Checks & Camo

  

jeans (GAP, see splurge HERE & HERE), shirt (J.Crew see SIMILAR), heels (J.Crew 25% off today), clutch (Kate Spade see SIMILAR), watch (Nordstrom), ring (Lagos), shades (Ray Ban), necklace (Erin McDermott Jewelry)

Morning, Gang!  I hope everyone had a lovely weekend--the move was a success and thank goodness it is O.V.E.R!  Thank you for all of the well wishes....let's get onto the rig, yes?  The marriage of gingham & camo makes me quite happy.  I think most would typically gravitate towards something a little more edgy or urban when dressing up camo, but I'm kinda loving the idea of prepping it up (I will keep an eye out for my GAP version--think they literally JUST sold out as I bought mine 2 weeks ago).  Other ways to sport the camo?  See a Feminine Twist or a Play on Stripes.  Make sure to follow s + s on Instagram to see more OOTD's that don't make the blog's cut.  Make it a good one (and stay dry if your in Lex)!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Leopard Does Green

 blouse (J.Crew see Alternative), skirt (Pim + Larkin similar Here love THIS & THIS SKIRT FOR $19!!), heels (J.Crew), clutch (Kate Spade, love THIS), belt (J.Crew love THIS), watch (Cartier), ring (Lagos), bracelets (Stella & Dot & J.Crew), shades (Gucci)

To me, this is my idea of a perfect work look.  It's easy while still being professional and yet with the colors, there's a little bit of fun thrown in there, too!  Make sure you take a look below at some ridiculously affordable work/play options from Piperlime.  They carry two lines that I just love for their on trend pieces that are crazy affordable and the quality is pretty darn good considering the price point. Also, a major CONGRATULATIONS goes to Christina Dardano--you my sweets won the Style Etoile giveaway!  I am so very appreciative of all who participated...we've got some more giveaways waiting in the wings so stay tuned!  Make it a good one!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Indigo Girl

dress (Ronen Chen c/o), shoes (J.Crew), clutch (JJ Winters), ring (Lagos), watch (Cartier), necklace (J.Crew craving THIS & THIS)

Did you get all jazzed up last night?  If you consider watching the Oscars with your mother sporting sweats & Old Navy pj bottoms all jazzed up, then yes, glamorous I was. If I had, however, attended a little soiree last night, I'm loving the idea of a head to toe look in a vibrant indigo hue.  While metallics would have been an easy pairing, I wanted to kick it up a notch with a turquoise clutch.  If I'm being honest, I was a tad underwhelmed with last night's fashion...my two faves had to be Charlize (sucker for short hair obviously & that face) and Naomi Watts--stunner.  I'd love to know, who were your faves of the night?  Make it a good one, gang!
PS:  Added new threads to my Poshmark Closet (HINT:  DVF & TIBI)...make sure you give her a look!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Repeat Offender

pants (Citizens of Humanity), tee (Crewcuts), jacket (GAP, similar), vest (J.Crew), heels (J.Crew), clutch (Kate Spade), shades (Gucci), gloves (Target), watch (Tag Heuer), bracelets (Stella & Dot, Voce on Clay, Asos)

Offending repetitiously in a multitude of ways, gang.  Just sported these Pants Several Posts Ago (which was also shot in this same little nook of an ally) and then there's my love of this color combo.  Alternatively, we can look at this positively as a way to showcase another use of both these pants & palette.  Another little tidbid---this Baseball Tee, I must confess...it's a little boys' t-shirt from CrewCuts.  Here's the thing, I'm always in there snagging stuff for my girls (and myself quite frankly), and I love the kids' threads almost as much as the adults' (not to mention it's half the price of womens').  Well if you are, how shall I put this, not blessed in the bust arena, you can totally fit into their large sizes quite comfortably. I'm telling ya, sounds a little off, but the prices are right and their T-Shirts (and girls' jewelry) are adorbs.  Check out some of my faves below:  

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem