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}

DIY: Lattice Mirror Table

Q: What do you get when you combine a mirror and a table?

A: The most affordable mirrored lattice coffee table!

As most of you know, I have another blog called A Sweet Concoction. I haven't updated in a while since I've been focusing most of my free time on this blog! That was my first blog and I'm still very much attached to it. I offered easy & affordable DIY interior decorating tips that anybody can do! One of my favorite entries was this bathroom makeover. I have decided, for now, to only update this blog regularly, but will also offer interior decorating tips as well!I want to say upfront that I do not have ANY experience in design. It's something I do for fun and that I enjoy very much! I think style and design go hand in hand so hopefully my tips will inspire some of you!

With that said, this entry is a perfect example of how I like to decorate. I try to look at pieces that I already own and "upgrade" them some how to create something new and improved. I quickly fell in love with this lattice mirror that I found at Home Goods for $99. I originally bought this for my old bedroom but decided to go out on the limb and make a mirrored coffee table out of it! It fit perfectly onto my coffee table that I bought to Philadelphia. It was a match made in heaven. :)

Enjoyed this entry? Please check out my DIY section from A Sweet Concoction!

Terrain @ Styer

This past weekend, my friend came down to Philly to visit me. I've been dying to take her to Styer's Garden Cafe for brunch. Located in Glenn Mills, PA, it is about a 30 minute drive from the city. Terrain at Styers is Urban Outfitters 4th venture project, and this new home and garden lifestyle concept is executed so beautifully. Terrain is a greenhouse/retail store/cafe all in one. It carries a gorgeous blend of house ware items, garden related items, hand made soap, and even offers a full range of landscaping services.

The cafe is located inside a bright greenhouse space. The food was amazing! Fresh, local ingredients are only used, and the menu changes with the season. I ordered a beet & carrot burger with herbs and pesto goat cheese. It's by far one of the best meals I have had in PA. I will definitely be going back to Terrain soon...possibly this weekend??

{my beet&carrot burger}

{breakfast sandwich}

{olive oil poached chicken salad sandwich}

{inside cafe}

{what i'm wearing: UO jeggings, DIY Miu Miu boots, jacket&sweater from Korea}

how cool is this necklace holder?

I want those punch metal lanterns so badly!!

lemon tree!

check out terrain's website here

ballerina touch.

Black and white with touches of dusty rose is the perfect girly color combination. From my early age of ten, I had my room

painted pink and since then I have never given up my ultrafeminine ways. High heels, billowy blouses, ruffles, and

layered jewels are staples in my wardrobe.

Mini polka dots are so fun and the black & white color makes it such a classic style.

♥ what i wore: rag&bone blouse, loeffler randall pants, prada booties, ann taylor necklace, vince leather jacket ♥

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}