Starburst

Hey Everyone! So this shoot was a little different, but so much fun. Chrystalain, my fab photog, wanted to try out new lighting and it resulted in photos that look a little Hollywood-esq. At least to us!

Another fun note about this look is the steal I found on this clutch! Never ever have I seen a black Hobo clutch at such a great price! (For a staple color, it's unheard of!) Also, the faux fur coat that you've seen me in before (here and here) was another great find-- it was free! It's definitely a vintage piece, but I don't have much information about it other than it's by a Sydney designer and the materials were made in England.

Are you wondering about my manicure? I've been over the accent nail for a while now, so it surprised me that I even thought of doing this at all. I just felt like I wanted one nail painted. Random! A few years ago, I remember a model having done this, so maybe the memory of that snuck back into my head.

Thanks so much for reading and checking out the blog. Be sure to leave your comments below. We love hearing from our readers!

xo | din

faux fur coat | Frances Fay (second hand)
gold cat-eye shades | Aldo
tee | Forever 21 Men
clutch | Hobo 'Rachel' (I miraculously found mine new on Amazon for $68!)
ankle pants | Tahari (also seen here)
shoes | Jessica Simpson

photo credit | Reflection Photography

Blending

Often times when the season teases a change, we pull out the new trends in anticipation that the.sun.will.stay. In this case: Spring.

 

Instead of breaking out all of your neons and pastels, try working a few pieces into your current wardrobe. That's what I did here with a brighter blue added to my skirt and boots look.

 

Fortunately, this look took me from day to night! I met up with some friends for Young the Giant concert at The Fillmore in Silver Spring. Check out some awesome photos from Reflection Photography below and here! They were fantastic and the opening band, Cayukas, wasn't too bad either (I especially liked their song, Hella. So west coast!)

xo | din

shades | Aldo
sweater | Willow Smith
skirt | H&M
boots | Apostrophe
lips | Make Up Forever Rouge Artist Natural N28 and Aqua Lip C10

[ Casual Monday ]

 As you know, I spent the weekend roadtripping to and fro' Cincinnati. This definitely called for a casual Monday! Yes, I work in DC; and Yes I can wear jeans-- in the summer anyways!

The conversation from my colleagues was hilarious when they saw me in jeans. It went something like this: "Those are great! Are those new jeans?" Thanks! No, they're not new. "Really? I don't think I've seen them." That's because I don't wear jeans.

Haha!

Hope you're having a great Monday!

xo | din

shades | LOFT 

slouched, faux wrap top | Classiques Entier 

jeans | American Rag

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: