Labor Day White

Dress: Anthropologie (old); Denim Jacket: Gap (from HS! Similar HERE); Necklace: BaubleBar; Bracelet: The Fashion Truck; Rings: Stella & Dot; Sandals: Dolce Vita; Bag: Michael Kors

Even though I'm a firm believer in wearing white well after Labor Day, I wanted to get one last wear out of my favorite white sundress that unfortunately does not transition into fall. I paired it with my denim jacket that is from my high school days as a Gap employee and off I went to a family BBQ at my sister's college. (I may or may not have been trying to blend in with the rest of the college freshman with this outfit choice.) How did you spend your Labor Day?

Photos by @TaylorDoolittle

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xoxo,

L

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Mustard + Leopard

Blouse: BCBGeneration; Boyfriend Jeans: Gap; Wedges: Sole Society; Necklace: c/o INPINK; Bangles: Stella & Dot, The Fashion Truck

Great accessories take an outfit from average to interesting. Boring to beautiful. And while my outfit isn't anything groundbreaking, the leopard wedges are perfectly on trend without being too trendy, and my pendant necklace adds a pop of contrasting color to my plain blouse. 

What's your favorite way to spice up an otherwise monotonous outfit?

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xoxo,
L

Mom's Marinade + Chicken Pineapple Kabobs

With August coming to a close, it's more important than ever to squeeze every last bit of outdoor fun out of my weekends. So J and I got a good group together, made some amazing food and spent the day on a boat. For my part, I made some delicious chicken kabobs with my Mom's ridiculously amazing marinade. 

What You'll Need:
(I usually double this)
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons ground ginger
generous sprinkle of garlic powder

Cut the chicken (or steak) into bite size pieces and cover with marinade. Let meat sit in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours. Alternate marinated chicken, bell peppers, onions and pineapple onto skewers. Then grill and enjoy!

I love this recipe because it's simple, it utilizes fresh summertime veggies and it's a total crowd pleaser. Plus they're easy to eat on a boat -- no silverware needed! 

How are you spending the last few weeks of summer? 

xoxo,
L

Leather Sleeves

I'm a walking contradiction. That's just how I roll. Some days I'm wishing summer away and others I'm cursing the arrival of the cooler weather. When I got dressed today, I was psyched that it was hot enough for shorts but pissed that I couldn't break out just one fall clothing item. Then I remembered this leather-sleeved tee I recently picked up from Zara. Perfect! A summery t-shirt with fall weather details. I will also have you know that I didn't want to get dressed to run errands but ended up wearing heels. Makes total sense. Just a day in the life of yours truly. 

Tee: Zara; Shorts: J.Crew Factory; Heels: DSW (old); Ring & Bracelets: c/o INPINK

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xoxo,

L

Pardon My French

T-shirt: Kate Spade; Skirt: Club Monaco; Heels: Boutique 9 (on sale HERE); Necklace: Viola Jane via Etsy; Bag: Michael Kors; Bangles: F21, Bobbles & Lace

I first lusted after this shirt when the Kate Spade Fall 2012 preview launched. Months later, it's finally mine. I couldn't wait to pair it with my gold sequin collar necklace and some colorful sandals. It's the ideal Friday outfit because it easily transitions from the office to drinks out with the girls. 

Enjoy the weekend!
xoxo,
L

Essie Fall 2012

One of the best things about transitioning from summer to fall is being able to incorporate darker colors into my wardrobe. Essie's new collection has me wishing August away and diving head first into the warm jewel tones of autumn. Whether you fancy a gorgeous oxblood shade on your fingers or lean more towards a neutral "greige", there's something for everybody. 

I personally can't wait to pair jade nails with maroon skinny jeans and a beige leather jacket, similar to the picture I created above. 

From left: Head Mistress, Skirting the Issue, Miss Fancy Pants, Stylenomics

What color are you particularly stoked about wearing this season?

xoxo,

L