Whoo-Wheeeee. Currently writing this blog post from a million miles in the sky as I’m heading home from two days in New York City. Two days. It was a super short trip, but wouldn’t you know it, the Big Fat Apple left me feeling all kinds of inspired? It’s been two years since I last attended fashion week, and by default, two years since I last visited New York. While I don’t really miss the hustle and bustle of that particular week in the city, I do miss the inspiration from it.

I bought this skirt thinking that it was perfect for a dinner night in New Orleans, and it definitely was. (Bee-Tee-Dubs – these photos were taken in New Orleans, not New York. I took zero photos in New York and I’m 100% Coolio with that. I shopped instead. Why are NYC Zara stores so much better than the ones in Southern California?) But I digress. So I bought the skirt, loved it, wore it, and thought – I can’t wait for the next time I can wear it.

Then I got to New York City and changed my thought to, What am I waiting for? The women in New York I swear just kill it. They’re commuting by buses, trains, and good old fashioned footwork, and some of these gals could be running right off a runway. I saw a girl yesterday hopping on a bus in a pleated metallic maxi skirt, a graphic tee, sneakers and a leather tote with all of the things. It was raining and humid and sticky and just freaking gross, but she had taken that pretty maxi skirt and made it rainy day, bus-hopping, city appropriate.  So chic.

Which brings me back to this new favorite metallic skirt. I love it dressed up (blouse + heels), dressed down (graphic tee + sneakers), or somewhere in between like the look above. And now I can’t wait to get home and pull out more favorites from my closet. What are some things in your wardrobe you’ve been “saving” for a special occasion that you could just pull out now? Finally splurged on that lust-worthy handbag? Don’t let it sit on a shelf, girl!

(Oh, and apparently I’ll be wearing these sock booties all fall long, so hopefully you don’t mind?)

Here’s hoping everyone has a great weekend ahead, guys!

xoxo

Photos thanks to Michelle Preau

Well looky here, February already.  Although I can’t really say already since I think that January was actually 465 days long, but here we are, kicking January to the curb.  And let’s do so in a bold red dress, shall we?

Red is definitely not one of my usual go-to colors (except when it comes to my favorite everyday handbag), but if I’m gonna wear red, then February is the time to do it, right?  Y’all, I don’t know what it is about these lace dresses from Aqua, but lately they’ve been a no-brainer for anytime I need a dress.  I scooped up this short-sleeved number for a wedding back in November (and wore it again for New Year’s Eve), and have been hooked on the line ever since.  (That first dress is currently on sale for $35 today, and I can’t recommend it more.)

So when I came across the long-sleeved lace dress in today’s post for half off, I knew it was too good to pass up.  I thought the red was so fun for any upcoming Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) Day plans and a little out of the box for me, but if you’re anti little red dress, it also comes in black.  And if you’re looking to get in the spirit, then I’m rounding up a bunch more red dresses to love below.

A happy February ahead, friends!

xoxo

Photos thanks to Felicia Lasala

Soo, are you shopped out yet?  I’m not gonna lie, it seems like every year this whole Cyber Week thing gets a little more out of hand.  While I LOVE a good sale, I’ve usually hit my shopping limit by the time Cyber Monday rolls around.  But if you’re unlike me and happened to take it easy on Black Friday, then today’s your day, girl.  Below I’m listing a few of my favorite sites for scoring a few deals and steals today, and with retailers offering up to 50% off, there’s no time like the present to cross a couple of names off of that Christmas list.

Today’s look also includes a few deals.  I bought this little navy floral dress to wear for my birthday this year, but I think it could be so cute for upcoming holiday parties.  Plus, it’s currently 25% off for a limited time.  The heels are under $40, and right now you can use code SBF-STYLE to take 20% off any Strathberry handbags – I get a ton of compliments on this one.  (Plus, use code BPMC17 for 40% off any backpacks and MC Midi bags.)

There are only a few hours left to shop the best sales, so don’t miss out!  Happy shopping, gals!

xoxo

Abercrombie – 50% off everything

Anthropologie – 20% off all full-priced items

Ann Taylor – 50% off everything + free shipping with code BESTMONDAY

ASOS – 30% off everything with code EPIC30

Banana Republic – 50% off everything

Baublebar – 35% off everything with code CYBER35

Express – 50% off everything + free shipping

Framebridge – 20% off all black frames with code Black20

Gap – 50% off everything

GiGi New York – up to 35% off sitewide, details here

Gorjana – 20% off sitewide with code GOLDEN20

Henri Bendel – 30-60% off sitewide

J.Crew – 40% off plus an additional 10% off with code SHOPFAST

Julie Vos – up to 35% off

Kate Spade – 30% off full-priced items, 40% off sale with code MOREJOY

Kendra Scott – 20% off everything with code YELLOW20

Loft – 50% off everything + free shipping with code CLICK

Loren Hope – 20% off with code SHOPNOW

Lulu & Georgia – 20% off everything with code CYBER

Madewell – 25% off with code GOODMOOD

Minted – 25% off everything with code CM2017

Nasty Gal – 50% off everything

Nine West – 60% off sitewide

Old Navy – 50% off everything

Rebecca Minkoff – 25% off sitewide

Tula – 20% off + free shipping (orders over $30) with code MYSTYLEDIARIES

Vince Camuto – 40% off everything with code CYBER40

World Market – buy more, save more with code CYBERSALE

Photos thanks to Felicia Lasala