DESERT STYLE – SEDONA

GET THE LOOK // Blank Denim Saturated Shorts, Modal V-Neck t-shirt, J.Crew Panama Hat, Ankle boots, Ray Ban Aviator, Silk Scarf

photos shot by B.Hafner

I can’t say that I have spent much time in the desert but it is a place I always wanted to visit. In college my roommate and best friend was from Arizona. She was studying abroad a semester and needed to bring her car back home. I happily agreed to tag along on the drive from Dallas to Scottsdale. I couldn’t wait to see a different part of the country. I remember thinking how much I loved the landscape. My friend, who grew up with it, was less than impressed. But I loved the wide open spaces, the muted colors, and the random mountain of red rock. Growing up in Houston this was all so new and beautiful to me. All I could think about were the cowboys and Indians back in the 1800’s and how they would ride their horses on those same exact fields. I know that sounds nuts, but I love making up stories and relating them back to history.

This past weekend my husband surprised me with a trip to Arizona to check off some major bucket list items (more coming on that). To me, desert style means boots, hats, scarves, and minimalist clothing. I know the desert can get cool at night so I tied a denim shirt around my waist in case I might need it. The desert and our trip was so calming and re-centering. I can’t wait to go back!

GET THE LOOK // Blank Denim Saturated Shorts, Modal V-Neck t-shirt, J.Crew Panama Hat, Ankle boots, Ray Ban Aviator, Silk Scarf

Cuyana in Dallas

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outfit details // Cuyana Cropped Trench, Cuyana Silk Tee, Ann Mashburn Buckle Shoe
accessory details // Ellie Jay rings, Celine Solo Pouch (similar gently used options here), Rolex Submariner, Diptyque ‘Eau des Sens’ Eau de Toilette

Cuyana is everything that I want to be in a brand. It stands for “Love” in Quechua and their philosophy is, the fewer the better. They believe in style over trends, in quality over quantity, in loving your closet. That fewer, better things lead to a fuller, better life. Very European thinking! This is also what I try to preach on here. About buying items that build a wardrobe and not just add to it! Pieces that have meaning and add value to what is already there. I am not saying that I am perfect at this ideology but if there is ever one place that I go for inspiration and simplicity, it is Cuyana. Every item I have purchased has been a closet staple. For example, their capes make the perfect travel accessory! You can wear them on the airplane and then dress them up for night, like I did here in Charleston. Their pieces are so well-made and worth the investment. You will have, and wear them, for years to come!

Up until now Cuyana has only been online for us Texas shoppers but this Thursday they are coming to Dallas. Myself, along with the sisters of A Piece of Toast and Hannah of Not My Circus, are hosting their pop-up shop at Blue Print from 5-7pm. You can read more about the event here or on the invite I attached below! It is going to be a really fun evening in a really beautiful location (if you haven’t been to blue print yet you are missing out). Also, if you bring two friends you get $25 towards your in-store purchase! What reason do you have not to pop-in?

For a bit of Cuyana outfit inspiration I created an everyday look with two pieces from their store – the cropped trench and their silk tee. The possibilities for these pieces are endless and the ideal items to add to your “closet of purpose.” See how easy they make it?

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outfit details // Cuyana Cropped Trench, Cuyana Silk Tee, Ann Mashburn Buckle Shoe

accessory details // Ellie Jay rings, Celine Solo Pouch (similar gently used options here), Rolex Submariner, Diptyque ‘Eau des Sens’ Eau de Toilette

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All White For Fall (later)

outfit details // FRAME 'Le Bowtie' Removable Tie Cotton Blouse, White Wide Leg Pant (Frugal,High Street,Designer), Wildfox "Classic' Sunglasses in Crystal, Rolex Submariner, Sézane wool Coat (sold out but similar here), Elizabeth and James Lafayette sunglasses
Beauty: MAC 'Russian Red' Lipstick

photos by my super sweet husband, Brice

Boy is it hot in Texas! Like, record breaking heat! Like, cry every time you have to go outside heat. Naturally all I’ve got on my mind is cooler weather. I am dreaming of fall – coats, boots, and sweaters! The Nordstrom sale was so unfair! Everything for next season was on sale which meant I couldn’t let all those beautiful cold weather items go. I purchased this FRAME blouse and knew instantly it would work for now and later. Quite practical!

You may remember this post from last week. I showed you how I would style it ‘now’ in this blazing heat. And now, I am showing you how to style it ‘later’ when the temps cool down. I really believe there is nothing more chic that all white. It is clean, fresh, and always in style. And don’t think it is only for the warmer months, all white is beautiful in the fall and winter. Being the southern girl that I am, I was taught to never wear white after labor day. And it is a rule I actually followed until last year! Now, I say, white all year!

If you were one of the lucky ones to purchase this blouse on sale you now have two different ideas of how to wear it! But the possibilities are endless. Wear it under a blazer, with a pencil skirt, under a sweater with the bow sticking out, under a dress. I really mean it. The possibilities are endless!!