I’ve always had a thing… and when I say a thing, I really mean a completely crushing weakness… when it comes to all things white. It is such a bold color (or lack of color) and projects confidence and style. Don’t be afraid to pull the whole white on white look. And ruffles… on the front, the back, and the feet tops off the feminine, yet strong look perfectly.
It was raining… yet again. And, as there is a time and a place for a classic camel trenchcoat (the time and place just happen to be anytime and anywhere)… I decided my time and place for this fashion staple was now. I paired it with a vintage animal print dress with a bow tie neckpiece (no need for jewelry) and some thigh high black leather boots with cut-out detailing. A matte red lip adds a throwback vibe to the entire look. I was singin’ in the rain.
After the unending sunny weather we’ve had here in Santa Barbara, it was nice to finally see some rain… and a perfect excuse to break out my zebra print rain boots. Umbrellas have a time and a place (usually that time and place is in the rain) and they can be a killer accessory… But I thought that a floppy hat was far more interesting… and who says floppy hats are only for the beach? Please excuse the fact that these photos are a bit out of focus… I couldn’t keep still! Go jump in some puddles, gorgeous.
Santa Barbara has gotten a bit chilly as of late. I thought it was a perfect excuse to turn my tuxedo jacket into a daytime look (I have a full blown obsession with layering my clothes). The playfulness of the oversized pearls, the brown leather accents, and the casual ponytail help balance the drama and formal feel of the jacket. A smoky eye and lips that pop a bright pink keep the look young.
I was going to meet up with a friend to shop the local Farmer’s Market. The February chill was in the air and something about the month of love and the thought of fresh local produce put me in a very girly and very…hmm… country mood. I decided to mix and match the two. Florals, pastel pinks and yellows, and pigtails demonstrated the requisite amount of girliness. The distressed denim (obviously my favorite pair of jeans) with a shredded hem framing the edge of my peep toe wedge gave the look some character. I think I looked as happy as I felt because I couldn’t stop smiling.
There is something that I find irresistibly delicious about a pair of pants that gets so rebelliously wrinkled throughout the day. Sit down… they crease. Cross your legs… knee wrinkles. It is the imperfection of linen that I find so intoxicating. I love the contrast of the crinkled linen with the crisp lines of the preppy tan blazer. Also, the touch of unexpected skin makes this a perfect date outfit. Business on the top… party in the middle… and, well, crinkles down the legs. I know, it doesn’t sound hot, but it is. Do linen.
