But You Didn’t Have to Cut Me Off

Fall is coming, I can feel it. Cool nights, shorter days, football scandals… But until it’s officially Official, I’m getting as much mileage as possible out of my favorite season-specific cutoff shorts. Join me, won’t you? SHOP DENIM CUTOFFS Vintage shorts, shoes, and belt; H&M top; Moth sweater vest; Coccinelle bag Aaaaaand now I’m sleepwalking…?

Follow the Filters

It happened; I caved: I am now one of those annoying people who insists on capturing life’s most mundane moments through the hazy lens of the Valencia filter. Follow @thestylesample on Instagram for random food/fashion/cat photos.

Tumblr Tuesday: Ankle Cuffs and Checklist Stamps

I love the boldness of heels with shiny silver ankle cuffs; Andre is a trip and a half, but his one-liners and ostentatious capes never fail to amuse; My hyper-organized side is seriously coveting this checklist stamp; The cover of Nabokov’s Lolita gets a lacy type treatment; A pop of yellow in a neutral room seems just right; This still life is so calm and lovely that it makes me want to (try to) do...

My Favorite Matador

A few weeks ago, I was asked to participate in the Symphonic Stylings fashion show on behalf of NVISION vintage boutique in Northside. I happily obliged by hamming it up all over the runway in a haze of wannabe Sasha Fierce-ness. It’s completely contrary to my nature to be that close to that many beautiful clothes without obsessing over SOMETHING, so after seeing this gorgeous matador-print skirt swish down the runway, I had to have...

Style: Dizzy Spell

All Saints tee; thrifted pants (easy DIY here!); Giuseppe Zanotti heels; NOMAD3176 shell necklace; bracelets from a craft vendor Mixing contrasting prints in coordinating neutrals makes me dizzy in the best way possible! Shop the look: Dorothy Perkins Aztec print tee | Oodi shell necklace | Forever21 Chevron striped pants | Bebe python print heels