super simple

October 31, 2012

THE CHEEKY BEAN Stone Drop Earrings, Wool Moto Jacket, Chartreuse Tiered Tank, & White Skinny Jeans, DMSX Pantent Ankle Strap Heels

    We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone. - Ronald Reagan

soft spot

October 30, 2012

EMILY CHIDESTER PHOTOGRAPHY
EMILY CHIDESTER PHOTOGRAPHY
EMILY CHIDESTER PHOTOGRAPHY
 THE CHEEKY BEAN Cream Sweater, Bauble Closure Belt, Polka Dot Skirt, Taupe Necklace, Color Block Clutch, Gold Flats, TRINA TURK for JULEP Nail Polish in "Gunta"

This coming Saturday, November 3rd, online boutique The Cheeky Bean will open the doors to it's first brick and mortar store in Ballantyne Village here in good ol' Charlotte. Since it's soup close to me, I've been popping in and playing around with the inventory. Dominique and I did a little pre-opening shopping and met up with photographer Emily Chidester to snap some shots. This is one of my favorite outfits from the Bean. The sweater and skirt are just as soft and comfortable as pj's, but you must wear underpants. Well, must is a strong word, but I would suggest it. Especially with Miss #Sandy all up in everybody's business.

"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." - Will Rogers

bag lady

October 29, 2012

MAWI

TORY BURCH

DEVI KROELL


"No one has ever made himself great by showing how small someone else is." - Irvin Himmel


Foxblood

BAUBLE BAR Earrings, MICHAEL KORS Ring, TOPSHOP Tights, ASOS Booties, TORY BURCH Purse, DOROTHY PERKINS Shorts, DOROTHY PERKINS Fox Sweater, PULL & BEAR Vest, CHARLOTTE RUSSE Cuff, ESSIE Nail Polish



“Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, "What's in it for me?” 


compelling collections

October 25, 2012

DELPOZO


LELE SADOUGHI


BROOD


BIBHU MOHAPATRA

I chose not to "cover" New York Fashion Week this year because between Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, even your crusty Uncle Jasper from Baton Rouge had posted a picture of Oscar de la Renta's closing look before Cara Delevingne turned during her final walk on the runway. Not to mention, how many ways can I say #OBSESSED without sounding...possessed? Now that the most fashion forward weeks around the world have come and gone, I've been re- stalking the collections on M'oda 'Operandi and have found myself, for lack of a better word- compelled . Compelled to what? Oh, I don't know...cry? Pant? Palpitate? If Siskel & Ebert called Apollo 13 a "rip-roaring thrill ride that tugs at the heart strings," I call Delpozo's S/S 13 collection "a riveting masterpiece that will render audiences speechless, and leave them inspired to burn their yoga pants and bedazzle every inch of their chambray shirts." Truly, these designers are brilliant. You know something is exquisite if it moves you, and moved I am.


"Make no small plans for they have no power to stir the soul." - Niccolo Machiavelli 

stop. gold. go. slow.

October 24, 2012

THE CHEEKY BEAN Red Necklace, Spike Necklace, Swiss Dot Top, Mustard Palazzo Pants, JAMI Estelle Bracelet, MOSSIMO Leopard Flats


"The steeper the mountain, the harder the climb, the better the view from the finishing line." - Unknown 


quick wish list

October 23, 2012



"In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary." - Aaron Rose

with or without you

THE CHEEKY BEAN Nude Blazer, Swiss Dot Top, Lace Skirt, Spike Necklace, and Studded Clutch, HOUSE OF HARLOW Sunglasses, JAMI Bracelet, MOSSIMO Leopard Loafers

"Time and health are two precious assets that we don't recognize and appreciate until they have been depleted." -Denis Waitle 


  

Saturday Shopping

October 22, 2012

THE CHEEKY BEAN Blazer, Lime Tank Top, White Skinny Jeans, Print Lucite Bracelets, Studded Navy Clutch, Oversized Gold Chain Necklace, Gold Spike Necklace, HOUSE OF HARLOW Sunglasses, DMSX Patent Heels

I shop so much online now that I probably spend less time in a dressing room than your dad. Especially if your dad is metrosexual. Holla. But a fun, affordable (everything under a hundred!) online store, The Cheeky Bean, is moving in a couple miles from my house so I went on a little Saturday afternoon spree. How phenom.com are these necklaces? And you can expect to see a lot more of this blazer fer sher.


"It takes less time to do a thing right, than it does to explain why you did it wrong." - Henry Longfellow

Nailed It

October 19, 2012

NAIL ROCKS Digital Jewel Print Wraps
NAIL ROCK Abstract Jewel Wraps
NAIL ROCK Turquoise/ Jade Stone Wraps
Always a fan of at home mani's a nail wraps, I've experimented with dozens of colors and prints. NAIL ROCK has some of the most original & unique patterns. I'm mega wanting the raw turquoise stone option. These are all less than the price of a regular mani, last up to 10 days, and take about half the time.

p.s. Enter MIDSEASON15 to get 15% off your ASOS order 

 "Learn how to separate the majors and the minors. A lot of people don't do well simply because they major in minor things." -- Jim Rohn

Caped Crusader

October 18, 2012


I don't think there is a cropped coat cut I'm more fond of than the timeless cape. This one has fun structure and it's only $78, ya jack wagons! Seriously, is this even real? The camel & grey are no brainers.

"We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”Abraham Lincoln

carts on fire: Asos

October 15, 2012

Scroll through my favorite Asos items. And if you buy them, lemme borrow (winky face).
DRESSES
TOPS

SKIRTS

PANTS
JACKETS






The ASOS mid season sale is still going on, half of my "save for later" items are marked down, and having the extra 10% off code (MEGA10) means it's decision time.

"You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist." -Indira Gandhi

par for the course

 ASOS Sheer Oversized Top, C. WONDER Earrings (as collar studs), KAREN KANE Cheetah Pencil Skirt c/o, OASIS Woven Metallic Clutch, VERSONA Oxford Heels, FANTASY JEWELRY BOX Bracelet, JAMI Estelle Bracelet c/o


"A little nonsense now and then, is cherished by the wisest men."- Roald Dahl

she thinks my tractor's sexy

October 14, 2012

MILEY CYRUS/MAX AZRIA Chambray Top (super similar), KAREN KANE Faux Suede Leggings c/o, MOSSIMO Desert Boots, MICHAEL KORS Aviators


"Sometimes you gotta create what you want to be part of."-Geri Weitzman

Tulle Academy

October 12, 2012

MADEWELL Chambray Top, TOPSHOP Sweater, TOPSHOP Cable Knit Sweater, MICHAEL KORS Neon Sweater, EBAY Tulle Skirts, ASOS Metallic Flats, DUNE Pink Heels, KELSEY DAGGER Heels, ASOS Booties, ASOS Glitter Flats

After procrastinating on my idea to DIY a glorified tutu for the past year, I decided to give the internet one last shot before purchasing 200 yards of tulle at Hobby Lobby. My initial motivator for DIYing instead of buying, was that...there was nothing to buy. I haven't been able to find my ideal ballerina skirt from any brand, anywhere that I actually like. I took to ebay to look for discount tulle and ended up coming across the epitome of the skirt I had been searching for. Annnnd, it's $10. So I got a few.

Current Fantasy Outfit

J. CREW Sweater, TORY BURCH Bag, ASOS Heels, ASOS Necklace, Floral Print Pants, HOUSE OF HARLOW Sunglasses, Tortoise Bracelet, DEBORAH LIPPMAN Nail Polish, ILLAMASQUA Lip Gloss


"The naked truth is always better than someone's best dressed lie."- Ann Landers

totally diying this

October 11, 2012

Jeweled/ Embellished Ankle Straps
a la... Alexander McQueen SS 2011 and Nina Ricci FW 2012
 
"A mere friend will agree with you, but a real friend will argue." -Russian Proverb 

What I Want : Toppings Bar

October 10, 2012

Click on through my current accessory wish lists from asos, where my cart runneth over.
 
NECKLACES
EARRINGS
SHOES
BAGS

Not a bad time to shop, major sale. PLUS an extra 10% OFF with the code MEGA10. Load up, cowgirl.


"Nothing comes cheap, though the educated eye will always spot very nice things for the least money." - Albert Hadley

Green and Simple

October 9, 2012

SHOSHANNA Dress, BADGLEY MISCHKA via RENT THE RUNWAY Necklace, Vintage Belt, FANTASY JEWELRY BOX Bracelet, DMSX Heels c/o

I went to two weddings this past weekend, over 250 miles away from each other.  Both so wonderful, and totes worth the 8 hours of driving. Believe it or not, wearing a simple black dress to a wedding, or anywhere for that matter is pretty far out of my comfort zone. I had plans for a draped canary yellow gown with a big ass bow....but honey, that thing would not zipper past my left knee cap. So, this was my backup. I rented this necklace from my wedding weekend savior, RTR and it made wearing such a straightforward dress, less so.


"Be a good listener. Your ears will never get you in trouble." -Frank Tyger

Dress of a Guest

October 8, 2012

AQUA Chartreuse Open Zipper Back Gown (just went on SALE!), ASOS Cobalt Earrings, ASOS Jewel Print Clutch, FANTASY JEWELRY BOX Gold Bracelet, DMSX by Donald J. Pliner Heels c/o, ILLAMASQUA Lipgloss c/o, ESSIE Really Red Nail Polish

"Success is not counted by how high you have climbed but by how many people you brought with you."- Dr. Wil Rose

Patent. Print. Puff.

October 5, 2012


CHA CHA VENTE Embellished Shoulder Stripe Top, Gifted Floral Print Bow Front Skirt, FOREVER 21 Necklace (as a bracelet) C. WONDER Stud Earrings, IMOSHION Fax Ostrich Bag, DMSX by DONALD J. PLINER Patent Leather Ankle Cuff Heels c/o

"Always be nice to people on the way up. You'll meet the same people on the way down."- Wilson Mizner