Take Me Somewhere Sunny

Snow is in the forecast and although it's only supposed to be an inch or so, I'd love for someone to take me where it's sunny and warm! A girl can dream, right?

xo | din

sweatshirt | Wildfox, $98
shades | Marc by Marc Jacobs, $58.80
wrap scarf | Nordstrom, $38
skirt | Topshop, $34.99
tights | Spanx, $28 (See similar look on Taylor Swift here)
booties | CL by Chinese Laundry, $59

Can a sweater and skirt combo be done? See my look here!

Fratelli

Greetings from Canada! It's been so long since my last post. Between moving, working, and getting ready for Christmas, I've barely been able to sit for 5 minutes.  

 

I traveled up Vancouver, B.C. with my family, to spend Christmas with my in-laws. It's been a perfect getaway from the hecticness of everyday life. Plus there's the added bonus that my sister-in-law is a fabulous cook!

Today we headed to Commercial St. per my request, for pastries from my favorite Italian bakery in Vancouver, Fratelli. Although Vancouver shares the similar gloom and drizzle of Seattle, my emotions were soaring high with all my treats. 

xo | dré 

coat | Vince Camuto

leggings | Forever 21

boots | Report

bag | Marc by Marc Jacobs 

Lost And Found

 

Have you ever had something that has "mysteriously" gone missing? I know I have, on more than one occasion! One of those items, for me, was a pair of Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses, that I bought over 4 years ago! I loved them, they treated me well, and then they vanished.

 

The Saturday after the Thanksgiving that we just had, while I was sitting at a red light, I got rear ended. My car is totaled, but my girls, who were in the car with me, and I am alright! As I cleaned my things out of the car, in preparation for it to be towed away, I was able to find a bit of joy in the wreckage! My shades! They had buried themselves deep underneath some other items that were in my side door.

 

In the midst of this holiday season, I am especially thankful for my family! I'm also grateful to be alive! You never know what day might be your last so make it count! My future is lookin' so bright right now, I'm glad I found my shades!!

 

XOXO dré

Fall InVESTment

Last week, I had a girl's day with a good friend, and along with lattés, secrets, and our children running wild, I stumbled upon this vest at the mall. Too exhausted from all of the above earlier, I left it there and went on my way. Unable to shake the thought of it, I went back later that day and made it mine! 

It's a great piece that I can wear through fall, and add layers to it to last me through winter as well! What do you think?

Vest | Etiquette 

Top | Forever 21

Leggings | Etiquette 

Flats | INC

Bag | Marc by Marc Jacobs

Snake ring | Mudd ( it's to DIE for right!?! )

Nail Polish | OPI's Ski Slope Sweetie

XOXO dré 

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

Dressing A[cross] The Seasons

Day by day, fall is sneaking up on us, and as din posted about that summer chill, I definitely am starting to see that in our upcoming forecasts. 

One of my new pieces I'm so excited about, is this sheer cross dress. It's so lightweight, that on a hot day I can wear a lacy bandeau and skirt under it, or as it really gets chilly, I can wear a longer sleeve, and leggings or jeans. What do you think about the way I styled it here?

Cross dress | Forever 21

Top | United Colors of Benneton

Skirt | H&M 

Heels | BCBG 

Bag | Marc by Marc Jacobs

Cross ring | Forever 21

XOXO dré

10 Years....

It's kind of scary how fast times flies! But alas, it has really been 10 years since I graduated from high school! 

We had our reunion this last weekend, and it was fun to see some familiar faces and catch up! We spent our afternoon potlucking and picnicking in the park, and got together at a local bar for drinks in the evening. My evening with everyone got cut short, as my hubby and I had an adventurous date to get to! After all, when you get dressed up, isn't it much more fun to take your outfit on tour?!

Day Look

Top | Ginger G

Shorts | PINK by Victoria's Secret

Wedges | le château

Bag | fragrance gift of Taylor by Taylor Swift

Earrings | Charlotte  Russe

Night Look

Top | rubbish

Skirt | Forever 21

Booties | Sam Edelman 

Bag | Marc by Marc Jacobs

Feather necklace | Forever 21

Cuff | local vendor at a street fair

Panther ring | Cartier

Jeweled ring | Forever 21

Nail polish | OPI French Quarter For Your Thoughts

XOXO dré

8 Wave Catchers

Day Four. Today is the final day for our 8 Wave Catchers, and it's time to get your fringe on! I'm a bit obsessed with Native American themed apparel ( you should see my moccasin collection! ), so when this fringe trend came out, I got pretty excited! I'm happy to say that the tasseled suits we were seeing last year, not only came back, but brought friends with them.

So save your Rain Dance for the next drought, and join our pow wow for what's hot on this summer trail.

'Jessie' Reversible Fringe Bikini Top by L Space ~ $92 + 'Foxy' Side Tab Bikini Bottoms ~ $68

On The Finge Hobo Bag from the Kardashian Kollection ~ $55.99

'Zena' Sandal by 7 For All Mankind (Online Only) ~ $94.80

Southwestern Eagle Cuff  ~ $4.80

Metallic Braided Headband ~ $2.80

Mexican Print Fringe Halter Plunge Bikini Top by ASOS ~ $27.15 + Bottom ~ $20.36

'Pretty Nylon Medium Tate' Tote by Marc by Marc Jacobs ~ $198

Micha Design Leather Fringe Earrings ~ $36

Hoola by Benefit Cosmetics ~ $28