Case of the Mondays

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head to toe (Jcrew,  Shirt on SALE, Skirt on SALE, Cardi on SALE, shoes/watch/jewels--old), shades (Ray Ban), tote (Gucci)

Lordy, Lordy do I have a day ahead of me....LONG drive to Paducah, KY (ever heard of it...doubtful)!  Leave it to bright colors to liven up both my workday & roadtrip (currently accepting any iTunes jams suggestions). Totally unintentional to be top to bottom J.Crew, however, I cannot deny my affinity--just plain outstanding in my book!  I'm currently craving quite a bit:
zigzag tee//necklace//heels//polkadot//colorblock pants//clutch//pink cords

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem Photography

Go For the GOLD

ring (Jacquie Aiche), bracelet (Kate Spade), skinnies (7 For all Mankind), minaudier (Rebecca Minkoff), necklace (Jcrew) flats (Kate Spade), fortune cookie (ShopBop), polish (Chanel)

Bring home the GOLD!  Let's put the good vibes out for the USA and adorn ourselves in the winning metal!

USA.USA.USA.USA.

Pep Rally

top (Kate Spade), pants (Jcrew), heels (Charles Jourdan), clutch (Treesje), bracelet (Jcrew), watch (Cartier), ring (Kendra Scott), shades (Chanel)

She's darling, girly, and flattering to boot!  Wear her alone in the summer, topped with a blazer for fall, and over a blouse to work. She comes in a slew of styles & wears many different hats.  Let's check out the many faces of the Peplum:

Peplum Splurge

Peplum Work

Peplum Maxi
Peplum PolkaDot

Peplum Fancy (Good Lord, Gorg!)

Peplum Pepto

Peplum Play
Peplum Pulitzer

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem Photography

Wrist Candy

clockwise from top Left 1. skull bracelet (BaubleBar, Jcrew, GAP) 2. bracelets (Jcrew) ring (Lagos) 3. rope bracelet (Kiel James Patrick, GAP), watch (TIMEX, Jcrew) 4. watch & bracelet (Jcrew), friendship bracelet (Jennifer Zeuner) 5.  ring (Kendra Scott), watch (Cartier), bangle (Jcrew) 6. spikes (Asos), cuff & leather wrap (BaubleBar)

Ah yes, clearly the only time in my life I will ever be referred to as being "stacked."  I digress, gang....Stacking is all the rage and it looks like it's here to stay!  I like to start with one key piece & build her up one by one until she looks just right.  I will say; however, I am a fan of a little dainty wrist as well (see wrist 5).  BaubleBar has killer wrist candy AND you can get 10 smacks off your first order!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem Photography

Peter & Pearls

top (Tinley Road, Piperlime), jeans (JBrand), bag (Burberry), shoes (Kate Spade), watch (Cartier), ring (Lagos), bracelets (Jcrew), necklaces (Target), shades (Ray Ban)

You know why I'm loving a Peter Pan collar?  It's the perfect little frame for a fun bunch of baubles!  Even more fun than that is the fact that Piperlime has 20% off sitewide TODAY--translation: MY TOP IS UNDER 30 SMACKS!  Would be a crime to not take advantage of that, right?  Therefore, I took the liberty of purchasing this fun little LEATHER PEPLUM TOP ...cannot wait until she arrives!  Make it a good one, gang!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem Photography

Kickin' It

dress (Stylemint-sold out, Long Sleeved HERE--just bought THIS darling number), kicks (Vans), scarf (Jcrew), tote (Jas MB, H Audrey, Nashville), Bracelets (BaubleBar, skull, GAP, Jcrew), watch (Timex, Jcrew), shades (Michael Kors), ring (David Yurman)

Morning, Gang!  I am ALWAYS in search of the perfect "throw on and go" Dress or Tee...well, thank you, StyleMint!  Chalked full of the coziest kick-it threads, I feel like a gal on Christmas every time a new month rolls around and I get to pick out some fresh threads for the month..for only $29.99!  Think of it as a magazine subscription for your closet.  If you have yet to check her out, you absolutely MUST...considering there is a BOGO free sale going on, you couldn't ask for a better time!  Want to see a fancier way to spruce up this frock?  Take a look at my gal pal, Erica On Style's, take on her StyleMint piece...pure loveliness!  Make it a good one!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem Photography

Late Bloomer

blouse ( DVF, AJs Casuals, Lex, KY...HUGE sale this wknd!..other cute option HERE), skinnies (JBrand), booties (Schutz, how about  THESE for fall), belt (GAP), necklace (Jcrew),  watch (Cartier), bag (Adele, Lex, KY), shades (Chanel)

In all reality we aren't even halfway through the summer; however, I can't help but feel like it's coming to a close.  What with all the fall mags, the summer sales, & the impending school year right around the corner, fall is creeping right on into the mix!  Enter the transitional piece....She's just the kinda thing we all need to shop for the rest of this season.  Let's take this DVF blouse, for instance.  By all appearances, she's a summer number...however, what about pairing her with some leather leggings, a long open gray cardi, and bow'd ballet flats... nice little fall number if you ask me!

Y'all have a lovely weekend...I am beyond excited to spend mine in NYC with my two best gals from childhood...make it a good one!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem Photography

  

Cotton Candy

dress (TIBI AJs Casuals, Lexington, KY),  shoes (Zara--ON SALE $39.99..I KID YOU NOT!), ring (Kendra Scott), earrings (Loren Hope, Design Darling), bag (Kate Spade)

Aside from the delicious color, the flange back, & the zipper detail on the sleeve--you know what I love most about this shift...the numerous color combos we can create!  Yellow, mint, orange, nude, gold, navy, red---how about black to carry you through the fall?  Or various shades of pink (thinking pale) for monotone loveliness?  Limitless I say!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem Photography  

9 to 5

blazer (Piperlime-Tinley Road), blouse (GAP), skirt (Jcrew adorable option HERE), shoes (Seychelles ON SALE), ring (Kendra Scott, Voce on Clay), iPad cover (Jcrew--THIS ONE IS $9.99!), watch (Cartier), bracelets (Jcrew), shades (Chanel), ring (Lagos)

Back to the grind, eh gang?  Working in an uber competitive field, it sure doesn't hurt to add a little splash of personality to my work ensemble.  Break away from the usual and add a punch of print & color!  Sure, in the workforce, we all want to be known for our drive, determination, and brains....but adding a stellar wardrobe to your resume certainly will help to get the job done!  Make it a good one, gang!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem Photography

The Barre to The Bar

top & pants (Lulu Lemon HERE and HERE), satchel (Cambridge Satchel), vest & top (Jcrew), booties (Sam Edelman old), bracelets (BaubleBar & Asos), ring (Lagos), shades (Rayban), iphone cover (Tory Burch)

If you know me, you know I am IN LOVE with Pure Barre, specifically the Lexington PB Studio...been a die hard fan for almost 3 years strong!  I will never be convinced of another workout that is better for the ole' noggin & body....plus, the gals are pretty darn fantastic, too!   With that being said, let us switch gears......

We always see the, "From Day to Night," articles in  mags illustrating how to transition work wear to evening wear....but what about workout wear to evening wear?  The reality is, us ladies don't have enough time in the day to fit it all in and many of us cap our day with a workout, and if we're lucky, some eats & drinks with the ladies post workout.  Let's make our lives a tad easier by throwing a few key pieces** in the tote, tossing em' on over your Lulu, and say "YES" to that invite out with the Gals!

**blazer, vest, button down, open cardi, cuffs, chunky necklace, etc

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem Photography

Special THANKS to SWEAT & Pure Barre of Lexington

Current Asos Loves

1. Maxi Dress 2. Orange Karen Walker 3. Pleated Skirt 4. Nude Clutch 5. Nude Sandals 6. Suede Flat 7. White Envelope Clutch 8.  Sovereign Rings (Monogram Em') 9. Spike Bracelet  

Some gal pals informed me they do indeed adore this site; however, they find it a smidge overwhelming since the selection is enormous!!  Therefore, thought I'd narrow it down for y'all with some of my current faves!  Faves because they are incredibly diverse.  Faves because they're bright & girly.   Faves because they'll transition into fall beautifully.   And certainly faves because all but the orange lovely are under ONE HUNDO...yes, $100!!  Obviously the bottom two rows will go with just about everything (thinking I want to monogram the pinky rings).  See Orange Crush & Mellow Yellow for tidbits on how to spruce up the orange  and  yellow numbers, respectively.  As for the gorgeous Red Maxi, it pretty much gets the job done on its own!  Stay tuned for a fun day to night post tomorrow!  Enjoy your evening, gang!

Pink Lemonade

top (Jcrew), jeans & heels (f21 & Coach), clutch (JJ Winters), wrist candy (Jcrew), ring (Lagos), shades (Gucci)

A rig inspired by a tasty summer beverage....why not?  Fashion inspiration is all around us in forms other than the obvious.  Think interior design, art, or even...some eats!  Hope y'all have a good one--on the go this morn so need to make it short & sweet today!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem Photography