The Royal Blues

dress (Tibi, AJs Casuals, Lexington, see other Blues below), heels (J.Crew, loving THESE LEOS ), necklace (AJs Casuals, Lexington), clutch (GiGi New York c/o), bracelets (Cuff, Morton James, Kate Spade, Coordinates Omar + Elsie), rings (Lagos, Anna Beck)

I wasn't fibbing in This POST when I told you I was having a moment with blue.  As I've stated before, it just screams summer and I'm always going to love a hue that can pair beautifully with multiple other shades.  And while the Seminole in me is dying a little bit inside that I've chosen an orange and blue combo, this necklace from AJs Casuals convinced me to just cool my jets and go with it for the sake of this look.  And I have to say, for a girl that wouldn't dare step foot in this color combo during her college years, I'm currently quite smitten with it.  Check out some other blue hues from Sunday's POST as well as some blue bells below.  Alright gang, cheers to a lovely Wednesday--make it a good one!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Cozy Knits

sweater (HM Men's c/o see similar chunky knits HERE, BEST DEAL HERE), jeans (JBrand), scarf (Zara last seen in stores, other plaids HERE, HERE, and HERE), heels (J.Crew), bag (Burberry), watch (Cartier), bracelets (Sylvia Benson c/o), rings (David Yurman, Anna Beck), shades (Ray Ban)

"Do NOT come home from NYC without the Zara blanket scarf--dangit, Jenny--I NEED that scarf--sucker is sold out everywhere!"  Had the poor BFF on a wild goose chase in the city--and boy did the kid deliver--hell of a beautiful thing that friendship is...don't know what I'd do without her #LYMI.  

But aside from my fab gal & the coziness of the scarf (see alternatives above), the relaxed fit of the boyfriends & the men's HM sweater both complement the cozy, chill factor of this look.  Balance the relax with a dose of femininity in the way of a Leopard Heel and I just may have my current fave look.  Polished yet approachable and relaxed--what's better than that?  Y'all make it a great one--we gots ourselves a little winter wonderland in the Bluegrass this week!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

My Mother's Closet

blazer (Ann Taylor, mother's from the '80s, try sizing up THIS BLAZER), tshirt (Zara), jeans (DL 1961 CRAZY GOOD SALE!), heels (J.Crew), hat (J.Crew EXTRA 40% OFF, may snake THIS ONE, too), bag (Michael Kors), rings (Anna Beck, David Yurman), phone cover (J.Crew), bracelets (J.Crew, Sylvia Benson c/o), watch (Cartier)

Over the holidays I took a spontaneous (solo) roadtrip to see the folks in FLA for a few days.  Wouldn't you know my mother took full advantage of me having a car (or rather an empty trunk) to send me back to KY with essentially EVERY piece of childhood memorabilia known to man.  We're talking middle school yearbooks, love letters to my high school boyfriend (beyond hysterical), art projects, prom corsages (who saves those anyhow), sorority bid day nonsense---you name it, it came back to the KY--no seriously, she sent me back with a cast from when I broke a bone as a kid---kinda weird, and yet Campbell sleeps with it at night---kid is so damn funny.  
The plus side; however, to my mother's purge was that I got to snag a few of her old school gems that she no longer wears.  Now, my mom isn't as crazy of a clothes horse as I, but she prided herself on having a few key beautiful pieces of which I blatantly snaked and brought back home with me---case in point, this blazer.  Shoulder pads, gold buttons, and an oversized typical 80s fit--shut it, I'm in love.  I can't go crazy over the top old school from head to toe so I opted to modernize the blazer with a loose fitting tee, Distressed Denim (on MAJOR SALE), some LEO HEELS, and a gold wrist.  Combine all of these elements and we've elevated this sucker to modern day, right?  Stay tuned later this week for a little Aunt Mary Jane Closet issue---pit stopped in the ATL to visit my mother's sis and sure did clean house in her closets, too!  Alright gang, cheers to a fab start to the week!  

PS:  yes, that's snow, and I'm the jackhole freezing my hind off while waiting for KT to get her settings all squared away---snap to it, sis!  Stay tuned for pretty funny outtakes during this session--we got hammered by wind & snow!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Stripe Your Plaid

vest (J.Crew on Sale), shirt (J.Crew, dig THIS), jeans (DL 1961 ), heels (J.Crew), tote (Linea Pelle on SALE c/o), hat (CrewCuts), shades (Ray Ban), bracelets (J.Crew, Sylvia Benson c/o), earrings (Sylvia Benson c/o),  watch (Michael Kors), ring (Lagos, Anna Beck)

Apologies upfront for the insane repetition of THESE DISTRESSED JEANS both on posts & INSTAGRAM, but when you find denim you love, you buy two pairs and wear the hell outta them!  Another thing that will be in heavy rotation is this look, but you all know I'll pair it with THESE SUCKERS the majority of the season.  I am so going to get my ROI on this VEST, too, because if anyone loves a good stripe, it's this gal.  I'm thinking next round I'll layer it over a second set of stripes--endless possibilities!  PS:  don't forget about kids' sections for cute winter accessories--my daughter and I are already fighting over this little boys HAT from CrewCuts--I have to admit, it looks WAY cuter on her!  Alright gang, make it a good one & enjoy your weekend!

photos courtesy of The Photography Boutique