Emerald City

dress (Line & Dot, Piperlime), heels (Rebecca Minkoff sold out, DVF Sale Option), faux jacket (BB Dakota, almost identical version), bag (JJ Winters), necklace (Hyla Dewitt, Adele of Lexington, DYING for THIS & THIS), watch (Michael Kors), rings (Lagos, Anna Beck), cuff (unknown), shades (Gucci)

Y'all know I've been yip yapping about THIS DRESS for a bit now and let me say, she did not disappoint!  Even though it's obviously loose & trapeze fitting, the color, little ankle peek, and shoulder display make it surprisingly flattering (I suggest sizing DOWN).  And how happy am I that it works well with a Faux Leather jacket for a perfect fall transitional look.  Not to mention you could pair this lovely with a handful of hues--how about yellow, gold, or royal blue?  Apologies for the hemline wrinkles--was sitting cross legged and seems she got a little crumpled (major pet peeve)!  Alright gang--insane work day ahead--make it a good one!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Tomboy Chic

oxford (Gap Men's), shorts (J.Crew shocking pink), belt (J.Crew), hat (HM, just bought THIS in Natural and L O V E ), chucks (Converse with a side of my daughter's beads), watch (Tag Heuer), bracelets (Jennifer Zeuner, Crewcuts how cute is THIS, Stella & Dot), shades (Ray Ban), ring (Anna Beck)

Sorry I'm a little late to the party today gang; however, last night was spent with NKOTB, Boyz to Men, and 98 Degrees...having distinct memories of leaning against the Murray Middle School gym wall with Brooke and Tiff hoping to get asked to dance to, "The End of the Road."  Alas, it ultimately ended up in a trip to the concession stand for hot dogs while the more advanced gals made out on the dance floor!  Needless to say, my girlfriends and I had an absolute blast last night and it's amazing how those lyrics are like riding a bike--come back to you even when you haven't sang to them in ages--as did the dance moves! 

Now onto the rig.  I posted this one while in the dressing room at Gap on Instagram and I gotta say, since swiping this men's Oxford from Gap, I have been more inclined to shop the men's sections lately (if you remember, I already make it a habit to tackle the Kid's Section, too).   Just a little reminder to broaden your horizons a little while shopping and maybe break out of your normal routine--you never know what gems you may find (and more often than not, mens/boys are less expensive)!  Alright gang, make it a good one!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem