Inspired

It is a winter wonderland outside! I've enjoyed watching it from inside as I cherish the company of my girlfriends. Every month we get together to collaborate, motivate and, of course, inspire. We connect over our multiracial heritage, careers in independent education, and our love for expressing our creative outlets!

For brunch, I wore this tassled cardigan from Urban Outfitters. I love the print and color palette. Especially because it goes so well with black! (Smile.)

xo | din

leggings + belt + necklace | H&M
long sleeve tee | Forever 21
cardigan | Staring at Stars
cuff | T. Omari Leatherworks
boots | Fergalicious

Underneath It All

Yesterday I shared with you my fav winter coat, and this is what was going on underneath my massive parka! Strangely enough, the weather was very cooperative and pleasant earlier in the day. Then, by evening the winds picked up and the snow blew in! Did I mention I looooove my parka?!

xo | din

knit cap | Urban Outfitters
cardigan | Mossimo
tank | Mossimo
jeans | LOFT
leather cuff | MetroPark USA
infinity scarf | Steve Madden
leather backpack | Perlina
ear cuff | Charlotte Russe
boots | Fergalicious

Winter Hue

Often the mindset for winter wardrobe is to go dark. But a summer bird like myself, I often like to find ways to break the mold. This beautiful Tahari coat and a colorful bird patterned button-down blouse are great against the backdrop of the snow, don't you think?

What do you wear to break the mold?

xo | din

coat | Tahari
headband | LOFT
ring | H&M
blouse | Tramp
skirt | One Clothing
fishnets | Victoria's Secret
knee high socks | Urban Outfitters
boots | Fergalicious

photos | Reflection Photography

Tight Fit

Even though I'm freezing, I'm sooo glad not to be in freezing weather. I saw pictures of Chicago yesterday where literally places were/are frozen shut! Absolutely love that city, but could never live there-- I couldn't survive!

I wanted to find a way to wear the winter tights look with my outfit, and still add a little dimension for that 'double-take' effect. So, I layered black textured tights with black over the knee socks, and wore tall boots. It's a really fun look! I think next time I'll play around and try contrasting colors-- say forest green tights and grey over the knee socks?

What do you think of my fit? What color combinations might you try?

xo | din

textured tights | LOFT (similar here)
knee/thigh high socks | Urban Outfitters
boots | Fergalicious by Fergie

Well, It's Official...

You know that look some folks give you when you wear white after Labor Day? Well, that's the look I'm giving deep down inside when I see or hear people trying to rush my beloved summer. Today's the day, though, that I have to embrace all the boot talk and chilled breezes. After all, it's the first day of fall.

Earlier I mentioned that this was the first year that I am actually looking forward to allowing fall layers to overwhelm my wardrobe. Here are a few key fall staples to look out for this season as you peruse your favorite shops, latte in hand.


1) Be bold with your lip color:

2) A scarf will give you infinite possibilities:

3) Find a jacket that provides enough conversation as it does warmth:

4) Remember, leather pulls everything together:

5) Try on my go to bootie for size:

Stay warm and check back for more fall wardrobe inspirations!

xo | din



photo courtesy | Siddy Says, Express, Urban Outfitters, H&M, DSW

2 Ways [ Part 1 ]

I love getting creative with my wardrobe! This top that I'm wearing is actually a dress, with a skirt over it! Tomorrow I will show what the dress looks like on it's own, compete with accessories, of course!

drédin would love to hear what creative ideas you have for switching up pieces of your clothing, to function as something other than what they were originally designed for!

Dress ( worn as top ) | XOXO

Skirt | Banana Republic

Heels | Paolo 

Bag | Marc by Marc Jacobs

Earrings | Urban Outfitters 

Leaf ring | Forever 21

Panther ring | Cartier

XOXO dré