Danielle Rollins is Rollin' on down to San Antone

The Instagram algorithm powers that be are how I first learned of Atlanta-based tastemaker Danielle Rollins. With the excitement of moving into our first home came going down a few interior decorating Insta-account rabbit holes – and through one of these adventures I found myself at the gates of an entertaining palace, home to the Queen D herself. I wouldn’t describe this figurative e-meeting so much as #goals as #aspirations. Think pristine tablescapes, perfectly curated interiors, some native-Texan sassy underpinnings, and enough Brunschwig & Fils to wallpaper your dog house, should you so choose

I’m drawn to any creative mind who likes to party (surprise, surprise), but throw fashion into the equation and you have what every boss I’ve ever had has always wanted and never quite achieved – my 100% attention. So when Cloche reached out with an invitation to style some pieces from Danielle’s new clothing line, I was on the midnight train to Georgia (excuse my cheese). The collection includes floor-length patterned skirts, boxy silk tops, and a revolutionary concept that will earn Rollins a place in my personal history book: hostess pajamas. In the Veranda feature on her stunning home, Rollins references the old adage that also happens to be (surprise, surprise) one of my personal mantras: “if you buy clothing for a life you want to live, you’re going to live it.” Well if wearing some Danielle Rollins gets me closer to living like Danielle Rollins, I’ll take one of everything, porfavor.

There is no time or place where entertaining with style is done more enthusiastically and flamboyantly than San Antonio during Fiesta time. So Danielle paying a visit to SA for a trunk show scheduled on April 5th & 6th at The Argyle (with 10% of sales donated to Texas Biomedical Research Institute) means the stars have certainly aligned. And who better to usher in this debut than local entertaining/decorating mavens Cloche Designs and M Interiors? If you can’t make the trunk show, order online with code SANANTONIO before April 6th to take advantage of the give back. Her couture collection is exactly what a Fiesta-wardrobe should be: fancy-yet-festive, a nod to tradition, and all about the party. ¡Viva!, indeed.

Linen Drawstring Top - Danielle Rollins// Le Zebre Zip Clutch - Danielle Rollins// White Raw Silk Top - Danielle Rollins// White Flower Earrings - Nicola Bathie

Shop all Danielle Rollins Liberty Print skirts here and don't forget to use code "SANANTONIO" to donate 10% of your purchase to Texas Biomedical Research Institute!

Easter Seersucker, Reimagined

Seersucker: the uniform of the spring garden party. And as with all things, it's not just for dudes anymore. So here's to hoping the Easter bunny remembers to throw some blue & white - whether in stripes, florals, or eyelet form - in our [shopping] baskets this week. 

Blue Leather Sandals - Zara// Blue Tassel Dress - Tularosa

Bevy of Bridesmaids

I lurve being a bridesmaid. And I lurve it even more when I get a pretty, affordable, maybe-even-reusable dress out of it. So if you're in the market for the aforementioned, head to Over the Moon for a bevy of options. 

Pink Dress - Jill by Jill Stuart// Nude Heels - Schutz// Pink Flower Earrings - Nicola Bathie// Blossom Earrings - Tuckernuck

I Dream of Navy

... and all the places I'd like to wear navy. 

Ombre Hoop Earrings - Suzanna Dai// Wide Leg Pants - Aritzia// Red Sandals - Zara

Frenvy-Inspired Fashion

Frenvy: the feeling of mingled happiness and jealousy caused by social media. 

I'm not here to belittle the very real and dangerous effect social media can and does have the mental well-being of its users. I'm here because I had a mild case of frenvy last week, caused by the most common of culprits: the business school friend. Perhaps you're no stranger to the jet-setting lifestyle these graduate students are #blessed with; I know the fact law school didn't leave me with any less passport pages (together with the other delights of pursuing a legal education) certainly left me in a moaning Myrtle-esque but-daddy-it's-not-fair state of mind.  

So needless to say, the South African adventures of a near and dear soon-to-be-MBA left me with mingled feelings of happiness and jealousy. But as any good psychiatrist would tell you (here is where I start making things up), the key to frenvy is to make something out of it: buy your own ticket, plan your own vacay, (or in my sad/delusional case) just imagine you're there too!  So this is what I packed - travel guide on the Western Cape soon to come! (just kidding, lolz)

Leopard Sandals - Zara// Green Dress - Whit// Black Fringe Sandals - Zara