Style Du Jour

Finally posting my all time favorite turtleneck! I got such a huge response on Instagram when I posted this, I figured I should shoot an entire outfit.

Want to know the best thing about this turtleneck? You can wear it backwards and not even know! Hahahaha, and I totally did this on accident until I realized and quickly turned it around to finish the shoot. BUT HEY, it’s versatile!!

I shot this a couple of different ways to show that you can definitely layer if it gets chilly, or you can just wear by itself and dress it up with a cute hat or beanie.

Outfit Details:

Sweater – Chicwish // Skirt – Express (Similar HERE)

Shoes – Sam Edelman // Hat – H&M (Similar HERE)

Beanie – Nordstrom // Scarf – Grace & Lace

Who’s ready for the holidays?! This girl!!! This is the first of three posts showcasing my favorite holiday get-ups that are sure to be show-stoppers! Not only that, but they will be extremely comfortable as well. As you know from the last post, I am all about comfort! So, if I am going out to celebrate the holidays and/or New Years, I need something that is going to allow me to stand for hours and still stay comfy.

This first dress is the perfect holiday outfit that gives a small hint of sexy in the side cutouts without going overboard.  I am extremely conservative with my wardrobe and absolutely fell in love with this cute dress. You can throw on some OTKs or black pumps to show off those legs or throw some tights on underneath if you are cold. Extremely versatile and very affordable!

Outfit Details:

Dress – Chicwish // Boots – Sam Edelman

Clutch – Coach // Sunglasses – Gucci

Watch – Chanel J12

The best thing about Austin is the lack of dressing up. Coming from Fort Worth, this was quite a shock since we would dress up just to go to the grocery store! My day-to-day consists of working and errands the majority of the time so comfort is definitely key. This look is literally what I am wearing on a daily basis. The key for me is comfortable, light weight, layered clothes with shoes I can walk around in everyday. This is my uniform! So, if you ever see me out and about in Austin, I will definitely be in the most casual outfit possible. Everything posted below is extremely affordable and will keep you comfy ALL day long!

Outfit Details:

Beanie – Phase 3 // Scarf – BP

Tee – Sun & Shadow // Jacket – LAmade

Jeans – AG // Booties – Vince Camuto (Similar)

Bag – Street Level // Sunglasses – Gucci

Bracelets – Loren Hope

Photo by Nicole Franzen

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of staying at the most gorgeous hotel EVER; The Hotel Emma. Believe it or not, I am definitely not over exaggerating. The attention to detail in this hotel was out of this world.  The hotel kept the majority of the original buildings bones and characteristics, but that’s all I am going to say! You need to see this place for yourself! I can’t say enough good things about it!

Here’s a brief intro to the hotel – 

The hotel is named in honor of Emma Koehler, a towering figure in Pearl history. Emma ran the brewery after her husband and Pearl president Otto Koehler died in 1914. She was an ingenious CEO who kept the brewery going during Prohibition by converting operations to dry cleaning and auto repair, and making near beer, ice cream and soda. While other breweries were shutting down, Emma kept her entire workforce employed. She turned over control of the company to a nephew in 1933, but was a formidable presence at the brewery until her death in 1947.

And now, on to the outfit photos!!

Not only was this hotel gorgeous on the inside and out, there were so many great photoshoot opportunities! A massive cold front had blown in the evening we were staying and the next morning was overly chilly and rainy.  Thankfully, I actually packed a few warm pieces like my ever-so-soft blanket scarf and beanie!! If you haven’t noticed already, I can’t live without a beanie in the winter!!

Outfit Details:

Beanie – Grace & Lace // Sweater – H&M

Scarf – Grace & Lace // Jeans – H&M

Booties – Coach // Sunglasses – Gucci

Earrings – Baublebar

Is there anything better than a short sleeve turtleneck?? Not only is this top extremely easy to layer, it is beyond comfortable!  And what’s better than that?? OH WAIT… It’s only $17 from Axquisite Boutique!!!! If you know me, I love to layer and I love amazing deals on clothes. I try not to spend a pretty penny on Fall clothing in Texas because our weather is all over the place. I would only get a couple months of wear out of my winter wear, so why not just buy pieces you can layer and wear into Spring and Summer?

Outfit Details:

Turtleneck – Axquisite Boutique // Jeans – AG

Boots – Sam Edelman // Bracelet – Loren Hope

Sunglasses – Paul Smith Use code DTKAustin for a FREE month!

As most of you know by now, I gravitate towards any type of black clothing during the Fall! I found this super cute and comfy, black lace-up dress from Forever 21 and literally cant get enough!

Outfit Details:

Dress – Forever 21 // Boots – Sam Edelman

Bag – Coach // Hat – Goorin Brothers (Similar HERE)

You can imagine my excitement when Forever 21 reached out to me and wanted to collaborate! I don’t think I could have said yes any quicker! If you’re not familiar yet, Forever 21 is launching a new Instagram based shopping experience called Shop Forever 21 Now. They picked about 20 influencers to launch this new experience in November and I was beyond happy to be one of the chosen few!

For my first outfit selection I wanted to go with something that everyone could get wear of in the summer and winter months! This super comfy short sleeve dress is extremely affordable at just under $23. Throw on a cardigan, leather jacket or coat and some OTK boots and you are good to go!

Outfit Details:

Cardigan – Forever 21 // Dress – Forever 21

Boots – Gucci (Similar HERE) // Hat – Topshop

Skull Necklace – Roberto Coin