It's been a while

Hey guys!

Geez! It has been quite a while since I posted an outfit post last.  I have been crazy CRAZY busy starting my new company.  I'm proud of how everything has turned out so far and I am in love with our merchandise.  I am going to try and incorporate it into my style posts from now on.  Having your own clothing store is like having one big fun closet of clothes to try on!

Here is what I have been doing lately:

Styling and photographing crazy awesome outfits for stylerevel.com.  I love our models- it's a fun job anyway but having fun models makes it 100 times better.

 I have been styling and photographing our lookbook shoots too.  Equally as fun.

I am super excited for our first Style Revel Party-- it's November 5 so don't miss it!  We have Tara from  mixmatchfashion.com.  Her collection is fabulous- I can NOT WAIT for everyone to see it.  

Things haven't been ALL work around here.  We brought Dave home with us-- which has made things pretty interesting around here. 

He's probably the craziest, spunkiest cat on the planet (hence the battle wound on his left ear--there is no telling how that one got there).  He keeps me company while I'm working in the office and Adam is at school.

Speaking of Adam-- I haven't shared any of our engagement pictures! Here are some of my favorites. Our photographer was Amelia Patterson- shes fab.

I can't wait to get married to that man.  He has been extremely patient with me through everything.  I have heard people say starting your own business is tough on a relationship bc you are literally married to your job.  It helps so much to be with someone who shows a genuine interest in what I am doing and supports me 100%.  If I'm negative, he is positive.  If I work until midnight, he doesn't mind.  If I can't get around to making dinner, he does it.  Blessed and blessed.

Ok... so on to my first Style Revel styled outfit!!  I chose my favorite dress from the site-- the checkmate dress--find it here. I love anything black and white right now and I REALLY love anything in a checkerboard pattern.  I love to mix prints and the elephant kimono(find it here) went perfectly.  The check is small enough for me to be able to pair the two.  Pattern mixing is always a good idea IF one of the patterns is subtle enough and if there is at least one color to link the two.  My boots are Jeffery Campbell- you can find them here. 

Sorry about the lack of posts-- I am going to do better from now on. Promise.  I am blogging over on the style revel blog as well. So follow there too!  Here is a link to my last post (link in photo)

Until next time,

Mix and Match

This is a nice little mix of patterns.  I love taking a more subtle graphic tee and mixing it with a patterned bottom.  I have been obsessed with wearing scarves in my hair this summer- this is a vintage scarf just rolled to look like a headband.   The top is from Libby Story, the shoes from Urban Outfitters, the skirt is vintage. 

Cat Lady

I'm a cat lady at heart.  I know I won't end up being a real cat lady because I am engaged.... and Adam doesn't really share in my love for cats.  Here comes the good news... there are so many awesome, quirky animal t shirts floating around right now.  I am loving all the quirky designs.  I got this cat tank from Libby Story recently.  I decided to put it over a denim dress that I got from Forever 21 a while back.  If you want to double your outfit options with items that are already in your closet just start putting tops over dresses.  You will find that the combos are endless.. just knot them if they are longer and loose.  

  I finished off the look with a sock bun, some readers, and some lace up Mia sandals from Urban Outfitters.  Who says being a cat lady is bad thing? 

Wandering

Camo

I'm really into camo right now.  I just got two really good pieces on sale from Urban Outfitters.. a pair of cargo pants and this skirt.  I will wear the cargo pants soon.  You will die when I tell you how much I paid for this skirt... $9.  Yes, really.  You can find it here.  I want a camo  t shirt and I keep meaning to raid my dad's drawer but I forget every time I go home.  Maybe I'll get it together one day. 

Skirt and shoes- Urban Outfitters.  Both tops and necklace- Libby Story.

Mink Pink Magic

The skirt I am wearing today is from Mink Pink.  It's rare that I find something by them that I don't like.   The prints that they come out with are always fantastic.  This skirt really flows out when you walk around. I love things that have good movement.  Since the leopard on the skirt is a smaller print, I decided to mix it with this striped bodysuit to add some interest. 

Vintage items for today are my necklace and belt.  The necklace is a gold chain coin necklace.  I have worn it SO much in the last couple of years.  It's one of those necklaces that you just put on with everything.  The belt has definitely seen better days but I love the buckle on it so much that I can't seem to part with it.

OK, so the shoes aren't vintage.  But I had to spotlight them because the details on them are so great.  The heel on them makes them really different- but that's not my favorite part.  I love the faded, worn look to them.  The shape makes me pretty happy too.

Skirt: Mink Pink from Libby Story  Bodysuit: Urban Outfitters  Shoes: Cheap Monday from Urban Outfitters  Hat: Urban Outfitters  Belt: Vintage Necklace: Vintage

Have fun with today.. wherever it takes you!