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

target: on target for fall

target may be my achilles' heel. i have been too many times to admit since i have been in knoxville and each time, i come out with something i didn't go in for. still, i needed it all right?! this fall, target has yet the fashion bullseye (see what i did there?), especially with trendy items at great prices that may not be in your closet forever. and they have great basics and layering pieces for transitioning seasons. i also love their workout brand and i always make a trip through that section as well! so what have i added to my ever-expanding closet (i know i have a problem) from target? see the pictures below and then head to your closest target to see what is in store!

sam & libby ashland studded sandal

knit jumpsuit

split hem tee

high waist flare jean

before you go, make sure you have the target cartwheel app if you don't already! to date, i have saved over $100 using the app! its so easy to use and so worth it! happy shopping!

xoxo,
clp

favorite fall trends

the fact that i applied for graduation yesterday freaks. me. out. where did the time go? i remember moving into homey little humes and the struggles and triumphs that came with my freshman year as if it were yesterday. and now, i am a week away from moving into my new apartment for my senior year. time really does fly by...

on another note, if you have been to any retail store lately, i'm sure you have seen new fall items hanging on the racks! i know it is still hot as H-E-double-hockey-sticks out and hard to think about sweaters and scarves and boots, but i am dreaming up fall outfits! there are some great trends this fall season that i am obsessing over and can't wait to incorporate into my closet.

• wide-leg pants: skinnies are still in style, but a great wide-leg will be nice this fall to loosen things up a bit. they are free and easy and ultra-flattering. i plan on tucking my high-waist styles into a fitted top such as a crew neck sweater and then pairing them with chunk heeled shoes. 
• midi-skirts: like with the wide-leg pants, midi-skirts are easy and free. they are back in style, with ideal lengths ranging from below the knee to mid calf. since they cover more leg, i may try pairing a high waisted one with a crop top or sleeveless blouse, or keep it classic with a button-down
• track pants: fall seems to be all about letting loose. track pants offer an elastic waist (hello new favorite) and are easy to dress up or down. cute paired with tennies or pumps, i plan on wearing mine just about everywhere with either a simple tee or a silk top!  
• print on print: popular for a few seasons now, print and print is better than ever this fall. from matching separates to contrasting prints paired together, the fashion world is embracing prints for fall in chic and modern ways. 
• capes and wrap coats: outerwear was all over the runway, with capes and wrap coats making many appearances. i have my eye on a few capes that are great fall transition pieces and am ahead of the game because i have a great camel-colored wrap coat in my closet! 
• fur and animal prints: as always with fall ready to wear, fur was present. i personally love fur, especially fur outerwear (you may have noticed my rabbit fur vest from past OOTDs). don't skimp and buy cheap fur though! make it an investment piece or find really good-looking faux fur! animal prints were also in full force. i love leopard print so i can't wait to add more of it to my wardrobe! 

happy shopping y'all! 

xoxo,

clp

on-trend: drapey and wide-leg pants and shorts, OOTD

unless you have been living under a rock, then you have noticed that drapey, wide-leg, pajama style pants and shorts have taken the fashion world by storm. it was on the runways, has been seen on celebrities and in magazines and now its in my closet! i'm not complaining either because my clothes just got a whole lot more comfortable. usually a silk or similar fabric, pajama-trend dressing is everywhere you look. from matching sets to separates, the pajama-trend is adaptable for lifestyles and body types. however, the pajamat-rend is not about looking like you rolled out of bed. pieces are still tailored to perfection and made to look put-together and chic. the trend is about the ease of the silhouette, the idea of pajamas.

my personal favorite take on the trend is drapey pants - i own at least three pairs now! but they are so versatile and easy to throw on that one was not enough! below are my favorite drapey, wide-leg pants and shorts, along with today's OOTD, featuring drapey pants that are right on trend!

LEONA sylvia pant

LEONA slyvia short

j. crew drapey drawstring pant

tory burch domino pant

j. crew linen tee, j. crew drawstring pant in cove floral, j. crew mid heel sandal

xoxo,

clp

p.s. LEONA's sample sale is this weekend! check out the event, LEONA's bi-annual SAMPLE SALE, on Facebook for all the details!