Overall Prep

 Blazer: J.Crew // Overalls: Topshop (last seen here) // Blouse: J.Crew (similar here)// Shoes: J.Crew // Sunnies: Karen Walker // Bag: Celine // Bracelets: Ali Grace and David Yurman // Ring: David Yurman // Lips: NARS Schiap

Hello Everyone! I strive to see things in my closet in more than one way. For example, I love to dress-down a sequin dress with a denim jacket, or play up a simple tee with a dramatic skirt. So, when styling my overalls I pulled together my most ladylike pieces like this metallic tweed blazer and my favorite silver pointed pumps. Even my blouse has a touch of bling at the neck. All of these shiny and feminine accents make my edgy dungarees ladies-who-lunch appropriate (well, almost.) I hope everyone has a great rest of the week, and always, thank you for reading!!

LBD

 Dress: Bec and Bridge c/o Mulberry Dreams // Shoes: Christian Louboutin (borrowed from Lauren of Sunshades and Snowflakes) // Necklace: AshleGryre // Clutch: Old (similar here) // Sunnies: Karen Walker // Lips: Nars 'Dragon Girl'

 A little black dress is just as essential to a complete wardrobe as a good pair of jeans. When I wear my LBD, I like to stick with the classics: nude pumps and a bright red lip. However, this little Bec and Bridge LBD from Mulberry Dreams is not the typical.... it has a sporty element with the linear racer back, and a girly touch with the flounce at the hem. So, to play up it's unique elements, I added a very modern 3-D lucite statement necklace. My friend Lauren continually kept calling this necklace,"a work of art." Well, in keeping with Lauren's sentiment, the thing I love about LBDs are they are the perfect "blank canvas" allowing accessories to pop. I hope everyone is having a great week, and thank you for reading! 

Southern Sunday

 Top: Zara // Skirt: ASOS // Shoes: Tory Burch // Bag: Tory Burch // Earrings: J.Crew (similar here) // Ring: David Yurman // Bracelets: Ali Grace and David Yurman // Lips: Tom Ford 'Pink Dusk'

 It is official, I am finished with law school! When Charles Dickens wrote, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" he must have been referring to a legal education. Law school has felt like the fastest, yet slowest three years of my life. I seriously cannot believe I am graduating and saying farewell to Oxford in only one week. With this being my last normal weekend in Mississippi, I was really happy that one of my dearest friends Lauren came into town. We had a lovely traditional southern brunch, complete with fried green tomatoes on eggs benedict and blood orange mimosas. It was the perfect end to a whirlwind of a weekend, and a great excuse to wear my favorite midi skirt. I hope everyone has a great week, and as always thank you for reading. Also, don't forget to check out Lauren's blog here. xo

Lemon Fresh

Jacket: Bec and Bridge c/o Mulberry Dreams // Shirt: Zara // Skirt: J.Crew // Clutch: Loeffler Randall // Shoes: Zara (similar here) // Ring: David Yurman // Sunnies: Karen Walker // Lips: Maybeline "Electric Orange"

It is hard to believe it is already May! To bring in the new month, I went bold with color and mixed prints. It is no secret by now that I love black and white stripes. I am pretty sure this love is genetic as my mom has an extensive collection of her own. This structured striped Bec and Bridge blazer from Mulberry Dreams is the perfect spring layer. Even though it has great structure, it is secretly really comfortable due to it's jersey knit fabric. Going full on monochromatic with stripes is instinctual for me, especially in the colder months. So, in the spirit of spring (and almost summer) I felt it was an appropriate departure to choose a bright and fresh lemon yellow.  In keeping with the citrus hues, I finished off with a neon orange lip. There is simply no hiding in this combo!

On another note, thank you for everyone who voted in LookMazing's Who Wore is Best Summer Contest. It was truly an honor to win!!  Stay tuned to LookMazing's blog here to find out who won the giveaway and for an in-depth feature of The Quarter Life Closet coming soon!  I hope everyone has a great weekend and thank you as always for reading!

J.Crew Favorites

Here are a couple of my chic favorites from J.Crew's new arrivals for summer. I am still trying to catch my breath after seeing J.Crew's shoe collaboration with Sophia Webster...those heels are simply amazing.  Some of my picks, and many more new items are 30% off online with code GOSHOP. So seriously, go shop! Thank you so much for reading! xo

1. Heels

2. Silk Tee

3. Boyfriend Jeans

4. Printed Shorts (30% off with code GOSHOP)

5. Crossbody Bag (30% off with code GOSHOP)

6. Linen Shorts (30% off with code GOSHOP)

7. Starburst Earrings (30% off with code GOSHOP)

8. Sunglasses 

9. Sandals

Overall Chic

 Overalls: Topshop // Crop top: Zara // Shoes: Stuart Weitzman // Bag: Celine // Jacket: Zara // Sunnies: Karen Walker // Rings: Bauble Bar (here and here) // Watch: Michael Kors 

  Overalls have always secretly been one of my favorites, I was a kid in the 90s after all! I remember being around 8 years old, and my friend Sarah and I donned our matching overalls with pride...sporting Limited Too cat graphic tees underneath. We were so cool. Now, overalls have received a modern update... they are slimmer, have a lower back, and well I have got to admit they are down right chic. So how do you ask have overalls broken down the walls past farmer and into fashiony? I think it is the fact they are a natural step from the denim-on-denim and boyfriend jean trends that have captivated our closets in recent seasons. So be bold, and try a pair... you will find that this onesie wonder will add a lot to your weekend routine. I hope everyone has a great week, and as always thank you for reading.

Tropical

 Skirt: Cameo the Label c/o Mulberry Dreams // Shirt: Topshop // Blazer: H&M (old, similar here) // Necklace: Zara (similar here) // Shoes: J.Crew // Sunnies: RayBan  (On Sale!) // Bracelets:  Bourbon & Boweties (c/o) and David Yurman 

This tropical skirt makes me want to take a vacation! It's bright botanical graphic is the perfect punch of print and color to kick off all of this wonderful weather that we have been having. For the remainder of spring, and into summer I will definitely be living in vivid colors, a lot of white, and metallics... they really are the perfect accent to the tan I hope to have soon. Aside from the print, my favorite part of this skirt by far is the structure and thick fabric that creates a modern yet feminine silhouette. Shop Mulberry Dreams in Fondren for more of Cameo the Label and other great spring and summer pieces. I hope everyone has a wonderful end to their week, and as always thank you for reading.