free people occasion collection

Free People is taking things to the next level and introducing a line of cocktail-wear, including sparkling dresses and sequins embellished pieces. The collection titled Occasion, stays true to the brand's free-spirit aesthetic, while offering new silhouettes like A-line and figure hugging dresses - there's even a sparkle jumpsuit in the mix.

You can find the collection on sale here.

thanks for the visit.
xxxo

images via FGR

new in: the cap toe

NEW IN!

I had to share the newest addition to my shoe collection. 

The updated cap toe and patent leather on this classic Mary Jane silhouette is perfection!  

Can't wait to wear them around town. I think I might have to plan a dinner date tonight just to get them out for a spin. 

Happy Wednesday. 

thanks for coming by. 

xxxo

PUMPS Stuart Weitzman (available here)

white and black

I got these crochet shorts over the weekend. I especially love the soft scalloped details and subtle ivory color. I paired them with my geometric color block sweater. I love the contrast of delicate grace with a retro twist. 

Busy busy week this week. Taking it one day at a time. :)

Hope yours is wonderful. 

thanks for visiting. 

xxxo

TOP Brooklyn Industries (on sale here)

SHORTS Zara (available here)

SHOES Stuart Weitzman (get them here)

PURSE Michael Kors (similar here)

JEWELS French Connection, Banana Republic, personal pieces

memorial weekend

Couldn't have asked for better weather on this Memorial Day weekend. The sun's been beaming and this two-piece look is perfect for 80 degree weather. The top is from my two piece polka dot dress (I've worn the skirt here), which I've paired with my favorite neon item... this skirt. Since it's high-waisted, I wasn't exposing too much with the cropped knotted top. Flats finished off the outfit and I'm ready for a full day of exploring. 

Hope you are enjoying the weekend. 

thanks for visiting. 

xxxo

TOP (two piece dress) ASOS (available here)

SKIRT Tobi (available here)

SANDALS Candela NYC

HANDBAG Hugo Boss 

JEWELS Banana Republic, J.Crew, personal pieces

SUNGLASSES Rayban wayfarer (available here)

beauty spot

Chanel's "Versailles in a Socialist France" themed Cruise 2013 Collection recently deputed something new in the beauty department - Chanel logo beauty spot stickers. The black velvet interlocking C's were placed delicately just under the eye, right at the top of the cheekbone. They were a nice contrast to the soft make-up and pastel hair pieces. 

Would you add this velvety highlight to your cheekbone?  

thanks for visiting. 

xxxo

images via anothermag.com

fire and ice

We took these photos over the weekend when it was lovely outside. Glad we did as it's been muggy and rainy since. Hopefully all this guck will clear up shortly and the sun will make it's permanent appearance for the rest of the summer. 

My look is quite classic; bright pants, sleeveless denim and bauble jewels for some excitement.  

As it was my birthday weekend, we got a little silly with some of the shots. Hope you enjoy! 

thanks for the visit. 

xxxxo

TOP Karen Millen (similar here)

PANTS Gap (similar here)

WEDGES Pierre Hardy for Gap Limited Edition

HANDBAG Hugo Boss

JEWELS J.Crew, Banana Republic, personal pieces

SUNGLASSES Rayban wayfarer (get them here)

twinkle

I wanted to say thank you to everyone for all the lovely birthday wishes. I had a beautiful weekend with family and friends. thank you, thank you, thank you. kisses.

I love this sparkle sequins vest because it not only adds glimmer to a weekend casual look, but it can also add spice to office wear. I often wear it under a blazer so just a touch of sparkle peeks out. 

Here I paired it with a simple tank, a pair of boyfriend distressed denim and wedges. 

Happy Monday everyone. 

thank you for coming by. 

xxxo

SEQUINS VEST French Connection (love this one)

TANK Banana Republic

DENIM Gap (available here)

WEDGES Stuart Weitzman (similar here)

CLUTCH Marc by Marc Jacobs

SUNGLASSES Ray Ban wayfarer (available here)

JEWELS J.Crew, personal pieces (available here)

birthday craving

On my special day I'm craving a pair of truly special heels and these Stella McCartney sandals are spot on! The delicate satin ankle strap, the two-tone girly colors, the lucite heel -  they've got all the essential qualities of a must-have shoe for the season and are perfect to complete any summer look. 

For now, I'll continue dreaming.... 

I recently wrote a trend piece on clear shoes for Style Nugget. You can check it out here. 

thanks for visiting. 

hope you have a lovely weekend.

xxxxo

Stella McCartney Perspex-heeled two-tone sandals

vintage print silk

I love the vintage print silk pieces from All Saints and when I spotted this dress, I knew I had to have it in my closet immediately. The silhouette is loose and voluminous making it versatile when it comes to length; add a belt and you can go as short as you want. I added a blazer for the work day, but removed it once cocktail hour approached. :) 

Hope you are having a wonderful week. 

thanks for visiting. 

xxxo

JACKET Kensie (similar here)

DRESS All Saints (similar here)

SHOES BCBG Max Azria (similar style here)

CLUTCH Banana Republic (love this one)

JEWELS Banana Republic, personal pieces