handmade blues

      

Today I have another beautiful handmade piece! I designed this tunic top and my talented mother did all the sewing {we also collaborated together to create this dress & more!}. She is so gifted, and I am - slowly - learning as well. I got a brand new sewing machine for Christmas, now all I need is free time! I love tunic shirts and dresses for summer, so easy to throw on.

What I'm wearing:

Top: handmade, my own

White toothpick chinos: J. Crew {similar}

Wedges: Aldo {similar here and here}

Clutch: Tory Burch

Sunnies: House of Harlow

Earrings: unknown, from Luna

Watch: Michael Kors

Bracelets: David Yurman (blue topaz & amethyst & gold buckle), Cartier, & Handpicked

Rings: David Yurman (blue topaz & stack & pave) and Cartier

My monogrammed sash is from LaRoque, she's a Carolina-girl's best kept secret! Annabelle Laroque is the founder and designer of the boutique-turned-fashion line based out of Columbia, South Carolina. Any girl can appreciate her southern preppy-chic style, not to mention the fun, bright prints she uses! Contact her for your next dress need, she custom-designs! Here are some of my favorite original pieces:

Caroline Bow Top with Lucy Shorts

Eleanor Wrap Dress

Ellis Strapless Dress

Jodi Bow Skirt with Annie Ruffle Top

TGIF & have a fantastic weekend!!

flower power

Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.
Luther Burbank

Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made and forgot to put a soul into.
Henry Ward Beecher

I love flowers. I love flowers in the park. I love flowers on my clothes. I even love flowers on my shoes. Here's the proof:

What I'm wearing:

>>sunglasses: Rayban

>>blouse: H&M

>>skirt: ASOS

>>flower pins: J.Crew

>>clutch: Tory Burch

>>heels: Badgley Mischka

>>jewelry: Michael Kors, David Yurman, Cartier, Nordstrom, Handpicked, Moon & Lola