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Peach Pleats
PHOTO CREDIT: BRIAN ROCK
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HALOGEN Chambray Shirt | TOPSHOP Pleat Midi Skirt *ON SALE | DONALD J PLINER Becca Wedge, Old [LOVE THIS!] | ELAINE TURNER Annabella Chevron Clutch | GORJANA Mika Necklace, Zion Necklace, Chloe Studs | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle, Old [SIMILAR], Pave Links Bracelet, Old [SIMILAR] | MAC Lipstick in Faux | OPI Taylor Blue
Umm how gorgeous is this skirt?!?! I picked this skirt up at the Topshop Preview Party I mentioned on Friday. This skirt and I were definitely love at first sight. I have been working really hard to stick to my goal of adding more bright colors to my wardrobe. I have not purchased one black or dark colored clothing item this spring! It has been hard, but the amazing assortment of bright spring items is making it much easier. I even picked up TWO bright and colorful skirts from Topshop. I love the bright peach color of this midi skirt. The color works beautifully with my darker chambray shirt. I rolled up the sleeves to transform my chambray from a fall favorite to a spring staple. I am a huge fan of pleats on a skirt. It adds the perfect feminine detail to the skirt and creates beautiful movement when walking or twirling. The pleated portion of the skirt is slightly sheer, but it has a matching above the knee slip underneath. This little feature is going to be perfect for the hot days to come! I have a few baby showers coming up this spring, and this skirt and chambray outfit is going to be perfect to wear to those events! I added a nude wedge to keep my look casual, but you could easily add a nude heel to dress this look up a bit. With these midi length skirts, I like to pick a nude shoe to create an illusion of longer legs. It is a tried and true eye-trick that this petite girl loves to follow! I hope everyone had a Happy Easter! I spent the day enjoying time with family which was just perfect!
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CHAMBRAY SHIRT: Denim Because It’s the Rodeo
GORJANA NECKLACES: Sunday Brunch
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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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Spring in a Sweater
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LOFT Peony Sweatshirt | PAIGE DENIM Skyline Skinny Jeans | YOSI SAMARA Patent Flats | VICTORIA’S SECRET V-Neck Tee, Old | TORY BURCH Robinson Smartphone Wristlet | GORJANA Chevron Pendant Necklace | KENDRA SCOTT Elle Earrings in Slate | MAC Lipstick in Faux |ESSIE Under Where?
We can’t quite seem to hold on to our spring weather here. On Wednesday we spent the day in the 80s, only to wake up Thursday morning in the 30s. My compromise is this sweater I picked up at Loft last week. The beautiful pink peonies remind me of the fabulous floral prints to come this season. The saleswoman was seriously rolling a rack of these sweatshirts out of the backroom when I stopped her so I could grab one. I fell in love with the print at first sight! I think this is going to be a great transitional sweatshirt. I imagine wearing this out on cool spring mornings, and tying it around my waist in the afternoon when it warms up. I like the shorter length of the sweater, so I can also pair it with shorts. I might also toss this sweater on with a long black or dark gray pencil skirt to wear to the office. I only wish I had not already worn this sweater last Friday to work, because after my late night at the Rodeo yesterday this sweater would be perfect to wear today! Miranda Lambert was amazing by the way! I am a fan of her music, and loved getting a chance to see her perform! Happy Friday Ya’ll!
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One Dress, Three Looks
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LOOK 1 : PAINTED THREADS Stripe Shift Dress *ON SALE | HALOGEN Quilted Leather Jacket [SIMILAR] | JESSICA SIMPSON ‘Akito’ Platform Bootie *ON SALE | STELLA&DOT Rebel Pendant
LOOK 2 : JACKET, Vintage Find [SIMILAR | SIMILAR] | FOOTZYFOLDS ‘Crystal’ Flat | GORJANA Mia Tiered Necklace, Chevron Pendant Necklace | RAYBAN Original Aviator Sunglasses
LOOK 3 : HM Denim Jacket | BED STU Ridgeline Boots, old [SIMILAR] | KENDRA SCOTT Silver Rayne Necklace in Ivory Pearl | BAUBLEBAR Silver Disco Stud Bangle, Old | STELLA&DOT Renegade Cluster Bracelet | RAY BAN Ray-Ban Mirrored Aviator | ESSIE Bahama Mama
I have talked in previous posts about my love for getting multiple uses out of my clothes, and today I am sharing just how I do it. You may be surprised at just how easy it can be! I love taking a simple basic dress and dressing it either up or down for night or day. This dress has been styled three ways – one night look, one day look, and one look I call my county fair cook-off look. If you are not from Texas, that is like a giant BBQ party. To take this dress to cocktails or a dinner with friends, I added a black leather jacket, black booties, silver jewelry and red lips. You almost forget there is such a plain dress underneath! My day look for errand running is adding flats and a military jacket. This dress is loose fitting and comfy and goes great with flats and an oversized military jacket to enhance the casual comfy feel of the dress. My county fair cook-off look adds a jean jacket and some cowboy boots, of course. Maybe it is because I am a born and raised Texas girl, but I think just about every dress looks great with boots and a jean jacket. Just by pretty much changing my jacket and shoes, I will get three different looks out of this dress. Bonus fourth look, you can wear this dress all by itself with a pair of black flip flops or flats. HAPPY FRIDAY and thanks for stopping by!
