[ ACCENTuate ]

 necklace | Forever21

               

I got this necklace in NYC during one of the Forever21 adventures with dré. I was struck by it because it made me recall my visits to the Native American reservation in Yakima Valley. Although it's not Native, its geometric shapes give it a tribal vibe-- a statement I'll always love.
 

xo | din

[ Ring Society ]

Add a little more to the mix. Because it's fun!

During our recent trip to NYC we picked up some great accessories including these knuckle rings. They are a simple, yet great, addition to your current ring collection and they can be manipulated to suit your desired style. (See how we dropped it to the base of our pinkies?) 

The infinity ring that dré wears was picked up from a street vendor near DASH SoHo. Since dré snagged the last one, the gentleman handcrafted one for me right then and there! My spike ring is one of my favs. It's one of those anything that says look at me pieces that I covet.

xo | din

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Knuckle rings by Forever21

[ Spring Forward ]

If there is ever a day to set the clock forward, I believe all 9 to 5ers can agree that the weekend is best. And, springing forward on Sunday Funday, even better.

Like many, I woke with a slight panic that my smart phone failed to update the clock. Since I had morning plans to rendezvous with Seattle friends, I could not be late! So, I found my best wardrobe option was to keep it simple and chic. Building from the bottom up, I grabbed my black stirrup leggings, suede coral heels, a black dress tank, and my electric blue blazer.

 I also donned my retro shades and go-to black handbag. This outfit took me from morning church service, afternoon brunch, and dessert at Georgetown Cupcakes. It was perfect.

Did you enjoy the sun as much as I did?

xo | din

| Wardrobe | H&M separates; Forever21 feather necklace; Charming Charlie shades; Oscar by Jessica Simpson shoes; Knightsbridge by JustFab Ipsy Collection bag

photo courtesy: Mrs. Yedit Bailey
location: Old Town, Alexandria, VA

Lost in [ DC ]

Well I'll be...

2 years? Already? It's really hard to believe, but the 8th is a day that's hard to forget!

In January of 2011, I was coming towards a transition in life-- both social and in my job. Then, one day in early January I was speaking with one of my favorite cousins who lives in VA and she said: "Why don't you come out here?" It took me all of 2.5 seconds to assess the possibility and give my reply: "OK!"

Going Baroque for Must Have Fashion

Sometimes when there's a hot new trend,
                    you just have to step out  
                                           boldly... 

 

| Style Me | 

It may be some time before we're donning a complete wardrobe of Dolce & Gabbana, but that's where creative minds come out right. Hot off the runway? Not quite. Wearable, affordable, and hella cute? Triple check.

There's no need to go Baroque over this hot trend. Just take note of the exquisitely crafted embellishments and make it your own! Check out these finds:

New Year's Bling

Happy New Year's Eve my fellow fashionistas! Drink responsibly, be safe, ad PLEASE be FASHIONABLE!!!! Here's what I'm rockin' on my hands tonight!

Ring: Forever 21
Nail polish: OPI Skyfall collection "The Living Daylights"