Something Old, Something Borrowed, and Something New

I've been meaning to do a post on what I wore to my girlfriend's fantastic wedding last weekend but was hoping I could find some fancy high quality shots. Instead, I somehow I managed to not get a single shot of the head to toe look that wasn't a selfie. Whoops, guess someone was having a little fun!

Can we just talk about this dress for a minute? As usual, my amazing mom came through and let me borrow what she calls her 'prom dress.' It had a perfect retro vibe without being too over the top, and the photos just don't capture the detailing in the bodice and skirt. I can't remember the last time I danced/twirled so much!

Most of the jewelry (Again, as usual) was thanks to my grandmother's love of costume jewelry, so the only thing I had to buy were shoes. Not only were they crazy fun and made me at least 6 feet (love) but they were comfortable. I literally was jumping up and down in them and didn't fall once. I could go on and on about what a wonderful weekend it is, but that's not why you're here is it?

Practicing my twirling before getting all done up...

Dress: Nougat London {love this and this is just stunning}

Earrings: Asos // Pearl Bracelet: J. Crew {similar}

All jewelry: Vintage from my grandmother // Nail Polish: Essie "Hip-Anema"

Evening Bag: Christian Dior

Shoes: Le Soir by Pour La Victoire

Stopping Traffic

Its no secret that I like bright colors, and neon yellow has a special place in my heart. It wasn't until today walking to work that I realized my dress was literally the same color as the vest guards use to stop traffic. This of course made me like it even more. 

Some days, the last thing you want to do is blend in with the crowd.

Jacket: Guess {try this or this} // Dress: Asos {old by similar here and here}
 // Belt: Linea Pelle {try this}

Bracelet: J. Crew Factory // Nail Polish: Essie 'Borrowed & Blue'

Earrings: BaubleBar

Ballet Flats: Pour La Victoire {similar here}

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}