Simple Slip.

Hope everyone had an amazing weekend! I found myself bopping around Asheville Saturday afternoon in this beautiful, embroidered slip dress from Anthropologie. I fell in love with this piece the moment I saw it but was a little intimidated by its' elegance and felt I would have nowhere to wear it because it was too formal. After it went on sale and I felt I couldn't live without it I realized I wanted to wear it out and take this beauty on the town so I was determined to make it work in this most casual way possible. I feel the execution of this look was all about keeping it simple; the dress has so much detail that it needed to be paired with the most basic pieces like my Birkenstocks to make it normal for everyday wear. Not many accessories or jewelry needed which was perfect for an extra, hot summer day!

Anthropologie Dress currently sold out but similar here, Birkenstocks here, Anita Bilardi Bag here

Photographer: Andrew Wolf

The Bold & the Beachy.

Extra gloomy, summer days call for bold, beachy outfits and I'm loving the vibrant blue color of this Saint Grace maxi dress. Layering maxis is always fun and helps you to get more use out of them, try throwing on an open knit sweater like this one for a beach ready look.

Element Eden Sweater here, Saint Grace Maxi Dress here, FBD Market Clutch coming soon, American Eagle Sandals similar, Vanessa Mooney Bracelet here 

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Did Someone Say Summer?

It's really starting to feel like summertime around here and the other day I welcomed it in one of my original pieces. I made this dress over a year ago and never brought myself to wear it, I was sewing the other day and told myself I'm not allowed to sew another thing until I wear something I've made. Who knows this could be the start of something good!

Kirby Original Dress similar, Express Denim Vest similar, H&M Top here, American Eagle Sandals here, Bangles similar, BCBGeneration Sunnies similar, Xhileration for Target Clutch similar 

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Birks are Back.

Trends are a funny thing; there are new ones starting up so frequently, some last for many seasons, while others are hardly picked up by the general population. Most seasons I find myself loving certain trends, but I don't really jump on board, or as a budget shopper I find myself finding pieces I'm still in love with, for a deal, a little later. Growing as a stylist I find myself wanting to experiment with trends more, and buying lower priced knock-offs is a fun way to do it and not break the bank. Paired with key, quality pieces the right replica can look fantastic!

Yesterday I jumped on board and tried out the Birkenstock trend; I briefly remember this happening when I was a kid, but didn't carry out my days in them. Some are completely despising that this flat, casual sandal has made a come back, but I'll say after a day in my $16 pair from Payless, I'm loving them. Comfortable is probably the biggest selling point, and I think the t-strap silhouette is slightly chicer than the traditional double strap. Sincerely Jules, I'm right there with you and loving that the Birks are in fact back.

Gypsy 05 Pants here, Design History Top similar, American Eagle Sandals here, Brandy Melville Necklace similar, J Fein Designs Ring here, Merona for Target Bag here