fashion at the frist

fashion lovers, get yourself to the italian style exhibit at the frist fast. ending in a month, the exhibit showcases the birth and growth of italian style following WWII. showcasing couture, ready to wear, menswear and womenswear, shoes and accessories, the exhibit is one that you won't want to miss.

yesterday, my mom and grandmother embarked on a girls day that started with iced coffee at the frothy monkey, a visit to the frist where we all lusted over the amazing clothes, an early dinner at the smiling elephant (amazing thai food on 8th ave in nash in the smallest building ever, go eat there asap) and ended with jeni's ice cream on 12th. it was a picture perfect day in my book.

but back to the fashion at the frist. you all know i love clothes, and this exhibit had me transported back to the beginnings of italian style, and also brought me back to styles seen just a few years ago on the runways of milan fashion week. the gang is all there: gucci and pucci, oscar, valentino, missoni, dolce and gabbana, prada, miu miu and versace. (just to name a few). the exhibit ends in early september, so make sure you don't miss it.

j. crew top and shorts (on major sale now!)

xoxo,

clp

you make me blush OOTD

i'm beaching it this week on spring break, but i wanted to share this fab monochromatic outfit i wore to dinner in pensacola tonight. the blush on blush combo i love created a makeshift jumpsuit that was just perfect.

LEONA very v back top / LEONA hazel pants / target pamela heels / 

tory burch bag (from last year) / stella & dot havana cuff

xoxo,
clp

spring splurge vs. steal

long time no post! it has been a busy several+ days for me and i think my mind has had a million thoughts a minute. today's post is all about fashion on a budget! i love when i can find a good steal that looks almost like the designer splurge. some trends are such a quick fad that really investing in it isn't worth it, so its always great to look for similar styles that save you a little but still give you that same look!

floral pumps / manolo blahnik ($695) vs. kristin cavallari ($129.95)

structured bag / céline ($3100) vs. target ($39.99)

crop top + midi skirt set / milly top ($295) + skirt ($375) vs. vince camuto top ($99) + skirt ($129)

jelly bow sandals / valentino ($295) vs. dizzy ($29.99)

xoxo,

clp

get DRESSed up

i'm getting spring fever, so to tide me through these six more weeks of winter (according to my. groundhog) i am dreaming of warmer days spent in cool little dresses. my latest roundup all come from nordstrom, in right here, right now silhouettes. 

shift: jacquard shift / suede front shift

trapeze: spring poppy v-neck maxi

popover: polka dot popover / tippy satin popover / reversible jacquard shell & skirt

midi: plunge neck geranium silk faille dress

drop waist: stripe jersey dropwaist / floral print dropwaist 

xoxo,
clp

the best SAMPLE SALE of the year at LEONA

its the most wonderful sale of the year... sample sale that is. this weekend only, LEONA nashville is hosting their bi-annual sample sale at the 12 south flagship store! this only happens twice a year and this time around, LEONA fall 2014 samples are included! find more information about the sample sale on the Biannual Sample Sale event page on Facebook and get yourself to LEONA nashville as soon as you can THIS friday, saturday and sunday!

i already have a sample sale wishlist running and hope i can snatch up these amazing deals before they are gone! and if you can't make it this weekend, come see me at LEONA nashville sometime this month when i get to work the store over my break! i am so looking forward to being back at LEONA for a little while and can't wait to see what all is in store! let me help you find your perfect holiday soiree outfit! 

xoxo,

clp

P.S. you still have 7 days to shop my stella&dot trunk show! click here to RSVP and get some jewels to go with your LEONA sample sale finds!

fall fashion finds

fall break wouldn't have been complete without a trip to my favorite place, and hopefully future home, nashville. driving into nashville felt like coming home. anyway, a stop at LEONA was necessary and a walk around green hills mall was essential. (p.s., mom and i ate at Table 3 right near the mall - so good! delicious food and we felt like we were in france the whole time!) needless to say we did some damage on 12 South and at the mall! scroll on for a few of my favorite finds from friday that i can't wait to wear and some i hope to see in my closet soon!

LEONA trouble free t

LEONA long sleeve hello darlin' tee

j. crew asymmetrical zip pencil skirt in wool 

j. crew regent blazer with beaded collar

tory burch macy vest 

c. wonder southern belle novelty slipper

shop happy my friends! 

xoxo,

clp 

lovely LEONA: october

have you checked out the newest releases from LEONA's fall winter collection?! they. are. to. die. for. i seriously don't know how lauren does it! the colors are just lovely, and two of my favorites: eggplant and emerald. the silhouettes are classic yet modern, and the styles can be worn at so many different occasions and accessorized in some many different ways. i happen to be going to LEONA Nashville this coming week so hopefully a few of the new pieces may come home with me (as well as the nashville exclusive items!).

necessary blouse with sweet skirt

super shift in eggplant chevron

perry dress in forest 

(i love that you can wear the bow at the waist or at the neck!)

i should honestly just post a link to the site and tell y'all to go there for my favorite pieces... everything that lauren designs goes on my "LEONA wishlist"! happy shopping y'all! its finally boots, scarves and vests season! 

xoxo,

clp

first fall day OOTD

topshop for nordstrom crop top and skirt, j. crew necklace, ivanka trump booties

xoxo,

clp

judah and the lion concert + OOTD

if you aren't listening to the band known as judah and the lion, you should be. i have been hooked ever since i first started listening to them. judah akers, the lead singer, played on my brother's college baseball team and if you saw him playing on the baseball field a few years ago, you wouldn't recognize him today. but its a change that has been for the better. formed just two years ago in nashville, judah and the lion is going places. with a mix of southern gospel, country, folk, pop and really everything in-between, judah and the lion has a sound all their own. following a new album release, the band embarked on their first headlining tour just this week, with the second stop being the square room here in knoxville on thursday. without question, mom and i bought our tickets for the show.

(image via Judah and the Lion Facebook)

what a show it was. it was one of the best concerts i have been to. the energy, the passion, the lyrics: everything that was felt on stage was felt in the audience too. each song has an energy and a story told through the lyrics that could only be told by the band. i must say that i love every song on the new album, "kids these days", as well as their previous albums, and i loved every rendition and stage version of the song last night. it was a concert that, now, days later, i am still amazed at how good it was. from "sweet tennessee" to "everything changes" there is a song for everyone and every mood and every occasion. if you aren't listening to judah and the lion, you are missing out on a band that is going places fast (and quite an attractive lead singer).

LEONA very v blouse, nordstrom leather leggings, via spiga wedges

xoxo,

clp

monday must-haves

fall is in the air and and in the stores. neutrals, deep fall colors and cozy sweaters are filling racks, plaids and mixed textures are on every mannequin. i was originally planning on just doing an october style guide favorites from j. crew, but after some online shopping (i should be studying), i discovered some other finds i wanted to share with you on my monday must-haves list!

target french blue over the knee boots, navy

j. crew cropped jacket and plaza skirt in stripe tweed

madewell varick trousers

madewell sash shorts

j. crew dutch floral pant

madewell denim crop tank

j. crew oversize stripe turtleneck

j. crew structured necklace tee

vera bradley satchel in cobalt

aerie skinny jogger

i may be a bit MIA on here this coming week as it is the hardest week of the semester thus far... 3 tests and 3 group projects have me stressed to the max! still, i know it will all be worth it when i am home in murfreesboro for a weekend away friday! heres to a good week! 

xoxo,

clp

p.s. nashville shoppers: madewell opened last week at the mall of green hills! go visit j. crew's sister store as soon as you can!

september shopping list

after a busy day of class, workouts, homework, cooking for today and tomorrow (its a super busy day) and coffee-ing with a friend (whom i am obsessed with - so glad we made the time to hang!), i am mentally and physically exhausted! a little retail therapy should help with that though right? i mean, i can do it from my couch and it doesn't require too much brain power at all! so, with fall weather beginning to make its appearance, here is my september shopping list, complete with fall trends you will want to be wearing as soon as you can!

LEONA jess jacket

LEONA semi circle skirt

LEONA not so basic blouse

kate spade autumn leopard fit and flare dress

vince camuto tie neck peplum blouse

j. crew collection draped silk popover

j. crew merino wool pocket tunic

j. crew classic silk blouse

i think that is all my brain can muster for now! as always, the shopping list grows more and more, even as i post these! stay tuned!

xoxo,

clp

nyfw - j. crew spring 15

jenna lyons and her team at j. crew can do no wrong. for their presentation at new york fashion week, they, like many other designers, whisked away to a warm, faraway place. "come sail with us?" you ask, j.crew? why, of course, especially in your ocean inspired colors and clothing fit to blow in the sea breeze. and don't forget the classic j.crew light layers, a sequin shirt and crisp blazers to allow for whatever spring may throw at you.

(all images via fabsugar)

my bags are packed and ready to go.

xoxo,
clp

nyfw - kate spade spring 15 collection

a busy weekend it was but fun nonetheless! it was family weekend here in knoxville as well as phillip's birthday yesterday! celebrating the vols win and 25 years of phillip with my family was the best way to spend the weekend!

new york fashion week started last week and of all the collections i have browsed through, kate spade spring 2015 collection is by far my favorite! as usual, kate spade whisked us away somewhere exotic and this coming spring, kate spade will be dressing us for a lovely garden party! the collection is gorgeous, complete with everything "spring" you can think of: wicker, eyelet, florals, brights and stripes! some of my favorites are below, and see all of the collection here!

(all images via kate spade fashion week: behind the curtain)

can i just get one of everything in my size! please and thank you! 

xoxo,

clp