Summer Sale

Charlotte Olympia Sandals, $945, jk, jk... $472

There are few things I love more than shoes and when those shoes are heavily discounted, well... all bets are off.  Quite possibly my favorite thing about summer sales is that they happen mid-way through the season which means I have several more months of good wear out of said footware before switching over my closet.  Here are some I am currently craving.

Zara Gladiator Sandals, $40 now $25

Ash Lace Up Sneaks, $230, now $161

3.1 Phillip Lim Wedge Sandal, $495 now $247

I am a firm believer your footware choices are truly an expression of your soul (or sole?).   Mine must be a gluten for punishment as I 100% of the time choose form over function.  But with designers like Charlotte Olympia can you really blame me?

I Pledge Allegiance

July 4th, a day filled with a few of my favorite things. There is sand to run my toes in, sun to burn my pale skin, and hot dogs to be consumed.  Also, the chance to play with fire.  Naturally, one must dress accordingly:

Hilfiger Large Star Sweater

Joe's Jeans Bleached Shorts

Zara Sneaks which you've seen already here

In case you haven't noticed, I took the 'American Flag' theme and really ran with it.  If you're especially bold in your sartorial choices might I suggest these.  Don't you just love major holidays?  How do you plan to dress for it? Tell me, tell me!

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly.

As one comes to learn the ins and outs of living in a new place, I have noticed and decided to offer some unsolicited fashion advice to those North Carolinians.  Since I just can't really help myself...

These are appropriate on the beach, walking to the beach or walking from the beach.    I don't care if they're leather, jelly or they light up like a Christmas Tree they are not dinner-ware appropriate.  Even at your local BBQ joint.  Unless they're these (even I have exceptions).

Have you graduated from high-school?  Yes?  Throw away, burn or give to your nephew.  Cargo shorts are not slimming, appealing nor in any way fashionable.  These are not going to attract any respectable female, you have been warned.

Mens well-fitted, straight-cut pants are the only article you should even consider owning in khaki.  These are the boyfriends as I myself am allergic to the color.

Baseball caps are for baseball games and days spent outside playing kickball.  Bad hair days mean a trip to Dry Bar or additional styling mousse.  Unless they come in leather.

I am all for expressing yourself sartorially and I love nothing more than digesting and appreciating a good fashion moment.  So, try putting away the flip flops and put in a little effort to that ensemble.  I promise you that extra skip in your step won't just be because you're in more supportive shoes. 

Packing for Procrastinators

I'll be honest, I don't pack for anything until the night before or day of my trip.  I have always been like that, but since getting older and having a much larger range of wardrobe options to choose from I've in the past few years written out a "Pack List" with the basic necessities and think on it for a few days to determine which shirts, dresses and shoes I'll be cramming into my suitcase.

Five pairs of shoes for a three day vacation, sounds about right.  No matter how long the trip I inevitably fill my suitcase to the brim, never fails.  Oh, and the palm trees are just to make you jealous.

DIY: Embellished Sunnies

I've never been one who invests in expensive sunglasses, I've always found I'm too paranoid I'll drop them, scratch them, break them, lose them, etc... This weekend I picked up this pair from H&M for a staggering $8 and thought I could make them just a tad bit more special after seeing these and these.

Bad hair, don't care.  One trip to Michael's, 10 minutes and these bad boys are on my must-pack list for my Miami.  The Boyfriend's verdict is still out, but I just think he's a little jel.

South Beach

Counting down for the boyfriend and I's mini-vacay to Miami next week.  Stay tuned to see how I pack for trips and how I plan on fitting all my bikinis in my carry-on.

Rolling with the Homies

Trina Turk Blazer (old), Etsy Tee, AG Boyfriend Jeans (old but Similar here), Ray-Ban Sunnies, Prabal Gurung for Target Heels

Spring has officially sprung down South and I refuse to believe neon is a trend of the past.  A great perk of no longer living in the city means Target collaborations of epic proportions are available without long lines, potential cat fights or waiting for online purchases to finally arrive at my doorstep.  I saw these heels when his lookbook first came out, knew they had to be mine and have since been incorporating them into every spring outfit I own now that the weather is up to reasonable temperatures.