the red savior

I just recently got back from a trip to Denver. Touristing around the mile high city in a form-fitting, figure-hugging skirt while eating frozen yogurt was not such a good idea. Ready to head back to my home away from home for the weekend and slip into something a little more comfortable, a big, red TJMaxx sign was in sight. I ran in, rummaged through the racks and picked up a cute little pair of ae train-conductor pants; my size, good price, done deal. 

I could then finish and thouroughly enjoy my delicious chocolate, brownie, blueberry and almond Pinkberry concoction.

pants: ae

leather vest: target

metal cuffs: gap

gotcha

I've been searching high and low for a leopard print scarf that met my specifications-big print, big size, just.. big. (And of course, small price). I was about to call it quits and make my own until I came across this one at JCPenny, of all places. I'll be wearing it on all parts of my body, as you can already see. 

Anything leopard print is a wardrobe staple in my book.
t-shirt: charlotte russe
fedora: target
skirt/scarf: jcpenny

caput navis

I'm pretty sure this skirt I'm wearing is supposed to be a scarf/shawl.. I don't really know. I picked it up earlier this summer at a local thrift shop in my humble little town and immediately knew exactly how I wanted to wear it. I love the long strands with the little gold beads placed sporadically down them.

I feel a bit like Jack Sparrow.

gold chain necklace: Ann Taylor

oversized white button-down: Wal-Mart

gem bracelet: H&M

wild guess

Another ingenious diy is this necklace I put together. The claw-looking pendant is a lobster cracker I found at Pottery Barn. I'm in love with it.

The dress just wasn't doing it for me. I had to make it a little more interesting, so I left one shoulder up and wrapped a belt haphazardly around it.

Wearing clothes the way they're supposed to be worn is just not something I do.

Bra-top: Rodarte for Target

Dress: Target

Studded belt: ae

Rings: vintage

right on time

I've been out of it with the blog world lately. My entire summer has been consumed by training for an upcoming marathon (66 days away to be exact). I've been living in tennis shoes and spandex. 

So, my apologies for not keeping up with posts. I have plenty of new pieces to showcase that are currently socked away in the depths of my closet.

New here, is an adorable head-band of my sister's from H&M. The circular plated necklace, which is a little difficult to see is from T.J. Maxx. It's a perfect necklace to throw on when you're in a pinch. It immediately adds interest to the simplest of outfits.

The racerback tank is from Express, silver cuffs-Gap and the long, flowy, chiffon skirt is a little diy. (It originally was a window curtain.) Yeah, I know, kind of weird, but I pride myself on being resourceful.

double take

(All photos taken by me.)

Playing dress up and photographing my beautiful little sister; sporting a black ballerina dress and a perfectly freckled nose. She's turned into quite a beautiful young lady.

Love you, Ky :)

shell it out

Love love love this shell necklace I found recently at H&M. It's actually quite long, but I like the look of it worn higher. I also love that it's 3-stranded; 1 just wouldn't have the same effect. And of course, I'll be wearing it several different ways; maybe slung around my waist or piled on with other accessories-

versatility and vision are key.

the L word

My sister in a sheer, H&M leopard print blouse, courtesy of her boy-toy and myself. Shopping with him for my sister is always interesting. I pulled this off the rack and he immediately gave me the, are you serious?, look. 

How could I not be serious? It's leopard.. and sheer.. two of my favorite things in one.

Tuck it into a pair of chic, wide-leg, high-waisted white linen pants and a cute pair of wedges for a night out; Or throw it on over your bathing suit with a stack of gold bangles at the beach-simple and effortless!

geneva

(All photos taken by me.)

My favorite lake with some of my favorite people.

spots

I got this swimsuit cover-up from H&M about 2 years ago. I love the vibrant color and the fact that it can be wrapped around my body in more ways than one. I found these Carlos Santana wedges on clearance, of course (I rarely ever pay full price for shoes). They're super comfy and perfect to throw on with just about anything.

bracelet-banana republic

stretch belt-express