Blue Jeans + Calfskin Bags

      // Outfit Details - Blouse, Ann Taylor (old) | Jeans, KUT from the Kloth | Heels, c/o Versona 
   Accessories | Calfskin Cross-body Bag, c/o Lady Sophia | Knuckle Ring, Porter Lyons | Spike Bracelet, c/o TrendzNOLA + The Limited // 

I recently attended a trunk show for one of my favorite local designers - Lady Sophia! ( See my coverage of her debut runway show, here ) The Kenyan-born designer's latest line features beautiful handmade jewelry, colorful dresses and skirts, and my personal favorite - these drop-dead gorgeous calfskin bags. After drooling over them at the show I was able to pull a couple of my favorites to style here on the blog!

This one in particular is the perfect size and style for summer and it goes with everything. Although it can be difficult for me to operate out of such a small purse, cross-body bags have become my go-to accessory this summer. 

I chose to pair the bag with a pair of flared jeans and heeled clogs, but I'd also style it with an LBD or some textured shorts and t-shirt. I love how adding an unexpected print to an outfit can really amp up the 'luxe-factor'.  I'm also a huge fan of any kind of animal printed piece paired with something red. It really makes the print POP. To compete this look I accessorized with some simple gold statement jewelry to compliment the hardware of the bag and some basic brown mules. 

Thanks so much for reading! 

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Snakeskin + Turquoise

 :: Outfit Details - Snakeskin Blouse; The Limited | Jeans; Calvin Klein | Bag; Lucky Brand  | Platforms; BCBG | Bow Bracelet ;Ann Taylor | Leather Bracelet; D.I.Y | Watch; Kenneth Cole | Rings; Silpada | Earrings; Purchased at Jazz-Fest ::

        Fist off, I would just like to start out by saying how comfortable these platforms are! I'm really not joking. I fell in love with them a few months back when I saw them at a BCBG Outlet in Gulfport. You'll be seeing quite a lot of them in later posts.

   I paired the snakeskin top with my dark-wash flared jeans, platforms and fringe bag for a 70's style look and added the turquoise earrings to play-off of the detail on the bag for an extra pop of color. Speaking of color, I'm really not much for brightly colored lipstick. That is, until my Mom turned me onto M.A.C. lipstick. (I'm wearing shade 'Girl About Town') I absolutely adore this hot pink colored lipstick! 

  I highly recommend their lipsticks and I will definitely have to try branching out to the brighter side of the color-wheel this spring! ( As far as lipcolor goes, anyway )


    How do you feel about wearing brightly colored lipstick? 

Oxblood + Studded

// Outfit Details- Blouse, Ann Taylor , Jeans- Aeropostale, Boots- Nine West { last seen here }
  Hobo Bag { One of my Black Friday purchases!} - The Limited, Chain Bracelet & Ring-Silpada Designs
  Spiked Bracelet- Trendz Nola // { photo cred, my lovely little sister Jeanne-Marie}



          One of my favorite colors this season is-- oxblood! This angled shirt from Ann Taylor has
  been one of my favorite things to wear lately. { Last seen here and here } I really love the neckline
  of this top,  it's the perfect canvas for big statement necklaces! I also love pairing it with my
  high-low skirt, pencil skirt and jeans ( seen here) I kept it simple with the jewelry and studded bag.
  My Black Friday shopping excursion was a blast. Although I wasn't all that excited about waking up
  at 4 am,  I managed to find some pretty amazing deals.  My lovely beige hobo bag was one of them!
  I found it at one of my favorite stores, The Limited.

                     I'll be posting about my other purchases later in the week.

                             Hope everyone has a great Monday and week!