Madewell

The Unsuspecting Piece

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| blouse | skirt | jacket | shoes | bag | earrings |

Once again, I have fun getting dressed in the morning. I’ve paired two older pieces and brought them back to life! The blouse is technically a tunic which allows me to have ample fabric to tie. The skirt is a great transition piece that I can pair with a white blouse in the summer and with a black sweater for the fall and winter. The piece I’m most proud of is the black suede slide that I’m wearing. I got these at TJ Maxx for $16.99, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. This style is selling at big department stores for over $200. Mine look the same yet cost a fraction of the price.

photos by: Eileen Barrett

Bow Tie Ready

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| romper | scarf | shoes | hat | earrings |

I’ve had this romper for awhile now, and I’m constantly trying to create new looks with it. Since it is a blank canvas, the pairing options are endless. I’ve worn the romper with a denim vest and adidas, wedges and chunky earrings and now with mule espadrilles and a neckerchief, among other things. Like I mentioned in Friday Finds a few weeks ago, be bold and try out the neckerchief.

photos by: Lisa Thompson

Friday Finds

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If you haven’t noticed, the bandana is back in style. I used to wear them as a child, and it’s nice to see a trend resurface. There are many ways to wear your scarf: as a headband, neckerchief (tie in front), pointed scarf (tie in back), and as a ponytail scarf. I have linked a few of my favorites below.

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| romper | slides | purse | blouse |

The Shopbop sale has some great items at killer prices. Check it out.

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So my sweet boyfriend, Henry, gave me these headphones for graduation, and I’m already obsessed. My old ones would always get tangled in my necklaces, but these stay behind your neck. The sound is also extremely clear and wipes out excess noises. I definitely recommend these for those who exercise often.

#BrooksTreeProject

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| blouse | denim (other) | shoes |

The Brooks Museum featured a tape artist the last couple of weeks. He created an entire mural just out of painter’s tape. Checkout the exhibit.

This will be my summer go-to outfit: a lightweight button down and distressed denim. I thought the slides would be hard to pair with, but surprisingly, I’ve worn them with most neutrals, any denim, and muted patterns. Also, the slides are on sale, so get them while you can!

Happy Summer!

photos by: Lisa Thompson

Denim Dress Days

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| dress | earrings | c/o bag | oxfords |

Thank you Fossil for sending me this adorable blue suede and leather purse! I’m obsessed with the tassels. I love having girly details on everything I wear like the fringe on my earrings, the ruffle on my sleeve and of course the tassels on my purse. Almost every outfit I wear has some sort of ruffle or feminine detail.

Here are a few more denim dresses that I’m obsessed with! This dress is going to be my summer staple.

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photos by: Eileen Barrett

Fringed Sweater

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| coat | sweater | denim | shoes |

And so the mad shopping begins! On just about every site, you can find almost anything on sale. Of course, Neimans doesn’t mark down your favorite Gucci purse, but we don’t get everything we want.

The fringed sweater I am wearing is a great deal. It’s only $21 and can be layered over collared shirts and under heavy coats. The fringe along the hem makes the sweater unique, and so I had to have it.

Also, for those of you who haven’t visited the Big River Crossing, you must! It showcases a wonderful view of our wonderful city.

photos by: May Montague

Back in Plaid

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After a little hiatus, I’m back in Memphis and have time to work on the blog. Finals are done, and it’s time to do something a little more fun. It doesn’t feel quite like Christmas with this warm weather, but that’s quite alright with me – layering with heavy coats isn’t my favorite. Madewell has become one of my favorite fall/winter boutiques because you can get great sweaters and denim with your student discount!

photos by: Allie Saunders

Finding Photography

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Join me as I admire my pal Kate Barnes’ new life calling – photography. This recent discovery is going to take her to great places, and I know this just by spending an hour with her behind a camera. She is sure to capture moments that she and others will cherish forever. Can’t wait to see what happens next sista!

Checkout her blog: https://katebarnesphotographyblog.wordpress.com/

photos by: Kate Barnes