Classic with a Twist

jeans (DL1961 on SALE), tank (Target), heels (Rebecca Minkoff ), necklace (J.Crew), ring (Kendra Scott similar UNDER $25), bag (Louis Vuitton), watch (Tag Heuer), ring (Anna Beck), shades (Ray Ban)

Can't get much more classic than jeans & a tank/tee.  Habitually, I tend to go for color when getting dressed, but sometimes it's nice to opt for the classics.  With that being said, I just couldn't help myself and had to toss on these Leopard Rebecca Minkoff Heels (then again, in my book leo is always a classic).  Sidenote, we've got some good sales going on with the upcoming holiday.   These DL1961's have been a constant since purchasing them earlier this year--major sale on these pups--so much so, I may have snagged a second pair because I literally wear them ALL of the time!  Another major 4th sale is Shopbop's.  Check out some of my current sale craves below.  Make it a good one & cheers to a Happy 4th of July !

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Mad For It

dress (vintage, Street Scene Lexington), shoes (J.Crew), belt (HM), bag (Michael Kors), watch (Cartier), necklace (J.Crew), ring (Anna Beck), bracelet (J.Crew), shades (colors in optiCS)

This plaid frock was one of my fave finds I scored during my vintage excursion with the gals from Of Wit & Will.  Adored the fit of this dress and the potential to modernize it a bit with a Chunky Gold Necklace & waist cinching belt. I've also added a blazer to this look which made it a fun little number for my workday. Check out some other dresses below with a similar cut and a bit of vintage flair.  Keeping it relatively short today as I'm soaking up every minute in So. Fla with the fam---Disney was such a very special trip--my girls had the time of their lives!  Heading to the sandbar this morning to do a little beach exploring--  Make it a good one! 

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Summer Layers

pants (Gap ON SALE), sweater & blouse (J.Crew on SALE), belt (J.Crew), shoes (Via Spiga), bracelets (Adele), watch (Cartier), necklace (Maya Brenner), bag (Michael Kors), ring (Anna Beck), shades (Gucci)

Pretty obvious I'm not afraid of a little color.  The warmer months are a perfect time to play with various shades--These Skimmers are a great place to start when creating a colorful look (they're super comfy, too).  A Lightweight Popover and a linen sweater aren't heavy and make for comfy layering pieces as well.  

I'm headed to Florida this evening with my gals and this whole look is already in the ole' suitcase ready to go.  I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am to get back home to my family. Myself, my brother, sister, sis-in-law, niece & nephew are taking my gals to Disney then we will finish off the trip in Jupiter with my parents.  No better combo than family & beach!!

One last little tidbit, Adele of Lexington is hosting a Lauren Lail trunkshow tomorrow & Sat.  Not sure if you caught a glimpse of this Instagram spouting my love for my Lauren Lail shorts, but this Lexington native is serving it up with some darling pieces with a lovely vintage flair.  Make sure to swing by the trunk show tomorrow and Sat--Adele baubles will be on sale, too--check out the invite below!  Alright gang, 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 

Shorts Get Spruced

shorts (GAP, sold out online--still avail in STORES), tank (DVF), blazer & shoes (Zara ON SALE), bag (Rebecca Minkoff), necklaces (Express), belt (HM), cuff (unknown), watch (Tag Heuer), shades (Gucci)

Giving you all a Casual Version of these shorts last week calls for a more spruced up version this week.  Such a bummer they are no longer online; however, I just picked up some goodies for my girls at Gap this weekend and they definitely had some still in stock (and I believe they were 30% off).  I chose to get a size larger than normal so it added to the relaxed fit and allowed me to cinch em' up with a belt.  Tossing on a pair of Black Strappy Heels toughened the classic stripes up just enough for my taste.  Add a double dose of  gold chunky necklaces and voila--nice little evening outfit.  And how lovely does Miss Jenny from Crazy Style Love look in her spruced up shorts number?  This is a girl after my own heart (Hello Stripes & Leopard).  She's utterly feminine and fearless when it comes to prints and color--plus she makes me chuckle in her write ups!  If you haven't checked out Crazy Style Love, you must.  Alright gang, make it a good one!

s + s photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem