NYFW Fall 2013: Cara Delevingne

My obsession with Cara Delevingne, who was voted Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards last year, began only a few short weeks ago right before NYFW started. Since, I've started following her on Instagram, stalking her online by watching interviews, reading articles, etc. She was all over the Fall 2013 runways, walking in 14 shows (!!!). So I thought I'd share a few of my fave looks the quirky Brit sported throughout the week. Love this girl! Enjoy :)

Jason Wu

Rag & Bone

Derek Lam

Diane von Furstenberg

Tommy Hilfiger

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Tory Burch

Rodarte

What look is your favorite? I can't decide!

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#prabalfortarget

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Blacks and whites, super brights, pretty florals and print mixing possibilities galore. Who else is super excited about Prabal Gurung for Target on Sunday?? The collection, which Gurung says was inspiring by love, hits stores just in time for Valentine's Day. I'll be enjoying the Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans, but me and my girlfriends may or may not have already planned an early morning pit stop at our local Target store. There are also some great online exclusives that I'll be stalking... Like those black ankle-strap pumps. I die.

Happy Shopping & Happy Weekend :)

On the Hunt: Bar Carts

Images via my Pinterest 'Home Decor' board

So I went a little crazy yesterday pinning photos of bar carts. I'm moving into a new place in about a month (EEK!) and am really jonesin' for one of these lovely pieces. They have such a chic, vintage vibe to them, which is just what I'm going for in my new home.

Image via my Instagram @pieceology

And, the obsession with getting a cart escalated when I ordered this shaker and four glasses from the Target + Neiman Marcus collection (on MAJOR sale still!!). I can't wait to put them atop my beautiful bar cart that I'm hoping to find this weekend at the Citywide Garage Sale here in Austin. Basically a giant flea market at the Palmer Events Center near downtown. If you're in the area you should stop by. I hear the prices are great. OMG! I am beyond excited. I'm also gonna be keeping an eye out for a record player. Wish me luck :)

Weekend Wear (Pool Side)

Clockwise: Cover Up HERE, Sunnies HERE, Earrings HERE, Tote HERE, Sandals HERE, Bottoms HERE, Bandeau Top HERE, Hat HERE

Hi, happy Friday! I'm spending my weekend hanging out with family and friends, shopping, and most of all chillin' at the pool. If I could, this is what I would live in through it all :) Have a great weekend friends!

New Discovery: Cool Site

Hi there. I found a new (to me) clothing site a few days ago - brandymelvilleusa.com - that has the best fun basic and trendy pieces! Lots of sheer tops, comfy floral bottoms, great simple cotton tanks, and an awesome assortment of bohemian + edgy accessories. The best thing - I haven't seen anything over $75.00 - but most of the pieces are under $40.00! These are the kinds of things that make me happy, haha :) Here are some of my favs:

Left to right: Tie-dye hi-lo dress ($39) HERE, Sheer button down top w/ collar ($39) HERE, Floral chiffon skirt ($32) HERE, Drawstring silk shorts ($25) HERE

Clockwise: Leather backpack ($46) HERE, Fringe taupe bag ($25) HERE, Purple daisy headband ($14) HERE, Spiked wrap bracelet in lime green ($18) HERE, Necklace w/ silver + gold skull beads ($8) HERE, Crown ring w/ purple gems ($5) HERE
P.S. I love the way the models were styled: Messy hair, chucks + docs... effortlessly cool. I hope you liked my picks. Happy shopping :)

What I Would Wear: Floral Suit Set

Floral Blazer- Top Shop [HERE], Floral Shorts- Top Shop [HERE], Black & White Striped Tank- Style Bop [HERE], Turquoise Heels- Zara [HERE], Clutch- Zara [HERE], Gold Chain Necklace- alimonada [HERE], Watch in Horn/Gold- Michael Kors [On Sale HERE]

Hey everyone! It's been raining every afternoon for the past week or so here in Louisiana, so I decided to just show you an outfit I would love to be wearing right now. I've been obsessing over finding a matching floral suit set lately. I am in love with this one from Top Shop! Isn't it awesome?!

Anyway, I just got Photoshop Elements today, so I wanted to try out this little outfit collage (FUN!). The software is 1/2 off today, June 12th, ONLY ($49.99). Normally $99.99. So, if you're anything like me and were holding off on getting it because of the price... Go get it now! You can buy it HERE. Happy Tuesday friends :)

Sunday Funday (Skulls)

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I've really been loving all the skull accessories popping up lately. These skull bracelets give an otherwise eerie, spooky symbol a very romantic look and feel in my opinion. Above are a few I've added to my EVER-GROWING wish list! What do you think about this trend??

Happy Sunday :)

New Purchase + A SALE!!

Hi! So, I just wanted to let you know (if you didn't know already) that there is a BIG SALE going on right now at Rebecca Minkoff's online store HERE. I just purchased this amazing MAC Clutch in Soft Bronze with gold hardware for almost half price! I have a huge obsession with all things RM right now, so I was thrilled to find out about this. The sale is going on through June 8th, and a lot of the items are up to 50% off, including a selection of MAC and Mini MAC clutches that have been all over the blogosphere and everywhere else I look these days! Go visit the site now. They have been adding new items to the sale each morning. So, if you don't see anything you like right away, check back later! JOY, JOY, JOY!!!

Happy Happy Hump Day Y'all!

Instagramin' in NOLA

Been in New Orleans the past 2 weekends. This is what I've been up to along the way!
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1. My new fav lip color- 'Pink Noveau' by MAC
2. View from my hotel room in Downtown NOLA
3. Loved that quote on the coffee go cups at the hotel
4. The famous blue dogs painting on Canal
5. Wedding photo booths are so much fun!
6. New floral blazer and pink lace shorts from Sabo Skirt :)
7. Chillin' in my Sam Edelman sandals on my friend's balcony in Jackson Square
8. More bakery goodies at Indulge Sweet Shop

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Sunday Funday (Coffee!)

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Hi all! I hope your weekend has been great. I went to a wedding yesterday in New Orleans and it was so much fun!! Good times. Anyway, for this weekend's 'Sunday Funday' pick I decided to share with you a cool new product I've been using. These instant caramel iced coffee packets... I hate to admit, but I'm kind of a huge coffee addict. It seems I have to have a cup everyday these days. But I haven't wanted to invest my money in a good coffee pot yet so I normally just use instant coffee packets or go to Starbucks. These cold coffee packets are great for the hotter summer months. Really yummy and convenient, just add a little creamer and sugar and you're good to go! Who else out there is coffee-crazed like me??

New Goodies- Bright Colors

Left to Right: Yellow Clutch- ASOS (sold out, but in green HERE), Necklace- Adia Kibur via ideeli.com, Orange Floral Top- Fracesca's (also seen in this post HERE), White Shorts- local boutique on S. Congress St. in Austin, Polishes- all by Essie

Hi, happy Friday! To celebrate the weekend and the beginning of the month (double awesomeness) I wanted to share with you some of my fun bright colored purchases I've gotten in the last few weeks. Here is my second installment of "New Goodies" (1st post seen HERE)... Some of my favs:

Yellow ASOS Clutch & Adia Kibur Statement Necklace I got on sale from ideeli.com... I think you will be seeing these lovelies in an outfit post on Monday :) Stay tuned.

Loving my Essie polishes (a LITTLE obsessed right now); Left to Right: to buy or not to buy/a crewed interest/mesmerized/bikini so teeny

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend! I'm heading back to New Orleans for a friend's wedding. I don't know about you, but there are so many friend's/family weddings I'm attending this summer. So crazy... Guess that means I'm growing up, right? ;)

Sunday Funday (I've Found You, At Last)

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If you're a petite person like myself you will understand what I mean when I say it is almost IMPOSSIBLE to find bangles that fit your wrists. I have to wear bracelets that are able to be tied or adjusted, so bangles have pretty much always been out of the question for me. But, no longer! I found a great site - alexandani.com - that specializes in expandable bangles. EEK! Alas, a solution to my arm candy cravings. These lovelies are going to the top of my wish list :) Beyond pumped!

Hope you all are having as Funday of a Sunday as I am. I've been in New Orleans this Memorial Day weekend for yet another bachelorette party. Great times with great friends. It's wedding season!

Insta-lately

My lately-life via instragram!
(left to right)

1. Floral dress from Anthro seen [HERE] + Mint stone ring + Essie 'a crewed interest' nails
2. Macaroons @ Indulge Sweet Shop in Lafayette, YUMMM
3. Sushi lunch at Little Tokyo in NOLA... just adored those paper lanterns
4. Homemade Margarita Night with friends :)
5. My new Adia Kibur necklace via ideeli.com
6. Went on a group silent bike ride through town in remembrance of all cyclists who have been killed while riding
7. Jazz festin' @ the fairgrounds in NOLA
8. Floral pants seen [HERE] + Mint stone ring + Essie 'turquoise & caicos' nails
9. More candy love @ Indulge
10. Boyfriend got a Mexican Coca Cola from an authentic Mexican bakery in South TX :)

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Sunday Funday (Perfect Shoes)

Hello gorgeous.

These white and gold 'Summerissima' Christian Louboutin's, with calfskin detailing on the heel, were on sale at ideeli.com Friday and I almost fell out of my seat. They are THE PERFECT shoe. Unfortunately, they were 'on sale' for $749.99... a little (or a VERY lot) out of my price range. So, I've just been dreaming about them. Sigh.

I think I'll start trying to do this every Sunday... a 'Sunday Funday' post featuring one amazing item, whether it be an accessory, clothing, beauty product, food, whatever. Just something I'm really loving at the moment or have found online shopping that intrigues me. Hope you'll like this new edition to the blog. Stay tuned for an outfit post tomorrow :)

Featured: Spring & Summer Shorts

Hi loves. So, I've been LUSTING over different patterned, colored, textured, etc. shorts lately. I realized recently that I've only been buying shorts... so I should probably stop sometime soon and move on to cute collared tops and flowy blouses to go along with my growing collection of bottoms. But, not quite yet... I wanted to compile a few of my favorite styles for you first. Hope you like them...

LACE

DRAPED

PLEATHER

FLORAL

I already purchased the neon pink lace ones, of course. If you've been following my blog you know I can't get enough of crochet/lace shorts, like I wore in my posts [HERE] & [HERE]. All these shorts can be found [HERE] at Sabo Skirt (I adore this site). But, go fast and get a your fav pair, because they sell out QUICK. Hope you enjoyed the post :) Have a nice day!