Spring Bags & Puppies

Happy Wednesday, loves!

Today my girl Shannon from Upbeat Soles and I are teaming up to show you two ways to style your bright Spring bags.  First of all, let me tell you how much I adore Shannon and her style.  She is such a boho babe and I know you will fall in love with her blog.  You can find all of her outfit deets here.

Who doesn't love a bright crossbody or tote for Spring?!  It can add such a needed pop of color (I love the contrast of Shannon's pink bag against the white denim) or create a fun rainbow effect like in my look.  

Gotham Decay tote c/o | The Girl That Loves top c/o | Leopard & Latte tassel c/o |

 Gina Made It headband c/o | similar pants | shoe option ; love these | Gotham Decay cuff c/o

Do you know what I love about this Gotham Decay tote even more than the vibrant lavender hue and spacious interior?!  The fact that it is completely animal and cruelty free.  Yep, I know.  Amazing quality and nobody got hurt.  As a vegetarian and fur-mom (and someone who sobs uncontrollably at the ASPCA commercials...seriously, I cannot watch them) I completely applaud the GD brand for giving fashionistas the option of a "better leather" bag.  I love having the option of sporting a Gotham Decay tote, clutch or cuff (did you see the matching cuff? adorable, right?) and saving a life.  And I know my two peanuts do too.  You are going to swoon over the Gotham Decay collection right now.  I already sport this clutch on the regular (see here) and I have my wishlist stocked with this structured tote and a fun hologram bag.

I know there is a lot going on in this look, but I feel that it still jives.  This blouse from The Girl That Loves is sups bright and cheery (again, I cannot tell you guys how obsessed I am with this company.  Everything in their line calls out to me in my sleep) and I finally got out of my hair down-parted slightly to the right-loose curls hairstyle with a fun new accessory from Gina Made It.  This sparkly, knotted hairband is just what this blogger needed for these crazy windy Spring days, and it helps get me out of my hairstyle slumps.  

Thanks for staying with me.  Enjoy your hump day!

Linking up with:  Shanna // Lindsey // Jessica // Alison

Casual Sequins & a Collaboration

 

Happy Monday! 

 

I finally feel like a human again after being out of commission for a week with the flu, and I couldn't be happier to be back to blogging today with one of my fellow NC girls!  Today Grace of Gracefullee Made and I wanted to show you how we style our sequin skirts.  Grace is one of my favorite fellow bloggers.  Her looks are always accessorized to perfection and she makes every post look like so much fun!  This outfit is a great example of her cute, preppy style.  I have to run out this week and try to find those amazing blue heels now.  To see more of how Grace styled her sequins, visit her blog here

 

I chose to style this AHH-mazing sequin mini from Fiore Boutique with a more casual, boho vibe.  I have always loved the pairing of knits and sequins.  I think using knits is a great way to introduce sequins into your day-to-day wardrobe instead of saving them for just special occasions. I also loved the pale neons of this skirt!  They are so unexpected but work so well for this time of year.  Fiore Boutique has become one of my favorite new stops for special pieces like this skirt.  They have a great Holiday line out just in time for all of your parties and celebrations so be sure to go peruse!  I will have a few more great pieces on the blog soon (and you will definitely see this sequin mini over and over again on Instagram!)

 

 

sequin mini Fiore Boutique c/o | booties: Apri (option ) | cable knit: Banana Republic (option ) | clutch: Hobo (option ) | necklace Shy Boutique c/o

 

 

   Thanks for reading!  Now go crush your Monday!  Linkups below

 

Linking Up With: Molly // Elena // Tori // Deidre