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May 22

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While on the hunt for the perfect formal outfit for an upcoming wedding I found a stunningly beautiful ostrich feather skirt that has left me daydreaming, but alas, it isn’t exactly in my current budget. Luckily I have this little number I picked up a few months back while it was on super sale (originally $100, but I scored it for $5!) and so far I’ve only worn it one other time; to a cocktail party while out in California last month. I’ll admit, I got a few strange looks running errands in my feathers, but I’ve never been one to shy away from wearing typically evening-appropriate pieces with a basic tee during the day. (Sequins in the sunlight are always more fun.) They’re all the more fun to “work it” in that way!

workingit_3 workingit_6 workingit_5 workingit_2 {i Jeans by Buffalo for JC Penney skirt (similar on sale from Neiman Marcus or make your own thanks to P.S. I Made This); H&M tee (previously seen here); Ray Ban sunglasses from HauteLook; ℅ Just Fabulous shoes; Asos friendship bracelet; misc. rings}

Sheer Lace

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May 21

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A sheer top is no longer quite so saucy when mixed with sweet lace. I spent all day indoors, so by the time we went out for a grocery store run in the early evening, the temperature was absolutely perfect. Warm enough for such a light outfit, with just a hint of a cool evening breeze. The kind of weather that begs for open windows and walks at dusk.

sheerlace_2 sheerlace_3 sheerlace_4 sheerlace_5 {℅ amiclubwear sheer top (similar from Forever 21); Forever 21 lace skirt; Nine West heels (similar); H&M sunglasses (similar from Asos); ℅ Just Fabulous necklace; misc. bracelet}

Shady

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May 20

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You know when you push it one too many days between shampoos and you’re forced to accept it’s a ponytail/up-do kind of day? I had one of those days this weekend. The only real problem was that I really wanted to wear this hat that conveniently matches my new wedges and normally, I stay far away from donning my hats with anything but flowing hair for fear of looking boyish. I threw caution to the wind (I know, I’m so wild), and decided to embrace the nod to my androgynous side; if you can even call it that when you’ve got a neck-full of sparkle.

shady_2 shady_3 shady_4 {J. Crew tee and necklace; Ports 1961skirt via Gilt; ℅ Just Fabulous Majorca wedges; Forever 21 hat}

Spring Tweed

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May 17

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Tweed in the springtime is a-okay in my book, especially when it incorporates a few vibrant hues. Reach for prints or bold brights for pairing in fits like last summer’s favorite peplum (seen here in blue), and try accessorizing your transitional tweed with elegant accessories like, say, ankle strap heels and a vintage bangle. And don’t forget to consider keeping things short. Tweed may be a chic classic, but there’s a reason it’s best known for being most popular during cooler months.

springtweed_2 springtweed_3 springtweed_4 springtweed_5 {J. Crew Factory skirt (old, but similar [and on sale] here); Zara top (old, similar from Asos); Nine West heels (similar); JewelMint necklace; vintage bracelets; H&M sunglasses (similar from Asos)}

Playful Blues

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May 16

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The first time I wore this dress was to a wedding last summer, dressing it up with a vintage gold belt, sky-high heels, and plenty of jewelry. (The second time I wore it was here.) I love any dress that can be done up to the nines or dressed down with an around-the-waist sweater — keeping layers on hand are always necessary this time of year, and a cute pair of sneakers for a playful vibe. Fun jewelry is optional, but strongly encouraged.

playfulblues_2 playfulblues_3 playfulblues_4 playfulblues_5 playfulblues_6 playfulblues_7 playfulblues_8 {H&M dress (similar from Dorothy Perkins); Gap Sweater (similar); Tretorn for J. Crew sneakers; Forever 21 necklace (similar) and cuff (similar)}