9.09.2013

Some words on Miley

We Can't Stop heheheh
Dope Bodysuit / High-waisted jean shorts / Senso silver shoes / Kate Spade jewelry / Chunky necklace / Juicy Couture tech accessory / C. Wonder green sunglasses / Giorgio Armani lipstick

Seems like I can't go two runs to the office Kuerig without hearing about another Miley Cyrus stint. I made the above collage a few weeks ago, and since her latest music video dropped today, I thought this would be an appropriate time to post it.

So, wrecking ball.
Somehow, some way, I'm not opposed to this video at all??? Why is that?? I supposed after the mutant-giant teddy bears, VMA twerking and constant sticking out of the tongue, it's almost like swinging naked on a wrecking ball is the most sane, normal thing she's done recently. It's a step in the right direction for our dear friend, Miley. Today, naked swinging, tomorrow, good decisions and community service.

sOoOo LaHh DaA DeEe DaA DeEe *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

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p.s.
I've been following #NYFW under the radar, but haven't blogged about it yet. So far--uber obsessed with creations by Christian Siriano and Zac Posen. Blog to follow!

9.08.2013

Lazy Sunday Chic

lazy sunday

Picture this: Dallas. 2013. Another unbearably hot day. Netflix is on. A cat is laying on my legs, which are laying on the table while I'm laying on the couch. A mug of once-hot tea is wedged between my lap and arm of the chair.

It's Sunday. Not only that, but the Sunday after #NYFW, so it is my understanding that it's the perfect day to catch up on runway shows and the spring '14 collections.

I'm wishing I had those brown leather Vero Moda to join me! I can't think of a better alternative to the classic, yet arguably overly popular, casual denim shorts. As I'm sure you're aware, leather is coming alive in many shapes and silhouettes this fall. I love a piece that I can throw on in a rush out the door, and know it will always be trendy and comfortable.

A note on Melissa flats--if you know me at all you know I'm a die-hard for this brand of flats. I ordered two pairs online the other day and have been antsily (welp, just made that word up) awaiting their arrival to my doorstep.

The Drake tee is kind of silly, but since I'm more or less listening to his new song every day, I guess it's all too accurate to include it in my Lazy Sunday collage.

I've been crazy about Karen Walker sunglasses ever since I first found Blair Eadie's blog. Lately I've been looking for an alternative to my favorite tried and true wayfers--not that I've entirely ruled out the cat eyes. I will always support a woman's right to wear cat eyes.

9.05.2013

The Do's & Don'ts of Fashion Instagramming

I have serious opinions on 
both fashion and instagram. 

Heavy topics, I know. I bet you're glad you were sitting down when you read that. If you feel like you can handle the serious, life-or-death matters that are fashion and social media, please continue forward.

I recently guest-blogged for the London-based website, Chloedigital! Chloedigital is a boutique agency that specializes in development and marketing through branding, web design/applications/development, social media, e-mail marketing, SEO and blogger outreach. They have a killer blog for any of you who are interested in fashion or technology!

Frolick over to read my guest post here.

How to Instagram Fashion
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 Pink heels: Sam Edleman
Green dress: JC Penny's
Black cross body bag: Rebecca Minkoff MAB
Silver sunburst necklace: F21
Turquoise top: F21
Black ombre ankle strap heels: Jeffrey Campbell
Blue sequin top: Neiman Marcus
Lipstick: Something from Walgreens IdKkKkKkKkKk

8.24.2013

I think I'll dress like a boy today

let's make out




Unfortunately, you're a girl. 
And girls are drama, high maintenance, moody, crazy, whiney, shady, touchy, pushy, little creatures.

Fortunately, you're a girl.
And you don't have to dress like one. Embrace the menswear trends with items you could easily pass on to your boy toy. Try on some oxfords with a relaxed beanie and your favorite, comfortable boyfriend fit denim. Top it off with wide-faced wayfare shades, maybe a whiskey coke, and you've got yourself a chill yet rather dapper spin on casual man-wear.

What will you do on your day as a chill dude? My guesses would be: no over-analyzing texts, taking out the trash or filling up with gas (because as far as I'm concerned, those are men's only responsibilities), don't worry about looking perfect and finally, hanging out with the bro's--er, friends. #bromance aka #girlsnight

It's been real, dawg (that's how guys talk, right? sure.)
Let that androgyny shine.

8.21.2013

Why Spotify Is Better Than Your Last Boyfriend

Last summer was really hard for me.
 I went through a break up...


WITH ITUNES.


And honey, it was the best decision I've ever made. Since you've been gone, iTunes, I can breathe for the first time. I'm so moving on, yeah. Yeah. Thanks to you, now I get what I want.

Since we said our goodbyes, iTunes, I've both found myself and someone else. I rediscovered a purpose for living... I found passions I didn't know I had... I found someone who can be there whether I'm happy, sad, energetic, tired, or bored... someone who knows what I want even when I don't know what I want... someone who isn't there to judge me... someone who knows my favorite things and centers its life around my preferences..

SPOTIFY<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Okay, getting serious now, what did the music-loving music population do before Spotify was in existence? I suppose B.S. (before Spotify) us muggles were forced to BUY EH-VER-REY FREAK-ANG song on iTunes OR risk our LIVES illegally downloading through GOD KNOWS WHAT PLATFORMS or going through 87 different refreshed pages to download it through YouTube--which AIN'T NOBODY GOT THA TIME FOR--just for the sake of listening to 2 Chainz while you get ready to go out on the weekends.

But gone are the days that you have to sell your soul to iTunes or miscellaneous internet downloading sites just to hear your favorite shoo bop doo wops. Jesus loves us, this I know, for THE INVENTION OF SPOTIFY TELLS ME SO.

Why is Spotify so great, you ask yourself, what's the big hoo-rah about, you wonder, why the heck do I need to go premium, you ponder, or Who is Spotify and does he have any friends I can date??? Behold my reasons for falling in love with a music-based social media platform.

Why Spotify is better than your last boyfriend.


  1. Spotify keeps you informed. It lets you follow your friends' playlists and see what they're listening to in real time. I like this because I get sick of my music and once you find one or two super musically-inclined hipsters, you'll never be at a loss of what to listen to on a Tuesday night. Besides, discovering what a person listens to is just super telling. 
  2. Spotify doesn't judge you. Hi, I like Miley Cyrus, we can't stop. I cannot stop. That song is good and I won't stop. But you know what? I don't have to stop. I can play all day err day until SUNday because Spotify let's me engage "private mode," in which I can frolick to WE CAN'T STOP in the privacy of my own eardrums and not broadcast it to Facebook Nation.
  3. Spotify understands you when you don't understand you. For all you Pandora groupies, you don't have to fret about the transition to Spotify. The "radio" feature lets you pick a song, and it delicately hand-crafts a radio based on a song of your preference... #truelove
  4. Spotify does the work for you. For those of you who know what you kind of sort of want to listen to, but not sure what artists to choose, and aren't sure where to start, and aren't sure what to do with your hands, fear not. The "lazify" feature app literally makes an entire playlist for you based on a song of your choice. This feature will not clean your house.
  5. Spotify knows how you like your coffee. No it doesn't. But it does automatically keep track of all your favorite songs. The ones you gave a star. And you know what? It will never forget your favorite things and they'll always be there waiting on you. <3
  6. Spotify lets you reminisce on the past. Are you still lingering onto your old relationship? Spotify isn't here to be jealous. Spotify makes room for your baggage. That's why there's a "local files" feature that lets you access all your old (and most likely really lame music from high school) library. But don't even think about accessing Spotify through iTunes because once you go black you never go back. Err whatever, but it's not possible, I've tried.
  7. Spotify wants to give you the world. Your last flame probably wasn't as generous. But with Spotify, you have a WOLRD of music at your fingertips. Like... The. World. TODO EL MUNDO, Y'ALL.
  8. Spotify loves you only as much as you let it. I let it love me at its fullest potential because romantic comedies teach you to not settle for less than you deserve AMIRITE. What I'm getting at is, Spotify premium is the way to go. It's time to commit. Take your relationship to the next level. Just $10 a month, y'all. Relationships take work. So if you have to work to pay that $10 a month, then sister, McDonald's is hiring in a city near you.

Music to solve all your problems.  


Just to drive my point home, since Spotify, I've seriously dived headfirst into tons of albums and artists I never would have in my iTunes days. 1) Because who can afford entire collections of Freddie King and Otis Redding, 2) Who can decide what they like in 30 seconds or less?????? don't answer that..... Spotify has made me into a person with half way decent taste in music. You too can get off your basic b#tch billboard chart toppers too, if you believe you can achieve. . . . <3

8.12.2013

Floral, stripes and everything nice

florals stripes and everything nice
RED Valentino mini dress
net-a-porter.com


Striped vest
$22 - ringsandtings.com


Dolce Gabbana dolce gabbana
net-a-porter.com


Alice Olivia alice olivia
aliceandolivia.com


Aldo shoes
aldoshoes.com




I.. knoww... it's only stripes and floral.. but I liiike iiittt....

(Said that in the melody of the Rolling Stones song??? Anyone???? anyways.....)

This pattern combination hasn't gone out of style yet. I say if you haven't worn stripes and brights together yet, it's time to. It's all about being bold, electric and refusing to settle for less than eccentric. #AccidentalRhyming

I'm so glad 2012's pastels have been put to rest. I'm slowly getting over the fashion world's "mint" craze, and I'm ready to keep summer alive with contrasting patterns and colors through the fall.

Go stripes & florals cray-zay.

8.08.2013

Like a Moth to a Flame

moth to a flame




I am so beyond drawn to anything remotely metallic lately. I'm just one thoughtless fashion attack away from fashioning myself a pencil skirt of foil from the kitchen drawer. Anything shiny and reflective from clothes to accessories has jumped to the top of my must have list.

The items above are my objects of envy. Especially the gold booties, because mine have SURELY seen better days.