Doily

On Mal: Forever 21 Lace Top (sold out, similar below), J. Crew Distressed Lookout Highrise Jeans (bought on super-sale a couple years ago but they keep bringing them back!), Chloé Mini Faye Mini Bracelet Bag, Gap Denim Jacket, Soko Rembo Wishbone Cuff, c/o Public Desire Karis Flats (sold out, similar below)

I tend to gravitate towards white lacy tops (see here and here), so this crochet top is right up my alley.  This is one of my favorite Forever buys to date, so I really wish I could link it here!  I will keep an eye out for it on the site, and if it comes back in stock, I will make sure to update this post.

I nabbed this top back when we were doing our collaboration with the Great Mall, and I still cannot believe my luck.  It reminds me of this Asilio top Walk in Wonderland wore a million years ago.  I saw it randomly on a go-back rack and it had no tag and a bit of make-up on it.  The salesperson was helpful and looked up the style to see if there was another (a clean one, and one for Whit too) but apparently this was the last in store and it was sold out online.  I got a bit of a discount for the smudged make-up, making it final sale (if you ever see a damaged item you really want and are sure to keep, always ask the register if you can get a damage discount...usually 5-15% off).  Luckily the make-up came right off in the wash!

Wearing the Pants

On Mal: Forever 21 Lace top (old, but I found what looks like the SAME top...link below), Chelsea Wide Legged Cropped Trousers (old, similar linked below), Zara Patent Gold Sandals, Vintage LV bag

Photos by Rene

I must be getting tired of jeans...lately I have been getting into pants again.  I feel like the last few months I have been in a style rut, basically wearing jeans everyday.  Now I have rediscovered these pepto pants (also wore here) and bought a second pair of Ann Taylor Culottes when they went on sale.  

I usually find it easier to buy tops (because most tops will go with jeans) but have a harder time buying pants because a 'statement' pant seems harder to style.  That being said, bridging out into different styles of pants makes me feel like I have expanded my wardrobe.  Tops can be dressed up or down when paired with  different pants.  This lace top being a case in point...I nabbed it for $8 (plus it was BOGO...so more like $4) but I feel like it looks way more expensive when paired with this pleated pair.

Lampshade

on Mal: Forever 21 Contemporary Fringe Dress, J. Crew Sandals (sold out in gold but available in hologram!), Delfonics Pouch, Karen Walker Harvest Sunglasses, Stila All Day Liquid Lipstick in Bella c/o Birchbox

Photos by Ty

If you couldn't already tell by these two posts, I love fringe. It has great movement and feels so airy.  That being said, this fringe is made of loops that literally got caught on everything.  Every. Single. Cabinet. Knob.


On another note, let's talk about this lipstick! It sets really quickly and feels more like a stain then a lipstick...a big plus for hot summer days. The description on Birchbox states, ' Take care when you apply because once it sets, it'’s not budging!' and they are not kidding. If you mess up, it is a pain because the name of this product is truly accurate.

Shift

On Mal: Vintage blazer, H&M Textured Sweatshirt, Forever 21 Lace Shorts, Pour La Victoire Tote via Saks Off Fifth, Windsor Lace Up Heels (sold out, love these), c/o Juliet & Co Taylor Necklace

Photos by Rene

As I have said before, I usually lean more towards white ensembles.  But, after seeing this snake-textured sweatshirt (and you know I am all about all things snakes...especially sweatshirts), I decided to give it a shot.  

Essential

 On Mal: A'gaci Mesh tank (Similar), Forever 21 Leopard Skinnies and Necklace, H&M Sneakers (Similar), Phillip Lim for Target Weekender

Photos by Ty

I never thought a pair of leopard skinnies could feel so essential. Now that I have them, I don't know what I used to wear.  These are the only black pants I own, and they are perfect - midrise and just the right amount of stretch. I might buy a second pair in anticipation of me wearing these ones to death. :x

Gray Scaled

On Mal: AllSaints top, Forever21 Necklace, J. Crew skinnies (hemmed), c/o Missguided UK Nina Strappy Sandals, Pour La Victoire Elie Bag via Gilt

Photos by Tyler

A few weeks ago I went to Palm Springs for my Sister's bachelorette party. Unfortunately we were there for the three days it was raining. It apparently only rains on average 3 days a year, and  we were stuck in torrential.downpours. Luckily, Palm Springs has the best outlets - they have one of two existing AllSaints outlets.

I obviously love AllSaints (beading and sequins, duh), so I was super excited to nab this top at deep discount. Everything was so cheap (relatively). They had cashmere sweaters for $30. Yea, cashmere.