see what arrives! If you want to learn more about Rocksbox, head to my post last week. Don’t forget to use promo code LADYINVIOLETXOXO to get your FIRST MONTH FREE on Rocksbox. After your first month, if you still love it, the monthly cost is only $19!
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