Outfit Post: A New Beginning

 

Zara French Bulldog Print Blouse (old - last seen here)

AG Jeans "The Legging Ankle" in Basket Weave Gray Print

Olivia + Joy Cassidy Colorblock Handbag c/o Lucky FABB

Target Nude Patent Flats

Vintage Sunnies || Vintage Earrings (gifted from my Aunt) || Caravelle by Bulova Rose Gold Watch c/o LuckyFABB 2012 || Stella & Dot Foundation Bracelet c/o Katie Cramer

 

I'm baaaack! Sorry for the little [planned] hiatus. I think I am experiencing what we can call a "Quarter Life Crisis." And don't mock it - because it definitely exists. It's been quite a transition from the West Coast to Raleigh.. and I'm still in the middle of it! I miss our friends and mile-bike ride to the beach. I miss the weather (this humidity is killing me!) and I miss our church. I did a little bit of moping around the apartment for the last 30 days...

 

But I had an amazing meeting Monday that kind of snapped me out of my funk (at least for the moment) Don't you just love getting inspired? It's like a flood of happiness, adrenaline and scariness all at the same time. Which is probably why my smile is as big as it is in these pictures!

 

I love mixing prints and I thought these 2 pieces really worked together! And I'll tell you why. The sheer top coupled with the light colored printed jean compliment each other so well. It's important when mixing prints to find at least 1 similar hue because this will help tie them together. But I had to inject a little bit of fun and whimsy - so I paired it with my new colorblock handbag. Also does anyone else feel slightly better with a tan? Maybe it's just me...

 

Don't forget to check in to see if you won any of the items from my "Thank You" giveaways! Happy Wednesday!

Outfit Post: Crazy Dog Lady

Bulldog Print Top: Zara (now on sale!)

Jeans: Express (old - similar style)

Shoes: Zara

Bag: Vintage

Blue Bracelet: c/o Swarovski

Lips: Revlon "Wild Orchid"

 

I haven't been feeling up to taking outfit shots lately. I'm not sure if it's the 10+ pounds of holiday weight I'm still carrying (I swear it's all in my thighs..) or because I'm whiter than Casper the friendly ghost, but either way, this is a fashion blog. So I need to put my money where my mouth is!

 

I might be turning into a crazy animal lady. No, not actually but I can't stop buying clothes with animal prints on them. Dogs, Cats, Horses, Foxes, Birds, Owls - I mean you name it & I'm buying for it. Or at least seriously considering it. I should really just set up a "zoo section" in my closet to put all my furry finds. Are you obsessing over this trend as much as I am? Thankfully everything I've found is budget friendly.. otherwise my veterinarian husband might have to start referring to me as "The Crazy Dog Lady"

 

And if you feel like being a crazy animal lady too.. shop these budget finds below! :)

 

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