Archives for October 2017

If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you know that I’ve been teasing this giveaway for a while, and I’m so excited to finally be kicking things off today by giving one of you an Hermes scarf! The Parures de Samouraïs from Hermes was inspired by a privately owned collection of Samurai art based here in Dallas. The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Samurai collection is the largest collection of it’s kind outside of Japan, and my sister-in-law is lucky enough to work with the collection. She was very hands on when it came to the pieces selected for the design on the scarf, and because we do everything together, I felt like I really got to experience the collaboration firsthand. Therefore, these scarves hold such a special place in my heart.

When the collection hit stores earlier this year, I was so excited to see 5 years of work come to life, and of course I had to share them with you all. Every time I featured the scarves on my Instagram {see example here}, the response was always so positive & excited, and it dawned on me that I could host a little giveaway {my first ever!} to share a piece of this collaboration with you all! See below on giveaway details, and follow along this week as I reveal more ways to enter!

HOW TO ENTER:

• Follow me on Instagram!
• Tag 3 friends in this photo

And that’s it! Super simple. The winner will be selected randomly and announced next Sunday 10/22!  There are 12 different colorways and the winner of this giveaway will get to pick the scarf color of their choice {pending availability from Hermes} I seriously can’t wait for one of you to get your hands on this beautiful scarf!

Sweater: Treasure & Bond // Scarf: Knotted Tassle Scarf // Jeans: Old similar here // Shoes: Minnetonka // Bag: Celine // Sunglasses: Celine

Heading to the State Fair of Texas this morning with my niece and I’d be lying if I said I was super exited about it. I didn’t grow up going to fairs, and I’m not into fried foods or scary rides, so if it wasn’t for my adorable niece who I can’t resist, I probably wouldn’t go at all! I’m the worst Texan, but thats ok because I’m really a New Orleans girl through and through 🙂

This oversized light cream sweater is so much better than I thought it would be. The color is PERFECT and it is a very cozy knit without being too hott or heavy. It’s part of the Something Navy x Treasure & Bond collaboration that Nordstrom did and I’m very tempted to get a few of the other colors! The sweater pairs perfectly with these little tan moccasins {under $50} which I’m obsessed with. I’ve had the black version for years now, and I’m so glad to be adding these bad boys to my collection. They match everything & are so comfortable. If tan isn’t your thing – don’t fret – they come in 8 colors!

Happy Friday y’all!

photos: The Retro Penguin

Jacket: BB Dakota Suede Drape Jacket {also here} // Tank: Cami NYC lace tank // Jeans: Mott & Bow // Sunglasses: Celine // Shoes: Christian Louboutin {less expensive version here!} // Bag: Sole Society Clutch

Happy Monday friends! I’m fresh off a weekend at home in New Orleans celebrating one of my best friends weddings. Even though the weekend was so much fun & such a success, there were moments when we were all worried it might not be! Hurricane Nate barreling towards the gulf coast so late in the year was unusual – since when are there hurricanes in November?! – but eve though we were all crazy with nerves about potential flooding, road closings, and city wide curfews, the storm ended up passing us all together and we were able to party and celebrate the bride & groom to all hours of the night with barely any rain at all! I always have so much fun at home in New Orleans, but especially so when all my old friends are back together in the same place and celebrating two people we all love so much!

As for this look, this faux suede jacket is even dreamier in person. I scored it during the Shopbop sale when it was under $80, and although that sale has ended, the Friends & Family sale over at Bloomingdale’s is still going strong, and the jacket is fully in stock in 3 colors for $79! The suede feels so luxe and the drape is perfectly slouchy, and I know this will be a layer I wear time and time again this fall & winter. I love the black version so much, I’m tempted by the gorgeous tan color. I’ve paired it here with my favorite blue jeans & silk tank. An easy look for a date night, or switch the Louboutins for little black flats and this look easily transitions into day!

photos: The Retro Penguin

Sweater: Halogen Tie Bell Sleeve Sweater {comes in 8 colors!} // Jeans: Paige Denim {33% off!} // Clutch: Sole Society Foldover Clutch // Shoes: Christian Louboutin Pigalle Follies // Sunglasses: Celine

In the winter I wear a sweater and jeans almost every single day {call it my go-to uniform if you will}, &  although I am not normally into the bell sleeve trend, I couldn’t resist this sweater. I will say though, these little tie sleeves feel less bell-like, and more like a little peplum – & y’all know I love me a peplum. Anyways, the price is right at $59, and these best part is that it comes in 8 colors! I also bought the white which I think will look so chic with {faux} leather leggings or distressed blue jeans. Speaking of jeans, how cool are these raw hem jeans with the uneven end? I had been eyeing these for weeks when I saw them go on sale – almost $70 off! – and knew I had to pull the trigger. They’re even better and more comfortable than I would have imagined in real life. Paired them with my classic Louboutin’s and this versatile clutch.

Heading to New Orleans in a few hours for one of my best friends wedding! With the incoming hurricane, we’re all a little nervous, but also hopeful that everything will be great and turn out as planned! Plus, sometimes rain can make a party that much more fun – and memorable! Stay up to date via my Instagram stories here!

Hope you have an incredible weekend! xx

photos: The Retro Penguin