Giveaway: Style Etoile $150 Gift Card

skirt (Nonoo, Style Etoile), shirt (J.Crew Factory), shoes (Pour La Victoire), clutch (Treesje, love THIS), bracelets (Bourbon & Boweties c/o, JCrew), watch (Cartier), ring (Lagos), shades (Gucci)

Morning, Gang!  I am just adoring an Accordion Skirt.  It's ease, flow, and versatility makes for just a lovely addition to your spring wardrobe.  I also paired this with a slouchy sweatshirt for another casual rig.  Lucky for us, Style Etoile is giving away a $150 Gift Card to use on their site (which obviously my personal suggestion would be this skirt, although I'm adoring a handful of their frocks, too)!  Entry is quite simple, please see deets below (select one or all methods of entry):

You MUST: 

*Follow Style Etoile on FaceBook or 

*Follow Style Etoile on Twitter

*An Additional Entry if you Pin one of the images above using the Pin It Button

*Please leave a comment below letting me know what you followed/pinned

Winner will be announced Friday--Good Luck, Gang!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Mild Mannered

 

coat (Zara, SIMILAR on sale for $50), skirt & tee (J.Crew, LOVE this shade), shoes (Pour La Victoire), belt (J.Crew), necklace (BaubleBar/Atlantic-Pacific Collection), shades (Michael Kors), clutch (Treesje, DARLING option for spring), bracelets (J.Crew & Voce on Clay), ring (David Yurman), watch (Michael Kors)

Mild temps in the Bluegrass yesterday & today!  And while it literally should be illegal to show my casper-like stems in public, I just couldn't resist embracing the 'warmth' sans the tights!  This look is certainly one that will transition perfectly into the spring.  Remember THIS & THIS?  Just a little illustration of how we can sport the tweed & stripes moving into the warmer months (which let's face it--we got a ways to go)!

Little housekeeping note, per the advice of Jill, I (think) I have implemented a new 'comment' platform (I heard lots of issues with peeps not being able to comment on the old one, and quite frankly, I had difficulty replying, too) called Disqus.  Give it a whirl as I LOVE getting feedback from y'all and I do my best to reply accordingly (just know I read EVERY tidbit)!  

Also, in cased you missed it--getting my purge action on and parting ways with my lovely Gucci Positano Tote, feel free to take a gander (and bid)!  Stay tuned as I'm feeling the need to cleanse my closet.  Alright gang, make it a good one!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Tee it Up

 tee (Kate Spade, AJs Casuals, Lexington), jacket (Gap, love this Distressed version), pants & belt (J.Crew, current option HERE), booties (Belle by Sigerson Morrison), shades (Ray Ban), bracelets (J.Crew, Stella & Dot, Asos), clutch (Treesje)

I remember purchasing my first Kate Spade bag when I was a sophomore in college (which was ages ago I might add).  I adored that bag and carried it religiously..well MANY years later, she is still one of my absolute faves not only in the handbag world, but shoes, baubles, and clothing as well.  Lucky for us, her quirk is all over the place and I couldn't love it any more!  

For us Lexingtonians, AJs Casuals serves up a boatload of Kate Spade.  Check out some of her quirk at its finest below.  This Saturday (11/17) enter code H12WARD at checkout on Kate Spade's site for an extra 20% off.  Y'all make it a good one & have a fantastic weekend!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Field of View

blouse (J.Crew), pants (J.Crew), clutch (Treesje), shoes (Matt Bernson), belt (Target), bracelet (Stella & Dot), watch (Cartier), ring (David Yurman), necklace (Maya Brenner)

 Apologies for the no post yesterday; however, work was BONKERS!  Let's get to it:

So here's the thing with Lexington scenery--it is beyond gorg!  The simplest of fields, horse farms, or parks can look magical at sunset.  I never thought I would find a place with equal charm and beauty as my hometown, Jupiter, Florida, but Lex manages to have just that!  

But what about THESE PANTS?  I just adore the graphic punch they deliver--and the pairings we could muster up--forget it!  Essentially any color you match with these lovelies is going to work.  I'm already imagining a cozy black cable knit, layered over a striped button down, my bright red coat, and some black ankle booties--no doubt y'all are going to see some repeat performances from these bad boys this season!  

On a much more heartfelt note, sending my deepest continued prayers to those affected by the storm.  God bless.

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Peplum loves Stripes

blazer (Express), top (Zara), pants (J.Crew), shoes (Zara), rings (Lagos & David Yurman), clutch (Treesje),  necklace & bracelet (Stella & Dot)

It's no secret, I dig this BLAZER.  The sucker goes with too many looks to even count.  Case in point, take a gander at my guest post with Lou What Wear where I recount some favorite looks with this lovely!  Thanks, Miss Danielle, for having me---y'all make it a good one!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Pretty Graphic

blouse (Kate Spade, AJs Casuals, Lexington), pants (J.Crew on SALE), heels (Plenty by Tracy Reese--THESE on SALE), belt (J.Crew), clutch (Treesje), bangles (J.Crew), watch (Cartier), shades (Colors in OptiCS), ring (Lagos)

I immediately feel crisp & polished when wearing this Kate Spade lovely.  A fresh graphic with a darling bow tie..really, what's not to love?  I'm also picturing this blouse sleek & simple with skinnies and a Cobalt Blue Heel.  Take a gander at this look and some other current Kate Spade cravings below.  Make it a good one!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem Photography 

Pep Rally

top (Kate Spade), pants (Jcrew), heels (Charles Jourdan), clutch (Treesje), bracelet (Jcrew), watch (Cartier), ring (Kendra Scott), shades (Chanel)

She's darling, girly, and flattering to boot!  Wear her alone in the summer, topped with a blazer for fall, and over a blouse to work. She comes in a slew of styles & wears many different hats.  Let's check out the many faces of the Peplum:

Peplum Splurge

Peplum Work

Peplum Maxi
Peplum PolkaDot

Peplum Fancy (Good Lord, Gorg!)

Peplum Pepto

Peplum Play
Peplum Pulitzer

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem Photography