T E X A S

     Outfit Details // On Me - White Top, Target ( on sale!)  | Jeans, Forever21 | Heels, Target | Bracelets, Dillard's + TrendzNOLA | Rings, (old) + Porter Lyons // On Chana - Top, Loft | Jeans, GAP | Heels, Target | Necklace, World Market | Bracelets & Rings, Handmade + JcPenny | Lipstick - 'Cherries In The Snow' by Revlon | 

Photos - Chana Bainter + Elizabeth Exposito

During my trip to Texas a few weeks ago ( more like a month now, actually) one of my super-talented photographer/blogger friends - Chana Bainter, and I shot these outfits in Downtown Dallas. I still can't get over how cool the brick and wood backdrops were. Omg.

  Chana and her family are very dear to me and I really enjoyed getting to visit and spend time with them on the trip. Even if they don't take Instagram or 'food-selfies' seriously... hehe. It was nice to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life (and also the humidity) It felt strange (not gonna lie) to wake up late, have someone else make coffee, not have dishes to do, and really relax. Being a tourist was also fun, if you weren't following along on Insta - you missed out. 

Now for the outfits - I happened upon this over-sized white sweatshirt a while back during one of my 'I'm only going into Target for one thing I swear' trips. It's become one of my favorite summer staples for a multitude of reasons. One of them being my love for it's extremely flattering shape and fit. Seriously, how often is it that you find a top that's more comfortable than your pj's and looks great with jeans?! Exactly. 

Chana kept her outfit minimal and classy (as usual) pairing her Gap skinny jeans with a simple forest green Loft blouse and accessorized with gold jewelry. Although her blog mainly focuses on her lifestyle/writing, she's quite the fashionista. Be sure to check out her blog and Pinterest page, you'll love it. I promise.

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Preppy

Outfit Details // Button Down; Forever21 | Jeans, Forever21 | Heels, Prabal Gurung for Target | Clutch, Vintage | Bracelets, Forver21 + Dillards  + TrendzNOLA | Ring, Porter Lyons | Earrings, Dillard's //

This has basically been my uniform for the last few weeks. A simple button down, gold jewelry, a killer heel, (or ballet-flat), and skinny jeans. Oversized button downs (especial striped ones) are kind of an obsession of mine right now, I just love the preppy vibe it gives to an outfit. 

I also use every excuse I can come up with to wear these earrings. 

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Basic

    Outfit Details // Black T Shirt, Forever21 (similar here) | Jeans, Forever21 | Scarf, Target (similar here) | Bag, Kirna Zabete for Target | Flats, Sacha London | Gold Rings, Porter Lyons + Vince Camuto //

        Throughout the course of my ever-evolving personal style, I've discovered that I have a love for all things basic. Specifically, loose fitting tee shirts, neutral colored skinny jeans, and gold jewelry. I like to let the accessories be the focal point of the outfit. Take this gorgeous gold alligator backbone ring, for example. It can be worn with a fancy cocktail dress or simply paired with jeans and a tee shirt, either way it makes one hell of a statement. 

   

I've also have quite an obsession with scarves, especially printed ones. You'll be seeing quite a lot of them in later posts...

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Sunlight + Cobalt Blue

   Outfit Details // Blue Jacket, Target | Black T-Shirt, Forever21 | Jeans, Forever21 | Rings, Porter Lyons 
   +  Trendz NOLA | Bracelets, Dillard's | Heels, Payless //  

             This look is one of my absolute favorites. 

I wear this black t-shirt all the time and it goes with just about anything. Today I've styled it with a basic blue blazer, nude peep-toe pumps, and gold jewelry. I find myself constantly repeating the 'less is more'' motto when putting together outfits.  Although I have a thing for layering jewelry, sometimes it's the simplest looks that make the biggest statement.

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