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outfit details // D'Orsay flat, Striped t-shirt, Rag & Bone Skinnies (cut the bottom myself), Zara Oversized Tan jacket (designer similar)

accessory details // Ray Ban Wayfarer, Hermes "H" bangle, Croghan's Jewel Box Crest Ring, Dana Rebecca Lauren Joy necklace, Ellie Jay 5 Row diamond

photos shot by Krystal Schlegel

I have been thinking a lot about what I want to wear in Europe this summer. Everything I buy I have Paris on the brain. For example, I really wanted to purchase these Vince wedges on sale but the amount of times I will wear heels will be slim so I had to pass. Instead I purchased these black ballet flats which are not as much fun but way more practical. Two weeks ago I actually did a MAJOR closet clean out. I went from a completely full closet to about 1/4 full. I went from having 40 dresses to five. Yes, FIVE! It felt great to purge but now I am left with next to nothing to wear. Since I have Paris on the brain as well as a need to re-stock my closet I have been buying a lot of basics and closet staples.

I know I preach this all the time but I find it so fulfilling when you have a closet that can all be mixed-and-matched together. Gone are the days I buy all trendy garments – maybe because I can’t afford to be trendy anymore – but really I don’t think it is my style anymore. Because the french dress very minimal (which I fully embrace) and wear layers, I picked up this Zara boyfriend jacket on a recent shopping trip. I immediately thought it would be perfect for multiple different occasions: the flight over, walking the streets, over a dress for dinner, etc. The possibilities are endless and for me, that is the dream! L’addition s’il vous plait!

outfit details // D’Orsay flat, Striped t-shirt, Rag & Bone Skinnies (cut the bottom myself), Zara Oversized Tan jacket (designer similar)

accessory details // Ray Ban Wayfarer, Hermes “H” bangle, Croghan’s Jewel Box Crest Ring, Dana Rebecca Lauren Joy necklace, Ellie Jay 5 Row diamond

Little Black Swing Dress

outfit details // French Connection Downtown Crepe Frill Hem dress (on sale), J.Crew Cyprus sandal (on sale), ZeroUV sunglasses c/o (designer similar here)

Photos shot by Krystal Schlegel

Isn’t this dress fun? I haven’t owned anything like it in a realllly long time as I always thought it wasn’t “my style anymore.” I don’t know what it was about this FCUK dress that caught my attention but I saw it while searching for a dress for a friends wedding. After a few days I went back and bought it (which it is now on sale, lucky you). I justified the purchase because I need a dress for the country themed rehearsal dinner. Since that dinner I have worn it five other times! I love it!

I actually still have a dress from when I was a child that I will never throw away. When I was in Kindergarten I went to school for half days. My mom is the best mom because she always had something for me to do in the mornings before I went to school. We used to frequent this little square in Houston called, Old Town Spring. It was full of shops, ice cream, cafes, and a red caboose you could ride around on. A child’s dream! While walking to lunch one morning I saw the dress of all dresses, at least for a five year old. Some things must never change because even at the ripe old age of five I couldn’t stop thinking about that dress. It was magic. It was red and had a very full skirt that I would dream about spinning and spinning in. It was everything. A few days later my mom placed my in the car and off we went to Old Town Spring. I figured we were just going to get lunch but she pulled up to the same boutique that held my dream. I am not lying when I say I still remember trying it on for the first time. I remember the wood floors, the dressing room, and the woman who was helping us. It was a moment in life – for a five year old who loved fashion. Next thing I knew I was back in the car and we were driving home with my dream dress.

I am not sure why I fell out of love for dresses that you can twirl in – maybe when I hit 13 and everything was “lame.” However, I couldn’t be more pleased with this dress. The first time I put it on I spun and spun around – totally relived my youth! You can see in these photos (the 6th time I have worn this dress) I still have just as much fun as the first! It is great when something can trigger a memory, especially when it is a super cute dress you get to wear over and over again!

outfit details // French Connection Downtown Crepe Frill Hem dress (on sale), J.Crew Cyprus sandal (on sale), ZeroUV sunglasses c/o (designer similar here)

New Orleans French Quarter: Part 1

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I loved my time in New Orleans. What a fantastic city with so much to do. I absolutely loved that no matter where you walk there is live music playing and that everyone is there to have a good time, which their energy totally rubs off on you. Whenever I travel I get giddy and inspired by the architecture and people around me. I get excited to bring out my camera and try to capture the essence of that particular place. While in Nola I took so many photos which I am excited to share with you all. I will also be bringing you a “72 hours in the Big Easy” city guide! But for now I hope you enjoy your stroll through the French Quarter!

The French Quarter was one of my favorite places to walk around. The action, the color, the music – it was all amazing! We actually walked around for hours just admiring (and totally gawking) at our surroundings. While the hubs loved another area better (photos on that coming soon) I was totally taken by the F.Q. Since I have so many photos to share this is just the first set. I hope you get a feel of the commotion, the energy, and the beauty!

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