Ready for a Night Out

As Kristin gets ready to head out for a night out in Uptown (the chicest place to hang out after 9pm in Dallas), she stops and poses for a few pictures. What better way to express her good taste in clothing then next to a wall of fashion icon inspirations?

So what exactly is she wearing? If we break it down, we see that she is taking an all black outfit and adding a few hints of gold to make it a little more festive and edgy. Starting from the bottom, she is wearing classic black patten closed toe pumps that can do no wrong for anyone. Next, she has on a tight black cotton mini skirt, and if you look closely, you can see that the fabric has a slight ruffled texture to it. On her top half, Kristin is wearing a simple cotton, loose-fitting black top with an added emphasis on the sleeves: gold studs. So subtly edgy, right? Lastly, Kristin decided to finish off her outfit with an added touch to her oh-so-perfectly-yet-so-effortless-looking curled hair- a gold headband. These are definitely a trend right now, and she pulls off the look in a great way.

Who is this Kristin girl, anyways? Well, by looking at her classic, yet casually edgy outfit for the night, I would say that she is a girl who loves to go out and have fun AND can look good doing so (without much effort). She obviously has a fun, playful side, since she had no problem with posing while taking pictures. Kristin pays attention to the trends in style, while still ensuring that she stays true to herself. All she needs is a friend to be her wingman (me??) and she's ready for a fabulously-edgy and glamorously exciting night out. Who's in?

Cozy Up

Aqua Grayson Stripe Poncho

Doesn't this top just make you want to cozy up and get ready for cooler weather of fall?? Yeah, me too. The only problem is that here in Dallas we are still having 90 degree weather! (miserable) I pray for a day of 60 degrees when I can go buy this top and live in it. And the thick stripes & the black/grey neutral color combo are amazing, too.

The Nude Trend

Michael Kors Olympia Flat- Nude Cut Snake

No I am not talking about walking around without any clothes on... Over the past few seasons, nude shoes have become an essential item to have in your closet, and this season is no different. I have been very picky about finding the perfect pair of nude shoes, and after 2 seasons of failed searches... I think I have found my perfect match. These Michael Kors flats not only fit the trend (which I think is becoming a classic), but they are also fun and different with the addition of the cut snake texture. Cross your fingers for me... These flats better be on my feet by the end of fall.

Move, Learn, Eat

LEARN from Rick Mereki on Vimeo.

I found this video when I was just looking around on the internet. There are three of them, and they are all inspiring, but this one is my favorite. Something about it just makes me want to go around the world taking advantage of any opportunity to learn from others. SO inspirational. So, I challenge you to do the same as me today-go learn something new from some aspect of the world :)

It's All About Leopard

Tory Burch "Patricia" Booties

I have always been obsessed with leopard (classy and chicly done, of course), and this season it seems like everyone else is, too! I recently just bought a pair of leopard print loafers (AMAZING), but my next animal-lover buy will definitely be a pair of booties. These could so easily be worn tucked into some dark wash skinny jeans or with a fun black dress. Why not spice up your outfit with some fabulous fun on your feet?

Photog Overload

All of the photographers stuffed against the wall at the Carolina Herrera Fashion Show.

Too many cameras in one place.

Ready for FALL

Okay, so I was in NYC for Fashion Week last week, and I have to say...the cooler weather was SO wonderful, but an absolute tease since I had to come back to the lovely heat of Texas. I got to bring out my equestrian boots, pants, and comfy long cardigans for a few days--and let's just say, I got REALLY excited to wear the upcoming trends this season.

As I was doing some parents weekend shopping, my mom and I found ourselves walking into Rugby. Now, I don't usually shop there, but they definitely had some great pieces that I want to add to my closet.

Their whole equestrian look for the fall is definitely up my alley. I saw these leggings, and not only are the incredibly comfortable, but they look great, too. I might just have to get them in every color...

And for a more dressed up night out, I am obsessed with these downtown chic lace shorts:

The SUN is STILL shining in Texas...Protect your SKIN

A little advice for all you sunbathers...

With all the sunny days, most of us look forward to laying out in the sun, tanning, or even taking the chance of going to the tanning beds to get a little "extra glow." I have to admit, I am right there with all of you. I love the sun and having a nice glow for the summer months. I also know that many times we don't bother to put on sunscreen, or we just would rather not wear it or just use tanning oil. Again, I am one of those people, too...well, I was, until I saw this video.

The news is always telling us how bad sun exposure is to our skin and that we should use sunscreen for protection, but how often do we actually listen to what they are saying? I know that I often times let the information go in one ear and out the other. Now, I use sunscreen when I am laying out in the sun, and although I used to go to the tanning beds every now and then...I DON'T any longer (sorry I really don't want to get skin cancer anymore).

It is so easy to protect your skin. Keep yourself young, youthful, and give yourself a long life. So, watch this video. It had a major impact on me and how I think of sun exposure, and maybe it can make you start thinking, too... It's called "Dear 16 year old Me"