birthday brunch

[Lush blouse.  F21 vegan leather shorts.  Asos boots.  orYANY bag. Ray-Ban Wayfarers.]

A few photos of the outfit I wore out to brunch for my birthday.  Nothing beats a morning spent laughing with your best friends over mimosas, bloody marys, and eggs benedict.. Hazy perfection.

xx

A

beautiful buzz

[Persol Sunglasses.  F21 sweater. F21 leatherette shorts.  Jessica Simpson Dany Platforms.  Vintage Leather Bracelet. YSL Ring.  Aldo Feather Earrings.]

This is me having way too much fun posing with my boyfriend's Persol sunglasses after a day of drinking gin and tonics with friends.  It was a gorgeous Sunday afternoon, so it would have been absurd not to spend it in the sunshine enjoying our first taste of Spring.  I can't wait for more days like this in the near future.

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A

china cat sunflower

[B.B. Dakota Leather Jacket.  Free People Tee.  F21 Leggings.  Jeffrey Campbell Over The Knee Boots.  OrYany bag.  F21 necklace.  Yves Saint Laurant and Vintage Rings.]

I wore this look out last weekend while roaming around town, and realized I could seriously live in this thin B.B. Dakota leather jacket.  It's the perfect thickness for a place like Florida that hardly ever gets outrageously cold (and it's on sale now if you're in the market for a new jacket!).  As for the accessories, I decided to merge two of my favorite styles together - rocker and bohemian - by pairing over the knee boots with earthy accessories.  Hope you like this look.. It's the one I submitted to the lovely judges over at Refinery29 for the Next Big Style Blogger contest!

xx

A

winter sun

[sam edelman mateo boots.  oryany bag.  eddie bauer jacket.  f21 top.  silent + noise skirt.  free people necklace.  cheap monday necklace.  yves saint laurent ring.  f21 feather ring.  tiffany diamond ring.]


Because of this unseasonable cold Florida winter, this outfit has more or less become my everyday attire.  The faux fur on the Sam Edelman boots (first mentioned here) make them nearly impossible to take off; I've even started to wear them with oversized sweaters while I lounge around the house - they're just that comfortable.  The adirondack jacket is so easy to throw on with a casual outfit, and goes perfectly with the ruggedness of the boots.  You can find these jackets at outdoor stores - just stick with a neutral color like black or army green to keep from looking like you're going on an outdoor excursion..

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A

bullet & a target

[cheap monday necklace.  f21 shirt.  ambiance apparel skirt. f21 moto boots.  my random array of rings and bracelets.]

I wore this out while shopping in Tampa with my mom (whom I miss dearly especially after getting to hang out with her so much during the holidays).  The boots were pretty comfortable considering they came from Forever 21, and the slouchy shirt was perfect for tearing on and off while trying on clothes.  However, the main highlight of my ensemble that day was the Cheap Monday necklace.  I love the antique gold and the tough look of the bullet pendant (even though they call it a rock on the website).  I even had several guys ask me why I had a bullet around my neck - which I found very amusing.  I may or may not have made up some outrageous stories about how I acquired it...

xx

A

leather shorts and leopard

[ray ban sunglasses.  scarf from nordstrom.  f21 sweater.  hue tights.  f21 leatherette shorts.  louis vuitton speedy.  jessica simpson ballet flats.  opi malaga wine nail polish.]

All my Christmas shopping is done for the most part, but there are still a few little things I want to pick up for pretty some special people.  I wore this out for some last minute shopping, and I couldn't have been more comfortable.  The leather shorts (a trend I first mentioned here) were so easy to pull off, and gave the outfit a unique touch.  I definitely recommend picking up a pair if you haven't already (perhaps for a little Christmas present to yourself? No judgement here..).

xx

A

vintage gucci & enchanted forests

[vintage gucci bag.  gianni bini sweater.  f21 leggings.  urban outfitters tank top.  jessica simpson ballet flats.  chanel sunglasses.]

After a long day of running errands, D and I decided to go check out the "enchanted forest" about a mile from our house.  I was dressed for function instead of fashion, but my mother's vintage Gucci bag made the outfit a bit more special (and the ballet flats let me run around and play like a kid).  It's so nice to really enjoy the little things in life.. Whether it's enchanted forests or vintage Gucci.

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A

black hats and over the knee boots

[vintage hat.  f21 sweater. vintage leather belt.  h&m dress.  jeffrey campbell over the knee boots.  hue tights.  furla bag]

The temperature has been unusually cold here in Florida, so bundling up has been essential.  I wanted to play around with some fun but weather appropriate looks, so I decided to dress-down my over the knee boots with a slouchy sweater (which is my new favorite item for cuddling up).  The outfit definitely did its job of keeping me comfortable, warm, and fashionable in this crazy weather.

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A