Sporty

 

The back-to-school spirit has finally hit me. I've made many changes over the last couple weeks such as going to bed earlier, not running as late, and making my life more clutter free. I have to say, it's felt really good! 

So in the true spirit of school, I decided to go sporty with my look today. There's something really fun about pairing a short skirt with sneakers. I'm loving this look! What do you think?

xo | dré 

top | H&M

skirt | Forever 21

shoes | Adidas 

bag | Marc by Marc Jacobs 

Cover Story | August 2014

It seems to me that buzz around back to school shopping is picking up. And, although I'd prefer to bask in summer forever, I figure a brief detour won't hurt. So, today's cover story is going to be a little different...

In the August issue of Seventeen, pop star Ariana Grande is all wrapped in plaid and I love it! Take a look below as I deCODE this extremely talented vocalist's style!

Get Ariana's Back-to-School Look!

Jessica Simpson | Aeriel Dotted Blouse, $29.40 (add'l option here)

Topshop | Checkered Skort, $60

Bebe | Reversible Jewel Chain Belt, $39

DSW | Sam Edelman Posey bootie, $119.95

Get more back-to-school fashion inspiration from Ariana's shoot by picking up your newsstand copy!

xo | din

photo credit: Kenneth Willardt 

Outside The [ Box ]

When it comes to art, I love a challenge. Trying something I don't normally do, to push myself in new ways, seeing what I'm capable of. So when I was asked to help this young lady, who is just starting her senior year, to change her look, I was up for the challenge!

Some may not know this, but the salon I work at is a specialty salon. This means that everyone specializes in one particular thing. Mine is design, which is only cutting and styling. I do not touch hair color. I was however, raised by a mother, who is a color champ, so I do have an eye for it! 

Although I'm not as confident in this area of hair, I decided go outside the box of my comfort zone, and  get her as blonde as she requested! She was happy with the results, and I was too! What do you think of her new look?

XOXO dré