Mammal Factory

Necklace: Urban Outfitters | Top: Zara 

Skort: Topshop | Shoes: Converse

This Saturday I went to an AMAZING young artist event in downtown Atlanta at The Mammal Factory, hosted by GOD2ATL (Gaining Our Definition). With artwork coating the walls, live performances, good vibes and an eclectic crowd, this was an artistic utopia! 

I love being in creative spaces around equally creative people, it's so invigorating and inspiring!

I wanted to put together an outfit that gave off a fresh vibe to match the event. Since my skort masterfully mixes comfort and style, it was the perfect pick for the night. Pairing it with a simple black crop top and white Chucks dressed it down, while still managing to give the right amount of casual edge.

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A Modern Belle

Daisy

Top: Nordstrom Rack (borrowed from my younger sister) | Skirt: H&M | Shoes: DSW | Necklace: Urban Outfitters

Black and white outfits with pops of color are definitely a staple outfit formula for me. The combinations are endless. 

I'm usually not one to wear yellow but I saw this textured skirt at H&M and knew it had to happen. It just screams happiness and it makes me feel like a daisy. 

I had a special spring in my step as I bounced from place to place in this 'fit. I even had a woman at the fabric store tell me I looked like a life-size Barbie doll!

Since I was feeling especially playful this day (I credit the power of the skirt), I decided to try something different with my hair outside of my usual top bun or long braid. So when one bun isn't enough, why not try three!?

It's safe to say I had a lot of fun with this one. 

Until next time!

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A Modern Belle

A Modern Belle Loves: Matching Set

Draya in Preme Houston

Clover Canyon S13

Avenue 32

Solange in Diane von Furstenburg

Pixie Market 

Matching sets have become a huge trend over the past year and I have been here for it since day one! They just make life so much easier and take away some of the stress of trying to put together that flawless outfit. In ode to my love for the look, I put together some swoon-worthy matching sets that are giving me some serious inspiration. 

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 A Modern Belle

Royal

Turban (Scarf): Street Market | Dress: Zara | Shoes: Zara

This outfit had me feeling AMAZING! I wore this back in February when I performed at a V-Day cafe and I'm glad I'm finally getting around to sharing it.

Peep the turban game though? Turbans will always be fashion heroes in my book. They're my best friend when my hair decides to do it's own thing (like it did this night). 

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A Modern Belle

Long Time No Post

I completely fell off from blogging.

For lack of a better term, I was "sick" from January until the beginning of April. (The last thing you want to be as a second semester college senior.) I dealt with crippling joint pains which, on bad days, left me virtually unable to walk but a few feet and, on good days, allowed me to shuffle around on crutches. It was rough but guess what? I'm back and better than ever, with a greater appreciation for the things that are often taken for granted......like walking, putting on pants, not carrying my Starbucks in my shirt pocket, and of course, being able to wear heels! 

I'm excited to get back to blogging, sharing my passion and trying out some new ideas! 

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A Modern Belle 

In Living Color

Hat: H&M (featured in my Fall Finds) | Jacket: Portobello Rd. Boutique

Top: Urban Outfitters | Boyfriend Jeans: H&M | Booties: H&M

I got the chance to spend 5 days in Paris a few weeks back and 

one thing I absolutely loved about the city (the list is endless honestly) was the street art everywhere.

So I figured, "Why not snap some outfit pics in front of some?"

This was my travel outfit for the first day and was super comfortable but still made me feel chic enough for Parisian streets.

A lot of the pieces came from H&M, which I don't usually don't frequent often in the states but the selection in UK stores is so much more appealing to me here than back in the states.

À bientôt! 

(See You Soon!)

XX

A Modern Belle

Check out the video below and come back soon! 

(Make sure to watch it in HD for best quality!)

Thanks to my amazing mother for directing/driving and my younger sister for shooting the footage for me!
Check out her YouTube channel here:  http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4Y_b2Ff7zasq26dSkcK9wg