Preppy Plaid

Button Down: J Crew Factory | Denim: J Crew (now 25% off!!!)  | Wedges: Zara | Necklace: J Crew | 

Watch: Michael Kors | Bracelets: J Crew, Blush Bazaar | Sunnies: Shop Ruche | Bag: H&M | Lip: Good Taste (MAC)

A pair of white jeans is nearly impossible to find... Usually I encounter many issues: see through, too stretchy, no stretch, and sometimes they will even have a very unattractive grainy effect to them. These J Crew jeans fit the bill! I am obsessed with cropped denim as I have stated a million times before and knew I wanted to bulk up my collection. I found these a couple weeks ago when they were recommended to me by an associate at our local J Crew store. I was a little weary before trying them on because for me J Crew denim has never been a great fit. I was actually overjoyed when I slipped them on! In Love!!! One hangup, they do stretch out... so I wish I had gone down a size. They fit perfect initially, but will be the kind of jeans you wear once and then wash... otherwise I am thrilled.

I also have a serious obsessed with this shirt! I almost missed out on this the week it was pushed onto the sales floor at J Crew factory because when I went in they had 1 more left... in the wrong size. The team there was kind enough to hunt one down from another store and have it shipped to me. I love it so so much! It has a madras effect... and I know it will be perfect for our Martha's Vineyard honeymoon. 

In other news... it's snowing here?! What?! So insane! Luke is actually out of school... which is very irritating for us as they keep adding more time and taking away actual days to make up for all the missed days for snow! I officially hate you snow! GO AWAY! (Ya feel me?)

Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by!

Make sure to follow via Bloglovin and stay tuned for Wedding Wednesday tomorrow! 

XO-L

Essential Florals

Dress: Dorothy Perkins, similar // Scarf: Kate Spade Saturday, similar // Shoes: Zara //

 Bag: H&M // Watch: Michael Kors // Bracelet: J. Crew // Sunnies: Ruche  // 

Lip: All Fired Up // Wearing Luxy 120g set in Dirty Blonde

I am obsessed with bright floral patterns. This scarf was actually a TJ Maxx find, but with Spring styles swarming stores right now similar ones can be find everywhere. Red is a must have for me so I didn't have to think twice about bringing it home with me.  The dress is a Dorothy Perkins find from last spring. It looks like a typical sundress, but it's actually denim. There is a similar style on the site right now for 25% off. Don't let that pass you by. I have worn this dress several times in the year I've had it. Pockets, a tie back, and classic print... can't beat it. The similar style I found is actually just straight denim and would be such a great foundation piece for your wardrobe. 

I'm also so in love with my new Zara wedges. I was looking for the perfect nude wedges for Spring  and in my search found these. While I'm still in need of a classic nude, I couldn't pass up these cuties! They remind me so much of moccasins... but a more stylish way to wear them! The wedge is the perfect height and I know I will wear them out this summer!

Lastly, these sunnies are amaze! I ran across them on the shopruche website and quickly realized what a great Karen Walker dupe they are. I have been dying for som Karen Walker shades since last summer, but opted for these aviators first. Girls on a wedding budget must prioritize fashion wants, am I right?

It officially feels like Spring! Can we say AMEN? I am so happy to have a little extra time in the evenings and to no longer be frozen every day of my life. Winter always seems to get the best of me... I really need to move somewhere warmer!

I'm glad to finally be feeling better and moving on to a new week. I think we should just erase the last one... bad news!

Thanks so much for reading pretties! Have a wonderful day!

Xo-L

Prepped and Proper

 

 

Vest: Talbots | Chambray: J Crew | Denim: Level 99 | Clutch: K slademade | 

Heels: Nine West, similar | Watch: Michael Kors | Bracelet: J Crew | 

Necklace: Forever 21, similar here and here | Lippie: Stila Poppy

I gravitate toward preppy classics... like quilted vests and plaid. I stumbled upon this vest online several months ago. I had already acquired quite the vest collection and couldn't justify the price tag at the time... so I contained myself. I know we were meant to be  because when shopping on Sunday our store happened to only have one of these left... the one lonely vest also happened to be my size... and was 50% off. You know I couldn't pass that up! I've talked about my affection for Talbot's before and here I am again... telling you how very much I love Talbot's at age 26. Every brand has a target market, but that doesn't mean you have to trap yourself within those age limits. Loving timeless classics is nothing to be ashamed of ladies... so don't let anyone fool you. If you find something that works for you; wherever it is, by all means buy it! 

I'm a creature of habit and once I develop an obsession, it's hard to break. I've worn a little Poppy Red all but one day out of the last week... not sure when I'll break the habit. 

We are also expecting snow again today... oh the joys of winter! Who else is counting down the days until summer?

Have a wonderful day and thank you for reading!

Printed Poppy

Top: old: similar here | Blazer: Target | Denim: HudsonBoots: Lacoste 

Bag: Louis Vuitton | Necklace: similar here | Watch: Michael Kors 

Bracelet: J Crew | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Lippie: Stila Poppy

I don't know about you, but I am so ready for the weekend! I have also been super ready for a splash of inspiration for outfits lately. Who would have thought that splash would come from a new lip product obsession? These Stila lip laquers are serious perfection! I have never found a lip product that produced so much shine and color payoff in one. The shade I'm wearing is called Poppy and it truly is my new favorite color. 

The top and blazer have been in my closet for a while, and when I was perusing my closet I pulled them out thinking: match made in heaven! Black and white is one of my all time favorite color combos and the poppy red gave some extra umph! 

Bringing old and new together to help spin old pieces in my closet is a major priority of mine right now and I'm glad to be off to a great start! How are you guys giving your tried and trues a fresh take in 2014? 

Have a blessed weekend and thank you for reading!