Black and Gold

Child's Play

Came across this silliness on my computer from last year... here I am in a dress I found in the kids department while out thrifting. No, I didn't actually wear this little ensemble out in public, just apparently had the free time to clown around in this.

-Jenn

1 Piece 3 Ways: Colorblock Skirt

Here's the final look for my installment of '1 Piece 3 Ways'. See the other looks here and here.

Look 3 was all about breaking the color blocking up with bold punches of black. My inspiration was this cool vintage fabric I draped as a top- it shared the colors in the skirt yet added interest when paired with it. I finished with sharp black accessories and an earring that would blend in with the color palette party going on in the top so the black accents remained strong.

The Details:
Dupioni silk skirt- Sonia Says Boutique (gift from Therese)
Vintage fabric draped as a top- thrifted
Clutch- thrifted
Hat- thrifted
Earrings- c/o Jules 
Platforms- Steve Madden

1 Piece 3 Ways: Colorblock Skirt

Here's Look 2 of my styling installment ''1 Piece 3 Ways'. See the other looks here.

Ok, so I think its obvious I had a bit too much fun with this one! For this look I wanted to play up the color and fun factor so I went with orange and added crazy punches of gold. My inspiration was 60s airline stewardess meets futuristic fashionista! I actually wanted to work with the shape of the top so I created this peplum look by belting it. The Vintage Soda was a fun addition (my husband's idea!) provided courtesy of our friends Angelina and Blake. Not only are they yummy but apparently they make a great fashion accessory too!

The Details:
Dupioni  silk skirt- Sonia Says Boutique (gift from Therese)
Top- thrifted
Belt- thrifted
Sequin pillbox- antique store 
Gold Mary Janes- hand me down

Stay tuned for the final look!

1 Piece 3 Ways: Colorblock Skirt

I've been in love with this color blocked skirt since I first laid eyes on it! Today I wanted to share one of the looks I put together featuring this piece....

This look is a good way to let the skirt stand out as a statement piece by pairing it with a classic white button down shirt. I thought this was a sophisticated, simple look that would be appropriate for the office, church, or a meeting.

The Details:
Dupioni silk skirt- Sonia Says Boutique (gift from Therese)
White dress shirt- Talbots (from Therese)
Silk esapdrilles- Ralph Lauren
Louis Vuitton/Stephen Sprouse Pochette- gift
Watch- antique store

Stay tuned for Look 2! 

Statement Piece: Palazzo Pants

I had fun showcasing my thrifted palazzo pants for this look! I'm all about great pants and find myself more and more these days on the lookout for pants that are loungey/printed/high waisted/fun! I paired these pants with neutral autumnal tones to bring it into fall and played with a few different accessories for varying impact. Oh- be sure to check out how awesome the back is in the last photo! You literally step into these and then tie them up at your waist- its the coolest thing!

The Details:
Palazzo pants- thrifted
Top- thrifted (Michael Kors)
Scarf- my grandmothers
Genuine leather bag- thrifted steal for $2.49! (Rockport)
Earrings- in the family
Hat- thrifted
Wedges- c/o Belk

Last Days of Summer

It's now September but it still feels like summer here in Savannah! Here's a fun easy breezy look featuring a thrifted Ralph Lauren 100% silk skirt (color of the day so was only $1.99!).  I love the high-low hemline and sarong style of it- plus I've been loving tangerine colors all summer and just couldn't resist this beauty!

The Details:
Lingerie top- thrifted
Ralph Lauren silk skirt- thrifted
Slingbacks- thrifted
Vintage clip-ons- in the family
Train case- Estee Lauder (stolen from my mom)

Flashback Favorites!

Hi Guys! I thought it was about due time to highlight some of my favorite posts of the past while. Click on the photo to be taken to the post. And be sure to leave me a comment sharing your favorite look. I love hearing your thoughts!

I'd love to hear your favorite look!

Asian Flair

You've probably caught on by now that I'm in love with exotic influences and traditional costumes! So...imagine my reaction when I spied this Chinoiserie dress in a gorgeous bold red hue while out thrifting recently! For a fun modern mix I paired it with black patent platforms and a gold mesh clutch.

The Details:
Dress-thrifted
Gold mesh clutch- thrifted
Platforms- Steve Madden

Linking up at Ta-dah Tuesday!

Betty Boop!

I was going to give this dress away because it had short sleeves which were too tight... But- I loved the cut of the dress and couldn't bear it so I cut the sleeves off so now its a sleeveless dress! The other thing I did was unfold the collar to make it lay flat so it gave this beautiful vintage looking pointed bodice. My hair was going wild with the results of half done pin curls so I just pinned it up some and went out the door. At work I had 2 people comment that I was looking sort of Betty Boop! Love that! What do you think?

The Details:
Dress- Primark-London
Platforms- Steve Madden
Belt- vintage (came with a jacket from a consignment store)
Gold watch- estate sale piece from my Aunt Sandy

Photo of Betty Boop via Androgynous Soul.