Stripes Done Twice

LOOK 1:  top (J.Crew ON SALE), skirt (L.Mae Boutique c/o), heels (J.Crew similar ON SALE HERE), shades (Ray Ban), belt (Gap, similar HERE)

LOOK 2:  shorts (Asos see similar HERE), shoes (Zara), clutch (Asos see similar HERE), shades (dare I say, Gas Station find c/o my daughter), rings (Lagos, Anna Beck)

I truly had the best intentions to get this sucker posted early this morn but alas, it was one of those days that was nonstop from start to finish.  So here we sit at 11:50 on a Friday night and I'm finally hopping to it.  

This STRIPE TOP is one I've worn the hell out of already and with that in mind, I figured I'd showcase a few ways I've sported it...with a fun & fancy TULLE SKIRT and with Duel Stripes (see similar shorts HERE).  Both looks playful and ladylike but rest assured this top would go with a handful of pieces...A Printed Pencil Skirt, Some Boyfriends & Leopard SlingBacks, or with some Printed Trousers and a Black Heel.  Broken record alert:  purchase items that you'll get most mileage out of--versatility is key! This LOVELY definitely delivers.  Make it a good one gang and enjoy your weekend!  Happy Mother's Day to my amazing mother whom I love to "bits" as well as all the other marvelous moms out there!  

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

A Weekender

 jacket (Gap, see similar SPLURGE vs STEAL), denim (DL1961 ON SALE FOR 68!!!!), heels (J.Crew), shirt (Loft), scarf (HM c/o), gloves (Target), bag (Michael Kors), bracelets (J.Crew, Sylvia Benson c/o), earrings (Sylvia Benson c/o), watch (Michael Kors)

Minus the Heels, which I love and wear ALL OF THE TIME BTW, this rig is perfect for the day of errands & Christmas shopping I have ahead of me..yes, I said it...but we leave for FLA next week and I need to get my head in the game before we go!  Cozy and layered up, it's perfectly pulled together and comfy--thinking I'll sub the heels for either THESE or a pair of LEOPARD BALLETS.  Quick little side note, not sure if you all remember my little tip from last year regarding my annual Target Glove stock up, but each year I purchase a slew of these pups and snip the tips off of them--at $3 a pop, stock up on those bad boys---come in a range of stripes and colors!  Alright gang, make it a great weekend...nippy here in the Bluegrass!  

photos courtesy of The Photography Boutique

Stripe Your Plaid

vest (J.Crew on Sale), shirt (J.Crew, dig THIS), jeans (DL 1961 ), heels (J.Crew), tote (Linea Pelle on SALE c/o), hat (CrewCuts), shades (Ray Ban), bracelets (J.Crew, Sylvia Benson c/o), earrings (Sylvia Benson c/o),  watch (Michael Kors), ring (Lagos, Anna Beck)

Apologies upfront for the insane repetition of THESE DISTRESSED JEANS both on posts & INSTAGRAM, but when you find denim you love, you buy two pairs and wear the hell outta them!  Another thing that will be in heavy rotation is this look, but you all know I'll pair it with THESE SUCKERS the majority of the season.  I am so going to get my ROI on this VEST, too, because if anyone loves a good stripe, it's this gal.  I'm thinking next round I'll layer it over a second set of stripes--endless possibilities!  PS:  don't forget about kids' sections for cute winter accessories--my daughter and I are already fighting over this little boys HAT from CrewCuts--I have to admit, it looks WAY cuter on her!  Alright gang, make it a good one & enjoy your weekend!

photos courtesy of The Photography Boutique