Let's Go Boot Scootin'

We are heading out to a friends surprise birthday party where we will be learning how to Line Dance!  Being the Big City girl that I am (married to a small town boy), I like taking my best shot at looking like a Country Girl when the opportunity presents itself!  I'll be honest, It's not my strong suit when it comes to fashion.  I think I still look like a city girl but hey, what can you do?  You can take the girl out of the city, but….you get it!  

So when dressing "Country" the obvious thing to reach for is your Cowboy boots (or Cowgirl for you feminists out there)!  When styling with boots there are many things you have to take into consideration.  For example: if the boots are on the lower end (mine pictured below are medium to high  height)  then you can wear them with a longer skirt.  The higher the boots the shorter the skirt needs to be (while keeping it ladylike of course).  One thing that I always think goes famously with boots is a sweet white lacy dress or something super girlie with a floral pattern on it.  So I reached for my spaghetti strap short sun dress.  It's comfortable, breathes well and it's the perfect length to compliment my boots.  I finished off the look with my denim jacket and some Kendra Scott gems!  Once you perfect your "Boot Scootin'" attire, all you gotta do is grab yourself a Cowboy and hit the dance floor!  I'll let you guys know how that goes ;)!

Earrings: Kendra Scott

Arm Candy: David Yurman

Ring: Kendra Scott

Purse: Louis Vuitton

Boots: Old Gringo

Jacket: BP at Nordstrom

Dress: BGBG

Watch: Michele

Xo,

B

Traveling Girl

Wow, posting for me has been very rare lately.  I've been throwing myself into my volunteer work and loving every minute of it.  That leaves little time for blogging after you factor in the taking care of the husband and house thing!  Last weekend we went to the Hamptons for a birthday of one of our dear friends.  It's a tradition at this pint and it's a whirlwind each year.  Unfortunately I didn't get any great blog photos except for the first few that we took while we waited at the Airport in NYC.  I can tell you one thing for certain, the weekends ensembles were very East Coast and preppy.  Which happen to be two of my favorite combinations!!

Here is the full look, then it's broken down below.  This outfit was so incredibly comfy yet super cute!  BTW, I overpacked as usual:) 

Sunnies: Chanel

Top: J Crew

Necklace: Alexis Bittar

Bangles: David Yurman

Earrings: Kendra Scott

Ring: Kendra Scott

Pants: J Brand

Sandals: Chanel

Suitcase: TUMI

Carry on: Louis Vuitton

Necklace: Alexis Bittar

Arm Candy: David Yurman

Earrings: Kendra Scott

Ring: Kendra Scott 

Sunnies: Chanel

Earrings: Kendra Scott

Ring: Kendra Scott  

Warning: below is a picture of my feet, the are scary ugly, not for the faint of heart...you've been warned!

Sandals: Chanel 

Here is a pic of my husband and I before heading out to dinner with the group.  This outfit may be one of my favorite going out ensembles!  I had a couple of full body shots but this one shows the vibrant blue the best. :) Not pictured are my nude heels with this little number.  Our friend Lauren and her sister co-founded the "Party Skirt".  It comes in several different color and length options.  You can find them here.  They are a Canadian based company that is ALL about empowering women :)  LOVE IT!

That is all I have for you today!

Xoxo,

B

Channeling Princess Grace

Yesterday we drove to Italy (my motherland) and drive to Grimaldi.  it was beautiful but didn't look much different than the South of France.

Dress: J Crew

Belt: BCBG

Scarf: Hermès

Car: 1956 Mercedes SL190 ;)

After Italy,  we ventured back to Monaco.  I love this city,  under our hotel were all of my favorite shops. (Prada, Cartier, Chanel, Hermès to name a few...)  We did some shopping and exploring before going to dinner at le Vistamar on the Terrace of the Heritagehotel.  It was a beautiful ending to our Eurotrip!

Sunnies: Chanel

Dress: Madewell

Belt: BCBG

Scarf: Hermès

Shoes: Stuart Weitzman

So we woke up in Monaco at 2:30 AM this morning and just landed in Chicago it's 2:30 PM Chicago time and my body thinks its 10:30 pm!  We have a three hour layover,  then we are off to Austin!  By the time we get to bed I will have been awake 24 hours....Cannot wait to get home, see our dogs and sleep in our own bed!  Europe was amazing but so happy to be back on US soil!

We took this pic leaving the hotel early this morning.  My travel outfit...

Top: Twenty

Leggings: J Crew

Shoes: Tory Burch

Super comfy but ultra American with my sailor stripes;)!  Too tired to type anymore.  I'll be back to blogging about fashion as soon as I get some rest! 

 Xoxo,

B

Leaving on a Jet Plane

The day has finally come....we are headed to the airport for our Europe trip! I'm so excited that I hardly slept last night.  

When I dress for the airport I never wear sloppy clothes.  I always do comfy but still don't look like I just rolled out of bed! Wearing Juicy & Uggs to the airport looks too Paris Hilton wannabe for my taste. I'm not trying to look like Daddy's Princess!  I think it's important to look stylish and classy because you never know who you will be sitting next to on your flight.  Our last flight had 4 A-B list celebrities within a chair from us.  

It probably stems back to my obsession with the 50's.  People used to dress up to fly,  it was a privilege!  I like to carry on with that tradition!

Our first stop is London, so to pay homage I am wearing my Burberry summer scarf!  Cheesy I know,  but I love everything British (I'm an Anglophile)!

I'm a bit of an over packer,  but managed to fit everything for a 3 week trip into one 27" suitcase, a hat box and a tote!  Impressive,  I know:)!

Stay tuned for daily posts of our Euro travels!! 

Sunnies: Chanel

Earrings: Pearls

Cardigan: J Crew

V neck: American Apparel

Scarf: Burberry

Watch: Michele

Leggings: J Crew

Flats: Tory Burch

Trench: Burberry

Luggage: TUMI, Vintage Samsonite hat box

Xoxo

B