Flight OF Fancy

February 27, 2017

As we say ta-ta to February this week, we say hello to the coming of spring and all the weddings, luncheons, showers, outdoor parties, rehearsal dinners, sip-and-sees, Easter brunches, and cocktail-attire-occasions that make up the season. Embrace the madness, radiate the flower power, spread your wings, put some spring in yo' step, and exude the birds and the bees, flowers and the trees feelings the vernal equinox is about to usher in.

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Flower Earrings - Patricia Peckinpaugh// Flower Dress - Emilia Wickstead// Pink Earrings - Nicola Bathie// Crop Top - Milly// Pink Skirt - J. Crew// Pink Clutch - ODLR// Pink Bird Earrings - Mercedes Salazar/ Peach Dress - Rhode Resort// Bird Dress - MSGM// Green Bird Earrings - Mercedes Salazar// Parrot Earrings - Nach Bijoux// Bird Jumpsuit - Red Valentino// Cream Clutch - Clare V.// Blue Earrings - Nicola Bathie// Pink Jumpsuit - C/MEO Collective// Bird Earrings - Mignonne Gavigan// Pink One Shoulder Dress - Self Portrait// Gray Clutch - Zac Posen// Yellow Bird Earrings - Mercedes Salazar// Off Shoulder Dress - Keepsake// Blue Shoes - Schutz

*Insider tip - the website for Mercedes Salazar shows all prices in Colombian currency; to order for shipment to US just shoot them an email!

Return of the (Fanny) Pack: Pop & Suki

February 24, 2017

The moment we've been waiting decades for has finally arrived: the fanny pack has made a comeback - and it has arrived in style. I recently discovered Pop & Suki, a brand started by Poppy Jamie and Suki Waterhouse (yes, that Suki Waterhouse), that makes supa-cute accessories. The camera bag is its staple item, which can be worn as a cross body or fanny style, with the added option of personalizing the bottom in different colors and font styles.

My favorite part of the brand, though, is how its premised on friendship. Apparently Poppy and Suki are BFF and in their own words, wanted to "celebrate everything that makes us total opposites, but keeps us together at the same time." They even offer "bundles," with accessories for you and your bestie or the entire squad. Not to be totally T. Swift about it, but I'm picking up the female rat pack lovefest vibes they're throwing down.

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Camera Bag// BFF Keychain// Heart Tag// Fanny Strap// Shoulder Strap

Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans?

February 23, 2017

I certainly do. On a day like today, when you would give your left pinky to trade in the sounds of an office phone ringing for the trumpetty-saxophone wails of a Second Line tailgating a parade, pay some good money to swap the cold Salata staring at you for some Hollandaise with a side of crabmeat at Galatoire's, and perhaps even consider shaving some years of your life to exchange the cold coffee on your desk for a hurricane served in a 3-ft souvenir size tube (just one straw, sir, thank you). And when you think back to the college glory days of old, when you would make the trip to N'awlins with your besties, the memories of the pungent smells of Bourbon Street dissipate while you peruse Southwest flights for perusing sake.

Okay, too much voodoo talk for today. To those attending Mardi Gras this year - c’est la NOLA; and to those unfortunate souls (like you know who) who are not - we can have our own jazz funeral together.

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Polka Dot Shirt - Equipment// Black Coated Jeans - DL1961// Purple Sunglasses - Illesteva//
Mules - No. 21 // Plaid Shirt - Rails// Green Sunglasses - Forever 21// Jeans - DL1961// Booties - Sole Society// Yellow Dress - Misa Los Angeles// Green Shoes - Gucci// How High Can You Fly Sunglasses - Etsy// White Top - Cotélac// Wine Coated Jeans - Paige// Eye Espadrilles - Soludos// Leopard Sunglasses - Stella McCartney// Crossbody Bag - Paravel

Alice in Mexi-Land

February 22, 2017

What's a gal to do when she has to miss her prima's 30th fiesta in San Antonio? How does she battle the FOMO?

Why, she dreams up what she would've worn had she been able to attend, of course. And today's dream is inspired by a slew of worthy subjects: the rich close-to-the-border culture of bad-to-the-bone San Antone', the hellfire of a good time that is any start-of-a-new-decade occasion, and the bday gal herself: pure, truehearted magic. I just used a lot of words to describe what Beyoncé (yes, back to her again) sums up in three: I'm talking about "that good good."

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Coin Earrings - Ranjana Khan// Red Dress - Alice McCall// Cactus Clutch - Kayu// Taco Clutch - Walmart//
Blue Dress - Alexis// Alegria Clutch - Sarah Sharp// Tassel Earrings - Misa Los Angeles// Pom Pom Shoes - Zara// Black Leaves Dress - Carolina K.// Coconuts Earrings - Sachin & Babi// Piñata Clutch - Charlotte Olympia (sold out but another option here)

Q: What do I wear to a Nashville wedding? A: A little bit country, a little bit rock and roll

February 20, 2017

When asked by some friends to help them find something to wear to upcoming nuptials in Nashville, TN, I rummaged the internet for finds that ooze with Music City vibes. Capturing the spirit of Nash-Vegas can't be done without a nod to its signature rock and roll and country music or a curtsy to its Southern roots - so I aimed for a mix of both, with lots of sale finds peppered in. Just add some moonshine and you're ready to par-tay.

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From left to right: Faux Bon Bons - Etsy// Liberty Rosa Curly Swing Dress - LaDoubleJ// Flower Drop Earrings - ODLR// Elisa Off-the-Shoulder Dress - Saloni// Green Dress - RealisationPar// Grace Off-the-Shoulder Dress - Saloni// Gingham Midi Dress - Patricia Padron// Tassel Earrings - Hart// Floral Long Sleeve Dress - MSGM// Spritz Earrings - Lucy Folk// Crop Top - Vika Gazinskaya (here & here)// Ruffle Skirt - Ganni// Layered Dress - Mother of Pearl// White Top - Zimmermann// Asymmetric Skirt - Jourden (similar here)// Studded Heels - Philipp Plein// Leopard Bag - Hillier Bartley

on my to-buy list

'gram me, maybe?

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