Lace and Cobalt Blue

Outfit Details: 

dress: Bobeau from Nordstrom Rack (similar)

bag: Danielle Nicole from Piperlime (similar)

necklace: 14th & Union via Nordstrom Rack (similar)

bracelets: vintage

shoes: gift 

fox ring: The Alchemy Shop

I absolutely love this cobalt blue cross-body bag I got during the amazing 50% off sale Piperlime had back after New Years. The other cross-body I use coincidentally enough, is also by Danielle Nicole! They have super cute, yet very affordable purses and bags for everyday or evening. 

The bonus is that I can remove the long strap to make it just a hand-held purse. It fits everything I need in a chic compact size that isn't too bulky. 

I paired this pop of color with my go-to comfy lace dress and these low-key polka-dot heels. I wore this outfit for a personal styling client meeting. Lately I have made the conscious decision to utilize my wardrobe fully whenever I go out, even if it is just to meet with someone for 30 minutes. I have felt so much more awake and motivated to get things done, when I feel polished and put-together. I just have to keep this up and not only reach for my usual pieces, like jeans and a tee, unless I had some awesome heels and statement jewelry with it! 

How do you utilize your whole wardrobe?! 

photos by Margaret Thombs

Snow White

Outfit Details: 

sweater: Bobeau via Nordstrom Rack

top: Bcbg MaxAzria

pants: Kensie via Macy's

shoes: White Mountain via Macy's (still available in Dust)

necklace: 14th & Union via Nordstrom Rack

lipstick: Underage Red by Kat von D 

I am not of the mindset that you can't wear white after labor day, of course I just pair it with different pieces to make it a more weather appropriate. As in this outfit where I wore my amazing new sweater I got from Nordstrom Rack a bit ago that is so so soft and warm. For my shoes I paired these warm, sturdy White Mountain booties to keep my toesies warm and to keep from slipping. The dark components help to winterize the outfit, even though the whole time during this shoot I was imagining myself in warmer weather because the wind was so cold and biting right through my clothes. 

Some quick shopping advice: If you have never shopped at Nordstrom Rack and don't mind a somewhat cluttered and crowded shopping location then you must start! I find the best pieces there when I have the time to look and always at very low prices. I get a lot of my wardrobe staples there; like my black shirts for work, blazers and fun jewelry. So next time you need something try out Nordstrom Rack and see what you find! I always prefer shopping there earlier in the day during the week and find those are the times when the stores are almost deserted so you won't get claustrophobic.

What are your thoughts on wearing white in the winter? 

Think warm thoughts everyone, Spring is close!!!

photos by me