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!

Little Black Dress {summer edition}

- photo details - 
photographer || Reed Ewing
location || Ocean Maya Royale (Playa Del Carmen, Mexico)
occasion || honeymoon dinner #2

- outfit details - 
dress || Forever 21
heels || Charlotte Russe
clutch || Francesca's Collections
necklace || H&M
bracelet || BCBGeneration
watch || Michael Kors

The "little black dress" {LBD} - a classic & must-have for every girl's wardrobe. My favorite thing about LBDs is the variety of ways to style them! Summer + being in Mexico inspired me to add pops of orange to my LBD for this particular look. Once again, you'll notice the versatile white clutch from previous posts from the honeymoon (here, here & here).

style tip || Choosing accessories in similar shades help create instant outfits on neutral canvases {ex: a LBD}.

hair tip || When you want to highlight a necklace &/or neckline, go with a ponytail. For a sleek look, add volume on the crown, creating almost a faux-hawk, & wrap a strand of hair around the elastic.

 Happy Monday! :)

Little Red Dress

- photo details -
photographer || Reed Ewing
location || Ocean Maya Royale (Playa Del Carmen, Mexico)
occasion || honeymoon dinner #1 (April '13)

- outfit details -
dress || Forever 21
wedges || BCBGeneration (via Marshalls)
clutch || Francesca's Collections
cuff || BCBGeneration
watch || Michael Kors

The "little red dress" -- arguably just as versatile as the "little black or white dress." I remember paying around $12 for this one at Forever 21 probably a year ago. I love the overall fit and where the neckline and hemline hit (both feminine and modest!). The accessories I incorporated into this look - specifically the white clutch and the blue cuff - will be making several appearances in upcoming posts. I never realized how versatile they were until I started planning outfits for the honeymoon!

{side note} I can't believe it's been almost two months since my last post - to say life has flown by since the wedding is an understatement! I'm looking forward to getting back into a blogging routine though! Stay tuned for new posts all week!

"Happy Monday" and thanks so much for stopping by!