Get Red

 dress (J.Crew see similar HERE and HERE), flats (Loeffler Randall, Omar + Elsie), bag (Clare Vivier, Omar + Elsie, avail online HERE), necklaces (Similar), watch (Michael Kors), rings (Lagos, Anna Beck), cuff (Similar)

You know typically, I don't gravitate towards red.  No specific reason other than I have to have just the right shade for my skin tone---the dress above and this Drop Waist are no doubt serving up that universally flattering hue.  Able to be paired with a multitude of shades, I chose to stick with my routine these days and throw in some black--which I have to thank a reader for turning me onto THIS ALTERNATIVE to my necklace above---if you're wanting a little more chunk, snag two!  Once the temps start to dip, I'll try pairing this dress with some Spotted Tights--perfect little transitional number (check out some similar reds below).  

Alright gang, I've gotta catch some zzz's--have a busy workday in Cincy tomorrow and then head to Tallahassee to cheer on my Noles later this week--can't wait!  You all have a fantastic start to your Wednesday---make it a good one!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

The Wellies

tee (Nation Ltd, Omar + Elsie, avail online HERE), jacket (HM, see SIMILAR FOR UNDER $40), wellies (Hunter), denim (dl1961), shades (Gucci c/o SmartBuyGlasses), rings (Lagos, Anna Beck), watch (Michael Kors), cuff (Similar), bag (Louis Vuitton)

We had a few days of solid rain several weeks ago and well, nothing serves and protects during those dismal days quite like a pair of WELLIES (I've got THESE FELLAS on my radar).  But the other piece I'm loving during these transitional months is without a doubt a UTILITY JACKET--I actually just snagged a NAVY ONE and I'm repeating the hell outta it already.  It's the perfect weight for just a bit of chill and it will pretty much go with everything be it casual or even dressy--tomboys it up a bit.  

On another note---I swear to you--seeing these pics of my shaggy mane makes me want to without a doubt dye my hair crazy blonde and go for THIS...even though I have made my friends solemnly swear to never let me do THIS ever, ever, and I mean ever again--I can just feel it coming on--I cannot stand the shagginess and I've got the itch to do a little something drastic.  Maybe it will pass, but something tells me once my gal gets back from tying the knot...I could take the plunge.  

But despite my hair quandary, you all have a fantastic start to your week!  Sending my sis back to FLA after a truly wonderful visit--I needed a dose of home!  Make it a good one, gang!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Late Bloomer

blouse ( DVF, AJs Casuals, Lex, KY...HUGE sale this wknd!..other cute option HERE), skinnies (JBrand), booties (Schutz, how about  THESE for fall), belt (GAP), necklace (Jcrew),  watch (Cartier), bag (Adele, Lex, KY), shades (Chanel)

In all reality we aren't even halfway through the summer; however, I can't help but feel like it's coming to a close.  What with all the fall mags, the summer sales, & the impending school year right around the corner, fall is creeping right on into the mix!  Enter the transitional piece....She's just the kinda thing we all need to shop for the rest of this season.  Let's take this DVF blouse, for instance.  By all appearances, she's a summer number...however, what about pairing her with some leather leggings, a long open gray cardi, and bow'd ballet flats... nice little fall number if you ask me!

Y'all have a lovely weekend...I am beyond excited to spend mine in NYC with my two best gals from childhood...make it a good one!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem Photography