Desert Hues

Heat, especially dry, desert heat, is not my favorite. No offense, but I just don't enjoy feeling like I'm in an oven. A vacation to the southwest is not on my top 10 list...and that includes Las Vegas. Since I'm a problem gambling counselor that's not too surprising, right? That doesn't mean; however, that I dislike the colors of the landscape. The burnt orange mountain, mint cacti, bright blue sky, and amber sand hues are some of my favorites and they compliment my skin tone and hair color, so I will continue to wear them throughout the season!

H&M swing dress (similar), vintage scarf (similar), XXI jean vest, Gap jacket (similar), Clarks boots (similar), World Market earrings and bangles, Tokyo Bay watch, knuckle ring (similar)

Two Ways To Wear...

...a plaid blazer!

First, we have the edgy way. A jean vest and leather jeans call to mind the Nirvana era while a metallic tee and leopard loafers keep me from looking like Courtney Love.

Plaid blazer (similar here or here), Minkpink tee (similar here and here), XXI jean vest, Rock & Republic jeans (similar), Steve Madden leopard loafers (similar), Stella & Dot necklace

Second, we have the preppy way. A silk scarf, wide leg trousers, and bow topped pumps topped with a peacoat make it look like I just stepped out of a Ralph Lauren store. 

Plaid blazer (similar here or here), Gap sweater (similar), ASOS trousers, vintage scarf (similar), J. Crew peacoat, Audrey Brooke bow pumps, J.Crew leopard belt (similar)

Which way do you prefer?

Copperhead

I'm what you could call a hair chameleon. In a span of two years, I've been blonde, brunette, and now red as well as sported blunt bangs with a bob and an inch long pixie cut. Reason being that my hair grows pretty fast, plus when your best friend is dyeing and cutting your locks, it's easy to trust her judgment or get her back for minor tweaks. However, true to my New Year's resolutions, I am growing out my hair for our wedding, so we'll only be playing with the color for the next year or so! I mean, it's only hair, right?

Anthropologie bolero (similar and on MAJOR sale), H&M blazer (similar), Express blouse (similar), XXI pants (similar), Nine West ankle strap pumps (similar here and here), Halogen purse (similar), vintage scarf (similar), Old Navy button earrings (similar)

What to Wear this Weekend

Leggings? Baggy sweatshirt? Stocking cap? These are all elements for a lazy weekend spent indoors. 

Sequins? Red lipstick? Sparkly brooch? Black rim glasses? Over the knee boots? These are all elements that will elevate those elements off the couch and out for some daytime fun this Saturday.

I, on the other hand, will be wearing this dress and celebrating my entry into the 30s club!

J.Crew coat and sweatshirt (similar), Target leggings, Nine West boots (similar), Halogen purse, vintage scarf (similar), DIY brooch, American Apparel hat, Givenchy lipstick