FriYAY!

I know you've seen this dress a few times now, but I just love it especially on a super hot day like today! I got to add a little flare to it with my new necklace from Le Tote. I finally put a little time into my look today with makeup and hair done. This seems to be a rare occurrence this days. I'm off to enjoy the day even with rain in the forecast my outlook is sunny!

xo

-A-

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Necklace: LeTote (Hayes' Yes Please Necklace)

Dress: Forever 21 (old), other options below

Shoes: Shoedazzle (old), other options below

Sunglasses: Nordstrom "Tory Burch"

Le Maxi Love

My super cute tribal maxi is another gem from LeTote. I love the tulip flare in the front and the V-neck detailing on top. This dress is the perfect pick for Spring and Summer because it's a lighter texture easy to pair with a lot of fun accessories and it's modest enough for all kinds of occasions! 

xo

-A-

Work Wear Wednesday: Peplum Safari

Ah...work wear wenesday. I love to come up with new work looks. It's a delicate balance between style and practicality. Today's look is all about the blouse. This super cute (super old) leopard print peplum blouse is one of my favs! Last year I wrote a post about this piece and I had put it in my 'clothes to sell' pile, but I attempt to wear each item at least once and see if I'll change my mind. Long story short, this one snuck out of the pile and back into my closet. Sneaky little thing! I love pairing this top with neutral pants and shoes and a nice pop of jewels on top! Simply perfect for this beautiful hump day!

Enjoy your week everyone! #halfway

xo

-A-

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Top: (very similar) Leopard Peplum Blouse

Pants: H&M

Shoes: Target

Necklace: from LeTote (similar) Necklace 

Pinspired: All over black

Today's PINspired look is this super chic all black look. I love the way she utilized some leather to really make the look pop! I opted to bring my statement jewelry to my ears, featuring my LeTote lovelies. I am a huge fan of monochromatic looks, I think they work so well for a ton of different events and occasions. I try to bring in some sort of texture or tone to break it up a bit, such as my fun earrings. I am in love with her quilted version of the skirt, but c'est la vie, this is pINSPIRATION, not magical Pinterest closet! Which, why hasn't anyone come up with that yet?

xo

-A-

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Happy Sunday

Happy happy Sunday! I don't know why I love Sunday's so much, but it is just the most perfect day for relaxing. I think it might be due to the amount of Sundays I worked prior to this year, so I relish in these wonderful weekends off. Plus, Sunday is the obvious brunch day and who doesn't love brunch? If you don't love brunch, I'm not sure we can be friends. haha. Sometimes, Aaron and I opt for some homemade brunch, with grapefruit mimosas and my famous biscuits and gravy! (the trick is to use maple flavored sausage). Other weeks we opt to spend way too much money on the delicious drinks at Zest! we are regulars, which sounds so adult of us. And on ocassion, we just relax all day and watch Netflix in a perpetual cuddle, as to prepare our brains for the week ahead. Thus ends my love letter to Sunday. 

How do you spend your SundayFunday?

xo

-A-

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Link to Le Tote: Sign up for Le Tote

Necklace: Le Tote, Jules Smith Designs (Similar )

Boots: Chinese Laundry

Skirt: Neiman Marcus

Sweater: BCBGMAXAZRIA

Warm and cozy

Today's look is super comfy and still tres chic. I got this sweater dress in my most recent tote. It truly looks horrible on me by itself, so bad in fact that I was motivated to go to kickboxing after trying it on! With that said, that did not stop me from trying to make this cozy dress work. For me, if a dress looks kind of wonky or unflattering I try to find a good distraction, hence the vest. Plus, the army green goes so well with the burgundy and adds a fun texture variation and there you have it! An even more put together look and I am more comfortable. Granted, I am not a proponent of buying things that you aren't comfortable in or don't fit in the store, but like this dress it's rented or maybe a piece that used to look top notch, but you're body has changed a bit. It doesn't mean you can't ever wear it again, just tweak it! 

How do you tweak your look to be comfortable? 

xo

-A-

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Similar dress: Cocoa and Kisses Wine Red Sweater Dress, Mountain Hardwear Pandra Ponte Dress

Similar vests: Twill Military Vest • Banana Republic, Ambition Military Vest • Ambition

Booties: Side Zip Booties • LOFT

Bag: Top Handle In Gathered Leather • Coach

Watercolor and leather

Well folks, I got another tote, so naturally I had to wear almost all the pieces in one outfit and post about it. I was underwhelmed by a few of the items, but it was all made right when I saw this amazing clutch/bag/ipad case. Whatever it is it's beautiful. I thought it best to pair it with this super comfy top and simple necklace to highlight the beautiful colors in this clutch. Granted, this top is not ideal for the "girls" if you know what I mean, but it's super cozy and the leather sleeves really add a nice detail. You know me, I'll prob. throw on a scarf and it'll be all better. Thanks for bearing with my random rants, my brain is a bit scattered. 

xo

-A-

Get the look: 

Link to Le Tote: Le Tote

Top: BCBG

Clutch: BCBG