Ladylike

Gingham obviously is super on trend for spring this year, and I’m absolutely loving it. Gingham is the more ladylike and girlier style of plaid. I’m not a huge fan of the colored gingham, I feel like it can come off a little…grandma-ish, that’s why I like this black and white one because the pattern is still girly, but the colors make it a little more edgy.

I paired the gingham button up with a lace-overlay  pencil skirt to keep the ladylike feel and also play with textures. This lace skirt is another piece I had stashed away since January (I got it on super sale), and I was dying to pull it out of my closet for spring.

| Choies Gingham Button Up | BCBGeneration lace skirt (old) (similar style here) | BCBGeneration heels  (50% off right now!) | Rebecca Minkoff “Love” Crossbody bag | Wholesale Celeb Shades Sunglasses | 

Life of the Party

I’ve been picking up a lot of graphic tee’s lately and for a good reason. I love graphic tee’s especially for my minimalistic style, because they make a statement without it being too in your face. I also like how a graphic tee can be dressed up, kind of like I did today, or worn with some denim cutoffs for a casaul look (and they’re effortlessly cool).

| MINKPINK “Life of the Party” Graphic Tee| Choies Skort | GoJane Blazer |Rebecca Minkoff “Love” Crossbody Bag | Mango Pointed-Toe Oxford (no loner available) | Steve Madden Sunglasses (style no longer available) |

Beige & Black

I’ve noticed lately I’ve been drawn to white and shades of beige. I’ve been scared of wearing white and beige, or any light colored clothing, for the fact that I have a fear of light colors, because even when I don’t touch the piece of clothing, it still manages to get dirty. But I’ll just have to get over that fear because I’ve been buying a lot of beige and white for the spring. Beige and white is the perfect way to freshen up an outfit for the spring time. In this outfit I had to add an element of black, just to kind of balance the look between edgy and fresh looking.

I also think beige can make an outfit look 10x more expensive then it is. There’s just something so chic and effortless about various shades of beige.

| Blazer- Anne Klein | Rolled Sleeve collared top- Forever 21 | Faux-leather shorts- H&M (similar) | Bag- Rebecca Minkoff | Suede Perforated heels- Rachel Zoe (thrifted) |

Grey-ish

Of course when spring is finally here the weather to be gloomy here in Louisiana, but that doesn’t stop me from bringing out all of my new pieces from my closet. I’ve had this T by Alexander Wang skirt tucked away for a few months and could wait no longer to bust it out. This skirt is more on the sport luxe side because of its mesh material and elastic waistband, but it’s one of those skirts that can adapt to any style, depending on what’s paired with it. 

Also, you might notice something a little different. If you don’t follow me on Instagram then you wouldn’t know I took off a few inches. I was kind of scared to go this short but I wanted something new for spring, and I’m so happy I took the leap.

| Tee- Mango | Skirt- Alexander Wang via Thred Up | Block-heel Sandals- Forever 21 | Bag- Rebecca Minkoff | Sunglasses- Wholesale Celeb Shades |

On The Fringe

Light Layers

Transitioning in-between seasons is one of the hardest things to do, for me at least. Like now, I either want to dress likes it completely winter or completely spring, no in-between. I’ve found what helps me to transition into different seasons is to layer. Groundbreaking, I know.

“Light layering” is the best way for me to get through rather awkward/constantly changing weather. The key to “light layering” is to pair light pieces over top of each other. So I took this light mens button down and put the feminine light blouse over it, I think it’s a cool and unexpected way to do layering. The faux-leather pants are a little more on the winter side, but I’d just switch them out for looser pants if it was a little warmer.

Also, be sure to check back tomorrow because I’ll be posting about a special giveaway I’ll be doing on my Instagram! 🙂 

| Button Down- American Eagle | Blouse- H&M | Faux-Leather Pants- H&M | Heels- UrbanOG | Clutch- Jessica Simpson | Sunglasses- Steve Madden |