Americana

Tank: Gap / Shorts: Gap / Shades: T.J. Maxx / Watch: Michael Kors / Necklace: Express / Shoes: Converese

No matter what, I can always count on Gap to have classic, quality pieces that I can add to my wardrobe and yesterday was no different. I had originally went into the store with plans of only doing a little window shopping (who was I kidding?) but couldn't resist the soft cotton of this t-shirt or these high waisted shorts. I felt like Farrah Fawcette in this racerback tee, center part and aviator lenses, not to mention I got complemented on this simple tee over and over yesterday. In my opinion, this outfit pretty much epitomizes the Fourth of July. 

Giving Winter the Boot

Dress: Gap/ Boots: Jessica Simpson Collection (old) / Sunglasses: The Limited (old) / Phone Case: c/o Iconemesis

If you ask me, there is no better way to get rid of winter than to give it the boot. So, yesterday that is exactly what I did. I've been itching to slip into this flamingo pink dress that I got a Gap on super clearance (I'm talking $7) back in January but with the frigid temperatures we've been experiencing in North Carolina, the opportunity hadn't presented itself. When we finally cracked 75 degrees yesterday I didn't hesitate to pull this baby out. Since it's still officially winter I decided to pair with it my JS boots. I love them and pretty soon I won't be able to wear them in the NC heat. I love the color of this dress and can't wait to remix it with cute flats and jewelry throughout the spring.

Also, it just so happened that my outfit yesterday matched the super cute phonecase sent to me by Iconemesis of the UK. How adorable are the little bunnies? 

Ms. Pope in a White Coat

Coat: Kenneth Cole (similar) / Shirt: The Limited / Jeans: Gap/ Shoes: c/o Deb 

Though I was temporarily preoccupied by Beyonce's surprise album release (Drunk in Love remains on repeat!), I'm currently going through withdrawals from my favorite show, Scandal. There won't be another new episode until Feb. 27, which means I have to wait another two months before I'm able to spend an hour lusting over Olivia Pope's wardrobe again. In my opinion, one of the most iconic pieces from Olivia's closet  is her white Tory Burch trench coat.

I've been dying to have an Olivia Pope moment of my own, so when my Nina gifted me with this white Kenneth Cole trench, I knew the time was finally right. She managed to find this coat priced at more than 60% off at Rugged Wearhouse. It was also the only one in the store and luckily, in my size. I hope the weather doesn't begin to warm up anytime soon, because I am looking forward to more Olivia Pope moments in my white coat.

What NOT to Wear to A Christmas Tree Farm

Coat: American Eagle (similar) / Sweater: Gap Outlet (similar)/ Jeans: Gap/ Flats: Rainbow (similar)

You know I how I'm always saying you can never go wrong with animal print? Well, I didn't mean to, but I lied. You can go wrong. Super-duper wrong, especially when you make the mistake of wearing leopard print ballet flats to a Christmas Tree Farm. Trust me, I speak from experience. 

On our way back from Tennessee, my family and I made an impromptu stop at the Boyd Mountain Christmas Tree Farm in Waynesville, North Carolina to pick out a tree. Something told me before getting out of the car that I might want to swap my new, cute and dainty leopard ballet flats for my something a little more sturdy, but obviously I chose fashion over functionality...at least temporarily.  

Lol, my little sister slipped and fell about five or six times. 

 I changed into Sperry's when my flats proved to be ALL wrong for the occasion. 

After watching everyone in my family fall multiple times, and when my flats became soaking wet because of the snow/ice on the ground, I decided to hightail it back to the car for a more suitable pair of Christmas Tree Farm shoes. My cousin, who had decided she didn't want to partake in the fun, loaned me her Leopard Print Sperry's. They didn't offer much traction on the slippery ground either, but at least my feet weren't wet in them and...they were still pretty fashionable. 

The moral of this story: 

Cute leopard print flats with an ankle strap are great for taking pictures on the back porch of a cabin, but not so much for trekking through snow and ice to find a Christmas Tree.

Heels in the Outfield

Skirt: Forver21/ Sweater: c/o Deb/ Blazer: Thrifted/ Shoes: c/o Deb/ Clutch: Charlotte Russe/ Tights: Gap/ Necklace: Rue21 (similar)

Let me start out by saying I would never really wear heels and a short skirt to a baseball game. In fact, an outfit like this would be appropriate for a trip to your favorite restaurant, a  slightly casual dinner/ holiday party or, if you're just fabulous, a day of shopping. 

I pulled together a mix of  super old and new items from my closet to make this look work. The entire outfit is styled around the baby pink skater skirt from Forever21. It was a steal at only $15.80 and can be styled in many different ways. Originally sticking to a neutral color palette I threw on my brown tights from Gap, nude ankle strap pumps from deb along with this chunky tan sweater. The babule necklace is one that  I have for nearly four years now and was on super sale at Rue21. To add a little depth to the outfit I put on my suede cranberry blazer and my look was complete. 

What do you think?

Leather x Cheetah

Jacket: c/o - Deb / Shirt: c/o -Deb / Jeans: Gap/ Shoes: c/o - Deb/ Purse: c/o Deb /

I've worn these heels so many times in the past two weeks, its a little insane. Any time I deviate away from my typical ultra feminine style, I like to hedge back into my comfort zone with a heel or some other girly element. For this look it was my cheetah print heels. Like I said before, cheetah print is a staple wardrobe piece (for me at least). 

For those of you who haven't noticed both leather and military inspired pieces are going to be big for the fall. Here I've paired my fab red leather tank with a sheer cheetah print back with boyfriend jeans from Gap and a army themed moto jacket courtesy of deb. Loved this look!

Define: Kickback

Tank: Macy's/ Jeans: Gap/ Sandals: Rue21 

kick . back

/'kik bak/ 

Noun 

1.  A sudden forceful recoil

2. A payment made to someone who has facilitated a transaction or appointment, esp. illicitly

3. A type of party, usually super chill, with friends.

Friday night I went to a kickback with friends.Since kickbacks are super laid back, I wanted to keep my outfit for the night as casual as possible. I put on my favorite boyfriend jeans from Gap, a loose white tank and my white studded platform sandals. I kept my accessories to the bare minimum: diamond studs, a single gold bracelet and a reddish lip. 

What do you think? 

Pop!

Skirt: Gap / Shirt: Rue21 (Similar)/ Sandals: Marshall's (Similar)/ Necklace: Rue21 (Similar)

Pop! That is what I originally set out to do with these balloons left over from my Grandmother's 80th birthday celebration, but some how I ended up taking pictures with them instead. A pop of color is also what my yellow shirt added to my fun tribal printed skirt. I got many compliments on this combo and I must say that it is one of my favorite outfits that I've put together this summer. 

On sale at Gap, the skirt runs a little large. The one I'm wearing is a size 0 (2 sizes down) and was still a little big in the waist, so I would recommend buying it in a smaller size than usual. My shirt was purchased last summer from Rue21 as were my bracelets and "dream" necklace. My sandals were a recent purchase from Marshall's.