PINCH ME: MYNT1792 HOLIDAY BLOGGER COLLECTION REVEAL!

You guys. It's taken ALL of my willpower not to tell you about this sooner, but we've just gotten the green light to share! I'm so beyond honored to have been able to design my dream jacket for MYNT 1792 as part of their holiday collection with 4 other bloggers. MYNT 1792 has been known for their seriously cool outerwear since they showed up on the plus size shopping radar, so being able to bring some of my own design ideas to them was an incredible experience!

Like a kid in a candy store, I incorporated all of my favorite things--an asymmetrical zip, leather sleeves with quilted detailing, bright gold exposed zippers, and a convertible design. I really hope you guys love it! ❤❤❤




Look look look! The bottom zips off! I love that it can be worn partially zipped or completely off. This was the design aspect I was most excited about and I'm so psyched about how it came out!




There will be a couple tweaks from the sample shot here, but all good changes, I promise! ;) So excited for you all to see it! :)


Being able to bring an idea to life and getting to meet these other fabulous women was something out of a dream. Check out their blogs for shots of their designs!
Nicolette | Kellie | Franceta | Nadia

So grateful for to MYNT 1792 for making this happen! For more photos from the shoot, check out this article on Refinery 29.

The blogger collection will be available November 1st over at mynt1792.com! :)

Photos by the amazing Lydia Hudgens!
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TRANSITION DRESSING

Incorporating leather into my outfits in a way that won't leave me with a heat stroke has more or less become my mission in life. It may be 90 degrees but that won't keep me from wearing leather on a daily basis!

[ :: Luxe Bead Trim Blouse c/o Simply Be :: ASOS navy leather skirt (ASOS Curve version here) :: ]
[ :: Alexander Wang Rocco in Iodine (in black here) :: Forever 21 bracelets :: Michael Kors heels (similar) :: ]

Paired with an embellished sleeveless blouse from Simply Be's Luxe collection, this skirt feels totally weather-appropriate. I can't wait until it cools down enough to pair these with a classic trench like this one or this sleek tuxedo blazer. This shirt would be way cute with skinny jeans and riding boots, too! :)








❤❤ As always, thanks for reading! ❤❤

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UNEXPECTED HUES: 9 Awesome Leather Pieces I'm Coveting for Fall

Hey guys! I'm back from a whirlwind trip in NYC, and while the runways are being walked by models in S/S 2014 gear, I'm itching to share some of my favorite pieces for fall! This summer feels like it has lasted a lifetime. I'm so ready for it to cool down so I can bust out my coats, jeans, sweaters and boots!

Every fall, I find myself obsessing over all things leather, and this year is no different! While black and brown pieces are always classic, this year, I'm gravitating toward more unexpected colors--burgundy, various shades of blue, and dark, smoky greens. Click through the slideshow below for a few of my favorite leather pieces in unconventional shades!

I can't get enough! The leather t-shirt and navy skater skirt are my absolute must haves. What about you? Is colored leather striking your fancy for fall? :)
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leather on leather

More black on black, leather on leather today!
[ :: Forever 21+ peplum top (similar) :: Forever 21+ skirt (here) :: metal belt c/o Rachel Pally (here) :: ]
[ :: Calvin Klein heels (similar) :: H&M faux snakeskin cuff (similar) :: Coach clutch (similar) :: ]




[ :: Forever 21+ peplum top (similar) :: Forever 21+ skirt (here) :: metal belt c/o Rachel Pally (here) :: ]
[ :: Calvin Klein heels (similar) :: H&M faux snakeskin cuff (similar) :: Coach clutch (similar) :: ]

Last call for leather! I'm a huge fan of leather for Spring, but realistically, I'm not expecting to don any more leather or fur for the next several months (unless there's a cold spell!) as we're seriously heating up here (80's!!), and the thought of sticking to my clothes is abhorrent to me. Therefore, this outfit was a bit of a leather-last-hurrah for me.

I always love a mix of girly accents and tough leather so this leather peplum top with lace collar from Forever 21+ was a must for me! I added this awesome metal belt from Rachel Pally to break up all the black and bring a little shine, and added a printed calf-hair clutch from Coach to finish off this simple look.

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neon+leather

[ :: Old Navy neon top (similar) :: Leather Cult skirt (here) :: H&M bracelet (similar) :: ]
[ :: F21 necklace (similar) :: Marni at H&M heels (similar) :: Isabella Fiore bag (similar) :: ]

Wore this while grasping desperately onto the last few chilly days in California. Wearing my LeatherCult leather skirt one more time before packing it away for the summer. Paired it with a neon and neutral sweater to add a little color, and wore my usual assortment of black leather accessories.

Also, currently favoring these shoes as my heel of choice. They're crazy tall, and I almost twisted my ankle trying to break them in while washing dishes, but I don't even come close to caring. They're just too good.

Hope you're all having a good week! Thanks for reading! :)