Black & Navy

I would like to think that I am color combo adventurous… but black + navy has always scared me. My fears stem from the fact that my pre-coffee eyes often have a hard time differentiating navy vs. black in the first place, & I live in fear that I will show up to work in a color mis-matched outfit.

But now that I made myself try it on purpose, I have overcome my fears & must say, I love it!

{ What I Wore: J.Crew coat // Le Tote blouse & earrings* // Old Navy jeans // ShoeDazzle pumps // Rebecca Minkoff purse }
*I was gifted a Le Tote subscription

all photo | Zipporah Photography 

Are you black + navy pro?

What color combos give you the chills?

P.S. Be sure to enter the 2 great giveaways going on right now:

- Enter to win a $50 credit to the gorgeous jewelry store, Starletta Designs, {here}.

- Enter to win a $500 Boden shopping spree {here}

self love

I know that sometimes the celebration of Valentine's Day can get all wrapped in loving someone else, showing your "beloved" with gifts, & sending your sentiments out into the universe. But I hope you all remember to love your SELF this day (& every other day too!) - maybe a little treat-yo-self-twirling is in order!?

In the off chance you are looking for a last minute V-day activity, all of your comments for your own plans on this post were SO GOOD!

{ What I Wore: Old Navy graphic tee // Target skirt (old) // ShoeDazzle pumps // BaubleBar earrings } 

all photos | Zipporah Photography

Don't forget to enter the Sephora giveaway, it ends TONIGHT!

P.S. Linking up with Kate & Holly for the Thursday Takeover, theme "Red Hot"

totally tuxedo

{ What I Wore: jacket H&M // J.Crew blouse // skirt ℅ Le Tote // ShoeDazzle pumps (similar for under $40!) // thrifted bowtie (similar) // RayBan aviators }

I love the shape of this skirt… totally ready to par-tay!

Who says girls can't rock tuxedos too?

What will you be wearing to ring in 2014?

P.S. See more glitz & glam inspiration for your NYE look on the Walking in Memphis in Highheels link up {here}

Bloggers Who Budget: Holidays

Oh my goodness, during this crazy time of year I am always thankful for some attainable, budget friendly holiday outfit inspiration. So I'm thrilled to be linking up with these lovely ladies for another installment of Bloggers Who Budget, featuring holiday styles!

Sharing My Sole | The Style Letters |  Let It Be Beautiful | Here & Now | Pearls & Twirls | Stylin in St. Louis | Living in Color | The Pumpkin Spot

The holiday look that I am bringing to the table was actually styled by Shelby of Shell B Cheri, a stylist out of D.C. who came to play in my closet one evening last month. She not only helped me see my wardrobe in a new light, but gave me some great ideas for particular pieces that I was having trouble with on my own. 

For example, this backless Zara frock was easy to style in the heat of the Summer, but I was sad to see it hanging so lonely in my closet during these cold Fall/Winter months.

But Shelby encouraged me to pair the very Summery dress with a sequin top for a totally festive look. Stay tuned for more of our styling session creations coming soon!

See below: my budget friendly picks for getting this look.

What is your go to holiday look?

Any unexpected pairings making their way into your outfits lately?

lace it up + a giveaway

{ What I Wore: top c/o LookBookStore // necklace c/o SheerAdiction Jewelry // Celebrity Pink Jeans* // ShoeDazzle pumps // Rebecca Minkoff purse }
* gifted by the Southern Blog Society

Let this post serve as my full endorsement for white after Labor Day... you all saw it coming didn't you!

Buck those old fashioned "rules" & embrace the white!

And because who wouldn't want $500 cold hard cash for a little Fall Shopping, I give you a super duper blogger giveaway! Meet a few fresh faces & you might just win a lump of dough!

Simply Just Lovely  / /  Cella Jane  / /  Simply Lulu Style  / /  Style with Shannon

The Freckled Fox  / /  McKenna Bleu  / /  Hello Fab  / /  A Spoonful of Style

My Chic Bump  / /  Glossy Blonde  / /  Everyday Fashion and Finance  / /  Currently Coveting

Ash 'n' Fashn  / /  My Wardrobe Staples  / /  Stylin in St. Louis  / /  Sisters in the City  

Love Me, Dani Marie  / /  Citrus Refreshing Fashion  / /  Here & Now  / /  Book of Leisure

The Brandied Pair  / /  A Lifetime of Rain  / /  Helene in Between  / /  2 Girls in 2 Cities

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Giveaway ends Friday September 27th at 12am

Open to US & Canadian readers only this time

2 Legit 2 Quit

{ What I Wore: Old Navy vintage v-neck tee // Wallis pink trousers // ShoeDazzle silver pumps }

{ Estarer jewels }

I had my heart set on attending Nashville Fashion Week this year.

But the dreary weather & Ty's promise to take me to Lowe's to pick out wedding color paint chips derailed my plans. 

I lead an exciting life, so I had already picked out my Fashion Week Opening Night outfit way too far in advance.

Far enough in advance to fall in love with this whole look & have to wear it somewhere!

For all the Nashvillians who gave the girl wearing hot pink MC Hammer pants in Kroger last week a long side-eye look, you're welcome.

I can't believe I have never been to an actual, factual fashion show! 

Have you??

Tailored & Tapered

{ What I Wore: J.Crew sweater // Gap trousers // ShoeDazzle Pumps }

{ Get the Look }

cable knit sweater {$26} + patterned trousers {$69.50} + metallic pumps {$35}

Happy 1st day of Spring!

Getting the most out of my Winter clothes now before Spring really hits her stride!

I have had these pants since high school (& will be sparing you the embarassing college pictures of me wearing them)... but once upon a time they were cropped & flared legs (um, yeaaaaa).

After a trip to the tailors, these babies came back nice & tapered.

I swear a saw a similar pair to these selling at J.Crew for way too much.

I can't believe I scored these for a sweet deal over 8 years ago & a simple trip to the tailors brought them into the modern era.

What piece have you revived at the tailor's lately?

Any plans for the 1st day of Spring??

white button down: b&w

{ What I Wore: J.Crew white button down // Urban Outfitters blazer // Target leopard skinnies // ShoeDazzle silver pumps // vintage clutch // Nars "Heat Wave" lipstick }

{ Get the Look }

white button down {$39.50} + black blazer {$49, exact} + leopard skinnies {exact pair, on sale for $8!!| + silver pumps {$23.97, exact} + red lippy {$26.00, exact} + silver clutch {$16.99}

White button-downs are not only for corporate meetings - in fact, they can be totally transformed for date night outings.... the perfect blank slate in your closet!

I like to loosen up a few buttons & pair this basic with a sleek blazer, printed skinnies & pumps that POP! (boy approved too!)

Mini moment caught in the action of my self-timer, checking a message from my man!

Have you rocked your white button-down for a night out?

How do you take this wardrobe staple from work to play?

Today I am linking up with MarionBerry Style for her Trend of the Month Challenge: Black & White. See the other fab b&w looks here.