Tara Colleen: westward leaning

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easy peasy lemon squeezy

hello!! ok so yes, it is technically speaking the first day of september, but technically speaking, it is still officially summer, which means i can still dress in bright fun outfits like this for at least another week. i mean, if we really want to get technical, this outfit is pretty perfect for 9-10 months out of the year here in sc, but i will eventually ease into the sweaters and dark colors and pretend im not sweating bullets in all my layers when its in the 70's in november. charleston doesn't really understand the concept of "fall weather". so anyway, for now i am squeezing in (pun intended) every single second of summer acceptable dressing. these pants are pretty much the cutest thing i've ever owned. i never knew i loved lemons so much until these citrus skinnies arrived in the mail. i immediately tried them on with multiple tops and i honestly can't believe i'm just now getting them up on the blog, but in addition to the adorable print, the fit is pretty spectacular!! i've honestly never shopped at talbots before, so i wasn't sure, but i'm quite impressed. the crop fit is perfect for showing off my summer sandals. i paired it with one of my favorite white tops from last summer and my denim jacket that i've basically worn with every single outfit all summer. i hope you're not sick of it, because i know i'll be wearing it all fall as well. im looking at the darker wash to switch it up a bit. you can never have too many jean jackets, right?? i think that's pretty much my denim philosophy as a whole. skinnies, skirts, jackets, chambrays, there's no such thing as too much denim. enjoy your day loves!!

"when life gives you lemons, keep them because hey, free lemons!!"

ALL IMAGES MARIE RODRIGUEZ

talbots lemon crop jean c/o

westward/leaning voyager sunnies c/o ditto [use code: southernbelles to recieve your first month free]

alex & ani gabriel foldover clutch c/o

GAP denim jacket

jewelry via RocksBox [use code taraxoxo2 to recieve your first box free]

sale away

good (almost) afternoon!! i am loving all these transition to fall pieces that keep popping up in my feed, but honestly, i live in the south, which means 90 degree days are far from over and sweater weather is many months away. so my version of transitioning into fall looks something like this. but then again, my summer style looks a lot like this as well, so who's to tell the difference? that's the beauty of my 3 key pieces!! chambray is always ALWAYS on trend. year round, rain or shine, you can find me wearing this lightweight denim alternative. and this top comes from literaly THE. CUTEST. STORE. EVER!! Pink Chicken opened up on King Street days after i found out mav was going to be a boy, leading me to beg the owner to create some styles for the only gender i seem to be able to create. but if you're lucky enough have daughters, this shop is a dream!! from floral print dresses to sequin slippers to popsicle fans and fur headbands, this store is like i said, the cutest!!! remember that straw pouf tote? just another one of the chicken's adorable accessories! this top comes from their women's collection, and aside from feeding my chambray addiction, the floral embroidery and peasant fit give me something my other shirts are lacking. and total bonus, i spotted mega mom babe Emily Henderson wearing the dress version of this style the same day i took my top out for a spin which had me feeling all the more pleased in my choice, because i was in seriously enviable company! i paired the top with white skinnies which is another great year round style. i know i know, no white after labor day, right? well, i say wrong, and i think most of the fashion community would concur. there's no real rules anymore, and the first one that needed to be broken was this one. this particular pair has been seen on just about every blogger out there and after liking to know it about one hundred times, i finally gave in and bought them, and im so glad that i did because they are the most perfect fit!! my last transitional/year round style is actually a color. cognac! its that in the middle shade where nude meets brown and it is a year round neutral must have in the accessory department. these lace-ups are perfect with their summer style and the suede keeps them heavy enough to wear through to fall. i hope y'all have a great day and remember to check out Mondays post to enter in my luggage giveaway!

"its a new era in fashion - there are no rules"

ALL IMAGES MARIE RODRIGUEZ

embroidered chambray top c/o Pink Chicken NY

topshop white moto skinny jeans Nordstrom

cognac lace up sandals Charlotte Russe

westward leaning "voyager" sunglasses c/o Ditto [use code SouthernBelles to receive your first month FREE]

shiraleah pink zipper clutch TJ Maxx

maple wood watch c/o Jord

will blog for fashion

it has literally taken me 3 days to get this post live. pink eye has infected my household, making my already needy children overly clingy and minimizing my ability to use 2 hands or even one to do anything other than hold them. but I do love the cuddles!! I'm gonna do my best to keep it short on the chit chat and stick to the fashion, since that's the real reason you're stopping by, right? so, 2 weeks ago was SBScon and lucky for me, it took place in Charleston, which meant I didn't have to travel. for those of you unfamiliar, this is a conference for bloggers. we come, we socialize, we learn and I cant speak for everyone else, but I went home feeling pretty pumped to blog, blog and blog some more. of course, for me, it was all about getting dressed up and out of the house!! so, starting with look numero uno, ie my first impression, I wanted to make a statement. I think I always want to make a statement, but especially when meeting new people, which was the case, because I wore this tuxedo number to our Friday night cocktail meet and greet hosted by swoozies. starting with the white romper, I love the lace detail, but in true form, I couldn't leave it at that, so I layered over my tuxedo blazer and buttoned it up exposing the pretty scalloped hem of the shorts. staying on the black and white train, I laced up my black sandals and my latest pair of sunglasses from my endless eyewear collection. lastly I slung on this cross-body for a bold pop of pink and if it looks a little different than the ones I've worn before, its because its LIZARD!! for me, this is amazing, because im a little bit of a clutz and, uh, hello! I have 3 sticky children, so the lizard is much more spill friendly than the classic python.

skipping over to sunday brunch with Hallmark, I wore this utility shirt dress that I immediately fell in love with as soon as I walked in to Finicky Filly. yes, im a sucker for olive, and i'm gonna go ahead and forecast my fall wardrobe being much more this minimal vibe. im really digging it. of course, nothing for me is too minimal. I had to add something, so I stuck with my staple of the moment; the tied on denim jacket. I was originally thinking black heels, but having sent back my zac posen sunnies from Friday night, I wanted to break in my new pair and they just so happened to be tortoise, so I switched it up for nude lace ups. these guys are super old, but I've linked a few similar pairs below because you can never have too many nude heels!

jumping back to Saturday, this was our longest day, and the most inspiring. we had the amazing opportunity to learn from some big time influencers and then meet with amazing brands to discuss potential collaborations. just you wait guys, good things are coming to NLSB!! so, of course, I wanted something fun and comfortable at the same time. enter in the culotte!! at first mention of the comeback of the culottes, I was thinking, no, no, no, please NO!!! but these are not your mothers culottes and everytime i wear this white pair, all I think is, how was I so wrong? a heal is a must for these baggy britches, but they are oh so perfect for everything! i paired them with this super cool ribbon tank and turban (thanks Arkeedah!) and finished it off with this python tote which I basically shoved my life in for the day. Thank you Southern Blog Society for having me!! I am so excited for where this year is headed and I now feel more equipped than ever!! and thank you guys for sticking with me as I figure this thing out. i may know style, but technology and i are yet to be friends.