Call of the Wild

dress (Rebecca Taylor on SALE), jacket (HM see SIMILAR), shoes (Zara love THESE), necklace (Adele of Lexington), bag (Burberry), bracelets (J.Crew & Stella & Dot on SALE), watch (Michael Kors), rings (Lagos, Anna Beck), shades (Gucci)

When done in a classic shape, Leopard can absolutely be appropriate for the office.  The key is to have some classic accessories and a Blazer to top her off.  My necklace from Adele stays true to the wild palette but adds some femininity with the stones & gold hardware.  Always remember, if non Lexingtonian, Adele will cover the shipping costs if you mention s + s.  Another friendly reminder, today is the last day to enter the HM 50 States of Fashion Contest.  As the KY state ambassador, gotta rally you gals to submit your HM threads on Instagram and be sure to tag #HMShoponlineKY for a chance to win a shopping spree!  Alright ladies, make it a good one--thank you for stopping by! 

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Military Maven

jacket (H&M), jeans (Gap, similar HERE), tshirt (Enza Costa), belt (Linea Pelle c/o), shoes (Zara, love THESE), bag (Michael Kors), necklace (Sheer Addiction c/o), bracelets (Stella & Dot & Linea Pelle, InPink), shades (Michael Kors), watch (Michael Kors), rings (Lagos, Anna Beck)

Had such an amazing weekend with my girlfriends--truly one of our best trips-- but good grief I feel outta sorts today getting back into the groove (hence the afternoon post situation going on).  Spending 6 hours stuck in the Atlanta Airport on 3 hours of sleep can do that to a gal.  

Onto the rig--thrilled  These Guys are available again this season if you weren't able to scoop them up in the spring.  It's pretty obvious based on THIS & THIS that I'm a big fan!  And while this look is a pretty literal interpretation of military inspired thanks to this H&M Jacket, I added a dose of glam with a Statement Necklace & Chevron Studded Belt.  Just a little friendly reminder that balance is a pretty important element when putting together a look!  Sidenote, any Lexingtonians wanna take a stab as to where these pics were shot?  One of my fave past times--I'm totally that girl who hits it up solo any chance I can get!  Alright, gang, cheers to a lovely Monday--make it a good one!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

1.  Loose Fit Pants 2.  Faux Leather Pants 3.  Sweatshirt Dress 4.  Jacket  5.  Jacket $10!! 6.  Skirt

You know what one word all of these looks have in common?  Effortless.  Not to mention affordable and thank heavens, now available to shop H&M ONLINE.  As the Kentucky Ambassador, I would be leading y'all astray if I didn't do my due diligence and dig up some of the current looks I'm craving.  These looks are all polished, yet laid back, feminine, with a slight touch of edge.  Price tag is totally right--just what I love.  Remember there's still time to represent the KY and enter the H&M 50 States of Fashion for a chance to win a trip to NYC with a side of shopping!  Upload your pic to instagram with the hashtag #HMShopOnlineKY.  Make it a good one!  

It's Here...Finally!

look 1:  pants (H&M c/o), blouse (Loft sold out, love THIS), shoes (Zara, similar), belt (Target), bag (Michael Kors, Navy Version), bracelets (J.Crew, InPink c/o), watch (Michael Kors), rings (Lagos, Anna Beck), shades (Gucci)

look 2:  top (HM c/o), vest (J.Crew), shorts (Generra), belt (J.Crew Similar), bag (Rebecca Minkoff), shoes (Seychelles), shades (Ray Ban)

This is crazy good news for us small town gals who have to trek to the city or even those city gals who like to peruse from the comfort of their own home...H&M ONLINE SHOP is officially open and ready for us to shop our little hearts out!  In celebration of the ONLINE SHOP, I'm pretty stoked to announce H&M is running a 50 States of Fashion Contest and has asked yours truly to be the sole Kentucky Ambassador and help spread the word!  I'm telling you, gang, this is a gooood little Contest--y'all definitely should enter!  Rules are as follows:

Snap a photo in your best H&M duds and load it onto H&M's Instagram using the hashtag #HMShopOnlineXX (depending on your state).  For Instance, my IG Yesterday sporting These Guys would have hashtag #HMShopOnlineKY.  You'll be entered for a chance to win a $250 H&M Gift Card or the Grand Prize of a trip to NYC with a $1000 H&M Shopping Spree!  Make sure you check out the Official Entry Rules Here!  Stay tuned for more of my favorite H&M picks & styled looks in future posts.  Make it a good one--I'm now going to have to pry myself off of my computer--remember to pace yourselves gang!  

Contest ends August 21, 2013 at 7PM EST.  You must be a U.S. resident and 21 years of age or older to participate.  

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem