Easy, Breezy

- outfit details - 
top || GAP
pants || Macy's
shoes || Target
hat || Target
bag || Francesca's Collections
sunglasses || Betsey Johnson
watch || Michael Kors

You guys know I love my high heels...but every now and then I like to keep it casual. Easy, breezy. Dressing up is fun, but so is dressing down. I like creating looks that appear effortless, yet chic. The pieces used to create the outfit above might seem lackluster or somewhat boring on their own, but all together they create a relaxed, yet stylish, look. The head-to-toe neutral color palette also brings a sense of ease and cohesiveness.

I'm heading into the weekend counting my blessings. Sometimes I'm just completely overwhelmed by the love and favor of God. I encourage you to stop and take a few moments to thank God for all of your blessings - you'll be amazed by how many you start naming once you start...Happy Friday! 

Savvy Sequins

- photo details -
photographer || Reed Ewing
location || OKC Downtown
occasion || date night

- outfit details - 
top || Forever 21
shorts || Old Navy
heels || BGBGeneration (via Ross)
bag || Francesca's Collection (similar)
watch || Michael Kors

If you've been following my blog for any length of time, you'll notice that I'm a pretty budget-conscious girl when it comes to clothes. Many of the fashion blogs I follow showcase clothes from stores & brands I rarely buy from, if ever. For my current stage in life, I simply find it hard to justify spending hundreds of dollars on certain styles when I can recreate such similar looks for so much less! 

For example, the following sequined top featured on Pink Peonies (one of my favorite blogs for inspiration!) last week is from All Saints. 

On the website, that top is currently on sale for $181 (originally $258). The sequined top I'm wearing in this post was on sale for $5 at Forever 21 at the end of this past winter. So for anyone who ever feels frustrated over a small clothing budget, it IS POSSIBLE to stay fashionably current without spending even close to a fortune! Shopping at the right stores at the right time can do wonders for a budget-conscious wardrobe! 

Also, before I conclude this post, I have to give a shout-out to my amazing, handsome husband, REED! :) He is the photographer behind the majority of my posts & is unbelievably supportive of me in every way! I love & adore him! Yesterday marked 2 months of marriage for us! :)

As always, thanks for stopping by! I encourage you to follow this blog, share your feedback on the posts & invite your friends to come visit! Have a blessed day!