Willpower

After blogging about my obsession with these Current Elliot cheetah print jeans, I found myself at Nordstrom buying them. Talk about willpower . . . or lack thereof.

I work for a large national retailer, and I was thinking how do I style these so I could still wear them to work. By checking out the descriptions, you might be able to figure out where I work. Love playing with pattern themes, and the idea of this black and white stripe top was just too irresistable. Add some leather bracelets and a bright red lip, and there you go!

Jeans: Current Elliot, Top and Bracelets: Gap, Shoes: Sam Edelman, Lipstick: Maybelline

Periodical Inspiration

Anyone who knows me knows I am obsessed with my fashion mags. I read them all. I have subscriptions to most, but usually I end up buying them at the newsstand when I haven't gotten mine within at least two days of them appearing at the local Barnes & Noble.

Photo from Elle magazine

When I read a fantastic article in this month's Elle, I was floored. Talk about right message, right time. Rachel Rosenblit's amazing article on Gabrielle Bernstein was fascinating. Bernstein IS the fashion girl's life GURU. Her message really isn't anything new, but it somehow holds water:

"'Our intentions create our reality.'"

"'If your experiences of things being happy and abundant has everything to do with what's going on outside-because the guy called, you got the job, whatever-like I said, you will all be fucked.'"

Amazing. A must read: Soul Provider by Rachel Rosenblit

Even a fashion girl takes the hint when she's being smacked over the head with it. Thanks Elle magazine!

Pattern, Pattern, Pattern

Loved mixing the stripes in this ruffle tank with the gingham skirt. I'm not sure a bubble skirt is the best look for me, but I adore this skirt anyway!

Wanted to do an up close of the jewelry. I know Coco Chanel said to always take one piece off, but I like to add one instead. 

Blazer: J Crew, Skirt: J Crew, Tank: Lizard Thicket, Shoes: Banana Republic, Jewelry: Nordstrom, Tiffany, Banana Republic, Gap, Vintage

Dynamic Denim

I am seeing a lot of new trends in denim, but my two favorites right now are leopard and color! I am DYING for a pair of red jeans. This pair is great! The leopard print are definately calling my name too.

What do you think? As a girl with a curvy lower half, the idea of drawing even more attention to my rear makes me a little nervous. Any other exciting denim trends you're thinking about trying?

Leopard Jeans: Current Elliott, Red Jeans: J Brand

Party Dress

In August, I'm headed to Vegas for the first time ever. I know I will need some sort of pary dress, and I have been stressing over finding the right dress. I wandered onto ModCloth, and I found this fantastic little number!

The leopard is absolutely perfect! Fits my personality, and I can totally dress it up with the right shoes and jewelry for Vegas, but I can't wait to make it a fun day dress for around Atlanta!

Stay tuned for pics of how I put this together when it comes in!

Ikat Love

I'm thinking of redecorating my living room space in my loft. I am absolutely in love with all things morracan, indian, ikat, kantha . . . you get the drift.

Absolutely LOVING the above items! I'm on the hunt!

Rugs: Andalusia from West Elm, Pillows: Kantha from West Elm, Chair: Terai from Anthropologie

Twirl

A beautiful day calls for a beautiful skirt! I loved walking around in this fabulous coral midi while the wind was blowing! So airy and perfect for the blistering Georgia heat!

When I ordered this skirt, I thought how cute it would look with chambray shirts and white tanks. When it came, I loved the idea of pairing the color with a turquoise top to play up color. So fun!

Tank: Urban Outfitters; Skirt: Hallelu; Shoes: Blowfish; Jewelry: Tiffany, Banana Republic, ToyWatch, Lizard Thicket

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Crushing On

I'm having a moment with all things Mint! I just bought this shirt and am already planning how cute it would look with some new red wedges!

Shirt: Gap, Shoes: J. Crew, Nail Polish: Essie