Street Style: Procrastination

c- Sometimes it's hard to truly appreciate the value of time until you are running short of it.  Exam week was tough for Michael and I, and therefore the blogging was lacking.  

But we're back! We're back! Oh yeah.

This particular shoot actually happened when my Communication Studies group was together studying for our final exam, when attention spans failed as the beautiful day slipped slowly away thanks to the sunshine's winter hours. We quickly split up to grab outfits and reconvened with just enough time to break out the camera and have some fun.  

I am wearing one of my most treasured pieces from London, my cape! I love love loveeee this thing. Not only is in incredibly comfortable, but it pairs perfectly with tall boots and colored leggings. It also carries the sentimental value because I wore it when Michael and I went to Stonehendge.  Jordan is wearing pants from Pac Sun, shoes from Zurrick, and the patterned shirt is from our local Bargain Box.

We decided to spice it up and ask just this passer-by to join some photos, luckily she was interested! She is wearing a killer Michael Kors leather jacket!!!

Swoosh.

Swoosh.

Swooooosh.

That's a wrap, folks.

Because we're obsessed. 

Fresh and Precious 

Fashion Trends: Scarves and Sequins

c- It still feels like fall here in Wilmington. In fact, it was 75 degrees last week. How does a fashionista stay with the fall trends without wearing too many clothing in such warm weather? 

Scarves. 

They are SO versatile and this blue scarf Carissa is wearing is one of Michael's he purchased in Spain. We laid the scarf over her shoulders as you would a wrap and belted it to give her a cinched waist. These jeans are Current Elliot brand jeans and this sequin tank top is from Express.  These killer shoes are a perfect way to balance a warmer weathered fall while mixing black and tan.

Ta-Ta for now!

Because we're obsessed.

Fresh and Precious 

Fall Fashion: Emerald Wheat

m- Yet another great day with my girls. Finally, after years of planned and ambitious trips, my much overdue flea market trip finally took place. The ever-creative Abe and Amy joined my side on a  weekend excursion to Raleigh's local flea market. Whichhhhh ultimately lead us to an impromptu photo shoot on the grounds of the Raleigh Art Museum. Once again, the color pallet for our shoot came by happenstance as Abe and I wore this great emerald color at the same time without even planning it! Threw in a light, classic look from Amy and some vintage finds at the flea market and we had ourselves a little photo shoot!

Amy found this vintage light blue denim oxford and tan belt by Ralph Lauren at Cameron Village's Bargain Box in Raleigh and I love the mustard cardigan with it. This fall bouquet displayed the perfect colors to compliment this look. If only Amy could carry this around all the time.

There are some great things going on with these outfits so take note.
I especially Abe's sheer emerald blouse paired with the heavy sweater vest. 

I love this terri cloth polo I got online from American Apparel. This material isn't found often in clothes today but I think it could make a comeback fast. 

Look at these BROACHES! Vintage of course. Amy found this cameo and leaf pins in the depths of her grandmother's collection and completed the set with the anchor from today's flea market find. Abe on our right has many talents- including being a coat rack. 

This emerald Ralph Lauren Polo re-emerged from my high school closet and it couldn't have come at a better time. It is crazy how much you actually have in your closet, all you have to do is look. 

I die die die die die die die dieeeeeee for this Mila Schon Milano bag that Abe so graciously blesses my eyes everytime she wears it. This bag....

What a pleasant afternoon. 

Because we're obsessed. 

Fresh and Precious 

Street Style: Denver, Colorado

 m- Last week I was fortunate enough to make another trip across the country to see some of my beautiful friends from Barcelona after a year and a half apart. The reunion was much over due. The juxtaposition in climate between Wilmington and Denver could not have been greater and it was so awesome to experience it. There is nothing like the Rockies in the winter and I really got inspired by this winter wonderland.

Its not easy to dress stylish in 12 degree weather, but living in Colorado for so long, Ellese and Katie are pros at tackling this task. Ellese spiced up her outfit with this Michael Kors fur vest and a knit beanie we found at the H&M in town. Fresh, precious, and warm for sure. 

While venturing through Estes Park in the heart of the Rockies, we stopped in a little village for some homemade ice cream. After shedding a layer inside, you could see Ellese's army green mesh BCBG top, another great addition to Ellese's stylish yet functional outfit. 

In one of the valleys on our journey through the mountains, there were caribou as far as the eye could see. These guys were pretty nice to let us share their home on this beautiful Sunday afternoon. 

My Barcelona girls. Meeting these two girls is one of the best things that has ever happened to me and I can't wait to be a part of the McKinney family for a long long time. And good thing they're fashionable too! Katie and I got these gray knit snoods in the new H&M in Denver and I'm pretty sure Katie hasn't taken her's off since I left. Finally, I had an appropriate place to break out this patterned sweater that I snagged in Paris at Zara when Courtney and I went to Europe for spring break last year. A massive frozen lake lined with snow covered evergreens served as our backdrop for pictures...and don't forget the snow-topped mountains. 

The great midwest. I have a feeling I'll be back here soon. 

Because we're obsessed. 

Fresh and Precious