Insta Lately

Hey guys! So sorry for the impromptu vacay from blogging... life has been a little cray over here! 1. I am getting married in t-minus 3 days! (EEKKKK!!!!) 2. Luke's grandpa passed this past weekend... we've had a bit of a hard time... 3. I am on my voyage to the first state (DE) to see my favorite peeps and get ready for this wedding! So... I wasn't kidding when I said life had been a little major lately!

I got some raves about a couple pieces I shared through insta and thought I would share the deets! I'm not always the best liketoknowit poster... so here goes ladies...

Romper, sandals, bag, watch, bracelet

Ya'll.. I can't even tell you how ready I am to get this cleared out! Packed to the Brim!

Top, Pants, Bag, Shoes, Sunnies

Top, Denim, Flats, Bag, Sunnies, Watch

We are almost there! Can't wait to start this new adventure with Luke!
XO-L

Army Chic...

Jacket: Zara, similar | Peplum: J Crew (on sale!) | Denim: J Crew | Wedges: Zara | 

Bag: H&M | Sunnies: Tory Burch | Pearls: J Crew | Watch: Michael Kors 

I feel like my outfits lately have been one extreme or the other... super bright florals or neutral spring layers. There is not really much in between, but that's how I like it! Each piece of this look is an absolute must have investment piece of mine. The great thing is that most of them were major bargain finds: denim under $100, top for $15, Jacket $75 (last year), wedges $90, and bag $35.  I like to keep my trendy pieces on the cheaper side since I won't be wearing them long, but for staples... I can justify a splurge here and there. With these pieces, I had some amazing luck. I talk often about cost per wear. That is really the most important building block for me with wardrobing.... why spend over $100+ per wear for something that will be off trend in just a couple months? That just doesn't make sense to me....

For these pieces the estimated CPW is under $5 and for many is less than that. I always feel so accomplished when I know I have saved money and also found a quality product... that just leaves more to spend on other things, right?

Our weather has been crazy here this week.... so no open toe shoes for me until the weekend most likely. I'm just ready to be warm on the regular... this winter has not been good to me! Just pray for no more snow! It's gotten so bad this winter that Luke is serving a couple Saturday school sessions to make up for time! Sadness!

I hope you have a wonderful day & thanks for stopping by!

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XO-L

ps- Don't you worry, Wedding Wednesday will be back next week! We will be posting on the regular.... promise! (Trust me... this is my venting space... and I'm sure Luke could use a break from the stress talk!)

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

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!