Touch of Pink

Photos by Mason Ware

I’ve been kind of loving blush pink lately. I’ve almost ruled it as a new neutral. It’s a great color to brighten up a look.

I didn’t want the look to be too girly with the pink blazer, so I made the look edgy with the black denim mini and ankle boots.

I particularly love this blazer because it’s a light knit, so it can be an easy layering piece now in the winter, but it’s also easily transitional for the spring.

Blazer- BCBGeneration | Turtleneck- Forever 21 | Skirt- Boohoo (similar) | Boots- Asos | Bag- Kate Spade | Eyewear- Quay

Seeing Stars

Another look from my collaboration with Rent the Runway for Mardi Gras! This look is casual, which is perfect for parades, casual parties, or going out!

I loved this fun, star print button up for the casual look because it’s a great way to make a subtle statement. And for me, I don’t own a lot of prints, so it was fun to be able and branch out and try something different for a fun event. P.s. I’m so sad I had to give this blouse back, because I fell in love.

With Louisiana and it’s always changing weather, I added an awesome leather jacket just in case the temps decide to be cold when the parades start.

The accessories were kept neutral and subtle, because if you’re going to be at a parade or out on the town you don’t want to have to worry about a ton of jewelry, besides, you’ll more than likely have a neck full of beads.

I hope you liked this collab and found some outfit inspo for the upcoming Mardi Gras season!

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Blouse- Equipment | Jacket- Barbara Bui | Bag- See by Chloe | Earrings- Elizabeth and James

Sleek Formal

If you’re from or know anything about Louisiana, you know Mardi Gras is a HUGE deal. I’ve teamed up with Rent the Runway to bring you two looks to help you get inspired this Mardi Gras season!

The first look is for the dressier part of Mardi Gras, which would be for a formal ball.

For the formal outfit, I went for a sleek, all black look. There’s something so elegant about a head-to-toe black look. I love the pleat detailing of the dress and the modest, but still feminine and sexy silhouette, paired with the timeless & classic fur jacket. I added a little sparkle with the earrings, and finished the look off with the perfect clutch!

Most of the time, Mardi Gras balls are full of sequin dresses, which I love for special occasions. But the look I went for is mysterious, and I still would stand out, in a subtle way.

I’ve used the service Rent the Runway for many other occasions, and absolutely love it (click here to find out how RTR works, if you’re new to it). It’s an efficient and fast way to get the perfect outfit for any occasion.

Using RTR for occasions like a Mardi Gras ball is a great idea, because if you’re like me, I don’t have many super fancy events I attend, so I don’t have many formal options in my closet. I love it because you don’t have to make such a huge commitment of buying a dress then having it stuck in your closet, never to be worn again. The service is a fun way to give yourself the chance to branch out and try different styles. It’s also awesome because you get to choose dresses and accessories from amazing brands and designers that sometimes you might not get the chance to wear!

Mardi Gras will be here before you know it, so get a head start and make sure this Mardi Gras season you get glam from head to toe with Rent the Runway!

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Dress- Vera Wang | Jacket- Adrienne Landau | Bag- Diane von Furstenberg | Earrings- Lulu Frost

*all items listed were sent by Rent the Runway

*this post is in collaboration with Rent the Runway, but all opinions are genuine and my own…as always!

Boyish

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Happy first day of 2016!

I love good, versatile pieces. I wore this dress a couple looks ago, but I loved how I didn’t just have to wear it as a dress and it doubles as a long blazer.

Top- Forever 21 (similar) | Blazer- Missguided | Faux-leather pants- H&M | Loafers- Dolce Vita (similar) | Bag- Rebecca Minkoff 

Faded Metallic

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For some girls, New Years Eve outfits with all the sequins and jewels comes naturally. Not for me. But I wanted to be somewhat festive. The metallic threading of this dress has a subtle shine, but doesn’t blind you. And the color is totally unique. Once I added the choker to this look, I decided to go more old school glam with the look, by adding this vintage coat I thrifted last winter.

I’m also the person all about comfort, and although this dress looks like you’re wearing chain armor, it’s actually super soft and comfortable like a cotton shift dress. No one wants to be in an uncomfortable dress for hours, let’s be honest.

Dress- MINKPINK (currently on sale!) | Jacket- vintage | Heels- Boohoo (similar) | Bag- Rebecca Minkoff | Choker-vintage | Eyewear- thrifted 

My other Metallic picks

Favorite Winter

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Not only has this coat and these heels been a staple in my closet since last year, but all of these pieces have been closet favorites. A classic winter look, is one of my favorite looks to wear. I love how I’ll probably be wearing this exact outfit next year, because I feel every piece is timeless but still modern.

Today being Christmas, it really makes me realize how incredible this year has been thanks to all of my amazing readers, and the amazing friends & loved ones in my life! I couldn’t do it without you guys.

I hope you all have had a great Christmas and a happy holidays!

Turtleneck- Forever 21 | Coat- Forever 21 (similar here & here)| Denim Culottes- H&M (similar)| Heels- Guess (similar) | Bag- Coach (similar)