The Blackout

blouse (  Cynthia Rowley, Omar + Elsie, available online HERE, OBSESSED with the NAVY DRESS VERSION), pants (J.Crew), flats ( Loeffler Randall, Omar + Elsie, available online HERE), bag (Clare Vivier, Omar + Elsie, available online HERE), shades (Gucci c/o SmartBuyGlasses), cuff (Similar), necklaces (Target, LOVE THESE ACRYLICS), rings (Lagos, Anna Beck)

In celebration of the Omar + Elsie event I'm co-hosting tomorrow night with the uber talented Tiffany & the ever-so-lovely Shelby, I thought it fitting to post a look that's more or less head to toe, O + E.  Not one to shy away from COLOR, it's kinda unlike me to be in a full blown black look, but I've gotta say, I'm really digging the Black/B&W thing these days.  And with the details in this Flounce Blouse, it kicks up this all black look a notch.  

Would love love to see you all swing by the O + E event this Thursday--they'll be fabulous fall finds (as Abby just texted me they received a ton of new Clare Vivier & Loeffler Randall, leather jackets galore)--you name it--and with 20% off your entire purchase--kinda can't beat it!  

Alright gang, apologies for the delay in posting--we had a 12 hour power outage last night, but the kids were interviewed on the news, Candy Land was played umpteen times, and PB&J for dinn--so all in all, not too shabby all things considered!  Make it a good one and cheers to a lovely weekend!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Leo Gets Casual

tee (Chico's c/o), jacket (HM see similar HERE love this NAVY Version), shorts (Levis's, Urban Outfitters, see similar HERE), belt (Morton James), sneaks (Converse), bag (Louis Vuitton), cuff (Similar), ring (Kendra Scott, lagos, Anna Beck), necklaces (Target x 2, try doubling up THIS), boyfriends (JBrand), ballets (Loeffler Randall, Omar + Elsie, avail online HERE)

I’m a bit of a broken record when it comes to chatting about Leopard,  my love for it, how it’s a neutral, yada yada yada.  But when you have a love for something that never disappoints, always adds a little something to your look, and essentially goes with any and everything, well, I think it warrants some repetition!

So let’s chat about the versatility of this Leopard Tee shall we now?  You all know I like to tomboy up just about anything and adding a pair of denim cutoffs,  a khaki cargo jacket, and some sneaks will toughen up the Leo just right.  Adding some Boyfriends, some chunky baubles, and a pair of Printed Ballets still keep the Leo casual but add a hint of femininity as well which I’m always a fan of.  I also envision topping the Leo with a brightly colored blazer and a high waisted skirt for a lovely work look.  What do you all think of the dual animal print?  At first I was a bit on the fence as the prints don’t mirror one another, but I kinda dig the quirk of pairing two prints---the key I believe it to keep it subtle. 

Just a little random sidenote as I know many of us are traveling quite a bit this part of summer (I’m actually already prepping, aka shopping, for a Brazil trip in the fall)—may I suggest outfits such as these for your trips, the versatility of the Leo will carry you through your travels and indeed make any Destination Fabulous!  Alright gang, make it a good one…enjoy your week!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem