The issue with florals is that you run the risk of looking like your grandmother's couch. The key is finding the right balance of color, pattern, and style of clothing to balance it all out. The antiqued floral print which JCrew released as part of their Spring Collection, is a great option for those looking to experiment a bit with a floral print. And even better news, a lot of piece are on sale right now. I love mixing florals with stripes (and even throwing in a dash of animal print).
I wasn't lying last week when I said I was in love with this bomber jacket. If wearing it with a skirt isn't you thing, I love the dressed down version. It adds that extra 'umpfh' to your outfit if you just don't feel like putting a lot of effort into it. Another new obsession of mine is signet pinky rings. This one is an old one from high school, but I love Mark & Graham's version so much I might need to acquire another with my updated monogram.
this post should really be titled, 'in which hell freezes over and we all have to ice-skate home'....but that was a little long, hence the ice skates. The reason for that is because I have always, always said that I was not a baseball hat person. In fact, when I purchased this hat, one of my girlfriend's who knows me very well, even questioned it. But I loved the hat and trying to push outside of my comfort zone, I went with it. And I'm glad I did.
This past Saturday we went down to Charlotte to meet Angela at the Crispy Crepe. Being a fan of all crepes and waffles, I was clearly down. It also afforded me the opportunity to break out my leather-sleeved jacket I snagged on super sale from Piperlime. Wins all around.
Sometimes Sundays just call for a little bit of fancy, even if you are dressing down. The embellishments on this JCrew sweatshirt fit the bill. It's not available on-line anymore, but is on-sale in stores. It's the perfect spring/summer sweatshirt: great for layering, light enough to wear on its own. I highly recommend snagging it in the white or the navy if you happen to come across it.
This past Sunday our little family ventured to the Duke Gardens to take a few pictures for Liam's Valentine's Day Cards. The Duke Gardens holds a special place in our hearts for a variety of reasons, but mostly it's one of those places that I associate with home. The fact that the gardens are gorgeous year-round certainly helps.
Here's the thing about this past Sunday....it was cold. I'll be the first to admit that I'm a weather wuss (hey, I live in the South for a reason), but when it drops below 50, I generally just want to stay inside and keep cozy on the couch. When I do venture outdoors, I opt for warm, comfy sweaters, my favorite pair of boyfriend jeans and some booties. (And these booties are tops in my book). My ankles may be a little cold, but that's the price of fashion, right?
[Jacket: JCrew/Shirt: JCrew (old, but similar)/Pants: Citizens of Humanity/Shoes: Me Too (old, but similar)/Necklace: JCrew/Watch: Michael Kors/Sunnies: Chanel]
Just like 'Call Me Maybe' is was on repeat on my playlist, this jacket has been on repeat in my closet playlist so to speak. It really is the perfect fall layering piece and I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to girl it up with a big statement necklace and a little bit of pink.
Another plus for the big statement necklace, it is mesmerizing for little hands to play with.
