lady in red

{chiffon sandals}

My latest purchase from Topshop in order to introduce some color into my wardrobe {see here}.  Although I'm pretty much covered in the cherry red department I couldn't resist these chiffon bow sandals, which would be the perfect pairing to this lace dress that I am absolutely lusting after.

frugal find

image via Oldnavy

espadrilles are the epitome of warm weather, which is a little hard to get to right now seeing as how I'm constantly clad in boots and trudging through the snow.  However, in order to get ahead of the game, I spotted these adorable styles from Old Navy, which are more than easy on the wallet (so you can load up on multiple pairs).  I'm expecting my shipment in the mail tomorrow.

south x southwest

images via Camilla Armbrust

(1. tunic dress, 2. DV by Dolce Vita suede sandals 3. DV by Dolce Vita beaded sandal 4. crochet lace vest 5. fringe suede pouch bag 6. short tribe necklace 7. long arrowhead necklace 8. bib necklace 9. beaded pendant necklace)

Over the weekend, my brother was in town from Texas, which made me realize that I'm a complete schmuck because I have yet to visit him since he made the move.  I've never been to that part of the country before and don't count the time I headed to Scottsdale, AZ for a trip with friends during college and ended up getting an emergency wisdom tooth extraction the second day we were there.  Needless to say, I was hyped up on vicadin during the rest of the time and really can't recall anything.  So in my redeeming trip I came up with my hypothetical packing list (I have yet to figure out how to acquire these goods) and of course, my beloved, beat up cowboy boots will be thrown into the mix as well.  When in Rome, right?

New York, New York

I was completely under siege last week at work and threw posting to the wayside, but now that there's a moment to breathe I intend to get back into it full force.  This weekend I'm headed to New York to celebrate one of my best friend's birthdays and of course a fabulous soiree is part of the celebration.  I would be an absolute liar if I didn't admit that I meticulously plot out my outfits for any event such as this and quite possibly do dry runs around my apartment in full-on dress (forget I wrote that).  Granted, it's only Monday so I very well could change my mind, but at the moment I will be donning my h&m frock from last Spring's Garden Collection along with my Pour la Victoire wedges (a fantastic Home Goods score).  For a little bit (or a lot) of bling I'm throwing on my House of Harlow and Kate Spade bangles.  Although only 4 are pictured here I might just see how many more I can get away with.

Manimal Moccasins

suede double fringe bootie in black

suede applique bootie



In the wake of the navajo trend I've been craving a pair of moccasin booties to update my Minnetonka flats from college that have seen better days.  Instead of reverting back to the usual suspects I started exploring other brands that might be off the beaten path, and that's when I came upon Manimal - and almost fell out of my seat after viewing their assortment.  Honestly, their pieces are absolutely amazing and authentic, and you can rest assured that not everyone and their brother will be sporting these fringed kicks.    

zip it







suede ballet flats



cashmere sweater





jersey pencil skirt



The zipper detail trend continues and as of late it's adding an unexpected edginess to wardrobe basics that are still perfect candidates for daytime.