Animal Instinct

Nothing says "sassy" like a little animal print. So what better way to spruce up a plain dress than to pair it with animal print? Honestly, everything that I have on is "Cenita's vintage" {read: old} so unfortunately I don't remember where it was purchased.  However, here are links to some pretty great options for a dress, shoes, and clutch! 

What's your favorite animal print? Do you ever mix prints?

{ Cenita }

Sail Away

Earlier this summer I attended an event at Chesapeake Beach. I knew I would be outdoors at least until nightfall so I grabbed my blazer as I was heading out the door. It was a great thing I did because although the weather was nice, the breeze from the water brought along a certain coolness. And I won't even mention the bugs and mosquitoes. It was an added bonus that the blazer gave my look a nautical feel that went perfectly with the gorgeous setting!

Blazer: Forever 21 {alternative}, Shorts: Madewell, Scarf: Vintage, Shoes: Zara {alternative}, Watch: Michael Kors 

{ Cenita }  

Vintage Red Dress

During a trip to Charleston, SC last December I feel in love with this vintage red dress.  The size wasn't quite right so I took it to my favorite tailor in NYC.  He hiked up the waistline [the waist on the dress as purchased fell to my hips] and tailored the sides to fit.  I love the outcome!

Do you have a favorite vintage find?


dress: vintage; shoes: Jil Sandler; clutch: vintage; gold bangles: from Ethiopia


{ Salomé }

Black Work Bag

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

When you find the perfect black purse, suitable for work and play, you've hit the jackpot.  Cenita is currently searching for said holy grail of purses and I thought I'd give her a head-start by gathering a few that I like from across the web from varying price points.  Her list of requirements included:

- must be leather

- can hold the daily schlep [water, lunch, snacks, personal items]

- straps must be long enough to wear on arm

With the exception of #6 from Zara (it's not leather, but comes with a much friendlier price tag), I think these hit the mark.

Have you found your ideal black purse for work?

{ Salomé }

Evening in Georgetown

I love throwing this blazer on top of a seemingly casual outfit. It makes me feel instantly polished and pulled together, great for an evening of shopping in Georgetown.

Blazer: Zara, T-Shirt: somewhere in Beirut, Lebanon, Pants: J.Crew, old (similar, and on sale, here), Purse: Badgley Mishka, old, Shoes: Belle by Signerson Morrison, old (similar)

{ Salomé }

Parisian Stripes

As I prepared for my [work] trip to Paris, I noticed that most of what I was packing were stripes!  As I try to transition from wearing just basic solids to incorporating more prints and patterns, stripes are a great bridge to get me there.

Outfit One - jacket: Gap trench caplet (similar here); sweater: Steven Alan, old; chambray shirt: Gap, old (similar here); skinny jeans: Gap; shoes: Madewell

Outfit Two - shirt: Gap, old (similar here); jeans: Gap; shoes: Madewell

Outfit Three - tee: Club Monaco, old (similar here); cardigan: Zara (similar here); scarf: Christian Dior, vintage; pants: Gap; shoes: Belle by Sigerson Morrison, old (similar here)

{ Salomé }

Madewell Style Session

We heard about the Madewell Style Session at the Georgetown, DC location and we knew we couldn't miss it!  The lovely employees were gracious hosts and allowed us to take pictures of the pieces we put together.  Madewell's summer collection is full of color, prints, and fun!  Be sure to stop by your nearest Madewell (it may be online) and get bold for the summer!