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Hi Everyone! Sorry I missed a week of posting, I took a last minute trip out to NYC over the weekend. By last minute, I mean like I only knew I was going the same morning that I left. Unfortunately, didn't really get to attend any FNO/NYFW events but I did some major damage in SoHo & ate some really delicious food (craving some Bonchon Chicken as I type). Anyhow, I probably won't have time for any posts this week either, because I'll be prepping for this (see below) with my team - Secrets Fashion Agency. It will be a slew of nonstop styling/prepping for the next couple days - join us this Friday if you can :)

something new, something old, something borrowed

Received my new Canon 50 mm f/1.8 camera lens in the mail (and some other things I will unveil shortly) and I just couldn't wait to test them out; that would probably explain my fresh-out-of-the-shower hair. I'm wearing an old beaded vest I got in one of my one-day shopping excursions to Chicago with the bestie & a dress I borrowed from my cousin in Vegas and never quite returned. I'm totally loving how the quality of the photos just went up a couple notches, hope you liketh them as much as i do. PS. I didn't forget my pants today, I'm totally wearing short shorts underneath. :)

xo.

dress/tunic: F21 (borrowed from Mak), beaded vest: Akira Chicago, scarf: UO, platform maryjanes: F21, leather satchel: vintage Coach, accessories: J.Crew, Nordstrom, Alex & Ani, H&M, Anne Klein & Swiss Army (watches), random FL vendor, Kohl's (all gifted)

I get it from my Momma

Went in to see Marina at Moxie for a quick trim before work today - you can probably tell because my hair actually looks healthy. I'm getting my ombre touched up in a week, can't wait for the full transformation! I totally stole this moo-moo from my momther, it's perfect for a day like today: unbearably humid and muggy! Yuck. Anyhoot - I have some exciting new things that should be arriving in the mail shortly that I can't wait to unveil on here & utilize (my new camera lens). Thanks to Damaly for always answering all my super annoying SLR questions! :)

xo.

denim vest: AE, moo-moo: Mom's, fringe boots: Steve Madden, leather satchel: vintage Coach, sunglasses: Betsey Johnson, accessories: Alex & Ani, Nordstrom, random vendor in FL, Anne Klein, Swiss Army, H&M, J.Crew

Sunset Ombre

It was too hot to wear anything prim, proper and all buttoned up so I opted for light, loose clothing. These Madewell sweats are one of my favorite things in my closet - love them paired with a perfect simple black pump! Usually I wear them with my pointy-toed stilettos but those are currently still in need of some major sand-draining (don't ask). PS - really starting to love the way my ombre is growing out, I just may have to cancel my hair appt!

xo.

Dan made me salute the American flag

photos: Daniel Lalli

sweats: Madewell, tank: Target, heels: Christian Siriano for Payless, clutch: vintage Coach Classics, utility jacket: UO, accessories: H&M, Nordstrom, Alex & Ani, J.Crew, Anne Klein (gifted from Mel), Swiss Army

unconventional colorblocking

inspired by the unconventional color schemes from the resort 2012 shows, i thought i would concoct my own odd pairing with a maroon/burgundy blazer i stole from my mom's closet & my peach equipment-wanna-be silk blouse. people always tell me that "my clothes don't match" & i happily concur... i was going to take it a step further today by wearing grey suede wedge boots, but that would just be unrealistic in this weather. oh and the leather bag i'm carrying which is from the original Coach classics collection, i found a couple months ago at goodwill. it was seriously the best five dollars i've ever spent. and even more awesome since they re-released the classics collection this year, and you can find almost every relevant fashion blogger out there toting a bag from said collection. 

p.s. don't mind the hair, i felt a little adventurous today but i think it's safe to say that the 'milkmaid braid' is definitely not suited for my face shape, more specifically - my chipmunk cheeks. xo

blazer: mom's, peach silk blouse: j.crew, shorts: levi's reconstructed, shoes: aldo, bag/clutch: original Coach classics (found this at the thrift store, but they re-released the collection this year, you can find here), bracelets: j.crew, alex & ani, h&m, nordstrom

Jewelmint + Furfaceboy

Since it's inception, I've been vying for a piece from Kate Bosworth's jewelry collection, Jewelmint. I received a tweet with a half off code and I knew it was a sign that it was time. I ended up getting the 'bullet necklace' and the 'brixton earrings' - pieces I think could make an outfit. In honor of the aforementioned style icon, I thought I would do a Kate-inspired post, mixing tomboy-ish basics (Furfaceboy tshirt Angel gave me & baggy denim cut-offs) with a little something feminine (sparkly, basket-weave flats). FYI - my legs were roasting like hot platters down in FL, so don't mind the brisket-esque effect. :(

xxo.

tshirt: Furfaceboy gifted from Angel-a (c/o FFB), destroyed denim cut-offs: AE, 'Bullet Necklace': Jewelmint, studded bag: Converse, basket-weave flats: Zara, tortoise shell cat-eye sunglasses: H&M, accessories: bday gifts from some besties (Nordstrom, Disney World, J.Crew, H&M, F21), lipstick: Tarte Lip Surgence in 'Envy'

Cruel Summer

Minnie had a heat index of 119 degrees today and determined as I was to do an outdoor outfit post, as soon as I brought out the SLR, the transition of the central air in the house & the heat outside was a no-go for my lens. They fogged up faster than you can say "Minnesauna". Don't mind the ethnic house furnishings :)

I've been meaning to show off my favorite new accessories gifted from my future SIL, but these pictures don't do them justice. My absolute favorite is the coral beaded bracelet, I'll post up a more detailed picture later. xo

tank: F21, pleated leopard print shorts: vintage, belt, sunglasses & bow bracelet: H&M, coral beaded bracelet & Kate Spade ring: gifted from Linds, brown cuff: Saks outlet, heels: Marc by Marc Jacobs.