Light as a Leather (Jacket)

Aviator Sunglasses (old, similar here) / Express Faux Leather Jacket (and one I'm coveting here!) / Boyfriend Denim Shorts (old, similar here) / Michael Stars Black and White Stripe Tee Shirt / Layering Rings / Lip Color / White Converse Shoes

Let's face it; in the Summer, we often have to store our favorite Fall jackets away until it's abrupt re-arrival in mid September. I know, it's illogical (and downright uncomfortable ) to break out your thickest fur jacket or heavy duty trench coat, but who's to say we can't break some of them out a little early? I'm talking about those simple layering jackets hanging out in your closet waiting for a little loving. Those jackets are perfect for cloudy or unpredictable summer days! Yes, your light trench coats, favorite staple blazers, and one I can't seem to be able to take off: the perfect (faux) leather jacket. This Express jacket (I call it my "LBJ") in particular not only goes with everything, but also gets complements left and right. I have yet to find an outfit it doesn't go with and a person who isn't infatuated with it. In fact, I'm even looking into purchasing a another one for it's quality and versatility. Quilting may play a minor role in that too, because, I mean, quilting - I just can't get enough. 

Shop some of my favorite leather jackets here:

What jackets are you thinking of breaking out early? Any particular way you plan to style it? Let me know in the comments!

xoxo

Road Trip

Custom Made PIOL Dress (I'll have a review soon with my other favorite one, I promise!) (Similar style here and floral print here) / Black Vintage Aviator Sunglasses (similar here FOR $5) / Ralph Lauren Boyfriend Button Down Shirt (similar from GAP here for 35% with code BTSAVE) / Black Suede Booties (old, similar here) / White Converse Shoes / Bauble Bar x Anthropologie Bar Necklace (old, similar from F21 here) / J. Crew Panama Fedora Hat 

Lately our weekends have been filled with a bunch of traveling and running around; and I'm loving every minute of it. Although, my feet on the other hand quickly disagreed with this ensemble. I'm realizing that, more often than not, heels aren't always the most functional shoe (although walking around in these booties were MUCH more comfortable than that time I tried to walk my dog while in stilettos - yes I did try that once and it may or may not have been inspired by my foolish instincts to believe that I could pull off a "Carrie Bradshaw" - no judgement, ladies.) Thus, halfway through the day I switched over to my trusted, and freshly cleaned converse (find out how to clean them here!). I always keep a pair of flats on hand for that purpose; I may love the shoes, but my feet tend to have an opinion of their own.


Shop some of my favorite flat shoes here:
What do you do when your feet start acting up on you?

xoxo

Weekend Links: Let's Shop Sales!

Happy Friday, everyone!

Since Fall is quickly approaching, a lot of stores are beginning to empty their racks on summer pieces and even start sales on Fall 2014 items for us early birds getting ready! And since the dreaded days of being a student are still with me, I know that preparing early is a lot better than scrambling at the last second in stores that are usually sold out of my size in everything (funny how that works?). Shop some of my favorite sales and sale finds below:

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is coming to an end in a few days (Monday, Aug 4th), and I can't get this jacket or these faux leather pants out of my mind (shop some more of my favorites here)

Even though it's the middle of July, it doesn't stop me from fantasizing about how I plan to wear this fur jacket everywhere. I can't help it, when you can get an extra 40% off of it's clearance price with code WEEKEND, how could you? 

The GAP sale is killing me with classic pieces at steal prices, did you see my insta post? They have everything your heart could ever desire, I mean just look at these sneakers - $20! The same Sam Edelman ones retail for $110!

Buying my first pair of boyfriend jeans was bound to happen, and boy do I want this pair to be them (get an extra 40% of with code TREAT)

Happy Shopping!

xoxo