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?

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Seeing Spots

Ahhh summer time...the long sought after warmth is upon us.  When I go to work at this time of year I want to dress cool and comfortably yet remain office appropriate. Pencil skirts are my go-to item for the office, especially during the warm weather months.  This one is breezy and silky, perfect for the hot sticky days we've been having in DC lately.  Working in a conservative work environment, I threw on a cardigan to make this outfit office appropriate [and to warm me up while the a/c was blasting!].

I'd love to hear how you stay work appropriate yet comfortable during the summer.

tank: club monaco; skirt: madewell; oxfords: cole haan (similar)

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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 

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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


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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)

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Red Play Day

It was 85+ degrees in DC, and a great day to spend in Georgetown.  I paired my jean shorts with my Toms for a comfy-casual summer look.  

Sunglasses: Chloe {similar here}, Blouse: H&M {old, but this is a great option}, Shorts: Gap {similar here}, Shoes: Toms {here}, Bag: Vintage Coach from mom {similar at Coach classics}

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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)

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Safari Chic

When going out on safari, it's best to blend in with nature as much as possible and wear browns, khakis, and greens.  So I decided to channel safari for this work look.  

Dress: Express {similar here}, Shoes: Zara {I like this alternative}, Jacket:I <3 Ronson {Similar here}

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Leopard and Stripes

With the unpredictable spring weather we have been having in DC lately, getting dressed for work has not been easy.  This striped pencil skirt is great for the office and I love teal for an office appropriate pop of color.  Paired with leopard flats there's a little mixed print action going on too!

skirt: old navy (would love to try this), cardigan: jcrew (similar here), belt: jcrew (similar here), shoes: topshop (similar here)

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Cinco de Mayo!

Ruffle Front Pencil Dress

I’ve had this dress in my closet for a year so I was really excited to finally get to wear it!  Since I wore it to church, I kept it modest with the accessories.

Dress: ASOS. Shoes: Charles David {here in black}. Watch: Michael Kors. Necklace: Tiffany & Co. Nails: Deborah Lippmann.


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