Sea of Shoes

CHIMALA JEANS: THE LOVE STORY

I have seen so many pictures of Jenna Lyons wearing the Chimala jeans lately! I love the way she styles them. It inspires me to play with mine more. I am so glad I got these jeans, I debated for a year on them before I took the plunge and got them in November. I am getting my wears worth out of them! Nothing like 100% cotton denim. One day I'm going to post a huge rant about how much I hate stretchy jeans but that is another post for another day. You can get a pair yourself at Madewell.com and for those who have asked, they do run true to size!

 

 

Three Ways to Wear It: Midi Pencil Skirt

The midi-length skirt can be a little challenging, especially in a form-hugging shape. Here I styled three different looks with the same skirt--hope you like it!

 

It can be helpful to break up the length and soften the severity of the pencil skirt with a feminine flouncy long-length blouse. A boxy jacket  thrown over the shoulders and long beads keep the top from overwhelming the rest of the outfit. Worn with open-toe Givenchy zip-up booties.

A body-conscious skirt and a cozy sweater is a classic winner. The Balenciaga Glove sandals keep it modern and just a little bit tough. You can throw a fur stole on and it is a perfect evening look.

A puffer jacket and slashed-sleeve sweatshirt tone down the glamour of the super-femme shape. An easy to throw on day-time look. The Ann Demeulemeester lace-up sandals give the skirt the height it needs. I add this Japanese silk kimono belt (worn as a scarf) to so many looks.

 

FLAT FAVORITES FOR SPRING

1. Golden Goose sequined hi-top sneakers

2. Joie Daydreaming loafer

3. Vince Mia suede slip-ons

4. Vince Nina two-piece flats

5. Bottega Veneta chukka boots

6. Rag & Bone Pearce ankle boot

7. Hudson Shoes fisherman sandal in Sherbert Saffron

It becomes more and more of a rare occurence to find me in heels these days. I always blame that on having to walk my dogs so much. It seems like there is much more a focus on flat shoes in fashion these days and I could not be happier! There are so many cute options lately. I've been dying for the Vince Mia flats forever and have developed a big obsession with fisherman sandals as of late. Decisions, decisions...

ARMY GREEN

Back in Dallas and enjoying the kind of weather that allows this type of layering. It doesn't last long here!

Wearing a RRL button down, J. Crew turtleneck, vintage belt, Free People leather embroidered pants (old), vintage Carlos Falchi eelskin clutch, Daniel Wellington watch, H&M sunnies and Schutz shoes.

Since everything I'm wearing is unavailable, I've included some similar looks below! Those vintage YSL jodphurs are completely killing me.

 

MORE FROM NYC

More shots by Scott and Kristi Redman when I was in NYC!

Wearing H&M pants and Zig Zag fur sweatshirt with Schutz pumps in the first look, and an Alice & Olivia fur jacket with a F21 pleated skirt and Stuart Weitzman boots in the second look!

AT THE SOHO GRAND

These photos were snapped in the Soho Grand Hotel in New York by Scott and Kristi Redman of D Style Sheet. They are just some of my favorite people, and it made me smile to see Dallas friends in NYC! I love the art deco feel of the Soho Grand dining area and bar. Very warm and inviting on a snowy day! Please go there and order a glass of champagne and the grilled cheese. I'm ashamed to admit that I did that more than once, but it was so worth it.

Wearing a RRL by Ralph Lauren skirt, Stuart Weitzman boots, Rugby tux jacket, Monrow tissue tank, and fur stole

ENDLESS SUMMER

Wearing Rag & Bone jeans, vintage bone choker, vintage belt, sleeveless sweater, and Casadei boots from a few years ago, similar here

Happy Valentines Day! I'll be posting pictures from New York soon, it has been a whirlwind trip. For now I have to run to the Ralph Lauren show! If you follow my blog closely, you must know that I am die-hard obsessed with everything Ralph Lauren. You have no idea how excited I am! You will here more from me once I get back to Dallas and things settle down. Hope you have a great Valentines Day!

SUNNY TEXAS DAY

These photos were obviously taken back in sunny Texas, on a lazy day spent devouring Tex-Mex with my boyfriend. Makes me awfully homesick to think about it! I feel like this is a funny outfit for me, much girlier than anything I would normally wear. I hardly ever wear any kind of jewelry! Guess the weather brings out my feminine side.

Wearing jeans c/o of J Brand, babydoll embroidered top from Free People, Meredith Wendell bag, flats c/o of London Sole