Stripes & Mesh

dress (Tibi, AJs Casuals c/o), heels (Zara, see similar cages HERE,), flats (Madewell old, searched high and low for similar...love THIS SNAKESKIN OPTION), clutch (Kate Spade, LOVE THIS), bag (Michael Kors, see SIMILAR CROSSBODY), shades (Gucci), bracelets (cuff, Morton James, knotted Kate Spade, coordinates Omar + Elsie), rings (Lagos, Anna Beck)

When you have a dress like THIS,  you let it do the talking and keep everything else relatively minimal.  Classic in its stripes, yet unique with the mesh and flair, this number could carry you from day to night and onto the next day all summer long.  Can't quite decide if I'm digging the heels or flats more, but given my lifestyle, you'd probably find me more often than not sporting this dress with the flats or even some Colored Sandals.  Alright gang, make it a good one and feel free to shop the look below.   Local Lexingtonians can find this lovely and more Tibi goodness at AJs Casuals!  Cheers to a productive Monday!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Classics and Cutoffs

boy's blazer (Ralph Lauren see similar HERE ON SALE), cutoffs (Levi's Urban Outfitters, see others HERE, HERE), blouse (Morton James, Lexington), belt (C.Wonder), loafers (C.Wonder see similar HERE, dying for these Flamingos), bag (Barrington c/o), necklace (Gorjana c/o), rings (Lagos, Anna Beck), bracelets (Morton James Cuff, Coordinates Omar + Elsie, Kate Spade), shades (Gucci)

When I first spotted these Denim Cutoffs in Urban Outfitters, I thought, "There is no way in Sam Hell I can appropriately sport these suckers!"  Then I sized up so they'd be a bit longer,and envisioned them with classic items such as  Blazers and Loafers and I figured what the hell, might as well give 'em a go.  I just couldn't resist their comfortable vintage feel--and the wash was pretty spot on, too.  Like many trends, I try to make them my own and not necessarily trend it out from head to toe--typically just doesn't work for me and I tend to look like a yahoo when doing so.  I've seen most gals sport these style shorts in a more boho meets urban kinda vibe and well as much as I love a boho look, it sorta ain't me.  No doubt I'll be wearing these guys with a Cute Button Down and some Striped Sneaks.  Have a feeling they'll definitely become a good ol' summer staple!  

Alright gang, make it a good one and feel free to shop the look below.

photos courtesy of  Kristin Tatem

The Fun Frock

dress (Boulee, Morton James Lexington), heels (Sophia Webster limited sizes avail HERE, more sizes for more jingle available HERE), clutch (Asos sold out, similar HERE, HERE, great deal HERE), shades (Gucci), rings (Lagos, Anna Beck), bracelets (Coordinates available at Omar + Elsie, Kate Spade)

I'm noticing a little habit developing in my looks these days....Long Sleeved Dresses and an endless supply of black and white (examples 1, 2, 3).  No clue why considering it is basically summer and colors, sleeveless, and the like are all the rage but sometimes I find black and white are equally as fresh and seasonally appropriate as the vibrant hues.  Not to mention they essentially flatter everyone.
Friendly reminder to follow along Morton James' Instagram for fantastic OOTD inspiration--they're  responsible for the lovely frock pictured above as well as a handful of other fave pieces in my arsenal.  
Alright gang, hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend.  We indeed did but it is back to the grind we go---make it a good one!  

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Lights vs Brights

look 1:  denim (dl1961 on SALE, love THESE skinnies), jacket (Chico's c/o ON SALE), blouse (Morton James), necklace (AJs Casuals, Lexington), heels (French Connection, sold out, cute neutral Alternative), clutch (Chico's c/o cute alternatives HERE, HERE, or HERE), necklace (Page Sargisson, see similar ( HERE), shades (Ray Ban), rings (Lagos, Anna Beck), bracelets (Coordinates, Omar + Elsie, Cuff, Morton James, Kate Spade), 

look 2:  blazer (Gap, old, love this Puff Sleeve Version ON SALE), oxford (Old Navy on SALE), bracelet (J.Crew old), heels (J.Crew adore THESE ON SALE & THESE CUFFED LOVELIES), clutch (Kate Spade)

Had a little chilly spell in the Bluegrass a week or so ago which indeed called for a light jacket.  Serving up two different options for summer toppers--a light and airy neutral jacket along with a bright RED BLAZER.  Both equally suitable for summer, both able to complement a dress, button down, tshirt, or loose tank.  

Gonna keep her short and sweet today--headed out the door to do a Closet Cleanse then getting geared up for a weekend at the pool--fave fave fave time of the year indeed!  Y'all enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend--make it a great one!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

t u t t i f r u t t i

sweatshirt // denim // loafers // bag

Fruit is having quite a moment this spring & summer and I just love it.  Fun, fresh, and girly--pineapples, lemons, etc are all the rage this season.  Not saying I'd sport a head to toe fruit rig, but not saying I wouldn't get a wild hair either.  Check out my fun fruit finds below...dresses, phone cases, and ice cube trays--fruity options galore!  Make it a good one, gang!