8 Ball

Necklaces: c/o The Boutique Minimaliste /  Bomber: Adidas / Shoes & Sunnies: Le Chateau / Dress: Pumpkin Seed / Bag: Michael Kors Hamilton / Watch: Guess

Hello & happy week. It's already Wednesday, and that feels like a very strange thing. I was in my home town for the weekend, so I'm a little behind the 8 ball in being on the ball just yet this week, so to speak. I will try my darndest to get in 3 posts the rest of this week, though - just you wait & see!

I managed to meet up with Kate last evening since it was absolutely glorious outside & since I wanted to show you these new necklaces of mine - aren't they perfect? I've been leaning towards daintier neck wear often times lately, and when these arrived in my mailbox, I was just the happiest girl. I don't think the little skull necklace has even left my neck for sleep times. I do not and will not wear things on the blog that I don't 100% support & love myself, and I have got to say that working with The Boutique Minimaliste has been nothing but super lovely. Their items are adorable, affordable, and of great quality. So for that and for being nice to work with, a big thank you goes out.

I will post you a little photo diary from my trip home perhaps tomorrow or the Friday. I hope you like you some nature. 

Brightly

Dress: c/o Gap / Shoes: Le Chateau / Bracelets: H&M + Urban Outfitters / Sunnies: reNeu Boutique / Blazer: Thrifted / Bag: Michael Kors Hamilton

 

I have to be honest... at first, I was convinced that this dress didn't work on me. I have a pretty short torso, and because of that, there seemed to be a little bit of extra material on the top half that puffed out a bit. But I loved it. I loved this dress. I loved the darling little collar, the double layered bottom, the bright color (it photographs sort of yellow but I can promise you it is n.e.o.n.), and most practically, the grab & go simplicity. After a little while, I found myself picking this dress out of my closet (or, a pile of clothes, if we are being honest) over & over, and started to feel like it did work after all. I always feel happy & comfortable when wearing it, but it's fun enough to not feel boring. A huge thank you to Gap who sent it along to me (with some other pieces I will be styling, too!) - a bright little piece such as this can cheer up many kinds of days.

 

Sidenote: I get more comments on this phone case than, really, anything else in the world. It's a conversation starter to say the least, a conversation that usually starts with, "Is that really your phone case?". Yes that is a bunny iPhone case. Yes I am in my very late twenties. Yes I have a grown up job to which I wear a blazer & things.

 

Have a great day.



Peony

 

Top & Sunnies: Thrifted reNeu Boutique / Skirt: Joe Fresh / Heels: Boutique 9 / Watch: Guess / Purse: Le Chateau

 

Photos by Kate.

Hello & happy Monday. How was your weekend?

For me, it was a lot of anything & everything, but informal & calm at the very same time. Friday was a random pal meet up over after work beers that we promptly followed up with Greek food. Saturday was outfitted with my usual farmers market trip (I am not sure that anything can surmount a walk to the market on a tree lined street, during a still Spring morning, with my ears full of music). I stocked up on the usual and allowed the rest of my afternoon to be focused around house cleaning & treat eating (oh hello cheese curds, samosas, coconut cookies, and quad latte). On Saturday night I found myself at a small rock show (in the very boutique where I bought this blouse - full circle!), and Sunday was outfitted with greeting my brother & his lady at their marathon finishes & then cooking (oh hello smoked cheddar & sriracha mac & cheese + strawberry apple rhubarb crumble ...I do a lot of eating).

I've come to default to this top quite a bit since I picked it up one day over my lunch hour at probably my most frequented local boutique. It's silk. It's floral. It's pastel. The last time I wore it I dressed it down with jeans, but figured it deserved a pairing with lace, being silk and all.

Have a lovely week out there!

Dress Down

 

Blazer: J. Crew / Jeans: Gap / Shoes & Sunnies: Le Chateau / Blouse: Thrifted / Necklace: Boutique Olivia / Watch: Guess 

 

The last time I wore this tweed blazer it was with its skirt partner (see here) for a clean & polished look, but I decided to dress it down for this round. I have been finding myself pairing it with pants pretty often lately, wearing it as a fancy little "jacket" during these warmer days. This blouse is quite literally, my very favorite thing. It is a perfectly comfortable silk, a match for every single other clothing article, and I got it for $5 bucks. Too bad I have spilt coffee on it twice now.

 

As for the weekend... I'm feeling decidedly productive today (which, if we're being honest, may not last entirely long - my coffee has just kicked in), so I'm outlining a weekend plan, like a dork. It is supposed to be rainy as heck for the next few days, so I'm looking at spending some time indoors drinking copius amounts of coffee & perhaps visiting a restaurant or two with my sister in law who will be in town. Oh, and going to see The Great Gatsby. Eeee!

 

Have a great weekend.

 

Note: It is super hilarious how root-y my hair looks in photo #1 due to the light. Extreme ombre?



Minor Interpretation

Dress: Mustard Seed / Blazer: Zara / Clutch: Vintage / Necklace: Thrifted / Barrette: Vintage / Shoes: ALDO / Sunnies: reNeu Boutique / Watch: Guess

The Great Gatsby comes out this weekend (which I am so very excited about), and with that thought in mind, I pulled together a few pieces that somewhat reminded me of the era, channeling a 20's silhouette. A pleated flapper shift, a big barrette, some pearls, and though it is hard to see, a (faux) snakeskin clutch dressed up with a rhinestone jewelled pin. A pretty minor interpretation, yes, but a fun put together none the less. I actually have this dress in white as well (as you can see here), and plan on getting lots of wear out of both this Summer. So simple & feminine, all at once.

Happy Wednesday.

Fanciful

           

Dress: c/o Muse Apparel / Shoes: ALDO / Belt: H&M / Sunnies: reNeu Boutique / Bag: ASOS

I am back from a sad but beautiful visit to my hometown and am just getting back into the swing of things (thank you for all of your kind, kind words on my post last week). The swing of things includes: to-do lists, spring cleaning lists, and exercise & eating lists - this girl has eaten a few too many treats as of late and it's time to clean up my act.

The weather is nothing short of glorious these past few days, and let me tell you, it helps to make the heart feel happy. Yesterday I took to outside in this dress, which was sent over to me by the lovely people at Muse Apparel. When the Muse team asked me if I would like to try out a piece from their line, I said an immediate & fanciful yes - 1: They are just a friendly joy to work with and 2: Their pieces are high quality & sophisticated. I love the scallops. I love the neutral + neon mix of print. I love the structured cut. 

Have a beautiful & sunny week out there.

x, Kristin

Directly Inspired

Pants: H&M / Jacket: c/o Joe Fresh / Shoes: ALDO / Sweater: Joe Fresh / Necklace: F21 / Sunnies: Le Chateau / Watch:

Guess

Short & sweet today, as I'm off to take a long walk in the sunshine & visit a puppy at my grandparents' country property. These pants are a little strange, and I wasn't sure how I felt about them at first, but after being directly inspired by miss Krystin's post here, I decided that there may be a place for them in my wardrobe. Plus they feel like I'm not really wearing any pants at all, which is kind of favourable. 

Thank you for all of your kind words & condolences on my last post. That is a very appreciated thing & it means the world to me. 

x, Kristin