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Wednesday, March 19, 2014










My very best skirts are thrifted.

I either rummaged through my local shop or happily inherited them from a grandmother.  I am always amazed how relevant they are just a season or two after they become mine.  Suddenly they are incredibly current, but unique and special compared to what's in the stores.  At least that's how they feel to me.

Years ago I would have thrown on a sky high heel and a fitted top with this handkerchief skirt, maybe a bright lip and a clutch.  I suppose that would have been perfect for drinks with friends or a night downtown.

My lifestyle has since changed and while I may be drawn to the same things, I style them completely different.  I love the sartorial vibe of an oversized knit paired with a full midi length skirt.  It may not be the most flattering man magnet kind of outfit, but that's ok.  I've already got my man, so I get to dress the way I like.

I am a huge fan of the new proportions and combinations, both on and off the runway.  I think that there is something cool about a girl that dresses like she doesn't care what people think, just throws on what she loves and goes.  My favorite booties, a knit I live in (in one of the only colors that I can stand) and a big elephant skin colored duffle with chunky hardware (that I feel certain will soon be mine).  Those are the details on this look.

Everyone is ready for Spring and shopping for next season, but with cold weather back for a few days and me being a planner and all….I am still happily shopping amazing sales on knits and things to be worn briefly now and tucked away for next year.

Here's how you can make this look your own:



MERCI BEAUCOUP

Wednesday, January 22, 2014










Last weekend while I was in Nashville, Mary and John took me out to one of their favorite places to shoot.  

It was truly gorgeous, but surprisingly windy and completely freezing...Good thing we had some champagne to keep us warm!  

While the hat was borrowed from the Happily Grey wardrobe closet…the cross body and bootie are both mine!  Lately I have been feeling kind of mom-ish when I go out, so I have been searching for something sky high and sexy to get me out of my rut.  These Loeffler Randal lace ups do the trick!  The bag is Botkier and I am crazy about the color.  Both pieces came from two of my favorite Atlanta shops- Les Nouvelles and Potpourri!

My Merci Beaucoup tee was a Christmas gift from my amazing Clementine editor, Erin Loechner.  I have been wearing it with everything the last month!  The graphic tee trend may be a bit annoying at times, but it really is the answer to the 'What do I wear with this?' question.

A big thanks to my hosts for the weekend and look forward to sharing the rest of the images with you in the coming weeks!  

all images: John Hillin

BEAUTY

Wednesday, April 10, 2013



















So my first day in Nashville was spent at daytime shows full of evening wear and wedding dresses.  The weather was gloomy and rainy, my favorite kind.  The shows were in the Belmont mansion.  It was the perfect setting for dramatic gowns shown during the day.  

My favorite part of the show was the hair.  All twisted up and pinned, it was romantic.  More soft then severe, more boho then bride.  I chose to ignore the fake ivy crowns and silk flowers they mistakenly added and focused on the soft curls and subtle makeup. I grabbed a few photos to share, enjoy.

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