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 

To the Max

Some people prefer fall fashion because it's the kick off to layering seasons. I'm all for the creative outlet that this offers, but I am-- and always will be-- a summer girl! And, what's more perfect for summer than light-weight dresses? Thanks to Mossimo at Targét, all prayers are answered! I've got my maxi dress and my plaid (you know it's been on my mind); now all I need is a Southside or Moscow Mule and I'm set! (;

xo | din

plaid shirt | Abound (similar here)

maxi dress | Mossimo

necklace | gift 

Underneath It All

If you see a marshmallow out on the streets, it's probably me. However, underneath my parka, I'm cool and casual with my plaid button down and my Puma boots. Like it?

xo | dré 

plaid button down | H&M 

tank top | Forever 21 

leggings | Etiquette 

boots | Puma

Winter Wonder Plaid

If you've been paying attention to the news (or just stepping outside of your front door), you know that the arctic chill is still among us and freezing everything in it's path! Okay, that's a little stretch, but you get what I'm trying to say-- it's cold!

For some reason, my eye has been drawn to plaid these days. Now, even in my short walk to work, I daydream about long wool plaid skirts keeping me warm and cozy, and chic!

Here's a skirt from Topshop that I've been eyeing:

Topshop plaid tube skirt, here.

Bon chic, bon genre, no?

xo | din