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Perfect Transitional Style Tips

mary p lamb designs ring

joie rose gold sneakers

haute off the rack

joie sneakers

joie kidmore sneakers

Outfit: Citizens of Humanity Denim | Light Pink Cotton Shaker Sweater c/o 525 America (Pink Sweaters) | Joie Kidmore Sneakers c/o Emma’s Shoes | Yvette Ring c/o Mary P Lamb Designs <–20% OFF w/ code: HAUTE20

Good Morning readers, we’ve officially made it to Spring! However, I realize that we can’t go immediatly from jeans, heavy sweaters and boots to mini skirts and cropped tops. It takes time before we’re ready to show off our bare legs and arms. This is what we call the transitional period! I know I’ve been parading around in swimwear and coverups for the past few weeks, but that’s because I wanted to show you what fun colors and prints you have to look forward to. Just because you aren’t ready to wear those pieces yet doesn’t mean you can purchase them right now and save them for later.

The perfect transitional style pieces to wear before you’re ready tackle bright colors and prints are: light wash denim, ankle boots, pastel or neutral colored sweaters, white denim, sneakers or slip-ons and light weight jackets or vests. The best way to start slowly incorporating hints of spring into your wardrobe is by wearing bright colored accessories and peep-toe booties or wedges.

ankle boots

transitional style

white skirt

Photos by: Kalea Rodehorst Photography

Outfit: Flippy Skirt | Pink Sweatshirt | Zea Bootie c/o Dee Keller (Ankle Boots) | Madison Cross body bag c/o Gigi New York

gigi new york stone parker satchel

spring-handbags

dolce-vita-heels

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Outfit: Similar Distressed Denim | Light Pink Trench Coat | Dolce Vita Leka | Sloane Backpack c/o DNH | Parker Satchel in Stone c/o GiGi New York | Jenn Bucket Bag in Desert Rose (designed by Haute Off The Rack in collaboration with Gigi New York) | Oyster Stationary and Print c/o Cottonwood South

Jewelry: Yvonne Ring c/o Mary P Lamb Designs | Mika Necklace & Rings c/o Gorjana | Arden Bracelet c/o Kendra Scott

Festival Style You Don’t Want To Miss!

fringe tote

beaded bracelets

splendid cover up

swimsuits

gorjana jewelry

splendid striped tunic

kendra scott aussie ring

haute off the rack

gorjana-body-necklace

straw fedora

festival style

joie gladiator sandals

ella-moss-swimsuit

flash tattoos

haute off the rack blog

striped coverup

cleobella fringe tote

beach jewelry

Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photography

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Outfit: Splendid Striped Hooded Tunic, Ella Moss High Waist Printed Bottoms & Bandeau Top c/o Swimspot | Fedora | Flash Tattoos | Cleobella Fringe Tote | Joie Renee Lace-up Sandals c/o Emma’s Shoes (985) 778-2200 <–They ship nation wide!

Jewelry: Beaded Bracelets c/o MPL Designs <–Get 20% OFF your entire purchase w/ code: HAUTE20 | Beaded Charm bracelets c/o Jemma Sands | Layered Necklaces, Mika Body Chain, Rings & Chaplin Cuff c/o Gorjana | Turquoise Aussie Ring c/o Kendra Scott

Hi everyone, I hope you’re all having a great week so far and if not, at least tomorrow is Friday! Right?

About this look: So… sometimes I like to pretend I’m cooler than I really am. Haha! You’re probably wondering what the heck I’m talking about…I’m referring to festival style! I’m not really that free-spirited, music festival kind of girl, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE that type of cool and effortless boho style! That’s the magic of dressing up though. You can still try new trends and styles even if you’re not that type of girl. Remember playing dress up when you were little? You would never dress in your normal clothes! No! You would dress up like a princess or a rock star and maybe even like your “cool” big sister.  Guess what? You can still do that! You don’t always have to dress your part in life. You can step out of your comfort zone and try something new. It doesn’t hurt to try out a few flash tattoos and some fun boho jewelry with your swimsuit and cover up.  Who knows maybe you’ll love it and even find yourself heading to your first music festival!

Today, I teamed up with Swimspot to bring you some festival style inspiration, but you don’t actually have to go to a music fest to pull off these looks! You can rock these beaded bracelets and delicate Gorjana jewels at the beach while on spring vacation or even to jazz up your denim cutoffs or little black dress. I also love pairing the fringe tote with a flowy dress or boyfriend jeans paired with a classic white tee. As for the Swimspot bathing suit and striped cover up, I know you’ll definitely get a good use out of those this spring and summer!

Now, if you are that fun and free-spirited girl we all envy, you’re gonna want to head over to @Swimspot on Instagram for a chance to win tickets to the ultimate spring  music festival in SoCal! I think you know which one I’m referring to!

High Waisted Bottoms: I’ll touch more on the high waisted bottoms subject later, but I just wanted to say how much I’m loving high-wasited swimsuit bottoms right now. They’re trendy, edgy, retro and modest all at the same time!  I highly recommend trying out a pair when you start swimwear hunting for spring break! I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised! I especially love the Ella Moss Sedona high waist bikini from Swimspot.

Special thanks to Swimspot for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.

Your Favorite Printed Romper

kendra scott necklace

annie griffin blakely romper

dolce vita leka booties

jenn bucket bag

annie griffen romper

haute off the rack

joe's pumps

annie griffen collection

gigi new york bucket bag

dolce vita leka

gigi new york clutch

Photos By: Kaela Rodehorst Photography 

Outfit: Blakely Romper Waves c/o Annie Griffin Collection | Dolce Vita Leka Shoes | Joe’s Pete Pumps | Carly Clutch | Jenn Bucket Bag (designed by Haute Off The Rack in collaboration with Gigi New York)

Jewelry: Hannah Bracelet, Arden Bracelet, Abra Ring, Val Stackable Rings & Tanay Statement Necklace c/o Kendra Scott |

Good Morning readers, here is the printed romper you’ve all been waiting for! When I initially saw the Blakely romper in this wave print, I was hesitant to try it on because there were so many colors mixed into the print. I’m so glad I slipped it on though because I ended up loving it! Isn’t it weird how things can look totally different once you try them on? That’s why I always give things a go even if I’m not 100% feeling it on the hanger!  You’d be surprise how many things you’ll fall in love with that you didn’t like on the hanger, and how many things you’ll hate that you thought you were obsessed with on the hanger!

As you can see in today’s post, I styled this printed romper two different ways. First, I wore it with my peep toe Dolce Vita booties, the Jenn Bucket Bag and a simple necklace for a day time look. Then I swapped out the booties and bucket bag for ankle strap pumps and a textured clutch.  Lastly, I added a beautiful gold statement necklace to completely transition the outfit into a night time look. I think this romper would also look awesome with a pair of black open toe ankle strap pumps for an edgier night time outfit as well. What do you think? How would you wear this romper?

 

Orchid Boutique Designer Swimwear

l space wrap top

beach bags

tassel bracelets

gold and gray bracelets

l space swimwear

straw fedora

top swimwear trends

mar y sol beach bag

pilyq dakota kimono

Photos by: Valorie Darling Photography 

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Outfit: L Space Caribbean Antigua Wrap Top, Kaella Tigress Hight Waist Bottoms, Mar Y Sol Beach Tote & PilyQ Dakota Kimono Coverup c/o Orchid Boutique Swimwear | Fedora | Flip-Flops c/o Tkees

Jewelry: Tassel bracelets & Arrowhead Necklace c/o Gold & Gray | Flash Tattoos | Turquoise Aussie Ring c/o Kendra Scott | Rings & Chaplin Cuff c/o Gorjana

Hi everyone, today I’m sharing another designer swimwear look with Orchid Boutique from my recent girl’s trip to Laguna Beach, CA. I know I wrote about the amazing Southern California weather in my last post, but really though…it was absolutely perfect! I’m really missing that bright sun with a slight breeze and those loud crashing waves right about now as I sit here writing my post in rainy and muggy Louisiana.

Anyway, about this swimwear look…I am loving everything fringe this season including bags, jewelry, shoes, coverups and even clothing, which is exactly why I chose this fringe kimono from Orchid Boutique. It looks super cute over my L Space wrap top and high waist bottoms, and it even looks cute with cutoff shorts and a tee too!  Orchid Boutique carries a wide range of designer swimwear, resort wear, shoes and accessories so they have you covered in all areas of beach style!

Did you notice anything different looking about my accessories? Perhaps some new additions? Over the next few posts, you’ll start to notice my new obsession with tassel bracelets and flash tattoos! These metallic flash tatts are just so cool and Orchid Boutique offers a killer selection of jewelry tattoos! Make sure to stock up before it’s too late. I tried to get them so many times last year, but they were always sold out everywhere so this time I decided to buy them earlier in the season. They look awesome with swimwear plus they’re great for festival season too. What do you think? Will you be rocking flash tatts this spring and summer?