RED IN THE RAIN

necklace: baublebar // boots: hunter //pants: blank nyc // sunglasses: c/o SpyOptics //Vest <old> Ralph Lauren  - similar here <more links below>// Michael Kors Bag HERE

Links to every piece of this look and other options on the images below:

Gloomy, gloomy days is really all we have seen in Raleigh lately. Minus one day <which was yesterday> that the weather decided it was going to be 70 degrees and sunny. This might be the most confusing place I have ever lived in when it comes to winter weather. As you can see above that's me running in the rain. LOL -- I was like "Um ya, I'm out." haha!

When we started shooting it was breezy but there was still a little sunlight and then boom like an unexpected, unwanted visitor DOWN came the rain and washed Alex out. So, I bolted. We got some extra photos under an awning but the rain definitely is ruining my photo taking life right now.

I have been mixing patterns more and just having fun with my wardrobe. I'm discovering that sometimes its those two items in your closet you think will NEVER go together that look fab once you put them on. This striped blouse of mine really brightened up with a red vest. Even in gloomy weather I try to pop some color whenever I can. AND can I get an AMEN for Hunter Boots!?!? They make all my rainy days better. I remember <before I owned Hunter Boots> just searching through my closet in a panic looking for something to wear in the rain. 

Best purchase ever. If you don't have a pair. Get one.

Hopefully, its not rainy and gross where you are but this Florida raised girl is ready for sandals and sun. How bout you? 

Speaking of sandals... I need to buy some! Any suggestions?!

xo,

Alex

Black & White & STRIPED ALL OVER

Top : H&M here

Jeans: JBrand - OLD  // Similar here

<<Links to everything else I am wearing the photos below.>>

My New Year's Resolution was to stop wearing SO MUCH BLACK....

So, if you're wondering why there is no giant pop of color here -- its because I went to a black and white ONLY casual fundraising event this weekend. The theme was literally black and white.  SO rather than being the rebel with a super bright bag I just grabbed my new Kendra Scott Turquoise bracelet to pop some color on my wrist without totally killing the theme. I bought this top at H&M. The color on my wrist is also my way of saying HELLO SPRING! 

I am so ready. How bout you?

DESERT QUEEN CARDIGAN

Desert Queen Cardigan - Vestique ONLY $22 bucks!! // Carlos Santana booties SOLD OUT similar on EBAY here if your a 6.5 OR

similar booties here and here and here // Sunglasses c/o Spy Optics  // Black Turtleneck - Old Navy // Acid Wash Jeans OLD >> similar here -- more options in the picture links below // Spike Necklace - OLD - similar here // long necklace old>> similar here // Tory Burch Bag //Michael Kors Watch

Sometimes you just see something you HAVE TO HAVE! 

I ventured into this little boutique Vestique over the weekend and literally passed out and died when I saw this Desert Queen Cardigan. JUST AMAZE! The girls that work in the store are the absolute sweetest, the prices are fantastic, the styles are so trendy and the girl that was there on the night I went in... stayed open late for me so I could try on clothes! Let's just say I wasn't leaving without this cardigan and I initially just came in to look around << NOTE: when I just go in to "look around" - I usually leave my purse in the car because that keeps me from buying things I don't actually need> but I was stopped in my tracks by this beauty! PLUS it was on sale FOR $22!!! 

Am I dreaming? = Um no! 

So I ran to my car and bought it! When I came home with it I was dying to tell everyone on instagram about this cardigan but had to wait til my post was up!! So now its up and I hope you love it as much as I do. The pink and orange colors on the grey are just stunning. I have had non-stop compliments every time I wear it!!

P.S. It's snowing again today -- SUPER COLD OUT!

Which got me thinking can I wear this cardigan in the summer? 

Or do you think this is just a winter cardigan??

Other links to shop this look here:

Other booties like my look that I'm loving:

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SIDE NOTE: I am currently SUPER obsessed with this bracelet I just got from Kendra Scott that's available on Last Call Neiman Marcus. AND it's reversible/

Want one? Get it half off here :)

Winter Spring

 

pink puffer vest <old navy> SOLD OUT - similar here and here <scroll to groovy pink> // 

striped turtleneck <old navy> // hunter boots // h&m spiked necklace - sold out - similar here // michael kors bag // turquoise bracelet - similar here // sunglasses old - similar here // case-mate phone case // white jeans <jbrand> - similar here // rings- francesca's -- sailor ring here or here // knot ring -- here

Well I prayed for snow and I got it, but I didn't know it would come with -5 degree temps! It's been a cold few days here in Raleigh but I have been rocking my spring colors in a winter style. I think its just the Florida raised girl trapped inside of me dying to get out. I always say just because the season says its cold doesn't mean you can't rock spring colors. I even brought out some of my fav summer turquoise accessories to spice it up.

Are you ready for spring? Um ya. Me too! ha. xo