Inspired Style // Black + White

This week's Friday's Fancies is all about black and white style. The first thing I think of is stripes! I find that I'm consistently reaching for this chic combo because it's so easy. And I still feel classic and classy. The key to sprucing up this simple duo of colors is to add lots of accessories that compliment not compete. In my styled outfit, I chose small pops of royal blue, leopard and gold....the perfect accents. 

Do you wear black + white or is it too boring for your personal style?

How do you jazz it up?

hope you have a fabulous weekend! 

see ya back here next week for some fun love inspired posts

and don't forget there's still time to enter the amazing Truffle giveaway below!

xx

Halloween Inspiration // orange and black

Although this fabulous color combo has a special place in my heart because it represents my alma mater, I'm equally excited to be sporting it for a little Halloween fun. I thought it would be fun to share some orange and black outfit inspiration for those of you who won't be wearing a costume tonight but still want to be festive!

<my outfit from game day last week>

hope y'all have a fabulously goulish day

stay safe if you're celebrating tonight 

xx

{ps}:

I'm so happy that my friends & family and blogging buddies on the East Coast are safe and sound. 

The coverage of Sandy has been amazing and the damage so sad. If you'd like to help through the Red Cross you can text REDCROSS to 90999. Love and prayers to you all! x

style inspired // black & white bedroom

Happy 2nd week of September! Temperatures have cooled down a bit here in the South, especially at night. It's slowly but surely starting to feel like Fall! Isn't it fabulous?

Today, I'm starting a new series called Style Inspired. You may remember the posts that I've done in the past where I translate rooms into an outfit. While I definitely draw fashion inspiration from interior design, I realized that inspiration really is all around! So those posts are transitioning into the Style Inspired series. I'm so excited to kick it off with one of my favorite color combinations, black and white. These week's inspiration comes from this gorgeous black and white bedroom. The cool clean lines with just a touch of edgy sophistication from the black walls. Love it.

And even more inspiration from Pinterest!

Here's a look at the outfit I styled based on the bedroom above

budget friendly & splurge options to get this look:

wishing you a week full of falling leaves, pumpkin spice lattes & scarves

xx

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color love :: black + white + yellow

Are y'all loving this color combination of black, white and yellow?

I think it's a great classic combination with a pop of color

I've been searching through my closet pulling different looks with this color combo

The simplicity is beautiful and the yellow is perfect for summer!

make it a fabulous week,

xx

{ps}:

so, so, so excited to announce

more new summer designs are up!

jewelry, clutches and scarves!

here's a peek

stop by my boutique for all the new styles

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back to basics :: black + white

As I get, ahem, older...I find my style simplifying. I'm drawn to the clean and sophisticated look of black + white, in all areas from home decor to fashion.

There's just something about this combination, it's instantly chic and pulled together.

These looks seem so effortless yet so stylish.

are you loving it too? 

or is it too boring for you?

hope it's a lovely day,

xx

{fashion files} navy + black

It was so fun to see everyone post about red + pink yesterday, 
it got me thinking about another unexpected color combination: navy and black. 
It's a look that's been done time and time again, but really who doesn't love it. 
It's true high fashion. I mean seriously, check out this street style!

I put together a few looks of my own:

Do you wear navy and black?

Do you agree that it's stylish or do you think it clashes?

I'm off to Austin (again!) tomorrow

for a girls weekend/destination bachelorette party

So looking forward to spending time with my favorite ladies!

The adorably sweet Carly will be here with you tomorrow

And I'll be popping in for Friday's Fancies before the weekend

enjoy your day my dears,

xx


{ps}:
Because I totally forgot to post about my Valentine's Day specials 
until late in the afternoon yesterday, I decided to extend for just one more day.
Yay!


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