Style Me Southwestern

army green & leopard print

images via Chictopia

via Atlantic & Pacific

via sterling style

Cool Summer 'Dos

piecy, wind-blown hair

knot your hair for an avant garde pony.

throw in a braid

polished ponytail = 5 minute hair fix

add a scarf for a hippie headband look.

loose waves = classic summer hairstyle.

DIY: Bleached Denim Shirt

the Dries Van Noten way

the DIY way

The Steps:

- get an old denim button down from your local vintage shop. 

- wet the sleeves to the elbow in your sink. 

- soak the wet sleeves in clorox bleach and let them sit overnight. 

- by morning, the sleeves should be white and dry. 

TIP: the longer the bleach sits, the whiter the sleeves will be!

DONE!

How to Style

Denim Button-downs:

dressed up with a glitzy skirt

in place of a blazer or jacket

cropped with white skinnies

with crochet shorts

with colored denim & boots

When Lace Isn't Trashy..

If you're craving a different summer short in replace of your staple denim cut-offs, I suggest purchasing a pair of lace shorts. Think of them just like denim--plus they are much more lightweight! 

Tip: Make sure the shorts are well-made (including the lace)--smaller, thin lace fabrics look cheap and wear easily. 

Here's some inspiration for styling:

bedroom chic

when black lace isn't trashy.

How I wear my lace:

Forever21 lace shorts & necklaces, Gemma top, American Apparel clutch, Matisse wedges

Style Icon in the Making: Kate Middelton

Ever since officially becoming a Royal back in April, Kate Middleton has really stepped up her style. Whether she is attending a wedding, charity event, polo match, or any other official engagement, she has been looking polished and flawless. Here are some of my favorite looks:

in Jenny Packman

in a Reiss dress

How to Style

Oversized White Button-down:

image via Celebrity Style Guide

image via lookbook.nu

image via Chictopia

image via Who What Wear

The Summer Power Suit

During the summer, one of my favorite go-to looks is shorts & a blazer. I call this the "Summer Power Suit". The summer power suit is sophisticated enough to wear to a nice social event or even a casual work meeting.

All this outfit really consists of is dressy neutral shorts, a silk or cotton tank, and a neutral silk or linen blazer. To understand what I'm talking about, I'm just going to share the ways I would style this suit:

Monochromatic look:

Neutral mix:

Kate Bosworth in Chloe

Or, the denim power suit:

Remember to keep the colors light and basic. To complete the look, I suggest neutral wedges or sandals and gold jewelry.

Style Me A Pretty Room

I've already shown you the ideas I have for my new closet since I've been obsessively looking at style blogs for room inspiration. My current room has a color scheme of basic black, white, and a hint of pink & robin's egg blue. I've thrown in a little faux fur too because I'm ridiculous like that. But the overall theme would be Breakfast at Tiffany's meets Shabby Chic. So here's ideas I've found online I thought I would share!

magazine stacks = sophisticated

another way to add storage to a bathroom.

decided to organize my jeans like this. creates hanging space.

make an inspiration board.

hang cool postcards or pictures around a mirror

suede boots & oversized sweaters

for summer.