vacation style OOTD

beach vacations are meant to be laid-back and that's exactly what this outfit is. i wore it shopping in pensacola and then to dinner out at the fish house, which is a new favorite restaurant for us. i loved that the sweater was oversized and had the classic cable knit and the jeans were the perfect wash to pair with navy. completed with a long necklace and a floral print bag, this outfit was the definition of vacation style.

talbots cable poncho / j. crew boyfriend jeans (similar) / tory burch miller sandals (similar) / tory burch purse (from last year) / j. crew pineapple necklace (similar)

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

talking trends: spring 2015

statement spots: diane von furstenburg top & skirt / mules: vince / cropped wide jeans: j. crew / matching separates: j. crew hoodie & shorts / fringe: j. crew sweater / espadrilles: tory burch / trenches: gap / midi skirts: j. crew / paper bag pants: gap / florals: tory burch dress & j. crew cuff

here's to hoping spring gets here sooner rather than later.

xoxo,
clp

nyfw - favorite looks

i already posted some of my favorite looks from the kate spade and j. crew spring shows, but i couldn't limit myself to just those two, even if they are two of my favorite lines. between classes (and yes, i did watch one live stream DURING class - oops) and battling this late summer cold that has brought me down, i have found myself poring over the photos from new york fashion week. spring, you are going to be fabulous, and wallet, you are warned.

so what was on the spring runways in new york? crops tops are here to stay another season, this time paired with light, airy, high-waist midi-skirts and fabulous high-waisted pants. gingham was out and about, staying sweet but with a modern edge with cutouts for spring. the slouchy trend was all over the runway, with light spring layers ready to blow in the spring breeze. skirts were all the rage, with designers making them long, short and every length in-between. matching separates took the stage in structured and loose silhouettes.

lela rose

lela rose 

diane von furstenburg

diane von furstenburg

diane von furstenburg

michael kors

michael kors

michael kors

michael kors

oscar de la renta

oscar de la renta

zac posen

jenny packham

jenny packham

(all images via fabsugar) 

spring is going to be coming up roses. 

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