Fringe Benefits

I originally bought this scarf because of its size and its amazing color and fringe. Then I realized this is A LOT of scarf. I'm "fun-sized" and it literally was just too much for my small frame. I didn't want to get rid of it, so I found a new way to incorporate it into my wardrobe. 

 Dress: Banana Republic (old, but similar style here), Scarf: Anne Taylor (old), Belt: vintage, snakeskin, Sunnies: thrifted, Ring: (vintage) Club Monaco flagship store, Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelet: Stella & Dot

Turban

I'm becoming quite creative at disguising the need for a haircut…

Dress: a Marshall's find, Shirt: American Eagle (short sleeve version here), Brooches: vintage, Scarf (worn as turban): old, Ring: Stella and Dot, Bracelets: gifted, Sunnies: thrift store find.

Photos by @cme3000

From My Collection...

With all this crazy weather we've been having, shooting for my blog has been "limited." I thought I'd share a few of my favorite (vintage) things with you to give you an inside look at my personal style (which changes almost daily). Back to my regular shooting this weekend!

Vintage brooches and clip earrings. Bracelet and earrings set last seen here. 

The loveliest mirror compact given to me for my birthday.

A statement vintage cuff bought at an antique market. Love it here.

THE BEST high-waist pencil skirt restyled from a vintage floor-length gown.

My favorite 1950s party dress. 

70s Maxi

I love a standout print…especially on a 1970s maxi. 

Dress: vintage, Boots: Nine West (similar here), Watch: Michael Kors, Gold Bracelet: Stella & Dot, Cuff: Banana Republic (old), Ring: (vintage) Club Monaco flagship store, Necklace: from my collection (seen here as a watch).

Photos by Scoobie West 

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 

Great lengths

I don't usually do maxi skirts or dresses since I'm "fun-sized," but this vintage cherry number just works.

Dress: (vintage) tag unknown, Belt: vintage, gifted from my sister friend, Shoes: Calvin Klein (similar style here), Earrings: Target, Ring: (vintage) Club Monaco, Watch: Michael Kors (similar here).

Photos by @cme3000

Remix

After some major alterations, this floor-length dress was made into a high-waist skirt. Tailored just right for the perfect fit, in my favorite color. My very own style remix.

Original dress. A consignment store find. 

After some MAJOR tailoring, my new high-waist skirt. 

Bugle bead detailing.

Skirt (consignment store find), Top (American Apparel, also seen here), Shoes (Nine West), Watch (Michael Kors), Brooch (vintage)

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)

Feelin' blue

Easily one of my favorite summer dresses. I love the bright blue. Easy, effortless, and a standout in the crowd.

Dress (H&M), Shoes (Calvin Klein), Necklace (custom, vintage), Sunnies (vintage, Guess), Watch (MK), Bracelets (Forever 21, Stella and Dot), Ring (vintage, Banana Republic), Earrings (Kate Spade, similar here)