Weekend in Lousiana Pt. 1

Hey my friends!

So recently (actually more like a month ago), the hubs and I took a quick trip to NOLA to celebrate a friend's birthday by doing all the things he loved. We had such a great time! We explored the French Quarter (with beignets in hand), formed a biker gang, and chowed down on some sno-balls. That was just the first day. More about day 2 later this week :-)

I wore this outfit that whole day and let me tell you...it was a good decision. These pants feel like PJs and are also super breathable (NOLA is quite humid), so I felt comfy and cute the whole day! Score.

Props to my girl Ashley for taking these photos! 

Top: Clothing Swap

Pants: Macy's

Shoes: Marshalls or TJ Maxx (can't remember)

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Pinspiration Part 1: Noir

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I decided to take this week to try to recreate some of my favorite looks from Pinterest. I love that site. It's where I go to get outfit ideas on days I'm not feeling very creative. I can spend hours doing "research".

Today's look is quite simple. I feel like Audrey Hepburn! I don't think I would have put this outfit together on my own. I love all black outfits but sometimes it can get to look like you're on your way to a funeral. I usually try to break it up with some color somewhere. Bright shoes or accessories. What do you think? All black everything? Or does it need some color? Let me know!

Top: HM

Shoes: Forever 21

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Summertime Remix

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Hope you are well. Today I'm remixing some of my favorite summer pieces to create a winter look for work. (Say that 5 times fast). I think it came out well! I honestly can't get enough of this skirt and I wish I could wear it several times a week. Unfortunately, the people I work with would probably start to notice and take up a "She looks nice but doesn't have enough money for other clothes" collection. I digress.

My favorite thing to do to transform any summer look into a winter one is to add tights. They are my best friend during the cold months since I don't particularity like pants. I have several "365" dresses that I keep in my closet because of the tights and boots or tights and heels combination. I hope that never goes out of style.

P.S. See my Rocksbox pieces? I'm wearing the heck out of 'em!

Top: HM

Skirt: Marshalls

Perry Street Abby Necklace in blue via Rocksbox

Gorjana Laurel Bangle via Rocksbox

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Pattern Mixing 101

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I LOVE this look. I actually discovered it in the Target dressing room. I was wearing this dress with a different very plain cardigan while shopping when I picked this one up. When I tried it on over the dress, I was shocked at how great they looked together! I wish pattern mixing always came this easy. Annnndd if you happened to notice, there is another pattern thrown in there! I'm outta control! Do you see it? First person with the correct answer gets no prize of any kind.

Cardigan: Target

Dress: Francesca's

Earrings: Rue 21

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