blondes really do have more fun

well, they do when they're pint sized and dressed in my favorite color . . . leopard!!  

this little diva is Lady Leah a 7 year old pure bread chihuahua with beautiful blonde locks and a button nose and by far my favorite "furry friday" companion to date!!

she is on the market for a new bestie / fashion momma (or daddy) 

check out the link to her profile here

and browse her adoptable posh pals at Peanut's Place!!

not to be upstaged by my puppy pal, i pulled this skirt to help me swish and twirl my way down thru our walk

as you know, i am always a sucker for fringe and leather (faux of course) so this skirt was a given

denim shirts have slowly taken over my closet and they pair so well with everything (in my opinion), so this bleached out style helped add a touch of southern chic while the piled on turquoise accessories solidified the western boho vibe i was going for.

i toyed with a few shoe options and opted for these nude strappy sandals to keep focus on the skirt!

twirling my way into the weekend!!!

"attitude is everything, so pick a good one"

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denim top American Eagle (old) similar here and here // faux leather fringe skirt Forever 21 similar here and here // "elizabeth" sandals Shoemint // aviators H&M 

luck of the irish

top o' the morning to ya!!

happy st. patrick's day ya'll!!

seeing as i'm only the tiniest of tiny smidgens irish, i'm only giving you a smidgen of green.

partly because i don't own anything kelly green and mostly because this day snuck upon me and i was not fully prepared with a head to toe leprechaun look.

i DO own a pile of army/olive green and while it's not a shade designated for st patty's only, it's serving its purpose for today.

 i love love love these shorts!!

they are my new favorite "dolphin" fit, which is basically like a dressed up track short.

the faux leather waistband and pocket trim give a little touch of luxe and add the "expensive" factor to an otherwise cheap pair of shorts (im talkin 17 bucks from F21!)

i paired it with this leopard print blouse to dress it up an extra notch and slung on my favorite ivory blazer (also from Forever 21) to lighten the look.

when putting together outfits, i don't really believe in matching, i like to coordinate, so for me, its all about the details.  

the waist on the shorts, the zippers on the blazer, the sparkle in my heal; they are the touches that matter in pulling together a polished look.

what's your process in dressing??  do you start with 1 feature piece and work from there??

"luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity" 

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armstrong blouse StyleMint // ivory blazer Forever 21 similar here and here // olive shorts Forever 21 similar here and here // eileen heels ShoeMint also love Bovary and Giselle // cross-body bag Rachel Rachel Roy // sunnies Forever 21 love these // leather wrap Stella & Dot // watch Michael Kors // bangles Alex and Ani // midi rings BaubleBar

Fringe Benefits

I have been on a mission to find camo jeans for a while now, and finally, I found this pair (on super sale no less) at American Eagle!!! 

the fit is amazing, they're super comfortable and the print is just dark enough to not look like hunting gear (game gear is a bit popular in these parts) and while I love the thrill of the hunt, i shoot for a great deal where i can get more bang for my buck, as in dollars, not does

while i'm not usually into a lot of black, I was feelin' the fringe so I kept the look on the dark side and rocked it out with some gold accents

again with the rocker tee, I know I know, i'm going through a bit of a phase right now, and I don't see it ending in the near future, so I suggest you join the band!

and with Forever 21 offering such a wide variety, they're really playing to my weakness of the moment

 this faux leather fringe jacket is also a f21 score (on sale now!)

i'm a sucker for fringe (and leather jackets) so I of course, I just had to have it!!

the moto style and gold details give it the added edge to take it from "on the reservation" to "ridin' my Harley" and while i'm more of a 4 wheeler girl than a biker babe, they do have great style!

"life is like riding a bicycle, to keep your balance you must keep moving"

 

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faux fringe moto jacket Forever 21 (ON SALE!!) // "the doors" muscle tee Forever 21 // camo jeans American Eagle (in store) // spike heels Boutique 9 similar here // le petit bowler ShoeMint //  

sunnies H&M 

Leopard Loungin'

is it Monday already??

not only did the weekend fly by, but where did February go??

i am more than happy to greet march with open arms (and hopefully bare ones!!)

seat in the sun for 1 please!!

yesterday was a full day with early service, a quick swing by an estate sale (snatched me a goodie or 2 ;), saving them for CFW!!), and then guess what season has finally started up again????

baseball YAY!!!  (sense my full on sarcasm?!)

it was a sunny beautiful day, and it had warmed up to tank top weather by the time the game started, so i actually gained a hint of a tan line!!

the boys of course love anything outdoors and watching daddy play ball is top on their list!

but i digress, on to the good stuff . . . . 

let's talk about this leopard silky comfy goodness, shall we?!!

since my discovery of the "pajama pant" i have been on a mission to find some more fun styles, and for the most part they're all black, gray or navy, but this girl needs some color in her life!  

and as you know, leopard is my favorite color!!!

for church, i dressed them up with this perfect peplum and slung on some leather to add an edge

but they looked just as cute dressed down with gladiator sandals and a knit tank for game time

(excuse the rain as it was not so sunny and warm at the time of shooting, and i'm not so great at faking "warm")

"go confidently in the direction of your dreams!  live the life you have imagined."

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black peplum styleXchange, oxblood faux leather Forever 21 similar here, leopard trouser Forever 21, "lola" pump Shoemint, lucite bowler bag Shoemint, watch Michael Kors similar here, bangles Alex and Ani

Leather on Leather

i have literally been on a mission all winter long to accumulate as much leather (faux of course) as possible!!

it started with the leather legging, i have a pair that i purchased from American Apparel some 6+ years ago, and have worn them to death!!

so, seeing as leather made a huge presence this fall, i took full advantage and purchased quite a few pairs of both leggings and pants

this pair has got to be my favorite!!

usually, im not big on the half leather/half legging combo, but these bad boys are so sexy and beyond comfortable, they've totally changed my opinion!

the zipper details give it the edge i need while the elastic waist keeps them everyday friendly and mommy approved!

also, following in line with my love of leather, is this moto jacket!

it's meant to be over-sized, and is potentially a bit too over-sized for my frame, but i pulled out the "coat-slinging" trick again and it totally pulls the whole look together!

all in all, i feel like one bad mamajama!!!

and at a very friendly price tag thanks to Forever 21!!

"the secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new"

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"mtv" tee Forever 21(in store) similar here // 'borrowed from the boys" moto jacket (ON SALE!!) Forever 21 // leather leggings Forever 21 similar here and here // "eileen" heels Shoemint // gold clutch Vintage // assorted leather wraps similar here