Fourth is King

My level of excitement to share these photos has reached a ridiculous high.

 Photo by Jay Byrnes

 

I had the pleasure (and honor) of styling a shoot for Fourth is King - an amazing t-shirt line designed by Jay Byrnes. Jay is also the owner and talent behind the art and graphic design firm Adapt-Studio, Inc.

 Photo by Jay Byrnes

Photo by Jay Byrnes


The models are real Chicago teens. They love skating and clothes, so it was a no brainer. 

 Photo by Jay Byrnes

 Photo by Jay Byrnes

Photo by Jay Byrnes


Thanks to Owen, Augie, and Nick for being the best subjects a stylist could hope for.

Photo by Jay Byrnes

If you're interested in learning more about Fourth is King (aka, buy a shirt), click here!

Pure Michigan - The Second Part

Our trip continues on to Mackinac City and Island....

Sweater: Forever 21, Jeans: William Rast

The famous Grand Hotel

My jacket and Andrew's shirt: both Gap

The view from Fort Mackinac

Gorgeous homes line the island's coast

Lakefront of Mackinac City

What a fantastic vacation.  I'd definitely recommend a Michigan road trip for a romantic, adventurous week away! 

Pure Michigan - The First Part

I'm fresh off a trip to the gorgeous state of Michigan. Beautiful scenery, Midwest kindness, way too much food, and COLOR!! Oh, the wondrous Fall colors....like a dream!

You'll see a LOT of the plaid trend in my Michigan posts. It just felt right.

Outfit: Shirt: Rails, Jeans: Current/Elliot, Earrings: Top Shop, Purse: Thrifted

Andrew's Shirt: Thrifted

Michigan has really pretty rest stops...? Weird.

On to the next town....

Outfit: Sweatshirt with lace front: American Apparel, Plaid shirt: Thrifted, Jeans: William Rast, Boots: Chinese Laundry, Purse: Mulberry for Target

Andrew's shirt: Thrifted

Night Outfit: Faux leather jacket: Forever 21, Top: The Limited

Good times!! Stay tuned for the second part.

Fall for Fifty

Update my fall wardrobe with only $50 to spend? Piece of cake.
 
Marshalls challenged me to go to one of their stores and find some items to enhance my fall look on a very limited budget. Being a highly thrifty person by nature, I accepted.

From purses...

to scarves...

What to choose?

When you don't have the funds for a brand new wardrobe each season, the key is to update with pieces that are versatile. Purchase items you can wear again and again with everything you currently have.

I selected a cozy sweater wrap and a floppy camel hat. Both are extremely wearable, chic, and practical. Total: $49.37 - originally retailing for $108 total! Gotta love the prices on quality goods at Marshalls. Remember when I told you how they buy their stock?

What did you buy to update for fall? I want to know!



Outfit: Hat and wrap from Marshalls, Jeans: William Rast, Tank: New York and Company, Boots: really old from Macy's when it was Marshall Field's.

Shopping outfit: Dress, Cardigan, and Belt: All from Target