Confession, this pearl studded sweater came with rhinestones on it too… and I took them all off with a seam ripper. I have never been wild about rhinestones (I feel they don’t suit my personality well), but I loved the pearls on this sweater. This pearl studded sweater is made of a wool blend, so it is perfect for winter weather and can be machine washed. It fits oversized (wearing a small), and the length is cropped. The sleeves were a little long on me, so I cuffed them up some. I paired it with my favorite skinny jeans by Hudson and classic black booties from Michael Kors. These booties also come in brown and the heel height is very comfortable. I love how easily they can be dressed up or down, plus the gold zipper is the perfect amount of detail. Shop this entire look (rhinestones included) below! xoxo
It’s half way through November, and I have been in full Christmas mode! Finding the perfect gifts, wrapping presents, writing cards, and putting together a gift guide for you has taken over my normal “to do” list. I have had very little time to shop for myself (probably a good thing), so when I find a piece that is versatile enough to wear for multiple occasions I immediately buy it.
This navy bow dress is perfect for so many occasions, including the office. It fits true to size (wearing a 0), and it is perfect for cooler months because it is wool. The zipper up the back of this dress makes it easy to put on without having to untie the perfect bow on the front. Since this dress speaks for itself, I only added pearl earrings, a gold cuff, and a pair of gold shoes to complete the look. I have shared these Marc Fisher heels before in tan, and I was serious when I said I was going to buy them in every color. I have never owned a pair of gold shoes, and I decided these would be perfect for upcoming holiday parties. I am a little nervous when I am wear them because if they get scuffed up, I have no clue where to find gold shoe polish. This look can easily transition from the office, to Christmas events, Hanukkah celebrations, and even New Year’s Eve parties. Shop this entire look below! xoxo
When I started seeing velvet appear in stores for fall, I was a little hesitant to purchase any. I tried on this tank and skirt together in J.Crew and loved it. I knew that velvet and leather would be the perfect combo to introduce the trend into my wardrobe. This velvet tank fits true to size (wearing a small) and also comes in light pink and blue green. The velvet pairs perfectly with this pleated leather skirt from J.Crew, but also looks great with denim. This skirt fits a little large (wearing a 0, but a 00 would have fit better) and is a midi length. As it gets colder outside, this skirt also pairs well with a black turtleneck or a velvet jacket. To complete my look I added my favorite black leather pumps, a classic black leather bucket bag (similar), and black tassel earrings. Shop this entire outfit below! xoxo
Yes, I added yet another black dress to my collection. I have honestly lost count on how many I own, but the mesh detail on this dress was too unique to pass up. The slip in this black mesh dress has the perfect amount of stretch to wear comfortably all day, and the mesh overlay makes the dress a little more conservative while still fun. It fits true to size (wearing a small) and is so easy to dress up or down. It can be styled with mules and a moto jacket for a more casual look, or dressed up with pearls and heels like I did above. These strappy black heels are a few years old, but I have linked some similar styles below. To complete my look, I added my favorite Rebecca Minkoff clutch which comes in multiple colors and patterns, and a few strands of pearls. I am a total sucker for an all black outfit paired with pearls, especially when it can just as easily be dressed down. Shop this look and a few similar styles below! xoxo
I get a lot of questions about balancing a full time job, running a blog, and having any sort of social life. To be honest it is a daily struggle to juggle everything! While it might look as easy as posting an Instagram between meetings, it is extremely difficult to have a full time job and keep up with A Pearl Kind of Girl (hints, why I do not post some weeks). The pictures above make it look like I was just casually posing by a local urban wall, but here is a little glimpse into what that day was actually like.
I started my Tuesday at 5:30AM preparing for a busy day at work including quick deadlines and meetings with clients. My day was so full, I ended up skipping lunch, which is something I never do (trust me, I get hangry). After work, I was invited bydallasites101to attend a happy hour at HG Sply Co. for bloggers and creatives in the Dallas area. I was already a little frazzled with my day and hate going to events alone, so I pulled my friend Mel of My Everyday Lifestyle along. After sitting in rush hour traffic for an hour, we made it to HG Sply Co. with 15 minutes to spare. Naturally, we spent those 15 minutes in the alley behind HG Sply Co. shooting our outfits for the night (white tee and jeans above). I was so exhausted from the day I think I actually spent more time with a bowl of guacamole than networking with fellow creative minds. When I finally made it home, nothing sounded better than putting on my PJs and crawling under the covers. I obviously have not perfected the balance between work and my blog since it took me a whole week to edit and write this post, but it’s a work in progress.
It is so difficult to dress for busy days like my day described above, especially when you need to go from client meetings to happy hour. This blonde tee was a bit of an impulse purchase, but I couldn’t resist how easy and simple it looked with a pair of jeans. This tee fits a little loose (wearing a small) and runs longer. It is easy to style with leggings, sneakers, and a jacket, but on this particularly busy day, I chose to tuck it in to my high waisted Paige jeans. I recently went on an exhausting search for a pair of jeans that actually fit me well. After trying on every brand, cut, wash and style jean that Nordstrom carries, I was excited to find these Paige high waisted skinny ankle jeans. They fit true to size (wearing a 24) and have the perfect amount of stretch to them. I am comfortable wearing them to work all day without feeling like they are too stretched out by the end of the day. I added my favorite (and extremely comfortable) Marc Fisher heels to complete my work to dinner look. I have raved about these heels before, but they are seriously the best for a whole day on your feet and come in 26 colors and patterns. Shop this look and my favorite blonde tee (and brunette) below! xoxo
A few weeks ago I made one of my “quick lunch break trips” to Zara. These trips are never as quick as I plan, but this trip took especially long when I saw that half the store was covered in pearls. Everything I tried on had pearls on it. I’m talking tee shirts, dresses, jackets, sweaters, jeans, skirts, shoes, you name it!
One of my favorite things that I walked out with was this classic white pearl tee. A basic white tee is so easy to style and the pearls add just the right amount of excitement. This tee fits true to size (wearing a small), and is softer than most tees I have purchased from Zara. I have put it through the wash a few times, since it is white, and the pearls still look good as new. However, I would try to spot clean as much as possible. I paired the pearl tee with a pair of light wash, mid-rise jeans from J.Crew (wearing size 25 regular) and nude Marc Fisher heels. I love these Marc Fisher heels so much I am debating ordering them in all 26 colors. They fit true to size (wearing an 8), are comfortable enough to wear all day without blisters, and look great dressed up or down. Shop this look and a few more pearl tees below! xoxo