I will totally admit it was harder than I thought to give up the gray last week. And then not revert to black. I love my basics, what can I say? I was actually late meeting a friend for dinner on Thursday because I was trying to pry myself away from the black. I showed up in white. Sometimes I go to extremes. The pastels and gray post was more popular than I thought last week and I found more to love in Johanna's post Watercolor. Johanna and her blog, 101 Things I Love have co-hosted with me before on Whatcha Wearing Wednesday and her style is untouchable. I love seeing what killer heels she pairs with yet another gorgeous clutch. That's why I picked her as the Best of the Link Up! … [Read more...]
Fresh Not Frumpy
We all have those times when life calls us away. We pack our suitcase and carry on with care but often overlook what I call my "travel" outfit. For me, I need it to be not just comfortable but also wear well and probably pull a second shift later in the day or during the time I am away. Blazers and scarves are high on my list. So are skinny jeans and a pair of flats. That's why this week's best look of the link up goes to Joanna from Coastal Closet for her "have style, will travel" look that exudes total comfort while maintaining a look that is effortlessly chic. … [Read more...]
Fall It List & More
It's official! Fall is here! I've put together my fall "It List" this weekend. A few things I still need to purchase but I'm feeling good about fall fashion and how easily I will be able to mix and match things in a lot of fun ways over the season. Fall It List by victoriamason featuring a black skirt Black Pencil Skirt (Old Navy)/Leopard belt (option)/Rockport Phaedra bootie (option)/Forever 21 Chiffon Colorblock Top (option)/ Wool Blend Boucle Coat (option)/J.Crew Factory Claire Pullover (option) / What's on your "it list" for fall? And to start the week off right we have Tatiana from We Shop in Heels 'Colors of Fall' post as the best look of the link up from last week. Her leather shorts mixed with a neutral bag, burgundy top and leopard heels just nailed this … [Read more...]
Fashion Can Be Criminal
Welcome to Monday! I hope you had a great weekend. I know I did. The weather truly felt like fall, despite the pouring rains that descended on us on Saturday at Luray Caverns. H and I got to get away for a little anniversary break in the Shenendoah area of Virginia. It was just what I needed to feel refreshed and ready for another busy week. Sleeping for 10 hours straight? Check. Eating delicious food and wines? Check. Tasting some whisky from a local distillery? Check! … [Read more...]
Favorite Look of the Link Up & Dragon’s Blood
You can tell the end of the summer is near because everyone is tired of everything, including each other. Please, tell me that it is not just in my house. The girls are not exactly ready to give up the carefree days of summer but they certainly aren't thrilled with much of anything else either. In other words it is all, "Boooorring...I'm so tired." Don't let those smiling faces fool you. So let's look at something pretty to distract ourselves, shall we? … [Read more...]
Orange You Hot!
Yeah, I went there. I couldn't help myself, guys! I was combing through the photos from the last Whatcha Wearing Wednesday link up, the best one yet I might add (THANK YOU!) and I just fell in love with Jill, from Doused In Pink and her orange tank and black shorts look. It is this week's BEST LOOK OF THE LINK UP! … [Read more...]
Best Look of the Link Up & Shoe Friday
I'm still reeling from the fact that it is August. AUGUST! It's like a month of Sunday's. Next, the light will be changing and cool breezes will caress our shoulders and we'll be all about boleros or something to stay warm. Remember boleros? I'm still not ready for those things to come back. My jam-packed weekend, which my Instagram account shows about half of what H and I tackled in DIY projects this weekend, started off with a few trips to the paint store and being featured on my friend Jodi's blog, Jodifur , for her weekly feature, Shoe Friday. … [Read more...]