Style and Heart

All in the Jeans

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 03:08:00 +0000

Thats right! They got good jeans! The first series of pics are featuring the custom patch I sewed into Chase's jeans....I have now re-sewn this patch 2 or 3 times since! Boy is hard on his jeans!

The last two pics are of my super stylish co-workers in their "boyfriend jeans"

Girls know how to wear 'em!

Playing with Polyvore

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 15:13:00 +0000

Playing with Polyvore by em-ally featuring a floral print shirt

Floral print shirt
$21 - newlook.com

BLANK super skinny jeans
$135 - eluxe.ca

Crafted low heel boots
$64 - republic.co.uk

Nine west handbag
ninewest.com

DANNIJO long earrings
dannijo.com

So, here is my first go at Polyvore. I've seen awesome collages on other blogs using this site and decided to give it a try. LOVED it! How fun to be able to make a mini inspiration board and one you can shop at that! Looking forward to using this more.

Thankful

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 17:58:00 +0000

I've been meaning to put up these pics of my "Oh SO stylish" cousin Sarah Beth for 2 1/2 months now! I came across them and thought about how grateful I am for her on this Thanksgiving Day! She is celebrating her first married Thanksgiving today with Doug, her amazing HUSBAND and best friend. Two very lucky people to have each other! Love and miss yall today! Can't wait to see pics- I know it will be beautiful!

Free Spirit

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 01:53:00 +0000

Headband: Made it! / Top: Lola / Skinnies: Just USA / Booties: Franco Sarto / Bracelets: Haute Hanger

“Run your fingers through my soul. For once, just once, feel exactly what I feel, believe what I believe, perceive as I perceive, look, experience, examine, and for once; just once, understand.”

I don't know who this quote is by but I like it. I also liked wearing this whole outfit all day today :) Its so crazy how clothing that can be so simple or so ornate can have such an effect. My soul was lifted by wearing something I felt good in today. AND this beautiful new shirt is one of the best $10 purchases I've ever made! What a steal!

The Wedge Sneaker

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:04:00 +0000

I am obsessed with these hidden wedge sneakers!! YES there is a wedge hidden in those bad boys that would probably make me like sneakers A LOT more! Standing at only 5' 3 and a half normal sneaks just don't do it for these little legs! BUT If I can stand taller even in a pair of tricked out kicks! I'm there! Definitely on the hunt for the perfect pair starting....NOW!

Funfetti Top

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 01:57:00 +0000

Top: Hazel from TJMaxx/ Coral Skinnies: Just USA from Haute Hanger/ Belt: Mom's/ Wedges: Dolce Vita/ Crossbody: Tory Burch from Finicky Filly/ Watch: Michael Kors/ Hair tie: Emi-Jay/ Bracelets: Haute Hanger

I like to call this my "Funfetti" shirt because it reminds me of that cake that's full of sprinkles! I love it almost as much as I love eating that cake! I thought it was perfect paired with my coral high waist skinnies since it is a little cropped. My sweet assistant manager Ashton snapped these pics for me after work right before the storm hit. Perfect timing :)

Peplum

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 02:26:00 +0000

Peplum Top:Sugarlips from Haute Hanger/ Belt: Haute Hanger/ Shorts: Banana Republic/ Wedges: Target/ Bracelets: Nepal Missions,American Eagle,Alex&Ani,Faux Yurman

Peplum: originates in the Greek word for 'tunic' and may refer to one of the following:

A genre of Italian films also known as 'Sword and Sandal'
Peplos, a kind of women's garment in ancient Greece
Veil
Short overskirt that is usually attached to a fitted jacket, blouse or dress

I love the peplum look. So girly and feminine and fun from the ordinary straight cut top! Time to find a dress version!

Free People

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 13:33:00 +0000

Tunic Dress: Free People/ Necklaces: So Good Jewelry, F21 & Rose Bowl Flea Market/ Watch: Michael Kors/ Headband: Made it this AM!/ Hand painted boots: Emily Ellison

"The first purpose of clothes... was not warmth or decency, but ornament.... Among wild people, we find tattooing and painting even prior to clothes. The first spiritual want of a barbarous man is decoration; as indeed we still see among the barbarous classes in civilized countries." ~Thomas Carlyle

Had to throw that cool quote in! I can't express how much I love Free People clothing. This is one of the few pieces I own BUT its also one of my faves! Decided to go super free and funky today with this loose fitting dress and my painted boots....and of course I then felt the urge to make a new headband to go with the whole ensemble!

The 4th and Other Shenanigans

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 01:53:00 +0000

How cute is my niece Morgan!? She had her outfit together from head to toe! From her cute red bow and blue watch down to her kickin' red toms! Perfect 4th of July blog material! Thanks Morgan! :)

And then I realized...I wore the same thing last year! Hanging out outdoors in the almost 100 degree heat makes an old tank top and cutoffs essential for the day. We gardened and hung out with family in the country all day long. Then topped it off with the nearest fireworks show. I still can't bear to pass up fireworks on the 4th of July!

JULY 3rd.....

Taken at Fort Moultrie, Sullivan's Island SC

Mom's old concho belt...So glad it ended up in my closet!

First day rockin' my sunny's from Quay Eyewear

My Kate Spade cross body bag was the perfect pop of color!

Sleeveless denim button down: Nameless/ Skirt: MM Couture/ Shoes: BCBG

1553 Clear Sunglasses by Quay Eyewear

I've had my eye on this shirt for a few months and after watching a girl that passed by it in the store stop, touch it and then blurt out "Eww, SO Truck driver!" my aspirations of wearing it began to dwindle. I guess it was just meant to be because it was the one and only that didn't sell over a matter of months. I decided to take the challenge of wearing it and not looking like a truck driver or any other typical wearer of the sleeveless cutoff denim shirt. I knew I had to counter it with something ultra girly and happened to have the perfect skirt already hanging in my closet. What could be more girly than ruffles? Throw on a neon purse, some heels and a bun....Whaa-La! And the sunglasses just topped it off!

Leopard Lovers

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 01:23:00 +0000

Headband: Haute Hanger/ Top: Cecico/ Jeans: Levi's/ Shoes: Steve Madden/ ID bracelet: BGBG

My feet are official leopard lovers. I have been in search for a pair of leopard shoes and found them glistening on the new arrivals shelf at TJMaxx last week! The giant wedge makes them purrrrr-fect for standing and walking in all day! It was love at first sight and since they were the only 7.5 I had to act fast! I can't wait to mix and match them with everything possible. I also would like to say a special thank-you-very much to my hubs of almost 4 years for helping me get better pics than I can take of my accessories :) You're the BEST!

My New Favorite Color

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 02:29:00 +0000

Headband:Made it :) /Dress: Everly/ Watch: Michael Kors/ Boots & Clutch: Belonged to my grandmother!

Mint! This mint color is everywhere and awesome. How cool that I got to use this vintage magazine clutch tonight that also belonged to my grandmother! I have let it sit on a shelf in my studio for too long but tonight it was the perfect accessory.

These Boots

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:42:00 +0000

Top and Shorts:American Eagle/Necklace:F21/Watch:Michael Kors/Boots:Vintage

These boots are by far one of my favorite pairs to wear. I'm going to be taking them to the boot doctor to get resoled sooner than later. They have truly stood the test of time seeing as they belonged to my grandmother who probably wore them a good 30-40 years ago!! I wish I had a picture of her wearing them too....I'll look into that.

Gold Studs

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 03:28:00 +0000

Tank: Target/ Skirt: Roxy/ Jacket: Old Navy/ Wedges: Target/ Watch: Michael Kors/ Cuff&Gold Stud Bracelet: Haute Hanger/ Necklace: F21

Its always fun wearing something for the first time and today I got to enjoy 3 new additions to my wardrobe. First, a great pair of black wedges from Target...I made it through the entire day on my feet but definitely have slightly sore toes, Second my gold stud bracelet that I've been dying to stack with my watch and lastly this cool collar necklace which will be fun to wear in all different ways!

Can I take your picture PLEASE?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:49:00 +0000

This is my cool friend Erica with her cool look and her super cool ride :) She is always stylin'

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:28:00 +0000

Dress: Karta/ Boots: Vintage (my grandmothers)/ Wallet: HOBO/ Watch: Michael Kors

These pics are from an afternoon trip to the bank with my friend and fellow co worker Abbey. She helped me get some great photos while smiling pretty herself! Love the fun of just being a girl!

Lost and Found

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 24 May 2012 01:20:00 +0000

Dress: Lush/ Gold flats: Target/ Jewelry: Banana Republic, J.Crew, Michael Kors & David Yurman

I have had this dress hanging in my closet now for almost 4 years! The last time I remember wearing it was for my bachelorette Party! Don't know how that happened but glad to have rediscovered it this morning so I can enjoy it all summer long.

Collared Cowgirl

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 23 May 2012 01:24:00 +0000

Top: Honey Punch/ Shorts:Gianni Bini/ Watch: Knock off Michael Kors :)

I am loving my new cowgirl-esq top! Very fun to rock the metal tipped collar. Its actually a deeper pink than it appears in these photos. I decided to pair it with some faux leather shorts and gladiator sandals for today but can't wait to play it up with my cowgirl boots!

Sequin Love

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:29:00 +0000

Top: Hazel from TJmaxx/ Boyfriend Jeans: JCrew/ Nude pumps: Steve Madden/ Purse: Kate Spade

I found this new top today at TJ Maxx and couldn't resist. I love sequins. I think I may want to go to the grave in them. Look forward to seeing this top in many more posts to come!

Girl + Leopard

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 02:30:00 +0000

This is my friend Emily that works next door and she can rock some leopard prints! She has put together so many cute looks with this print that I had to share! Unfortunately I missed a picture of the leopard pants styled another way one day but I'm sure they'll be back!

Nerd Glasses and Red Lips

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:28:00 +0000

Dress:Calvin Klein via TJMaxx/ Belt:Betsey Johnson via TJMaxx/Jacket: Vertigo Paris from Stein Mart/ Shoes:Target/ Bracelet:F21/ Glasses: SEE Eyewear

Inspired by a Sunday full of pinning on Pinterest...I decided to try red lips and my favorite nerdy new glasses e-v-e-r from SEE eyewear. Thanks to my friend Abbey Ree, I was able to get the awesome second to last shot remote free- Thanks Abbs!

Layers

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:18:00 +0000

Striped Body Suit,Button Down Denim & Jeggings: Forever21/Jacket: Old Navy/ Shoes& belt: Target/ Necklace: Banana Republic/ Earrings: Vintage

3 easy layers make for one easy but thought out look. Throw on some fun jewelry: outfit complete!

La Ha!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:27:00 +0000

Blouse: H&M

So...I guess this is more food than fashion :) I have a weakness for Mexican food and margaritas! But I did enjoy wearing this super cute button up blouse today with my bell bottom jeans!

The Little Things

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:37:00 +0000

These are the little things that have put a smile on my face this year...

Brussel sprouts, Beer from LaHa,Tacos from Jim n' Nicks, A mixed drink in LA, Fresh cabbage and carrots from our garden, A beer sampler

All of everything about Bottega Louie...and then some yummy almond champagne at home

Colorful Bracelets, The dog I think I would love to have someday, New running shoes,My name in big letters, Tyrone with his birthday headphones, The sunsets after work

Where There's A Will, There's A Way

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:37:00 +0000

Dress:made by...me! /shoes:Ecote Macrame Split Wedge via Urban Outfitters/Bracelets:Stella&Dot,Charlotte Russe

So...here is my first attempt at making a dress without a pattern. I've made a dress once before with the help of my grandmother who is an expert seamstress and we followed a pattern. It has been at least 6 years since then and I'm sure it wouldn't be that hard to figure out but I decided to just jump right in and guess my way along without one. Starting with the first collage in the top left hand corner

1. The fabric I've now had for at least 2 years and an inspiring dress on the cover of last months NYLON mag

2-4.I traced a form fitting dress I own onto the fabric with chalk and proceeded to cut out two matching pieces

5. pinned the pieces together to sew

6-8 I used my sewing form to make adjustments, pinned and sewed some more

9-10 attached the lace at the shoulder...attempted making a sleeve...decided I needed more practice to do that and figured out making an open cap sleeve instead

11-13 some beads for color and detail...leading to a finished product!

Ready to wear!

To The City I Go!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:51:00 +0000

Army green. Purse:Roxy/Hair tie:Emi-Jay/Scarf....belonged to my father-in-law during his army days! :)

The Oh so enjoyable-wish I could have stayed longer- Old Town Alexandria!

Sights I'd only seen in books :)

These are pics from my first ever visit to DC! It was awesome! I loved seeing all these awesome sights in person finally. What a cool city. I also LOVED Old Town Alexandria where we stayed. A must visit again!