Killer Kimono

Kimono: Thrifted | Tank: Kohl's  

DIY cuffed Shorts: Urban Outfitters | Shoes: Charlotte Russe

The kimono.  A super versatile piece that makes it look like you put that much more effort into getting dressed. It just pulls everything together so nicely. I found this one during my most recent thrift store scavenge. 

This was one of those pieces where you've been searching high and low for "the one" and then BAM, it just seems to materialize right in front of you. The material is light and colorful, making it perfect for these final summer days, but it can easily be carried into fall with the right layering. I'm thinking a thicker t-shirt, nice distressed jeans and some brown boots. I'm getting excited just thinking about it....maybe a future blog post? We shall see.

Well I'm off to enjoy my day. I have two weeks off to just relax (which means run around town as much as possible), before I start working my first REAL job. *dances* I still can't believe it! 

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A Modern Belle

That New New

 Jacket: Zara | Booties: ASOS

Fall is approaching, although this Atlanta humidity seems to disagree with this notion. 

With a new season comes new additions to my wardrobe! 

I grabbed this baby blue leather jacket during the most recent Zara sale. It was originally $129 and I grabbed mine for $70! I had been stalking this jacket ever since it's original store debut, so when I spotted it across the store on the clearance, I knew it was meant to be. So romantic, right? Plus, this was a few days before my birthday and I decided to chalk the purchase up to a birthday gift to myself.

Boots are such a major part of my fall/winter wardrobe so I'm always on the hunt for the perfect pairs. I was "window" shopping online one day and saw these on ASOS. They were originally about $120 and because I was trying to be a "responsible adult" I told myself I would come back for them.  Of course, as fate would have it, I checked back a few weeks later and they were temporarily marked down to $80!!! They're quite comfortable, the print is amazing and they will add the perfect pop of color to my cold weather 'fits. 

Don't good deals just make you happy?

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A Modern Belle

A Modern Belle x Moments of Silence

Dress: Forever21 | Shoes: Charlotte Russe | Necklace: Vintage

My amazing friend, Greg Wilson, offered to shoot me a few months ago. 

This was something we'd both talked about for some time and I'm SO glad we finally made it happen.

The weather + lighting were glorious, Greg was making magic happen and one of my best friends, Alex (pictured above) joined me!

Greg is crazy talented at photography and someone I love being able to call my friend. 

Check out his work for his photography company, Moments of Silence, on Facebook + Tumblr!

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A Modern Belle