THE PERFECT ACCENT BELT

BOOTIES: c/o ZAPPOS - MORE NAVY STYLES HERE    //   LEOPARD DRESS: LOFT - SIMILAR HERE - $30   //   BAG: c/o GREGORY SYVLIA - SAME HERE - $160   //   JEWEL BELT: FIORE - SIMILAR HERE - $30

I searched for months - I mean, months, in order to find that perfect belt. The one that I could put over any flared dress, fill in the lines of my peplum tops, and of course accent any solid print skirt. Finally, one day I found it. Sitting in the back corner of my neighborhood Fiore boutique - in the sale section! Naturally, I squealed and swept the entire counter into my basket, desperately trying to figure out which one was the best. Ultimately, my indecisiveness won, and I left with two, but hey, who's counting? These belts were well worth the wait! I love pairing this jewel belt with dresses and the thinner bow detail belt is perfect for tops!

What is that one accessory you looked for tirelessly?

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SILVER FOR SPRING

DRESS: H&M - MORE SILVER DRESSES HERE- $38   //   HEELS: c/o ZAPPOS - SAME HERE - $130   //   BAG: KATE SPADE - MORE MINT BAGS HERE, MORE KATE SPADE BAGS HERE - $228   //   LIPSTICK: SEPHORA - KAT VON D [BAUHAU5] - SAME HERE - $20

So, weekly confession time. I went on a bit of a Sephora Binge (happens to the best of us right?) and the poison I picked was Kat Von D's Everlasting Lip Stain. Now, I already have 'Vampira' and i'm obsessed! This time I picked up 'Lolita' because it is always sold out -even on Sephora.com. Since shipping was free over $50, of course I convinced myself into buying 'Outlaw' (classic red) and 'Bauhau5' - which is described as a deep raspberry. On me? Bright Pink. Not what I was expecting.. but... I don't hate it. It's a harder color to pull off with my skin tone, and two years ago I would have run for the hills at the thought of bright lipstick. Still on the fence though, what do you think? [For reference my skin is NC40]

This post is linked up to:  Style Elixir  // Trend Spin Walking In Memphis In High Heels //  Tuesday Talk  // Tremendous Tuesday  // Celebrate Southern  // Confident Twosday  //  All about You 

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THE PERFECT WORK BAG

CASHMERE SWEATER: H&M - SAME HERE - $50   //   OXBLOOD SCARF: F21 - SIMILAR HERE - $13   //   PAIGE DENIM: c/o ZAPPOS - SAME HERE - $179   //   FREEBIRD BOOTS: c/o ZAPPOS - SAME HERE - $275  //  PEPLUM TOP: DILLARDS - SIMILAR HERE - $15   //   LAPTOP BAG: eBay - SAME HERE - $25

It took me months. I searched high and low - I went to Target, then I went to Kate Spade and nothing clicked. I wanted a slim, stylish laptop bag but also something that was functional. You know, a laptop pocket & zippers. Why was it so hard to find a good professional bag? Then I finally found it - on eBay! It was perfect and I seriously havent stopped using it since it came in. The only downside was having to wait nearly 3 weeks to get it in. Boo- but alls well that ends well, i'm placing an order for one in navy stat! 

Where did you find your perfect work bag?

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DUAL ACCENT PIECES: LEOPARD & EMERALD

TOP: H&M - SIMILAR HERE - $15   //   PAIGE DENIM JEANS: c/o ZAPPOS - SAME HERE - $168   //   FREEBIRD BOLO BOOTS: c/o ZAPPOS - SAME HERE - $275   //   LEOPARD SCARF: ZARA - SIMILAR HERE - $15   //   GREEN CLUTCH: eBAY - SAME HERE - $5

I've been fighting the feeling of getting sick all weekend. I can feel it creeping up on me, but I refuse to let my guard down. I've had to take it easy the last few days, but I have too much going on to let these weather changes get the best of me. I'm going to bundle up and buckle down - time to get things done.

This post is linked up with:  Life Of Meg //  Funday Monday  // How I Fall // Style to Inspire //  Fashionably Employed  //  More Pieces of Me 

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CASUAL FRIDAYS: J. Crew

TOP: J.CREW - SAME HERE - $15.50   //   CARDIGAN. J.CREW - SIMILAR HERE - $32.50   //   PAIGE DENIM JEANS: c/o ZAPPOS - SAME HERE - $169   //   BOOTS: F21 - SIMILAR HERE - $70   //   STATEMENT NECKLACE: eBAY - SIMILAR HERE - $30

Happy Friday, another week closer to the end of the year. Can you believe we are 3 weeks away from the holidays? What are the last few things you wanna get in before the end of 2014? Any resolutions pending? I've accepted that my 'Calligraphy' classes will probably roll over into 2015 -- as will my Code Academy classes, but I am making a solid attempt to cross "make rotis from start to finish" off the list. [Rotis are a type of Indian bread made from scratch] 

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WINTER WARDROBE pt. 2 // FREEBIRD & PAIGE DENIM

PAIGE DENIM: c/o ZAPPOS - SAME HERE - $169   //   FREEBIRD BOLO BOOTS: c/o ZAPPOS - SAME HERE - $275

So, it's been about a month since I received these amazing jeans & boots from Zappos, and the only thing that's changed is that I am even more obsessed with them. Paige Denim has a reputation and it's well deserved - you can feel the quality of the jean to the touch. As someone who rarely wears jeans, I think investing in one quality pair makes a lot of sense. There is longitivtiy in the brand and when you break the numbers down, it really is worth it. Not to mention, Zappos has an extraordinary shipping/return policy. I got my order within 2 days of placing it! 

The Freebird Bolo boots were the perfect pair for me. The dual zipper detail is actually really unique because I can adjust the fit of the boot - zipped up all the way for a more snug, sleek look and zipped down for a relaxed fit. Being as small as I am, a heel is a must. I loved the stacked heel on this boot because it gave me height without the discomfort of feeling like I was in heels all day. Perfection.

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.