IN THE WILD: Leopard Print Dress with Jewel Belt

LEOPARD PRINT DRESS: ANN TAYLOR LOFT - SIMILAR HERE (MORE LEOPARD STYLES) - $31   //   HEELS: GUESS - SIMILAR HERE - $50   //   GOLD NECKLACE: F21 - SIMILAR DELICATE STYLES   //   GREEN CLUTCH - eBAY - SAME HERE, SIMILAR HERE - $4   //   CRYSTAL BELT: FIORE - GORGEOUS BELT STYLES HERE

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a great Valentine's Day / Galentine's Day / SAD / Ice Cream + Rom Com day / Regular Saturday - Whatever you celebrated, I hope it was great. I felt especially productive this weekend because I think that we finalized our Save The Dates! It's something that I have been meaning to do but i'm so indecisive that it's taken months. However - we made some progress this weekend and I think that I might have designed - the one.  Can't wait to share it with you guys soon! 

I've been contemplating sharing the wedding planning experience on my blog. I know I found it super helpful when Lauren Conrad shared tidbits on her blog last year (because I follow it religiously) would you guys be interested in reading about my journey to the alter?

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BLUE CHECKERED SHIFT DRESS: The Recipe For a Simply Stylish Outfit

DRESS: F21 - SIMILAR HERE - $29   //    FLAP CROSSBODY • c/o VERA BRADLEY • $78   //   

GUESS HEELS - SIMILAR HERE - $150   //   BRACELETS - VERA BRADLEY in IN THE MIX & WRAPPED LINKS - SAME HERE & HERE- $42   //   NECKLACE: AMERICA'S MART

I fished this dress out from the back of my closet and was really excited to find the way it fit. This fall, i'm really being drawn to navy as the base of my wardrobe. Adding elements of bold colors really helps make my outfit more vibrant, and this pink crossbody is no exception. The mint statement necklace matches the gold hardware of the open toe sandals for a classic finish. 

It's so simple to add dimension to your basic outfits. I like to choose a bold color scheme first and then find elements to compliment my outfit using that color scheme in mind. If the dress is navy, a hot pink hue can be in the form of a purse, scarf, belt, heel, or jewelry. The possibilities are endless, give it a shot sometime!

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BLUSHING: Pleated Swing Dress

DRESS: CHICWISH - SAME HERE - $60  //  HEELS: GUESS - SAME HERE - $40  //  MINT KATE SPADE TOTE - SIMILAR HERE - $500  //  NECKLACE: eBAY - SAME HERE - $4

I absolutely adore this dress and was so excited to wear it for the very first time at the Southern Blogger Society Conference last weekend in Atlanta. Chicwish has the cutest pieces that are so unique. The prints and designs aren't what you normally find in stores and that is my favorite part. If you are patient (shipping takes a few weeks!) Then you would love this online boutique + this customer service is fabulous! 

Tomorrow I will recap my entire Southern Blogger Society Conference CoffeeTalk experience on the blog, so be sure to come back and check it out!

ANNE KLEIN: The Perfect Work Dress

Dress: Anne Klein - Similar Here - $50   //   Heels: Guess - Same Here - $60   //   Clutch: eBay - Same Here - $5

So, if you didn't believe me when I told you before that my hair gets unevenly, unnecessarily, lighter in the summer - believe it now. We've moved from lighter shades of brown to the inevitable red-tints which are appearing quite timely for this season. Sigh, what can you do?

Also, since this needs a sweeping declaration. I finally finished rewatching all 6 seasons of Gossip Girl -- and let me tell you -- the identity of GG still doesn't make sense. (note: the non-spoiler in case you are well, 2 years behind)

I'm thinking Game of Thrones is next. Also, don't hate me, but I tried 'Orange Is The New Black' and it's just not me! Any other TV suggestions, preferably ones that I can binge watch on Netflix or Amazon Prime?

SOFT PINK: Monday Work Wear

 

Skirt: Forever 21 - Similar Here - $17
Shoes - Guess - Similar Here - $50
Blouse - H&M - Similar Here - $40
Cardigan - H&M - Similar Here - $40


I've had my eye on a soft lace skirt for months now and when I finally landed this one, it was like the combinations were endless! This skirt looks fab with black, bright blues (teal, turquoise, mint), neutrals (soft pink, white [pictured here]), chambray, you name it. With Fall Fashion right around the corner, I can't wait to get some sheer tights + tall boots on this baby!

Do you have any statement pieces that you can't wait to wear another way? Sound off below!

BOYFRIEND STYLE: Wrap-around braid

 

 

Boyfriend Blazer: Gap - (similar here) - $50 

Top: AE - (similar here) - $15 

Jeans: Levi - (similar here) - $40

Heels: Guess - (similar here) - $50


You can't certain about many things in life. Can't be certain about the people you meet or how your day will go, but you can be certain about one thing: the sun will rise again tomorrow. Regardless of if you spend your day lying in a bed or stuck in a cubicle, the dawn will become dusk, and the cycle will repeat it's again tomorrow. 

What will you do with your day?

P.S. My hair was inspired by this great pin !

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