OOTD: 3 Words: Little.Black.Dress

I recently lent my mug (and pins) to Carolina STYLE Magazine for a fashion spread photo shoot! 

One of my favorite pieces was this little black dress from French Connection.

This knit bandage dress, with side cutout details, is the perfect LBD for holiday parties. The body-con style and V-neck, paired with skyscraper heels, made feel like a goddess of sorts. 

Here are some behind the scenes pics of the photo shoot, courtesy of Jason Rizzo of RaleighStatic.

beautiful location. The Carolina Inn, Chapel Hill.

disco nap in hair & makeup  

waiting for the next shot/kickin' it in the closet. 

sky high heels by Jessica Simpson. 

Do you have a go-to LBD in your closet? 
I'll leave you with this reminder from the amazing Karl Lagerfeld:

"One is never over- or under- dressed with a little black dress."

x ♥ x 

OOTD: Hopscotch

Yesterday I had a meeting with our Executive Editor for Carolina STYLE Magazine and Hopscotch Music Festival Director, Greg Lowenhaagen. I will be covering the musical event for our upcoming print issue!

Hopscotch is a 3 day music festival that takes place downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. As with every year, the lineup, comprised of local and national talent, is enough to get any music lover excited. I'm especially looking forward to seeing The Roots perform again, as well as rapper Danny Brown out of Detroit, Michigan, and bands like My Best Fiend out of Brooklyn, New York. 

The festival's name resonates with fun and playfulness so I wanted my outfit to reflect that. Here's what I wore...

Skirt, Lazy Oaf
Shirt, H&M
Shoes, COACH
Purse, COACH
Sunglasses, Gucci

OOTD: Gate City Gurl!

So between my birthday, assignments for Carolina STYLE Magazine, and our recent relocation due my husband's promotion, it's been a busy couple of weeks. 
I was finally able to get away from the boxes and bubble wrap, and head downtown. Here's what I wore as I discovered my new home, the Gate City.

Dress, BikBok
Purse, MARC by Marc Jacobs
Shoes, Converse
Sunglasses, Betsey Johnson

OOTD: Fashion Show

Last night I attended a fashion show at Motorco Music Hall in downtown Durham. Presented by dtownMARKET, the "reFASHIONED" show was a platform for local fashion and graphic designers to showcase their talent. I was there to cover the event for Carolina STYLE Magazine, and wanted to represent in style. Here's what I wore. What do you think?

Outfit, Forever21
Shoes, Steve Madden
Purse, Marc by Marc Jacobs

OOTD: Carolina Music Awards

hey lovies, 


I know I haven't posted in a while but I had a whirlwind of an end to my week, in an amazing way (thankfully).  I have been promoted as Editor for the Arts & Entertainment Department at  Carolina STYLE Magazine! I feel honored and overjoyed! Needless to say, I dove right in, and my first major "assignment" was to attend the Carolina Music Awards which took place last night in Raleigh, North Carolina.


Here's what I rocked while some of the most talented musicians in the Carolinas were being recognized:

With Rebecca Lakey of Fan Feet (right)

With Andy Washburn of NC Local Music

Top, MANGO
Skirt, Suncoo Paris
Pumps, ALDO
Clutch, Nine West

Make sure you stay tuned to Carolina STYLE Magazine to see my coverage of the awards show. You can also subscribe by email, it's FREE!

OOTD: Interview with a make-up artist!

So today I have my first interview for an article that I will be writing for Carolina STYLE Magazine!!! I am responsible for writing the make-up artist feature for July, and have the honor of spending my Monday with Charlene Kongolo, whose work you can see here . Being that this is my first official assignment for the magazine, I have a whirlwind of thoughts and feelings going through my head. Thankfully I put my outfit together last night, relieving some of the pressure from today!

Skirt: H&M
Ruffle Blouse: MANGO
Shoes: Steve Madden
Sunglasses: Emporio Armani
Clutch: Wilson's Leather
Bangles: uknown

Photography by JJ McDaniel

What do you think?
Check back for a link to the article!
x x

It's a celebration!

So I am officially a part of the STYLE team at Carolina STYLE Magazine! I'll be contributing to the Fashion, Beauty and Events departments! I am so thankful and excited!
My husband ran out and bought some champs as soon as I got the news and we had a mini celebration!
I have already received some of my assignments and will be busy working on those, but will keep you all posted on where to see the features, and will of course, be posting as usual on my blog. Stay tuned!
x x

OOTD: Job Interview

Last week I went to a job interview with Carolina Style Magazine, read about them more here and here. While they have been in circulation since 2008, they are growing at an impressive rate and it would be an honor, pleasure, and dream to be a part of the first major style magazine to come out of the Carolinas. 
I wanted my outfit to look smart, stylish, and unique. The thing about going to a job interview for a position in the fashion industry is that your outfit matters perhaps more than with any other type of job interview. 
I'm happy with what I came up with, and am hoping to hear some good news soon! Please keep your fingers crossed for me! x x

Skirt, H&M
Shoes, Steve Madden
Purse, MARC by Marc Jacobs
Jacket, Banana Republic
Gold Chain Bracelet, Vintage from grama
Pink Gold Monogram Necklace, Engagement gift
Sunglasses, Street Vendor in Oslo, Norway

Photography by JJ McDaniel