Little Red Dress

 

I am so in love with these Piko dresses! Do you all have anything in your closet that you love so much you have it in multiple colors? I have this dress in red, cobalt, and I just found one in black! My first one was a Jane Daily Deals purchase almost 2 years ago, and unfortunately they are no longer available (thus why I had to track down one via Poshmark!) The closet thing in comfort to this dress I've seen lately in stores would be this Lou & Grey number from LOFT. 

But moving onto the outfit... I've paired my simple little red dress with a pop of aqua in this new favorite of mine, the Sway necklace from Premier. Even though this is a simple outfit, the bold pop of contrasting color makes it far from boring. The only thing missing is some gold sandals or flats, which is a hole in my closet currently I'm hoping to fill! For now, the rose gold will have to do.

Outfit Details

Piko Dress from Caralese (old) / Alejandrinas Sandals

Premier Designs Jewelry: Sway necklace, Pompeii bracelets

--Caroline

Inspired Style: Olive For Spring

Photo Inspiration

GAP Sundress / LOFT Scarf / Sole Society Tote / Sole Society Sandals

Premier Designs Jewelry: Sabrina earrings, Star Studded bracelet, Pistachio bracelet, Bands of Gold set, Marigold bracelet

Inspired Style: This series focuses on outfits inspired by the designed world. Whether it's an interior, an exterior, art, or a color scheme, I am easily inspired to turn beautiful things or ideas into beautiful outfits. 

It has been quite some time since I have done an Inspired Style post! This dining room came across my Pinterest feed recently and it just feels so fresh, perfect for spring; it's not often that you see olive green in an interior either. I love the mix of patterns in the room, and since I love mixing patterns I knew this would be fun to translate into outfit form. The true patterns come in through the stripes in the sandals and the printed scarf, but there are visual patterns in the eyelet sundress and the perforations in the earrings. I can picture this casual and pulled together look for almost any occasion this spring: errands, lunch with friends, or even date night! This scarf works around the neck, or loosely tied around the shoulder straps of the tote bag. With olive green having such a moment for a few seasons now, the lighter tone and unique style of this dress keep the trend fresh for spring. (Confession: In writing this, I have fallen in love with this dress, and I might have to get it for myself!)

--Caroline

Girly Girl

Normally I don't describe my style as being girly, but that doesn't mean I can't dress super girly every once and a while! This look combines a few of my favorite things: a new dress I'm totally having a moment with, my beloved floral coat, classic Premier Jewelry pieces, and a vintage handbag from my Nana. Wedges add a comfort level you just don't get with heels, making this a perfect dressed up but comfortable look perfect for Valentine's Day!

Also, today is my mom's birthday! I won't say her age, but I will say it's a milestone birthday, so make sure to send some love her way :) Happy Wednesday!

Outfit Details

Max Studio Weekend Dress / Zara Coat / Michael Kors Wedges (similar) / Vintage Clutch

Premier Designs Jewelry: Avery necklace, Darcy earrings, Pompeii bracelets

--Caroline

Red & Plaid

You all saw this look on Instagram last Friday (In fact, you loved it! I got over 70 likes, unlike anything I've seen before! So thanks for the love! :) ) so here are all the details today! I wore this to a Premier Jewelry party, and the hostess was a dear friend and Alpha Phi sister of mine. We had such a fun night playing in the jewelry, and she walked away with over $200 in free jewelry! I love my job! :)

Anyway, onto the outfit: it was definitely chilly, so layers were a must. I wore red in honor of Wear Red Day for women's heart health awareness, and I paired it with leather leggings and my booties for a trendy vibe. I love the statement the On Pointe necklace makes, and I thought my cozy scarf from Scotland tied everything together.

Outfit Details

Old Navy Jean Jacket / Caralese Dress / Leather Leggings from Marshalls / Sperry Topsider Booties (similar)

Premier Designs Jewelry: On Pointe necklace, Star Studded bracelet, Inner Strength bracelet, Dress the Part bracelet

--Caroline

Candy Hearts

GOOOOO BRONCOS!!! Super Bowl 50 Champions!!!

Last week I got dinner with my two old roommates for a catch-up dinner, and this was what I was planning on wearing, until the weather didn't corporate with my plans... I love the mix of rose gold, light gray, and pale blue; it reminds me of Valentine's Day candy! This outfit just makes me happy; last week when I was planning outfits and taking some pictures for TSL, it was funny because I could tell which outfits I LOVED and which ones I just Really Liked. No one else can tell in the pictures (at least I assume so!), but posing just felt more natural in the outfits I loved! I think this goes back to a little about what I've been thinking of this year in terms of making sure you love everything in your closet, and that it is truly a representation of you. 

Outfit Details

Million Cardigan from Stitch Fix / Love Stitch dress (similar) / Alejandrinas Sandals

Premier Designs Jewelry: Sunkissed necklace

--Caroline

Bold & Playful

I wore this bright look over the weekend for a Premier Jewelry event I hosted. This dress, a new purchased I first talked about last week, is so fun. I love the playful nature of the swing-style skirt, and the comfort level is easily 20 on a scale of 1-10! :) Spring Break, the name of the necklace I'm wearing, is such a bold statement piece; I can see it being worn all throughout spring & summer with sundresses. With the slightly warmer weather we've been having lately here in north Florida, this necklace has me dreaming of how I might spend my spring break and summer! 

Outfit Details

Max Studio Weekend Dress / Bear Traps boots (similar, similar)

Premier Designs Jewelry: Spring Break necklace, White Hot watch

--Caroline

Boho Flair

So as you might remember I became obsessed with dresses while studying abroad in Italy. I've been trying to incorporate them into my day to day wear, because they can be oh-so-comfortable, but it's been harder with the cold weather we've been having. Enter this amazing find at my local TJMaxx (I've linked the same dress but at Nordstrom Rack)! It's so soft and cozy, yet lightweight enough that I could wear it with minimal layers for spring, as temps warm back up. I love the plum color too, a color I'm starting to collect more pieces of. 

I paired it here with my recent shoe obsession, my fringe booties. To add even more boho flair, the New Neutrals necklace from Premier's Spring/Summer 2016 collection does the trick! I really love this look, although I'm not sure what tights I would wear with this dress and boots combo if I wanted to cover up more... hmm....

Outfit Details

Max Studio Weekend Dress / Koolaburra Booties

Premier Designs Jewelry: New Neutrals necklace, Ancient Times watch

--Caroline

Red Monochrome

The second week of October is already here! How did this happen?! Is anyone else scratching their head trying to figure out where September went? Lol! But October means even more cooler days here in North Florida, and more fall fashion which I'm excited about. I have two of these casual dresses from Caralese and love them dearly. They are so soft and can be dressed up or down, even though they are very casual in nature. I love this red one paired with one of my favorite cardigans for fall; a different take on a monochromatic look. Paired with silver flats and jewelry, this look is perfect for class, running errands, or catching dinner/drinks with the girls.

Outfit Details

Skies Are Blue Cardigan via Stitch Fix / Caralese Dress / Audrey Brooke Flats

Premier Designs Jewelry: Majestic necklace

--Caroline

The Traveling Maxi

Like yesterday's outfit had my go-to shorts of summer, today's look features my go-to dress of summer! This maxi has been a lot of places this summer: floating through the streets of Florence, Italy, inside more churches than I can count, walking along the beach in Daytona, and much more. This weekend, I paired it with a fun rose gold & mint necklace combo for lunch with some of my dear friends I hadn't seen all summer. A simple navy shift base allows the jewelry to stand out, exactly what every Jewelry Lady wants!  

Outfit Details

Old Navy dress / Nine West handbag / Alejandrinas Sandals 

Premier Designs Jewelry: Seabreeze necklace, English Rose necklace, On The Edge bracelet

--Caroline

Channeling Kate

When I was in Florence, my roommates and I frequented Zara. Having never been to one before, you can image how easily and quickly I became obsessed with its cute, on-trend look and ever-changing displays. On one faithful trip to Zara, I came across the most beautiful coat I'd ever seen. Perfect for spring or the cool nights of summer, the minute I saw this floral jacket I knew it was something Kate Middleton would wear, and y'all know from previous posts how much I adore her style! Initially the price was a tad out of my budget, especially knowing I still had much travel yet to do in Europe. So I walked away, but vowed to not forget such a perfect jacket. 

When we were in London, I saw Zara was having a sale and decided to pop in, just to see if the coat was there. It was, but at the conversion rate from pounds to US dollars, I might as well have bought it in Florence at full price! So I walked away once again, relatively content… Until I saw a girl wearing the coat on the Underground and she just looked so cute! 

Once we got to Paris, we passed by a Zara on the Champs Elysees and I decided that if I walked in and the coat was there and in my size than I would buy it. Sure enough, there it was, the only one left, and in my size! I'm so happy I was patient, and now I have a fabulous coat to add as a statement pice in my wardrobe. I love it styled here more dressed up, but I think it would look great with skinny jeans, a tank blouse, and sweet flats. 

To channel my inner Kate Middleton, I stuck with a monochromatic look to let the color and textures of the coat pop. Classic pearls tie the look together. Now I just need her hair and the rest of her wardrobe… :)

Outfit Details
Piko via Caralase Dress / Zara Jacket / Vintage Heels / Premier Designs Jewelry

Hope y'all are having a great Tuesday!

--Caroline

Neutral Monochrome

The other day, I purchased a beautiful leather jacket, handmade in Florence by the lovely shop owner and his team. Already this trip I have purchased a nice leather bag, but after speaking with him and learning about his process I knew that I would regret leaving this city without a jacket of his! Today, I'm pairing it with a printed wrap dress, for the perfect neutral monochromatic look. My recent obsession has definitely been neutrals, and I love that it fits in so well in this historic city! I highly recommend you check out Michelangelo's Leather if you ever make your way to Florence... His level of craftsmanship and pride in his work is unparalleled! I love the surprise detail on the back of my classic jacket! I know that I will have this jacket for years to come, and I know that I can come to him forever for all my leather needs. Love that!

Ciao! 

--Caroline 

Stitch Fix Haul #3

I cannot stop ranting and raving about Stitch Fix. This styling service has me 100% hooked! I love how easy it is, and it's nice to have someone else do the footwork for me since I'm so busy with school. For this Fix, I requested a dress to wear for a little engagement party my friends are throwing me here in Florida, a celebration before people start to graduate and leave town. Ask, and I received!

Item #1: Maude Floral Dress by Le Lis

Even though I recently bought a black and white striped dress, and have another black and white one hanging in my closet, I am keeping this dress. The fit is perfect, it is lightweight, and very trans-seasonal. It's also the type of dress that can go from one event to the next; I think I could style it casually for day, dress it up a bit for church, add a blazer for work, or dress it up for night by adding a sparkly belt! 

Item #2: Knox Polka Dot Dress by Kensie

When I first opened up the box and saw this dress, I was a little skeptical. It's not something I would probably try on or take home from the store, but after trying it with different things in my closet I could't even think about sending it back! I love it paired here with this rosey statement necklace... I got the idea from my stylist, who had said she had tailored everything in the Fix to my engagement ring. I wish my engagement ring was back from being sized!

Item #3: Floria Split Back Knit Top by Papermoon

I love the idea of this top, as the split back detail is a huge trend right now, but it was just not for me. I'm not a fan of too-sheer tops (I really hate having to wear a camisole underneath) and the overall look wasn't something I love. Oh well!

Item #4: Sue Eyelet Detail Top by Skies Are Blue

Aside from the sheerness, this top is perfect! When I saw it in the box, I thought it'd be perfect for Italy this summer, but the whole cami situation bothers me. But the detailing is great! Skies Are Blue is slowly becoming one of my favorite brands... There has been an item from them in every single Fix!

Item #5: Allison Keyhole Detail Blouse by Daniel Rainn

This is a cute top, the cut is definitely not something I own, but the heart print throws me off a bit! The sheerness of this one doesn't bother me as much as the other two tops, but alas at the end of the day this one went back too.

I kept only the two dresses, but I'm so happy with those that it makes the tops seem insignificant. What's great about Stitch Fix is that they push you to try new things, and even if they don't always work out it's still very exciting and fun! I really want to schedule my next Fix, but since I'll be in Europe in LESS THAN A MONTH I guess I'll have to wait until I get back. 

I haven't decided which dress to wear for my engagement party this weekend... what are your thoughts?

--Caroline

Linking Up With: Walking in Memphis in High Heels and The Fashion Canvas for the Trend Spin Linkup

Dots & Spots

Old Navy Maxi Dress / Old Navy Jean Jacket / Bandolino Heels / Premier Designs Jewelry

Mixing prints is one of my favorite things to do in my outfits lately. Here I've done it a little more subtly, by pairing a cute polka dot maxi with a leopard print necklace. The key with mixing prints is to pair different sized prints together, which doesn't look as busy. Another tip I have is to stick with the same general shape with the patterns; polka dots and leopard print spots are both round, which allows them to pair together very easily!

I wore this last week to brighten up my week... the day prior I went to pick up my ring from being sized, and it was still too big! Long story with that is that I'm without it for another couple weeks, and I was looking so forward to having it back on my finger. Any engaged readers out there feel my frustrations? 

Also, as I write this post from the front porch where I can enjoy the beautiful day, my friend Marisa says the caption of this post should really be "Hi look how cute I am!" :)

--Caroline

Linking Up With: Walking in Memphis in High Heels and The Fashion Canvas for the Trend Spin Linkup

Wedding Wednesday: Beachside Dress Shopping

Maxi Dress via Jane.com / Nine West Bag / Premier Designs Jewelry / Nurture Sandals (old)

This is actually the outfit I wore last Friday when I took my mom and brother with me to look at wedding dresses in Jacksonville. We had a lot of fun, on the drive there and back as well as the dress shopping itself, and I was glad my brother was willing to come along and give a guys point of view! Since we had a long day ahead of us, when I dressed in the morning I wanted something comfortable, and this maxi fit the bill! I paired it with this Premier necklace from our spring line, Monterey, that has natural shell pieces that picked up the colors of the dress and my mint handbag. The necklace totally makes this outfit! 

Now I know y'all probably want to see pictures of the dresses I tried on, but I'm keeping those memories for myself. Instead, I'll share my Instagram from the day, the little detailing on my top two favorite dresses. Which one do you think I "said yes to" and ordered? :) And no, this isn't an April Fool's joke! 

After dress shopping, we went to Joe's Crab Shack for lunch, and enjoyed the perfect spring breeze coming off of the ocean. As Kyle and I discuss leaving Florida after I graduate, I will have to say that I will miss the beach very much... It's become a larger part of my,  and our, life! But that doesn't mean we can't visit :)

Have a great Wednesday, my lovely readers! 

--Caroline