white oxford & taupe booties

the white oxford button down. it is the ultimate preppy--Ralph Lauren style. it's clean. it can be worn year-around. and it goes with everything! definitely a staple for every closet.

for spring/summer, i would pair it with some chino shorts, Keds canvas sneakers, and top it off with a straw fedora. here i've dressed it up for fall with skinny jeans and a pair of taupe suede booties. i always like to add a statement necklace and earrings for an extra feminine touch. other great options for this top in the fall/winter include: riding boots, over the knee boots, vests, blazers, and a floppy hat!

and finally... after months of being in the dust bag, my navy Celine micro luggage tote makes a debut in a blog post! i felt it matched so well, especially with the white and taupe color scheme. 

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top | Gap shrunken boyfriend oxford shirt in white
denim | Hudson nico super skinny mid-rise jeans in abbey wash 
shoes | Old Navy suede booties in taupe (old) -- current Old Navy ones / similar
bag | Celine micro luggage tote in navy
watch | Michael Kors darci in gold
necklace | Baublebar crystal trellis necklace (sold out) 
earrings | Kendra Scott sky earrings in white pearl
rings |
Baublebar crystal mason ring in gold (sold out), etsy stacking/midi rings

rock the white oxford,

 

stripes & rain boots

on a gloomy and cool day i jumped at the opportunity to wear my rain boots. or as my sister calls them, WELLIES! 

i love my Hunter rain boots. they are an investment. or at least that is what i keep telling myself. yes, it is a little crazy to spend that much on a pair of rubber shoes... but i really do believe in quality over quantity. Hunter rain boots are made of premium rubber. they feel durable, are comfortable to walk in, and easy to drive with since they are not made of "hard rubber" like others i have tried. these will last forever. Hunter is known for the 'Original' rain boot (16" shaft, 15" calf circumference), but they also make the 'Huntress' rain boot which has a shorter shaft (14"), and an extended calf (16.5" circumference). this is perfect for me since i am short (5'2") and have large calves. for sizing, these run large! if you are in between sizes, size down. i am usually a 5.5 and i bought a 5 which gives me plenty of room even with thick socks. 

they will keep your feet dry and happy?! they come in a variety of colors, patterns, and finishes (matte & glossy)? are these enough reasons why you should purchase them?! the answer is... YES!

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dress | Madewell (old) -- similar / sleeveless
coat | Banana Republic trench -- similar
wallet | kate spade stacy southport avenue wallet in black (old) -- similar
wellies | Hunter huntress rain boots in matte black
necklace | Kendra Scott ginger statement necklace in black -- on sale in emerald and pyrite
rings | Baublebar crystal mason ring in gold (sold out), etsy/H&M stacking rings

the little black dress & pearls

"a woman should be two things: classy and fabulous." - Coco Chanel

today we conquer a style i always stay true to: the classy look. you just can't go wrong here. seriously. all you need is: a black dress, a pearl necklace, pearl studs, a black clutch, black shoes, and of course... some red lipstick. 

when looking for the perfect black dress, here are some things to consider--find something that is fitted vs. too tight. and remember, if you think its too tight... it probably is. the dress should be worn effortlessly without having to adjust it all night. i also tend to go for a dress with a comfortable length vs. short dresses. in addition, the perfect black dress has a flattering neckline and is not too low cut or too revealing. Banana Republic has a great selection of black dresses. in fact, they have a whole section of their website dedicated to "the little black dress!"

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dress | Banana Republic (old) -- similar
bag | DVF lytton clutch in black quilted leather (sold out) -- similar
heels | Cole Haan chelsea low pump in black patent
sunglasses | Coach casey in dark tortoise (old) -- similar
necklace | J.Crew Factory chunky pearl necklace (sold out) -- exact same one from J.Crew
ring | Forever 21 (ancient) 
lips | Tom Ford lip color in cherry lush (my favorite red!)

stay classy,

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faux leather & gothic fang bib necklace

get ready for fall with some faux leather... and add a spiked necklace for some edge! love this one from baublebar. i'm pretty sure it was made especially for this top ;)

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top | Banana Republic (old) -- similar
denim | Hudson nico mid rise skinny jeans in black
shoes | Sam Edelman okala pumps in black suede
clutch | Tory Burch adjustable clutch w/removable chain (old) -- similar
necklace | Baublebar gothic fang bib in gold
rings | Kendra Scott ella ring in platinum drusy, etsy stacking/midi rings

rock the faux leather,

 

peplum & blush chino shorts

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top | H&M peplum (old) -- similar
shorts | jcrew 4" chino shorts
sandals | Sam Edelman gigi in saddle
clutch | kate spade gia (old) -- loving the privacy clutch from TRUFFLE
necklace | forever21 (old)
earrings | Kendra Scott tima studs in gold
rings | etsy stacked/midi rings, Kendra Scott maritza cocktail ring (old, but right now it is avail on GILT, if you haven't joined they have great flash sales! you can join using my invitation here)

eyelet & navy keds

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photo cred: SS

top | Madewell eyelet (old) -- similar
denim | Hudson nico super skinny mid-rise jeans in abbey wash
kicks | Keds champion canvas sneaker in navy
bag | Coach station crossbody in british tan (vintage)
watch | Michael Kors darci in gold
sunglasses | Coach casey in dark tortoise (old) -- similar
necklace | j.crew factory brass plated crystal in clear (sold out) 
earrings | Kendra Scott carmela studs (color bar) 
bracelets | handmade by jannadoan
rings | etsy stacking/midi rings

rock the keds,

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