VMFA Birthday Brunch

Like I mentioned in my previous post, Thursday was my birthday so yesterday I had birthday brunch with my parents to wrap up my fabulous bday week. We decided to do a little something different from our usual casual brunch spots and check out Amuse at the Virginia Museum of Fine Art. The restaurant is beautiful, with chic modern decor and art, and looks over the VMFA's great landscape. I had stuffed french toast and enjoyed delicious Illy coffee and a "Maharini" (champagne, Limoncello, mango puree, and blackberry garnish) in honor of the museums latest exhibit. My mother and I love ourselves a cocktail, especially ones involving champagne.

I have been dying to wear this dress and decided it would be perfect for one of my birthday outings. When I spotted it at Need Supply Co. a few months ago I didn't know where I would wear it I just knew I had to have it, no questions asked. I love the french feel with the big bow at the neck and the sheer, uneven bottom. I also just bought these shoes from my go to spot Clementine and am very happy I did. They are super comfortable and added the perfect bit of edge to this super feminine dress. Plus they will be great to transition some of my summer outfits to fall. I plan to "edge" up my look a little for fall so I think these shoes were a step in the right direction.

Overall it was a very nice and relaxing birthday, thanks everyone who made it special :]

Outfit Details:
Neutral dress by Jella Couture from Need Supply Co.
Black and olive heels by JCrew from Clementine
Gold earrings from Forever 21
Gold bamboo bracelet from B-Sides

 Love Always, xoxo

Birthday Week Fun

Yesterday was my birthday (yay 22!!) but for me birthdays are a week long event so today to continue my b-day fun my mom and I went to Stony Point Fashion Park to shop a little and grab lattes. The weather has been very mild which is so unusual for August because usually it is scorching hot, so I could actually wear something cute without worrying about sweating to death. This leopard top is one of my favorite Ashby finds and I love the way it looks tied up with high waisted skirt like this one. The top and skirt combo plus my earrings make this look a little retro, which I am very into.

My birthday week has been filled with shopping trips, lattes, cupcakes, fashion books, flowers, delicious meals and drinks, and there is still more to come this weekend!! Don't you just love birthdays?!

Outfit Details:

Leopard print top from Ashby

Black high waisted skirt from American Apparel

Metallic toe cap flats from Target

Earrings from Up Against the Wall

White watch by DKNY

Vintage purse by Coach ( also seen here)

White polka dot sunglasses from Urban Outfitters (also seen here and here) 

(Birthday treats from this week)

 Love Always xoxo

Summer White

As I may have mentioned before up until this summer I have been pretty anti white clothing A. because I am a super klutz and always manage to spill something on myself so white is just dangerous and B. because I am very fair skinned so I've always felt like it washed me out. Well this summer I figured it was time to grow up, pay a little more attention to my table manners, and buy some white clothing. This dress is pretty simple but looks great when paired with some pops of color. Not all trends work for everyone, but don't knock it 'til you try it :]

How do you feel about wearing white?? Love it or hate it??

Photos by Brian McDaniel

Outfit Details:

White Dress by Steel Pony from The Phoenix

Green belt and earrings from H&M

Peach platforms from Fabrik

Silver cuff is thrifted

Necklace by Silpada

 Love Always xoxo

Balliceaux Brunch and Watermelon Festival Outfit

This past Sunday was quite an eventful one. First I enjoyed brunch at Balliceaux with my parents. I had the "Lox and a Schmear" which was absolutely delicious. It was a pleasure seeing fellow RVAFB (Richmond VA Fashion Blogger) member London, of Young Dumb Love , who happened to be our waitress, looking absolutely fabulous as usual (check out her blog, shes got great style!!). 

After brunch I headed to the Watermelon Festival with friends Leney and Brian. It was a lovely afternoon walking around Carytown, enjoying the festivities and people (well really outfit) watching. We also saw our other blogger friend Liz of I Heart Vegetables!!

 I wanted to look cute and summery without being too casual and this dress worked perfectly for that. A quick shoe change from sky high platforms to more appropriate for walking kitten heel sandals and voila!! The perfect Sunday look. 

How was your weekend?? Did you do anything fun??

PS. My birthday is in 1 week :] 

Outfit details:

White striped dress thrifted

Peach platforms from Fabrik

Orange sandals by JCrew from Clementine

Tan leather gold spike belt from The Phoenix

Gold leopard cuff by Betsey Johnson

Gold bamboo and bronze love ring thrifted

Gold hoop earrings from Forever 21

White polka dot sunglasses from Urban Outfitters

 

(Leney and Brian: fashion bloggers in their natural habitat...aka taking pictures of each other lol)

 Love Always xoxo

July Recap in Instagram Photos

Since I didn't post a ton last month I figured I would show you all what I was up to on Instagram!! 

Are you following me on Instagram?? If I'm not posting here I'm there so make sure you follow along :] 

Orange, Gold and Leopard

 

Last year if you asked me if I would ever wear bright orange I would say "HELL NO". My justification would have been first of all I am way too pale and second of all I am not a brights girl...at all. Well this year, like I have mentioned in posts before, I am pushing all of my fashion boundaries and throwing all of my "rules" out the window, so when I saw this top at The Limited the other week I figured "what the hell, I'll try it!!". I picked out a bunch of other pieces that were pretty typical for me (aka black and form fitting) and after I tried everything on the orange top was the definite winner. It fit perfectly, flowed beautifully, and by some miracle did not wash me out. Its now one of my favorite items in my closet. 

So the lesson to learn from this is NO RULES!!! We all have to get dressed everyday until the day we die, so why not have fun while doing it?!? Just a thought :]

Outfit Details:

White jeans by JBrand from Clementine

Orange top from The Limited

Leopard print wedges from Target

Polka dot sunglasses from Urban Outfitters

Gold hoops from Forever 21

Bracelet and necklace by Betsey Johnson

 Love Always xoxo