VANITY | SALAD

PHOTOS BY MEGAN ELIZABETH MARTINEZ

Top: Nordstrom (similar here + here ) | Jeans: J.Crew | Shoes: Stuart Weitzman | Handbag: 3.1 Phillip Lim | Watch: Michele ( case + bracelet ) | Bangle: David Yurman (similar here ) | Ring: David Yurman | Earrings: Fossil (similar here ) | Lips: YSL

I normally don’t enjoy wearing heels a whole bunch since they aren’t the most comfortable of footwear, but I do make an exception when I brake out the boyfriend jeans. I think the two go hand in hand and complement each other quite well. Nothing says comfortable and polished like a little distressed boyfriend denim and some pumps. I’ve been gravitating toward more relaxed silhouettes lately—Why I’m Embracing Cargo Pants This Season—and these utilitarian bottoms are surprisingly versatile.

Today is bittersweet, as I have said goodbye to my beautiful, blush 3.1 Phillip Lim bag today. I have sold it onto another fellow handbag-lover who will cherish it just as much as I did. It’s funny how attached we can become to material objects, but sometimes the memories they carry mean so much. With an old handbag gone, a new will take its place…and I have my eyes set on the most fabulous Fendi. Please stay tuned…well, in a month or two… If you're looking for fresh outfit ideas, Wearing a puff sleeve blouse so it feels current shows how to wear a puff sleeve blouse so it feels current.

Lately, I have tried to focus my attention on purchasing pieces that will remain in my wardrobe collection for years and years to come. Collecting one piece at a time takes great restraint, but in the end always ends up being the better decision. Focusing on the basics  (with a specific color palette in mind), I am building my foundation, then from there I will add a few trendy pieces to the mix. I’ll let you know how that goes…

What are your tips and tricks for building the closet of your dreams?

xo A

Mirrored Dresser | Mug | Volcano Room Spray | Twinkle Lights | Glass Terranium | Bed Quilt | Mulling Spices | Storage Cart | Silver Plant Markers | Bath Salts | Nespresso | Volcano Candle

Just a little home inspiration for you today! Fall always makes me feel so domestic, and I love adding little things to my home to make it feel a little bit more cozy and personal.

Hoping everyone has a fantastic weekend!

xo A

PHOTOS BY RICHARD MERRICK

Sweater: Ann Taylor (similar here ) | Tank: J.Crew | Jeans: Paige | Shoes: Converse | Hat: J.Crew (similar here ) | c/o Watch: Tory Burch

The most brutal time of year in Texas is August. It is hotter than hades and there is nothing you can do about it… except escape to the mountains…which is precisely what I did!

I was in Colorado just long enough for it to get me all excited for the fall and winter months ahead, and I could not be happier. Sweaters, boots, scarves, and jackets are my vice and I’m sticking to it. The summer sales have ended and the new Fall clothing lines are out, and in my opinion it is totally acceptable to start stocking up on your seasonal favorites…but maybe just a little too early to start craving pumpkin-flavored everything, let’s not get carried away.

For the weather that begins to feel like fall, I enjoy a good pair of distressed jeans with a light, comfy sweater on top. Throwing on some staple chuck taylors and my favorite navy-banded Tory Burch watch, it all makes for a great relaxing day ahead.

Who’s ready for the cooler weather? Say I!

xo A

PHOTOS BY MEGAN ELIZABETH MARTINEZ

Dress: J.Crew (similar here + here ) | Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff | Shoes: J.Crew | Earrings: Kendra Scott | Watch: Michele (strap here ) | Bangle: Hermes | Lips: YSL

As the stores flood with new Fall items, it’s hard not to long for the cooler weather despite the relentless heat of August. Yes, I have caught myself already buying fall and winter clothing even though I won’t be wearing it for at least another 3 months. And yes, those are tears welling up in my eyes…

The most frustrating thing about being fashion-obsessed is buying a piece for your closet that you absolutely, positively cannot wear immediately. Instead, you just watch it day after day hanging there limp and lonely on the rack in your closet. What a nightmare!

In hopes of keeping my attitude a positive one during the rest of the summer, I have forced myself to enjoy the brighter summery hues while I still can. At least I can go ahead and love on my leopard flats before carrying them into fall!

xo A