statement.

One of my personal favorite sample sale finds- Balmain studded skirt. #nevergetsold

cinched waist.

Balloon like dress  cinched at the waist. Love how big the pockets are. Extra storage for my iPhone.

dress & shoes- Bottega
necklaces- Eddie Borgo and Sideways Cross (Etsy find)
purse- Chanel

diy: the cold shoulder.

One of my favorite blogs has to be by model turned street style blogger, Hanneli Mustaparta. (click here) I immediately fell in love

with this picture. There's something about the denim on denim combo with that buttery oak color of her Mulberry bag that makes her

outfit perfection. Although her shirt is essentially a loose fitting denim button down, the cutout shoulder is definitely an eye catching

detail that adds a touch of feminine sexiness. Can you believe her top is actually a vintage bodysuit?? I knew it was a one of a kind

so I took matters into my own hands and made my own version. Check out my DIY below!

I used my dad's old denim shirt. He's had it for years but I love how it feels so worn and oversize.

1) Fold over the shirt in half and pin down with straight pins to hold shirt in place.

2) Draw line with marking pencil along arm hole. (I used a bowl as a guide)

3) Carefully cut along the lines with a fabric scissor.

**Make sure you ONLY cut half of the line you drew. Start from the top of the shoulder to the center. If you cut all the way, it will

just become a sleeveless button down!**

Tulip Folds

I literally squealed with delight when I found this gorgeous, silk blouse tucked away at Decades Vintage. The different shades of blush caught the corners of my eye and I already had the perfect outfit in mind even before I went to pay. To modernize the look, I took the shoulder pads off, rolled up the sleeves, and paired it with silk shorts I snatched up at last year's Intermix sample sale. Every time I throw this blouse on, I'm so amazed at the construction and how well it has held its shape over the years.

{what i wore: vintage tulip blouse, alex lane shorts, valentino peep toe bow pumps, vintage bally bag}

Military influences+vintage glamour= The Perfect Trench

We had our first snow this past weekend! The weather wasn't TOO cold so I thought my Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Trench Coat would be the perfect outerwear to prance around the snow in. Sonia Rykiel is the queen of Parisian Chic and this trench exemplifies that. The coat has a fitted bodice with double breasted button closures. The button flap chest pockets give off a military feel while the puff sleeves and skirted bottom keeps the trench feeling very feminine. Every time I put this on, I feel like I'm wearing a dress but in a jacket form! Of course, I can't forget the big, pouch pockets and the orange and white polka dot lining. (I can store anything in those pockets- my keys, cellphone, and camera.) Too cute! It's definitely one of my favorite coats in my closet.

please excuse Houston...he didn't mean to butt in ;)

{What I Wore: Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Trench, Zara distressed jeans, H&M funnel scarf, black Vince cashmere sweater, vintage Bally bag, and DIY Miu Miu Studded Boots}

DIY: Discovering My Perfect Miu Miu

As an avid reader of Jane's Sea of Shoes, I remember the day she posted about these gorgeous, gasp-worthy pair of Miu Miu studded leather boots. Unfortunately, after doing some net-a-porter research, my heart dropped when I saw that it retailed for $870. (Note: Just this past weekend, it went on sale for $522!) I don't think I can justify spending that much money on a pair of boots, but when I saw another one of my favorite bloggers, pinkhorrorshow looking absolutely flawless in them...I knew another DIY project was about to happen!

image courtesy of Sea of Shoes

{The Process}

As the base, I used a pair of suede Forever21 platform boots. They are very similar to the shape and size of the actual

Miu Miu boots, so it was a perfect match! You can buy them here.

Note: I used 4 1/2 packets of the nailheads to finish the design.

{The Finished Product}

I'm not going to sugar coat it and say that the process was easy. It took me 3 days and countless hours of watching

Food Network to complete. But, I'm extremely pleased with the result! The whole project cost me around $50...

definitely beats the $870 price tag.

{The Ensemble}

Black, White, and Red- classic Chanel colors. I love the billowy, accordion sleeve detail on my Barron Duquette top. Flowy tops always call for skinny jeans and these jean leggings are a perfect fit, especially since they fit right into my Miu Miu inspired boots!

{what i wore: barron duquette top, citizens jean leggings, DIY Miu Miu boots, Chanel patent leather bag}

DIY: Classic White Shirt Updated

Alexander Wang Poplin Off-the Shoulder Shirt

When I first saw this shirt coming down Alexander Wang's F09 runway, I knew it would be the perfect DIY. It's such an innovative take on the classic white shirt. I love the deliberately oversized off- the- shoulder look, and the adjustable black straps sneaking out is such a tease! It's such a fun, relaxed, and chic look. Currently selling at $325, wouldn't you rather take 15 minutes of your time and make a similar version?

See below on how I made my version of Wang's shirt:

{what i wore: DIY alexander wang inspired white shirt, forever21 leather skirt, UO mixed chain necklace & forever21 long chain, ALAIA leather shoe boots }