a work of art

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Outfit details /// TopElizabeth and James Layla Blouse /// PantsElizabeth and James Roberta Cropped Pants /// HeelsDaisy Street Black Pom Ghillie Lace Up Heeled Sandals /// BraceletBaublebar Pisa Cuff ///  LipstickBite Beauty Cashmere Lip Cream /// Sunglasses — Karen Walker Super Lunar Sunglasses
 

This past weekend the hubby and I headed to Bentonville, Arkansas for a quick weekend getaway.  While you might be thinking, why Bentonville, I can tell you it was fabulous so stay tuned for more about it this week.  What I can tell you right…

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styling a white trench vest

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Outfit details /// Vest — 1.State Double Breasted Trench Vest /// Tee — Alternative Hooded Jersey Top /// Jeans — Sanctuary ‘Ace Utility’ Stretch Skinny Pants /// ShoesDaisy Street Black Pom Ghillie Lace Up Heeled Sandals /// Sunglasses Dita Sunspot Sunglasses /// Bracelet — Baublebar Pisa cuff c/o /// Bag — Saint Laurent Cabas Rive Gauche Grained Leather Satchel

 

A classic long vest has so many different uses and one of the reasons you have seen me styling so many here on AiW (Like so… Wool trench // plaid // fur // drape front // fringe.)  It’s a piece that can completely transform a dress,…

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styling an open back button up shirt

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Outfit details /// Top Boohoo Split Back Striped Shirt — $32  /// Jeansrag & bone capri jean (an all time favorite of mine) /// Heels — Daisy Street Blush Pom Ghillie Lace Up Heeled Sandals /// ClutchKayu Andrea Clutch ///
 

Outfit details /// Top — Boohoo Split Back Striped Shirt — $32  /// Jeans — rag & bone capri jean (an all time favorite of mine) /// Heels — Daisy Street Blush Pom Ghillie Lace Up Heeled Sandals /// Clutch — Kayu Andrea Clutch c/o ///     I’m drawn to all…

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pretty in pink

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Outfit details /// DressFashion Union Shirt Dress with Tie Neck (it’s under $45 plus it’s now 20% off with code LINCOLN) /// Coat —  J.Crew trench similar here /// HeelsChristian Louboutin heels /// Bag –  Chanel quilted bag with chain
 

With the weekend of love now behind us, I’m keeping the theme with this pink perfection.  Sometimes it’s fun to feel pretty in pink, even if you love head to toe black like I always do.  This pink dress is cute, retro, and a wonderful pick…

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the everyday Valentine’s dress

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Outfit details /// Madewell Gia dress /// Baublebar Saphira necklace and Pisa cuff /// Sophie Hulme Nano bag /// Steve Madden Varcityy heels ///

Here is what I call an everyday Valentine’s Day outfit.  This dress is one of those great pieces that you can just do so much with.  Mix it with a pink bag for a Valentine’s theme or wear it with tights to work and nude…

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styling cropped jeans for 2016

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Outfit details /// Top — Madewell Tara jersey top /// Jeans — Rag & bone Cropped mid-rise straight-leg jeans /// Scarf — J.Crew Collection luxe faux-fur scarf /// Bag — Sophie Hulme Nano Envelope Bag /// Heels — Steve Madden Varcityy Heels /// Necklace — Baublebar Pyramid Spike Y-Chain necklace

The focus of this post should be the cuteness of this pink scarf.  BECAUSE IT’S PURE GIRLY FABULOUSNESS!  Except that I’m going to stop yelling about its cuteness and focus on what’s really going on in these photos… …Short girl problems. What do I mean?  These…

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cute valentine’s gift ideas

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Bag — Longchamp ‘Large Le Pliage’ Tote /// Rose bouquet — HANKY PANKY Rosebud set of 12 stretch-lace thongs /// Candle – diptyque ‘Rosaviola’ Scented Candle (Limited Edition) /// pink bustier — ONGOSSAMER Bump It Up Crop Bustier matching underwear here /// Pjs — Eberjey ‘Gisele’ Shorty Pajamas /// Heart flats — ASOS LONG TIME Pointed Valentines Ballet Flats ///  Sheer bra — L’AGENT Mariona Non-Padded Bra ///  Sleep shirt — Wildfox “Let’s Spend” Sweet Dreams Sleep Shirt

 

While I’m not the most romantic person, I certainly love a theme.  Valentine’s Day is only ten days away so I need to hurry up and get my fill of hearts, pink, and chocolates.  (Although, let’s be honest, I eat chocolate year round!)   Above are…

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that 70s style

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Outfit details /// Dress —  Yumi Kim Finders Keepers Dress /// boots sold out, similar pair here /// Bag — Rebecca Minkoff Finn bag /// Bracelets Pyramid Spike Y- Chain and Pisa Cuff ///
 

My style preferences have always come from a time that came before I was born.  The style of the 60s and 70s is what I’m always drawn to and love wearing.  This dress has such a 70s vibe to it that it made me want to style…

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you decide

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Dressing up for an event is always one of my favorite things to do.  I often joke that when I find an amazing dress I should throw a party just for the opportunity to wear it!  The only problem is once I’ve worn a fancy…

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lost and found

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Outfit details /// Jacket — H&M wool jacket sold out, similar here /// Jeans — Mother the cropper jeans ///  Boots — 3.1 Phillip Lim Black Leather Wooden Heel Boots (now 70% off) also similar here /// Sunglasses — Karen Walker super duper sunglasses /// Bag — Chanel

 

I’m not usually one to lose things.  I might misplace an item from time to time, but I always end up finding it.  Except for these sunglasses… These black oversized sunnies that I’m wearing went missing for almost 5 months.  I was just about to…

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