Faux Leather Skirt + Jeweled Button Down

Ann Taylor Shirt

Zara Faux Leather Skirt (similar at Nordstrom, Coach and Piperlime)

Banana Republic Clutch (similar at Boohoo)

Karen Walker Sunglasses 

MK Watch

BR Bracelet 

Zara Heels (similar at ASOS on sale)

As some of you might know, Olivia Palermo is one of my fashion icons. Her style is effortless and flawless. What intrigues me the most is her ability to wear a normal outfit and take it up a few notches by accessorizing and layering.  She's a mastermind. I've been following her outfits for years. Belts, clutches, white button downs and blazer are essential in her wardrobe. These are the pieces that bring her outfits together and give her the "fashion icon" status. 

Today's outfit is inspired by Olivia Palermo. A few weeks ago, she was spotted wearing this outfit while out in NYC. She wore a jeweled collar button down shirt and knotted it above the waistline.  It gives the outfit a whole new look. Less corporate chic and more stylish and fun.

If you love her midi leather skirt, you'll love these from Nordstrom, Coach and Piperlime.  If you like her leather skirt, but not necessarily the color, check out this navy or black skirt (navy is a personal favorite). 

Throughout the last year, I've created a lot of outfits from my faux leather skirt. Check out how I've worn the skirt in the past with; blue+black sweater, crop top, and black+white striped blouse.

Photos by Lydia Hudgens

Coffee Break :: Floral Peplum & Striped Skirt

Happy Labor Day everyone! I hope most of you have today off and are enjoy the time away from work.  I'm a big believer in "breaks" from work.  If it weren't for the weekend to slow me down, I think I could work seven days of the week.  I owe this to being a slight perfectionist and a multitasker, ladies I know several of you can agree! On the weekends I  shut down my "work brain" and focus on my fiance and my blog. It's a good time to regroup and focus for the next week.  

Today's outfit is two of my favorite pieces in my closet.  I love this floral top, I could wear it everyday.  The same for the skirt. The material is so pretty and it fits me perfectly around the waist. It poufs out just enough to be a girly striped skirt.

 Top :: Asos

Skirt :: Banana Republic (similar here)

Heels :: Zara

Bag :: Fendi

Necklace :: Nordstroms (similar here)

Watch :: Timex

 Photo Credits :: Lydia Hudges

diy dress to skirt

This project was inspired by one of my favorite dresses.  I haven't been worn this dress in several years, but I kept it...just in case it came back in style! The best thing about keeping your old clothes that you LOVE is that you can always transform it into a beautiful new piece for your collection.

Material: 

- scissors

- elastic 2/4 inch 

- pins 

- measuring tape

- safety pin

Step 1: measure your waist and measure the width of elastic

Step 2: turn skirt inside out & make markings about 1 inch above original waistline

Step 3: make markings along waistline and draw a line to connect dots

Step 4: cut along line

Step 5: fold over the top of the waistline to the bottom with wrong sides together, pin in place

Step 6: sew 3/4 along waistline, leaving opening for elastic 

Step 7: pin safety pin at end of elastic

Step 8: feed elastic through top of skirt

Step 9: sew close opening of skirt