The Bold and the Blue: A Red Carpet Debut

The second I saw this skirt over on Hallie Daily, I was head over heels in love. I mean, bright blue, ridiculously twirly, scuba materials AND the cherry on top, pockets! Total perfection, totally obsessed...and it was totally sold out. I kept stalking it until finally they re-stocked it, and by the time I got home to order it was sold out again. The fashion gods must have been feeling sorry for me, because I finally got my hands on it {ok and also in the pink color, whoops.}

My Mom, Sister and I had tickets to go to 'The Book of Mormon' at the Kennedy Center this week, and what better place to debut my new treasure than at the theater? I wanted to twirl all down the great hall, but settled just for taking my usual selfie (but hey, no fake wood!) I can't resist throwing in a few shots from the Kennedy Center I snapped as well, its just so glamorous!

Top: Tracy Reese {try this or this} // Skirt: Asos // Belt: D&G

Bracelet: J. Crew Factory {similar}// Nail Polish: Essie 'The Girls are Out'

Watch: Michael Kors  // Shoes: Michael Kors {scored at Nordstrom's Rack}

Red Carpet Selfie 

These beauties are in the Great Hall, but the entire place is just filled with incredible 

lighting and design

{P.S Why yes, I do love cheezy rhymes...}

Walking on Sunshine

This dress just makes me happy. The sunny yellow shade and the floppy flowers just shout summer...and heatwave. A breezy dress combined with a high bun is the only way to go when the temperatures hit 100, well the only way appropriate for work that is. 

This is pretty much my uniform for the week, which turns into cutoffs and a tee on the weekend. Only thing missing is a giant iced coffee...

Dress: Trina Turk {try this}

Ring: Ambiance // Earrings: Anthropologie {old but similar} // Nail Polish: Essie 'Bikini so Teeny'

Details

Wedges: Michael Kors {similar} // Nail Polish: Essie 'Bottle Service'

Blazer: Kulson // Bracelets: J. Crew

One and Done

I've been bad. Irresponsible. Unforgivable. Yes, I have not posted since the 4th of July. I keep meaning to but things have managed to be crazy lately (both good and bad!) I'll bake you cookies to make up for it, ok?

I love this A.P.C dress, not just because my amazing friend gave it me, but because its so effortless. Instead of spending time mixing and matching in the morning, just throw it on and BAM done. What's not to love about that? I was feeling extra crazy and went all silver for the accessories.

Dress: A.P.C {try this or this} // Jacket: Zara // Watch: Michael Kors

Necklace: BaubleBar {similar}

Ballet Flats: Pour la Victoire // Nail Polish: Essie "Naughty Nautical"

Mixing it Up

Like every other girl out there, I like sequins, especially daytime sequins. I remember waaaayy back when it was oh so revolutionary to rock sequins when the sun is still out. Now, nobody even gives it a second thought. So naturally when I think casual Friday, sequins, a white tee and a chambray skirt made total sense.

Granted, feathered skirts make sense to me too, but we'll save that for another day.

T-Shirt: Gap // Top: J. Crew Collection {similar} // Skirt: J. Crew {try this or this}

Yep, I loved my cheapie oversized sunglasses so much I got them in black too!

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Ring: H&M {similar}  // Earrings: Michael Kors {similar} // Watch: Michael Kors Oversize Runway

// Nail Polish: Essie 'Lilacism'

Purse: Marc Jacobs Stam // Ballet Flats: FS/NY

It's Hip to be Square

I fell in love with the cut of the dress and the fact that it has puff sleeves AND pockets.  I believe every piece of clothing should come with an option for pockets-- they just make everything better. Granted, I rarely put anything in them, but I like knowing the option is there. Plus, the dress has a sort of urban safari feel to it, which I'm totally on board with.

I was not sold however, on the gigantic square buttons...at first. I contemplated removing them but decided that the geometry of them really did suit the neckline. Plus, when has a Milly dress ever done me wrong? Plus, its another instance of a necklace being built right in, making getting dressed in the morning a snap!

So apparently I can't always trust my first instincts, but can always trust the designer's!

Dress: Milly {I really couldn't find an exact match, but you could try this or this}
 // Watch: Michael Kors // Nail Polish: Essie 'Borrowed & Blue'

Details // Bracelets: Vintage, J. Crew {similar}

Heels: Pour La Victoire

Ruffle Party

This outfit is thanks to....my mom...again. While its a much higher neck than I usually wear, I loved it anyway because of the cut. My favorite part about this top is that the ruffles are so detailed that there is no need for a necklace-- its like having jewelry built in!

So I guess this outfit is party in the front, business in the back?

Blouse: Moschino Cheap & Chic {similar here and here} // Skirt: Lola
// Belt: Linea Pelle // Earrings: Betsey Johnson {similar} // Watch: Michael Kors

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Ring: Vintage // Bracelet: J. Crew {try this}

Nail Polish: Essie "Bottle Service"

Ballet Flats: Pour La Victoire {similar}

Technicolor Tulle

Yes, I love tulle. You know what makes tulle even better? Rows of ribbons and colors so bright they could practically blind you. So pretty much, this Asos skirt is a favorite.  The pearls and higher neckline are my attempts to make it more work appropriate.

Now, excuse me while I go prance around the office practicing my jetés

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Sweater: 3.1 Philip Lim {old but try this J. Crew sweater} // Skirt: Asos 

Watch: Michael Kors // Ring: Vintage from my Grandmother 

// Nail Polish: Essie 'Madison Ave-Hue'

Earrings: Betsey Johnson {similar} // Pearl Headband: Betsey Johnson {similar}

Bracelet: J. Crew {similar} // Ballet Flats: French Sole

May Flowers

Things were getting bad guys. I was starting to feel like I would never ever ever see the sun again. Yes I am a tad overly dramatic, but like most people, the weather really influences my mood. My winter hibernation had finally ended and I did not want to fall back down that rabbit hole again.

Luckily, the truism was right-- All of our April showers were rewarded with, yes, May flowers. So what better way to celebrate sunshine and spring than sporting flowers and an abundance of Kelly green?

Sweater: J. Crew Tippi // Skirt: Ruth {super old but I love this and this one} 

// Necklace: Banana Republic {old but similar here}

Watch:  Michael Kors Golden Oversized Runway  // Ring: Vintage // 

Nail Polish: Essie "Off the Shoulder"

Love the clasp on the necklace!

Bracelet: Present from Mom ages ago {try this or this}

Ballet Flats: Report

Dynamic Duo

There are lots of famous duos-- Peanut Butter and Jelly, Yin and Yang, Sonny and Cher -- but I think one of the most perfect is that of denim and leather. It can be ladylike one minute and then badass the next. Each material is so versatile on its own, so together they are unstoppable. Plus, it helps if you have at least 2-3 versions of each (in my world at least.)





Shirt: J. Crew // Tank: C&C California // Skirt: H&M {try this or this and I just bought this}
// Watch: Michael Kors Oversized Chronograph


Ring: Consignment Store {try this or this} // Bracelets: BaubleBar {try this}, J. Crew Factory
Nail Polish: Essie "Under Where?"


Necklace: Forever21{similar here and here}


Shoes: Naughty Monkey {try these or these}

Pearls and Twirls

While this may not be my twirliest skirt (yes, I do rank clothes by their twirliness), its over 60 and I have banished my tights, so I'll be twirling and prancing around the city until fall. Since I still do have to work though, pearls at least bring me a little back down to earth and remind me of the need to still posses a degree of responsibility. 

Blazer: Marc by Marc Jacobs {similar} // Blouse: Piazza Sempione {try this sleeveless one} // 

Skirt: Zara {love this Milly one} // 

Earrings: Betsey Johnson  {similar} // Watch: Michael Kors Large Runway

Nail Polish: Essie "In the Cab-Ana"

Belt: D&G // Bracelet: J. Crew {similar here and here}