Fall Uniform

- outfit details - 
top || H&M
leggings || Charlotte Russe
jacket || Forever 21
hat || Target
boots || Forever 21
bag || Michael Kors

A little fall outfit inspiration...thanks for stopping by! :)

P.S. - the mark you see on my hand is a Hello Kitty tattoo from babysitting my nieces over the weekend! ;)

Denim Vest + Leopard Scarf

- outfit details - 
top || H&M
denim vest || Lucca (clearance)
pants || H&M
shoes || Ross
scarf || Ross
bag || Francesca's Collections
ring || Gap
lip color || Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm - "Sultry"

We have less than a month to go until the fall season officially arrives, but I've found it difficult to resist dressing like it's already here! A lighter-weight scarf is a great transition accessory from summer into fall, as is a denim vest (I'm a fan of wearing denim vests pretty much all year round though!). Also, start busting out your leopard print, as animal prints will be another prominent trend for the fall (isn't is always?).

side note //  I've recently become a fan of Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm! I love how vibrant the colors are and the matte look comes off great both in person and on camera. I don't find myself having to reapply it that often either! So far I've tried "Sultry" (pictured above) and "Audacious" (a bright coral), and I'm probably going to pick up a few other shades! Definitely worth a try if you like experimenting with different lipsticks/balms/glosses.

Thanks for stopping by!  :)

Summer Rompin'

- outfit details-
romper || Charlotte Russe
heels || Charlotte Russe (similar)
bag || Francesca's Collections
cuff || Kohls 

The other night, my husband and I were showing his parents all of the photos we took on our cruise last month, and I found myself majorly missing the ocean! This was my first cruise, and I thought it was an absolute blast! We departed from Miami and made stops in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Both were beautiful, and Reed and I experienced a fun adventure at each place, which I'll hopefully share more about in future posts!

One of my favorite parts of each day of the cruise was getting dressed up for dinner! Even on the "casual" nights, I couldn't help but dress up a little! Besides, it was like getting to go on a date with Reed every night, and I love dressing up for our dates! :)

Rompers are one of my favorite summer clothing pieces. They're comfortable, chic, and take the guesswork out of coming up with an entire outfit. You can dress them up or down, depending on shoes, accessories, and hair/make-up. I tried to find a happy medium with this look. Because the romper has somewhat of a "loud" print, I kept my hair, make-up, and accessories super simple and neutral.

Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for more cruise outfit posts! :)

 

Monochromatic {Gray Edition}

- outfit details -
jacket || H&M (last year)
tee || Target
jeans || Old Navy
boots || Forever 21 (last fall)
clutch || J.Crew (old)
necklace || Forever 21
rings || Forever 21
nail color || Revlon "Fearless"
lip color || MAC "Shanghai Spice"

One of my go-to style tricks for creating an effortless, clean look is to wear the same color on top and bottom (the monochromatic trend - also seen here) and bring in one or two other colors through a jacket, shoes, accessories, etc. If you're trying the monochromatic trend for the first time, grays and other neutral colors are a good place to start!

Thanks for stopping by! Not sure if I'll get another post up this week or not because it's my husband's birthday week! :) I should have some posts ready for next week though!

Faux Fur + Sequins

- outfit details -
top || Forever 21 (scored for $5 at end of season this time last year! also seen here)
vest || Forever 21 (same story as previous! also seen here)
skinnies || Target (old)
booties || Target (also seen here & here)
statement necklace || Francesca's Collection (old)
statement ring || Dillard's (old)
bag || Phillip Lim for Target (no longer available)
watch || Michael Kors
lip color || CoverGirl LipPerfection "Red Hot 305"
nail color || Essie "Forever Yummy"

Well, we're here! The last day of 2013. I don't think a single blog post could contain all that happened this past year. Without a doubt, getting married to my best friend was completely life-changing and the best thing that's ever happened to me next to my relationship with Jesus! The love and support from family and friends has been and continues to be humbling and overwhelming. We feel incredibly blessed and are filled with contentment and joy as we enter 2014! 

Also, I must say I am extremely grateful to each of you who stop by this blog and appreciate your support and feedback! This truly is like a "retreat" for me, and another outlet to express creativity, whether it be through sharing outfit inspiration, home decor or simply what's going on in my life! 

Have a safe New Year's Eve, and I'll see you in 2014! :) 

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!