Strike a Balance

shirt: stylemint (similar here) // jeans: current elliot (similar here) // coat: gap (available here) // shoes: valentino (available here) // bag: loeffler randall (similar here)

For the last couple of months I have been on the hunt for the perfect camel car coat....so when I found this one and tried it on I knew exactly what I wanted to pair it with. Mixing classic pieces like a camel coat with distressed denim and a casual sweatshirt feels so fresh and exciting right now; its like  striking a balance. 

PS stay tuned for Wednesday because I'll be showing some awesome shots I got in the mountains last weekend and I have a special treat for you, happy Monday skrillas. 

Snobswap High/Low: Enviably Ecclectic

vest: banana republic (similar here) // dress: vintage (similar here) // boots: shoemint (similar here) // bag: loeffler randall (similar here)

Let me start by asking have you guys ever heard of SNOBSWAP? If you haven't then stop what you are doing and go check them out. Can you imagine anything better than a place where you can buy, sell and swap designer items.....all while being budget and environmentally friendly? 

There is no better way to develop your own style than by learning the art of mixing high & low pieces. Locating those hard to find coveted designer pieces can take some skills, but with sites like SNOBSWAP they have done most of the curating for you. No matter what your style may be the key is to find the balance between high end quality pieces with every day basics to cultivate one amazing wardrobe.

I'm guest styling over on Snobswap right now and I've curated several looks and added the links to where you can find similar items on the site. I hope you enjoy perusing through the site as much as I do! 

The first look is "Enviably Eclectic"......

Every eclectic girl knows the value of a great printed dress and how to transform it with chunky boots and edgy accessories like an animal print bag. Also, a leather belt is a necessity for every wardrobe no matter what your style.

High End-                                                        Low End-

Chucky Boots                                                  Printed Dress

https://snobswap.com/listings/view/21546       https://snobswap.com/listings/view/12476

Animal Print Bag                                              Leather Belt

https://snobswap.com/listings/view/2351         https://snobswap.com/listings/view/14154

Be sure to tune in on Friday for the next look!!!

Try Two- White Denim

vest: michael kors (old, similar here)// jeans: current/elliot (available here) //shoes: shoemint // bag: loeffler randall (similar here) // sunnies: kawaii kitsch by a// cuff & rings: stella & dot (available here)
photos by the amazing molly stillman

Just a quick post today because I'm trying to catch on an enormous amount of housework from a two week vacation.....the second part of this month's "Try Two" is white denim.....yea you heard me, white denim. Forget about all of that pish tosh with "you can't wear white after labor day". I actually think it makes white denim look more interesting when you wear it into the fall and winter. Pair it with neutrals like a safari vest and leather sandals for a classic and pulled together look.

PS.......any one of my homies living in the Raleigh/Triangle area please come out this Friday and meet me for a little event I'm throwing at Madewell. They have some awesome new items coming out for fall and I will be helping style them and just chatting it up with you guys......check it out!!

When You Smile, I Smile

tee; stylemint //pants:  (similar here) // bag: loeffler randal (similar here) // necklace: stella & dot (available here)
photos by the amazing molly stillman

Although Doodle has already had 2 birthday parties today is his actually birthday. My sweet (crazy) love turns 2 today and I'm filled with so many emotions. The first birthday was a big milestone but this year he is a little man with such a sweet disposition and the funniest personality. I wore this ensemble to his birthday party at our favorite gelato spot and the whole time so many thoughts were going through my head, one being how lucky Doodle is that he has so many people that love him (my friends spoil him so much!).

I don't often get sentimental but today is different and this is where I document my thoughts so here goes....

Dear Andrew,

Today is your second birthday, two and a half years ago it was impossible to even imagine this day and how happy your father and I would be. You and your father and "wee-wee" were the biggest surprises of my life. I know sometimes I get frustrated with you because I don't know how to react to all of your new emotions and I know sometimes I seem like a crazy person......but its only because I love and adore you and just want you to be the happiest person on earth (literally). When you smile, I smile.....when you laugh, I laugh.......most of the time when you cry, I cry.....but most of all when you love, I love and love is what you have brought most to my heart. When you say a new word or bring a book to me and say "read" I feel like the proudest parent there is and I KNOW that one day you are going to change the world......because your heart, at only two years old is already so full of love and compassion that I myself need to start taking notes from you. Its hard to explain to you right now just how many people love YOU.....but I know their love for you will only grow with the years and they will always be around. Just always remember that miracles happen every day and you, my love, were most definitely a miracle. You saved me and at times I think you saved your father and we will always be grateful to you for that.