{a walk} in the park

i simply adore this floral skirt.

the bright pattern brings a smile to my face, and
i look forward to pairing it with tights and peep toes in the fall.
{it also looks great with the pink cardigan}

this bag was an incredible find
on a random jewelry store date with my bestie
the raspberry color is perfect!

tee, belt, & necklaces, F21; skirt, Twelve by Twelve; cardigan, Ann Taylor Loft;
shoes, old Nine West; bag, Charming Charlies



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yes, please mr. mcqueen

i am obsessed with these booties from alexander mcqueen

seriously obsessed.

i dream about them {it's that bad}

a perfect combination

ever since my friend Lar of the AsianCajuns posted about her studded white toms,

i have been on the lookout for a great pair of shoes to add studs to as well.

enter my love of dancing and training in classical ballet,

and you have the perfect combination.

for those of you who don't have about eight pairs of ballet slippers in the back of your closet,

you can purchase a pair of these sweet little shoes here.

{it may actually be cheaper to buy them than make them yourself if you don't already own ballet slippers.}

i think i know one thing i'll be doing this weekend :)

stay tuned for pictures of the project and the final outcome.

images courtesy of bonadrag

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some {pretty} things

emma watson's teen vogue photo shoot...

{i'm still not over it}

exactly how i will be dressing for fall

vintage aqua bar stools from etsy

that make me think of an old soda shop

glass drinking straws from glass dharma

because they are so very chic yet so very practical

{and eco-friendly}

click here to see the rest of the collection

simple, fun, and adorable diy project from designsponge

{thinking i'll do a red and turquoise version of this for the kitchen}

paige black label greenwich jacket in navy

by paige denim

i hope you all had a very wonderful summer weekend!

xoxo

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layer alligator

when it comes to work wear, i often have trouble dressing in a way that is conservative enough for the dress code, yet playful enough for my fashion taste. among the ways that i try to combat this is by layering and adding pops of color to otherwise bland outfits.

since i can't pull out my white menswear shirt in the 90 degree heat, i settled for a short-sleeved button down and some audrey-inspired trousers. i added a preppy alligator print pink belt and some heels, and i was set!

{note, i did wear pointy pink flats for a while at work but didn't get a picture of them.}

blouse, Patrick Robinson for Target; audrey trousers, H&M; belt, UO (long ago); heels, Michael Kors

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no boys allowed

This menswear-inspired outfit is one of my favorites for a Friday workday. It is perfect for a quick change as it transitions so very easily from work to evening by a simple change of shoes.

vest & heels, H&M; black cigarettes, F21; necklace, The Loft; cameo ring, June Shin

Now it is your turn, my lovelies. What is your favorite work-to-evening outfit?



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Red Light, Yellow Light

I recently got this dress to wear to various wedding goings-on over the summer:

And now I am certain that these shoes would complement the dress perfectly:

I know I won't be able to tell without seeing them together in real life, but what is the verdict my lovelies? Yea or nay?

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