DREAMING IN GRAY

Well, I think that pretty much explains it. I want one, and I'm sort of proud of myself for it. Wanting something so classic and clean makes me feel very grown up. I'm having a hard time finding just the right one (at just the right price *cough* American Apparel why are you asking me to pay $20 for this ), though. 

I've fantasized about the outfits I could wear with the heather-gray-shirt-of-my-dreams and this is the closest I could get to making them come to life. This should satiate my desire for one until I can make this happen on my body forreals. And I am determined to make this happen, forreals. 

GIRLY

This was the first look that started cooking up in my head, mostly because I already have all of these things in my closet (no top/no purse). The tulle skirt is clearly asking for a Carrie moment and who am I to say no? I like to think that because these shades of pink aren't so Barbie, it still maintains a cool vibe. 

CHIC

Maybe it's the gold, or maybe it's the tortoise shell shades (double points for a cat-eye), but this outfit just makes me think "yes, yes dear. I AM that rich." Also, it's summer time and shorts have to be worn at some point in time, so why not a bright, punchy pair with this hypothetical outfit? 

 COOL
So, if I had to describe my style "cool" or "badass" would not be words I'd use -- which is why I want to try this out. This is the wildcard! If I ever do manage to make this outfit happen, I want you to know that you won't be able to tell me nothin' (because I am cool and above the opinions of others, a la Angelina Jolie).

What's on your dream closet wishlist? And, hello, when are you going to make it happen girlfriend because whatever you're thinking of is gonna be awesome.

Fall Preview

I've been mentally preparing myself for Fall.

Fall is slow to creep up on us in the Southeast, but when it does, I'll be ready. I've been runway hunting and magazine peeping and I think I've got it down.

Here's what I've decided based on my research.

• Rich reds, almost burgundy is the color to do away with typical fall neutrals - It's called oxblood
  
• But, throwing a camel, khaki or olive neutral on is still more than acceptable.
• Long skirts erase the mini's that owned the summer.
• Leather is still a go to fabric - Thank Goodness I have my bomber.
• So is velvet - Thank goodness I bought that vest.
  
• Menswear is still around.
  
• And boots, booties, whatever you call them, are here to stay.

I'm going to do a little bit of shopping today, and I just might do a Fall lookbook video, so be on the watch. I love summer, but I can't wait for fall, with all it's mild, breezy weather, to roll around.

Give Good Face
---Audrey W.

The Garden

"You have a garden on your shirt."

I can get a little crazy when it comes to prints, especially floral print. Prints take whatever you have on from a simple to eye catching. 

Take this outfit for example. It's a basic  shirt and skirt combination. The floral print of the shirt combined with the bright color of the skirt makes it something more interesting than just a basic black top and skirt. 

Since it's summer, you have the right to wear bright, punchy colors, so this skirt is perfect. Besides the floral print of the top, the lace detailing is just a little something extra around the neckline.  You don't need to show cleavage when you have all of that working on top.

Accessorizing is always fun; the frosting on a wonderfully delicious outfit. I kept it simple: a thin gold chain, some gold snake print thong sandals and rosette stud earrings.