Monday, August 29, 2011

A LITTLE BIT OF PREP



Shirt: Banana Republic
Shorts: American Eagle Outfitters
Belt: J. Crew
Boots: Harrods London
Headband: Banana Republic
Bag: Urban Outfitters

Sunday, August 28, 2011

RED DRESS



In Nashville, there are often days where it will just start pouring in the middle of a sunny day. I love these days and am always ready to throw my Hunter's on with a cute sundress.
Dress: Thrifted from my sister's closet
Boots: Hunter's
Cropped Sweater: Anthropologie

Friday, August 26, 2011

DO YOU LIKE FIRST PLACE?

GIVEAWAY/CONTEST

WANT TO WIN THIS AWESOME FRINGE BELT?  Submit a picture (on our faceboook wall here) of your favorite accessory that YOU OWN.  Elizabeth and Shaynah will choose their favorite and the winner will be sent this fabulous new accessory! Easy as pie. We aren't judging on how your photo is styled. All we ask is that you have a clear/ visible photo and that we have a good view of the accessory you are submitting. If you want to tug on our heartstrings leave a little reason why it is your favorite. contest ends THURSDAY at 11PM.

additional rules:
1.You have to "like" the layeredblack facebook page to submit photos
2. Have fun with it
3. Be creative
4. Only 1 submission
5. Thank us if you win
6. Simon says "enter this contest"


ps just cause it is your favorite one doesn't mean it is the one you wear all the time.mmmk.


{US submissions only}

BOHEMIAN CIRCUS

Not sure if it is rugs in the background or the top hat, but this picture has me thinking Water for Elephants. I mean that in such a good way. Even the subtle stripe in the pants is giving off the circus-train vibe. Only Ms Wasson could pull it off, obviously. I am going to have to give it a try I like that it is a more interesting take on the bohemian look

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

HIPPIE SUMMER



This is quite the change for me because I LOVE my skinny jeans and skinny pants; but I fell in love with these jeans from Free People and received them for my birthday.
Top: Forever 21
Jeans: Free People
Scarf: Vintage
Shoes: Urban Outfitters
Belt: Vintage Banana Republic

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

I SERIOUSLY LOVE. THIS. DRESS.




Dress: Philanthropy (Local)
Shoes: Urban Outfitters

Monday, August 22, 2011

|::|LEOPARD|::|


I had to hop on board with this ever so populating trend. I know, I know I am a little late with joining in the fun, but sometimes animal print is so overdone. I just couldn't say no to these cheap-as-heck shoes. They were begging to be in my closet. Anyways want to know the selling point? My four year old said that he thought they were "AWESOME SHOES!" -that kid has great taste! Sold to the sucker of a mom who dresses to impress her kid.

{dress stylestalker, pouch/belt vintage, shoes bamboo, bracelet random, rings F21}

Sunday, August 21, 2011

::|::GARDEN PARTY::|::




We were frienemies for a while there but I am glad that dresses and I have decided to give it another go. Dresses aren't only for special occasions. I wore this to the park with my boys. "Not functional" you might say, but I disagree I even played baseball in it. From this day forward I will wear dresses even if I have no where special to go. You can't beat feeling fabulous at the park, making other moms jealous roll their eyes at you.

(dress H&M, jacket F21, shoes matisse, cat eye sunglasses eBay, lipstick NARS schiap} 

Friday, August 19, 2011

GYPSIES // FALL INSPIRATION






Kate & The Gypsies
V Magazine, 2009
Photographer: Iain McKell

Thursday, August 18, 2011

COLORS OF THE WIND

This outfit reminds me of Pocahontas, hence the title. Again, I am totally transitioning into Fall lately, even though the weather is only slightly cooler.
Sweater Wrap: Forever 21
Jeans: Madewell
Boots: Minnetonka
Tee: Husbands

///SCHOOL BOY\\\






I have always loved that blazers came in style but the school boy blazer is my absolute favorite. Woman in menswear is always my favorite type of look. It took me a while to branch out from short, shorts but I am starting to love the longer slouchy looks of shorts these days. These were old AG jeans that I had and I always loved how soft the fabric was, but I never wore them cause I didn't like the fit, so now they are shorts! The wash on this particular pair is wonderful.

{blazer ralph lauren, shirt lna, shoes elizabeth and james, shorts (jean I made into cut-offs) AG, necklace jcrew, bag louis vuitton}

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

SUMMER LAYERS

I got some inspiration from my fashion counterpart Shaynah in this one. I should layer more often. But up to this point it has been 100 degrees outside.

Shirt: J. Crew
Sweatshirt: J. Crew
Boots: Minnetonka
Shorts: LnA
Scarf: F21

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

RAINY DAY SHORTS

I'm playing outfit-post-catch-up. I'll start with the most boring, and hopefully they will get better from here. I am feeling a bit "end-of-summer blah, and my outfits reflect that. Of course some of us have lives, and can't do a photoshoot once a day (shot by their 4-year-old). Hint hint Shaynah. Hahaha.

Surfer sweatshirt: Madewell (Everyone should own at least one sweatshirt of theirs)
Knit Shorts: Urban Outfitters
Boots: Hunter
Necklace: Vintage handmade by my husband

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Thursday, August 11, 2011

TO TOP IT OFF


 The days of when I googled Mary Kate endlessly, have come back. This outfit is a result.
menswear hat: CHECK
oversized glasses: CHECK
flared jeans that drag on the ground: CHECK
giant shawl/cape/kimono/thingy: CHECK


Jeans: textile Elizabeth and James (dude I won them on twitter! here), Hat: Jcrew, Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell, Cape/shawl/kimono/thingy: from LA, sunnies: marc by marc jacobs



Monday, August 8, 2011

AUTUMN IS...

...just around the corner!



Images from Cover August 2011.


Friday, August 5, 2011

::BIG HATS::



A breezy hot day. I am not much for flop-flops. This summer I have hardly worn any sandals. It is just too common in Minneapolis to default to plain flip flops. BORING! (on this day my mother loved my outfit)

{Shoes Elizabeth and James, Shirt Anthropologie, Shorts F21, Hat is so old I honestly don't remember, necklace is from MN local heartbreakers, Bracelet Juicy couture}

Wednesday, August 3, 2011