Crop top

An all black look is anything but basic with a crop top, satin trousers, and a vintage brooch. 

Sweater: American Apparel, Pants: Club Monaco (last seen here), Brooch: vintage, Sunnies: Michael Kors (similar here), Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelet: Stella and Dot, Lips: MAC "Ruby Woo" and "Russian Red."

Photos by Scoobie West 

Minimalist

A simple pencil skirt and a perfectly tucked tee can go a long way…

Tee: Club Monaco (old), Skirt: American Apparel, Shoes: Diba (last seen here), Sunnies: Michael Kors, Jewelry: (vintage) from my mom, Lips: MAC "Ruby Woo" and "Russian Red," "Currant" liner.

Photos by Scoobie West

High waist flares

A vintage-inspired look created from modern pieces.

Blouse: Isaac Mizrahi for Target (old), Pants: H&M (old, but similar here), Hat: BCBG (details here), Vintage snakeskin belt: thrifted, Watch: Michael Kors, Lips: MAC "Ruby Woo."

Photos by Scoobie West

Top it off

I BEGGED my mom for this hat for nearly five years.  She finally gave in and shipped it to me for Christmas. I think it will go nicely with my growing collection. Now, if I can just get her to send me a few more…

Hat: (thanks mom!), Shirt: (vintage) Express (similar here), Pants: The Limited (old, but similar here), Necklace: last seen here, Ring: Anthropologie (last seen here), Bracelet: Stella & Dot, Watch: Michael Kors, Sunnies: Gucci ℅ Scoobie West (similar for women, here), Lips: MAC "Divine Choice" mixed with "Currant" lip pencil. 

Photos courtesy of Scoobie West

Well Suited

My take on the classic black suit…complete with shoulder detail, cropped pants, polka dots, and stripes. 

Suit: Zara (past season, but similar blazer on sale here), Sweater: Club Monaco (old), Shoes: Diba, Bracelets: Forever 21, Sunnies: Michael Kors (last seen here), Lips: MAC Ruby Woo.

Photos by Scoobie West 

Navy flares

I've really been into hats lately. No, SERIOUSLY into them. Probably because of the single digit temps in Atlanta and having no hair. I've come to love them as only my mom (the "hat lady") would (as seen here, here, and here). I'm loving this monochromatic navy look…with just a pop of color. 

Sweater: J. Crew (thrifted) (similar style here), Pants: The Limited (old, but similar here), Hat: Gifted from mom, Necklace: Old, from my collection (similar here as a watch), Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelet: Stella & Dot, Ring: Vintage, Club Monaco flagship store, Lips: MAC "Ruby Woo." 

Photos by Christina Jenkins

Holiday sparkle

A sparkly skirt with just the right amount of casual, cashmere cool.

Skirt: vintage (last seen here), Sweater: thrifted (similar style here), Shoes: Report Signature, Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelets: cross (gifted from a friend), rainbow sparkler (gifted from mom), clear sparkler (Jonathan Buckhead), Ring: Stella & Dot, Earrings: The Icing. Lips: MAC "Russian Red" and "Ruby Woo."

Photos by Christina Jenkins

Seeing spots

I stalked this dress at a vintage store for five months. It was floor-length and I had it shortened.  It's kind of amazing.

Dress: (vintage) Lillie Rubin, Shoes: Calvin Klein (similar style here), Earrings: Target, Belt: vintage (last seen here), Ring: (vintage) Club Monaco flagship store, Lips: MAC "Russian Red" and "Ruby Woo" 

Photos by Christina Jenkins 

Alterations by Gizzelle James 

Layers

Layered up in a navy sweater dress, utility jacket, and a crisp white shirt.

Jacket: Forever 21 (another version here), Dress: Theory (past season), Shirt: Anne Fontaine (similar here), Tights: Express, Belt: (vintage) Etienne Aigner, Necklace: Anthropologie (no longer available, but how AMAZING is this alternative?), Ring: Stella & Dot (last seen here), Earrings: C. Wonder (last seen here), Watch: Michael Kors, Lips: MAC "Spirit"

Photos by Christina Jenkins

Black Hat: Part Two

Favorite black hat, an oversized shirt, fingerless fringed gloves, and just a little leg...

Shirtdress: vintage, Hat: BCBG (last seen here), Over the knee boots: Restricted (similar here), Leather gloves: Club Monaco (past season), Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelet: Stella & Dot, Lipstick: MAC Ruby Woo and MAC Russian Red. 

Photos courtesy of @cme3000

Black Hat: Part One

I'm back!!! Sorry I've been such a blogging slacker friends. It's not easy juggling the beginning of a new school year with blogging, trunk shows, and a social life. I have GOT to do better with time management... Enough of that. Back to the blog!
Lately I've been obsessed with this black hat. I throw it on with just about everything (and it's PERFECT for growing out my hair, such a process)! I've decided to dedicate the next three posts to it. Enjoy!

Hat: BCBG, Denim Shirt: (vintage) Express, Scarf: Gap (past season), Skirt: Urban Outfitters (on sale here), Watch: Michael Kors, Ring: Stella & Dot, Bracelets: Stella & Dot, gifted, Lipstick: MAC (Ruby Woo, Russian Red).

Photos courtesy of @cme3000

Favorite silhouette

I love a full skirt paired with a fitted top, especially one with pockets. And a bold cherry lip is just the right finishing touch...

 Dress (vintage), Shirt (American Eagle), Sunnies (Guess), Earrings (C. Wonder, similar here), Brooch, Ring, bracelets (vintage), on lips (MAC Ruby Woo and Russian Red)