HAPPY FRIDAY + SOME LINKS

TGIF! We are off to New York today and I couldn't be more excited.  I have a photoshoot there on Sunday and the rest of weekend we plan to visit friends and enjoy some real fall weather! 

I still need to finish packing, but first some favorites from the week: 

*Fantastical Floral Embroidery, just so fun

*This color palette via Valentino Spring 

*More long sleeve floral prints, can't help myself

*Love this pumpkin DIY 

*Emily Soto's photography is so alluring

*This gallery wall is a dream

*Since my bff is having a girl I can't stop hunting for the sweetest dresses, this!

*This scalloped suede skirt, the green is amazing

*The prettiest blush colored felt hat via jcrew

Have a lovely weekend!

XO

HAPPY FRIDAY + SOME LINKS

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Happy Friday & HAPPY OCTOBER! We are now in what is arguably the best month of the year. 

Here are some favorite [fall] finds as of late... 

*The cutest corduroy pinafore dress

*Love this wintery makeup look

*I just ordered these boots and I'm obsessed, I got the whiskey color but the grey is pretty good looking too

*This weekend makeover on Emily Henderson's blog

*How saying no can help your business grow

*The loveliest fall outfit via Gal Meets Glam

*This tunic dress from Topshop Unique is the perfect floral print

*Love the color palette of this dress from Anthropologie (on sale!)

*This thrift store home makeover via Sea of Shoes

Have a wonderful weekend! 

XO

BLUE JEAN INSPIRED

dress / crop top / shorts / tie / jeans / heels / clutch / dress / booties 

I've been a little obsessed with dusty blue hues.  If you follow on instagram (@shannonkirsten) you've seen a few sneak peeks lately inspired by the color.  I also started a pinterest board in honor of. 

I'm not sure what it is but I find it calming, due in part to the ocean perhaps.  I notice myself trying wear, decorate, and paint with it more often these days.  I'm in love! These are a few perfectly blue / chambray / denim pieces for summer.  

xx 

BLACK ESSENTIALS

 Leather Cap (similar at Forever 21) / BDG High Waist Cigarette Jeans / Alexander Wang T-Shirt / Bottega Veneta Sunglasses / Alexander Wang Duffle Bag / Nike Dunks / Lonely Hearts Lingerie Set / Fedora / Michael Kors Watch / Clutch / Ballet Flats / Merry Mishap Earrings / Nasty Gal Heels

In my opinion, you can never have enough perfect, black, staple items.  These are some of my recent favorite finds.  More black inspiration here

xo

SWEATER WEATHER

Scarf / Sweater / Watch / Pants / Lips / Bag / Boots

After spending the past week at my grandparents house in South Carolina and waking up to 30-40 degree weather I am alllll in the mood to dress up for the cold.  I arrived back in Florida and much to my delight the mornings have been in the 60's! This is exciting stuff people.  Even though it will warm back up next week I'm going to take full advantage of wearing my boots while it lasts. The above is basically my weekend dream outfit.

Happy Saturday xox

FLORAL OVERALLS ARE MY FAVE

I'm sure some people are pretty terrified that the overall trend has resurfaced.  But not me.  I remember loving my denim overalls so much as a kid, I wanted to wear them all the time.  I was obsessed with rompers (and still am) when they started becoming popular.  And now that overalls have made their comeback, I'm going proudly wear them once again.  I haven't found the perfect denim pair but I snatched up this cute and comfortable floral print from Forever 21 last week.  At a whooping $25 who could resist? 

ORANGE CRUSH

top: gap / jeans: joe's jeans / wedges & bag: target / sunglasses & bracelets: forever 21 / rings: asos / necklace: vintage

A few photos Cami snapped of my while we were exploring and shooting street style last week.  I guess we were channeling / trying to blend in with the statues at Ringling Museum, ha.  Anyways, I've never been a fan of orange until recently.  It's bold and fresh and the perfect little pop of color.  I got this shirt in every color from Gap (whoops).  It's so comfortable (and on sale now).  

Happy Monday! xx

CASUAL ISLAND DAYS

Remember the mid-drift bearing days of high school? Yeah. I never really thought that style would come back around but (to me) there's something so cute about the crop top paired with high waisted on the bottom. It's casual, fun, and can transition from day to night.  All these pieces were so inexpensive but so comfortable...sometimes those random finds make the best "go to" outfits! 

skirt: forever 21 / top: wet seal / bag: target / sandals: dolce vita / sunglasses: forever 21 / jewelry: vintage

WEEKEND WEAR : NEUTRALS + DENIM

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My favorite finds this week were definitely led by that Madewell tote bag.  I would probably never switch it out and it can even fit my giant camera.  Then closely following is the Tory Burch ram head charm.  I'm gearing up for a shoot in the morning then Hunter's hs reunion. Excited! 

Happy weekend friends! 

STYLE : OLD FAVES

Dress (worn as a skirt): Anthropologie / Top: Zara / Shoes: Guess / Bag: Vintage / Sunglasses: Target / Jewelry: Vintage 

I've had this dress for far too long but it's always been a fun one to recycle and perfectly comfortable for an impromptu casual date night.  

STYLE : RED ON RED

Dress: Vintage / Shoes: Betsey Johnson / Clutch & Bracelets: Vintage / Headband: Forever 21

Photos by Hunter 

On our way to dinner the other night, the sunset was too pretty not to stop and take some photos.  I know the cemetery is kind of creepy but I have really been wanting to take some photos around these parts.  We pulled over to test the light and I was pleasantly surprised.  On a side note, I'm loving the monochromatic look lately.  How do you feel about wearing all one color?  

xx

BACK ALLEY

Top & Jeans : H&M / Wedges : Target / Sunglasses & Bangles : Forever 21 / Necklace : Vintage

Photos by Cami

WEEKEND SNAPSHOTS

We had a pretty low key, lazy, and CHILLY weekend.  I never mind when we get a cold front here in Florida, it's a nice change and I really enjoy wearing all my colored tights.  We did a little location scouting Sunday evening and came across this awesome spot.  As you can see, there are lots of things to play on  and pose with.  How cool is the old truck?  I will definitely have to bring a model back here for an official shoot.  Hope everyone had a great weekend and stayed WARM!  xo 

Jacket : Nordstrom / Skir t: Forever 21 / Top : Nordstrom / Scarf : Anthropologie / Tights: J.Crew / Flats: BDG - Urban Outfitters / Sunglasses : Target

Photos by Hunter