A Relaxed Valentine

 scarf (Talbots c/o 25% off), shirt (Gap, love these HEART PATCHES), denim (current/elliot), coat (J.Crew ON SALE), sneaks (Vans), bag (Michael Kors), shades (Ray Ban), lips (Sephora Always Red)

Considering my Valentine's Day will consist of a raging soiree with my little ladies and their best gal pals, I'm thinking a casual look such as this will def fit the bill.  This rig would totally work if heading to the movies, casual din, or over to a friend's house to celebrate.   And while this week is the perfect week to sport some hearts on your sleeve, I'm not opposed to doing it year round.  Take a gander at some of my fave heart lovelies below.  Y'all make it a good one & enjoy your week--more Vday looks coming up this week!

s c a r f //p a t c h e s //b a n g l e //m a x i //s t r i p e s //d r e s s //s w e a t e r

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Simply Scarves

Got a great bit of feedback from my Leo Round Up, so I figured I'd give y'all another round of one of my faves.  I honestly have to say I don't think any of these rigs would be half as good without a cozy scarf.  Perfect for these ridiculously cold months but also as we transition into the spring---the scarf is def one of my fave accessories.  I truly have absolutely no particular way of tying them other than to just wrap the hell outta them around my neck and fiddle with the ends until they're just so, probably not terribly helpful, but Pinterest definitely has some great tutorials. Check out some current scarves I'm digging below. Alright gang, I promise to be back to the norm outfit post routine next week--KT and I snapped some goodins' yesterday so we'll be back in the saddle for sure!  Make it a good one!

s t r i p e s //c a b l e //l e o p a r d //i n f i n i t y //l i g h t w e i g h t //p l a i d

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

My Life in Leopard

"...as far as I'm concerned, leopard is a neutral," damn straight, Jenna Lyons, damn straight.  How can we really debate this as being fact?  Neutrals, stripes, brights, double dosed (hell, even triple dosed), gingham, gold, pearls, plaids--my love of leo is NEVER ending and wanna know why...she goes with everything!  I've spouted off at the mouth countless times about my loyalty to leo and how I, too, have always viewed it as a neutral.  Be fearless when it comes to the pattern, just remember to either use in small doses or if using larger say in the ways of jeans, a dress, or a blouse--tone everything else down and keep her classic.  Check out some leo I'm clocking below.  Alright gang, cheers to a fab week--we've got ourselves another snow day--make it a good one!

s n e a k s //b e l t //c o r d s //l o a f e r s//c l u t c h //b a l l e t s//s w i m s u i t //c a p

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Red Does Red

jacket (Gap, loved THIS STRIPED NUMBER), pants (J.Crew, love THIS COLOR), blouse (J.Crew), heels (J.Crew), rings (Anna Beck, David Yurman), watch (Cartier), bracelets (Sylvia Benson c/o), shades (Gucci)

Wondering why in the sam hell I'm wearing this work look in the snow?  Yea, me too.  In all honesty, I sported this look a few weeks back before it got insanely cold and kinda couldn't resist having KT snap a few pics of it in Lexington's version of a blizzard (horrible planning on my part).  Interestingly enough, it's separates and not a suit which I'm a huge fan of doing even if not in the same hue.  Indeed it's bold to pull out all red look with dual leopard, but I'm on board with it as long as it's all tucked, polished, and topped off with subtle gold accessories.  Alright gang, make it a good one---look at the yahoo below trying to get her "shot"--so serves me right for attempting to wear such weather inappropriate garb!  

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Navy Loves Leo

sweater (Lilla P c/o), denim (Kate Spade last seen HERE, love THESE POLKAS), blouse (J.Crew), shoes (Jeffrey Campbell, how fun are THESE), bag (Michael Kors), watch (Cartier), ring (Anna Beck, David Yurman), shades (Gucci), bracelets (Sylvia Benson c/o)

Really this post could have also been entitled, "Head to Toe Neutrals," because let's be honest, navy, stripes, and leopards are indeed just that.  Mix them bad boys all together and hell--we've got a look that'll be in heavy rotation for me no doubt!  These jeans are indeed a statement which is why I chose to tone em' down with navy and a sleek flat--heels would've been a bit much for me--little too "tart" you know?  Apologies as I'm sure you wanna sucker punch me for them no longer being avail (not to my knowledge anyhow), but no fears--y'all know Kate Spade serves up lovelies season after season.  Case in point, how cute would THESE POLKA DOTS look with same striped blouse and a NEON PINK SWEATER?  Kinda darling, right--may need to add those bad boys to the arsenal.  Alright gang, stay warm and make it a good one!  Thanks for stopping by!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem