show your spots ootd

LEONA silk top and skirt, via spiga wedges (similar)

xoxo,

clp

black + white OOTD

one thing i love about LEONA is the versatility of the pieces. the téa tunic, is one of those pieces, which makes them all the more wearable and worth the investment. i first wore it dressed up, and today i threw it on as a tunic over white pants with wedges for a more casual, work look. next way i plan to wear it is with a blazer, and then come fall, with tights and booties.

LEONA téa tunic, LEONA mercer pants (similar & on sale), via spiga wedges (similar) 

for moments when life can't be black and white, there's color. 

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

the essential shirt dress OOTD

one of my favorites from LEONA's pre fall collection its the essential shirt dress. not only does it come in three colors, but it also has a fabulous shirt-tail hem, is so easy to accessorize, can be worn throughout all the seasons and fits perfectly. i snatched it up in the lovely olive color to go with my hair but love the classic black and navy too!

LEONA essential shirt dress, via spiga "jaffa" wedge sandal (an anniversary sale find!)

xoxo,

clp

friday favorites: anniversary sale edition

one of the best events any retailer puts on has started! nordstrom's anniversary sale started yesterday for cardholders! i was too tired after work to go yesterday, but today i fueled up with some iced coffee from the e-bar after lunch and i was ready for the tents (if you have never been, the sale items are put behind curtains/tents)! the sale is ah-mazing because nordstrom discounts new fall merchandise for a limited time and then the prices go back up after the sale! it is a great opportunity to get new fall clothing at a price that would usually only be at the end of the season! here are my finds today at the sale!

via spiga jaffa wedge: such a good wear now & later (with tights) shoe

kate spade tidbit plates: to use or to hang on the wall

kate spade "places to go" mug: to add to my coffee cup collection

bella j "charming darling" candle: once fully burned, each candle reveals a bracelet

phase 3 chain detail open front cardigan: reminiscent of classic chanel 

kate spade branton square stone ring: every girl needs a good cocktail ring

lorac "nude" skinny eyeshadow palette: the perfect palette for everyday 

safe to say i did some damage but all were at such great prices! it really was just a perfect friday! spin, grocery shopping, sale shopping, laundry and cooking! and as a plus, i was all over the LEONA instagram today, both on the LEONA new york account and the LEONA : nashville account! check out two of my favorite outfits, one on sale now and the other brand new! 

favorite SALE picks

friday frock in tan safari + the beau bag

tomorrow i am meeting my parents at one of our favorite nashville traditions: the loveless! those yummy worth-every-calorie biscuits are calling my name! tonight is going to be spent relaxing and taking it easy! have a fabulous friday evening y'all!

xoxo,

clp