peaches & dream

dreamy outfit ~ modern vintage foxes and fur

happy wednesday, my loves! today's dreamy outfit is totally my style. it is, from head to toe, an outfit i would walk out of the house in. i feel that way about most of the outfits i feature here, but this one is especially me.

1 longline olive leather jacket, $360 via topshop

2 vintage white fur collar from snootie seconds, $44 via etsy

3 rebecca taylor ikat tunic, $295 via rebeccataylor.com

4 deena & ozzy leather cutout wedge boot, $49.99 via urban outfitters

5 blue & gold faceted bead necklace, $10.80 via forever 21

6 gold heart dial watch, $44.76 via asos

7 joe's jeans leggings, $189 via anthropologie

8 vintage cat-eye sunglasses from le love, $14 via etsy

9 tortoise shell frame clutch, $57.30 via asos

10 pyrrha mini fox head stud earrings, $318.71 via asos

i've asked people who know me best what they consider my style to be and the responses have been varied, but the most accurate was given by my friend barb who has known me since the second grade - she said i have a pretty solid mix of feminine and edgy.

one of the most important things for me in executing this blog is making sure that i put forth an honest image of who i really am - my voice, my life, my personal style - to my readers. i strive to be myself here and i hope that it comes across in these posts.

dreamy outfit - oh, deer... december already?!

hello hello, my little sweeties! i can't believe it's already december... the time has really flown! it's also been so warm here in the seacoast that it hasn't really felt like late autumn at all. today's dreamy outfit is one of the dreamiest i can think up for this time of year... just the right amount of sparkle and shine to hint at holiday but still super cute and a little bit casual. and i LOVE this deer sweatshirt... too cute! enjoy!

1 wildfox couture stag sweatshirt, $108 via urban outfitters

2 two-faced stud earrings, $2.80 via forever 21

3 copper embellished shorts, $118 via topshop

4 cream ribbed knit tights, $8.80 via forever 21

5 oatmeal pointelle over the knee socks, $4.80 via forever 21

6 spotted feline bracelet, $10.80 via forever 21

7 rhinestone ring set, $2.80 via forever 21

8 80%20 seanne cutout boot, $189 via urban outfitters

9 emerald silk pussybow blouse, $90 via topshop

i have been on the hunt for some great shorts, knit tights and over-the-knee socks to wear in these final warmer days, but because all of my major shopping for my loved ones happens between november and january i'll have to stick to window shopping for the time being!

dreamy outfit - spiked poison apple cider

happy monday, my darlings! today's dreamy outfit tells the tale of a modern day snow white... this outfit is fit for any princess - the perfect mix of lace, velvet and sex appeal topped off with just the right amount of sparkle. and the finishing touch? lips which appear to have been kissed by the ripest poisoned apple (but have really been dipping into the sweetest spiked cider). enjoy!

outfit details

1 cream & black lace mesh shrug, $66 via topshop

2 nars lipstick in "fire down below" , $24 via amazon

3 rhinestone knuckle ring, $6.80 via forever 21

4 mustard lace miniskirt, $56 via topshop

5 astrid glitter booties, $160 via topshop

6 adder bite snake ring , $44 via amazon

7 velvet harness corset, $60 via topshop

8 fringe necklace, $6.80 via forever 21

9 rhinestone square earrings, $7.80 via forever 21

dreamy outfit - holiday in emerald city

hello, my sweets! this time of year is my absolute favorite... changing leaves, the best weather and so much time spent celebrating with friends and family! best of all... holiday parties! okay, okay, so we've been watching a bit too much gossip girl around these parts and all of the flashy holiday outfits have me dreaming of having a million galas and parties to rsvp to... and as a consequence, a million beautiful outfits to put together for said events!

today's dreamy outfit is so decadent and completely festive! after all, the holidays are the best excuse to dress super fancy. enjoy!

outfit details

1 ombre sequin prom dress, $255 via topshop

2 suede metallic gloves, $35.94 via asos

3 green jewel drop earrings, $26.96 via asos

4 opi designer series nail color in "radiance", $4.20 via amazon

5 super high wedge booties, $107.82 via asos

6 styli-style liquid eyeliner in green, $7.50 via amazon

7 benefit badgal mascara, $15 via amazon

8 people ring, $360 via swarovski

 

dreamy outfit - autumn adventuring!

hello, lovely friends! i hope you're all having a wonderful week - believe it or not, i am still recovering from this head & chest cold i've had for just under a week, blech! i wish it would go so i could enjoy some autumn adventuring with the dream! for now i'll just sit around and imagine all of the lovely things i would wear on our future autumn adventures... like this little throw-together outfit. enjoy!

1 gold triple finger ring, $11.35 via asos

2 gold shhh ring, $13.97 via asos

3 cropped city sweater, $69.99 via j.crew

4 gold arrow brooch, $10.48 via asos

5 andre wedge lace-up boot, $136 via topshop

6 cobalt art deco stud earrings, $13.97 via asos

7 leather and knit long gloves, $61.11 via asos

8 leather pushlock pouch bag, $60 via topshop

9 cheap monday high-rise second skin jeans, $65 via urban outfitters

dreamy outfit - layer it on thick

happy tuesday, my darlings! today is so very exciting for me - it is the dreamboat's official record release day! the record is now available for purchase on itunes, amazon, and loads of other fun sites. so exciting!

okay, okay. time to get down to business. today's dreamy outfit just makes me want to go apple picking and drink cider with my sweetie! featuring none other than the (soon to be newest member of my shoe collection) vance bootie from blowfish, i give you the warmest of autumn. enjoy!

1 vance bootie, $69 via blowfish shoes

2 trouser slouch socks, $9.50 via j.crew

3 textured gold shield ring, $4 via charlotte russe

4 j brand 29" skinny jean, $158 via anthropologie

5 hexagon stack rings, $5.80 via forever 21

6 swirling rhinestones stretch ring, $5.80 via forever 21

7 slouched keyhole sweater, $248 via anthropologie

8 leather long scrunch gloves, $158 via j.crew

9 waffle knit eternity scarf, $34 via urban outfitters

i love the idea of scrunching socks up over the bottoms of your skinnies and wearing these long scrunched gloves with an elbow-sleeve sweater. it creates such elegant proportions and is a unique way to layer without looking like you just piled on all of the sweaters your momma ever owned.

dreamy outfit - blue velvet

hello hello and good monday to you all! today's dreamy outfit is (once again) named after my beloved david lynch. have you seen blue velvet? it's one of my favorite lynch films... totally creepy and amazing. this outfit isn't the slightest bit creepy but i do think it's amazing. enjoy!

1 daughters of the liberation sateen skinny pants, $98 via anthropologie

2 oversized blue triangle pendant necklace, $18.30 via asos

3 essie nail color in russian roulette, $7.79 via target

4 pieces laxmi leopard print belt, $16.47 via asos

5 blue velvet bow chain bag, $50 via topshop

6 hammered knuckle ring, $4.80 via forever 21

7 cream batwing elastic waist blouse, $90 via topshop

8 gold & purple feather earrings, $3.80 via forever 21

9 leopard print cashmere-blend scarf, $59.50 via j.crew

10 seychelles clue bootie in mustard, $127.99 via modcloth

11 cobalt blue mohair-blend cardigan, $79 via topshop

dreamy outfit - a touch of blush

happy friday, sweet friends! i'm so glad you all get to kick your feet up for the weekend... or, you know, shake your stuff on the dance floor or whatever it is you're looking forward to doing for the next 48 hours!

today's dreamy outfit is made up of all things great and lovely. this outfit seriously has everything i dream of in an outfit. it's feminine with just a pinch of a hard edge. maybe this is a contender for divorce party outfit? hmmm...

1 robert rodriguez lace dress, $398 via the outnet

2 nars lip gloss in sweet revenge, $24 via amazon

3 knitted lace insert cardigan, $120 via topshop

4 black open branch ring, $28 via topshop

5 rose stem ring, $3.80 via forever 21

6 abs open cuff bracelet, $122.50 via bloomingdale's

7 the vertigo shoe by shelly's london, $115 via karmaloop*

8 chunky chains & rhinestone collar, $90 via topshop

9 kate spade gumdrop earrings, $38 via bloomingdale's

10 sephora by opi in only gold for me, $9.50 via sephora

11 silverdale crossbody purse, $129.99 via j.crew

*two things are interesting to me about this. the first is that when i was in london for my 20th birthday one of the only things i actually ended up buying was a pair of shoes by shelly's london - they were teal, green, yellow and orange pointed flats and they were amazing. the second interesting thing is that just earlier today i was looking up pricing for the dream and i to take a trip to london (i want to go back so badly and he's never been). it's odd how things work out!

dreamy outfit - black as midnight on a moonless night

so, if you got that title reference you'll understand that i've been watching a lot of twin peaks lately! it's a quote from the ever handsome, charming and fair agent dale cooper. today's dreamy outfit is something that i would wear in a heartbeat! in fact, i'm thinking about asking dream for the lacey tulle dress featured... enjoy!

1 dress with exposed zipper, $63 via tulle

2 glistening jewels headband, $5.50 via charlotte russe

3 essie nail color in bourdeaux, $7.79 via target.com

4 wound-up snake ring, $6.50 via charlotte russe

5 sparkle galaxy ring, $6.50 via charlotte russe

6 rhinestone plate armor ring, $8.50 via charlotte russe

7 velvet bow chain bag, $50 via topshop

8 vintage black rabbit fur collar, $12 via etsy

9 stila stay all day liquid liner in black, $20 via sephora

10 studio black lace-up wedges, $140 via topshop

11 square gem dangle earrings, $6.50 via charlotte russe

12 nars velvet matte lip pencil in toundra, $24 via amazon

13 faux leather bomber jacket, $106 via topshop

dreamy outfit - colorblock party

hello, peaches! today's dreamy outfit is inspired by the color orange. you can read more about my relationship with orange below the outfit... enjoy!

1 colorblock chemise in orange, $99.95 via anthropologie

2 luv aj "love rocks" necklace, $54 via urban outfitters

3 essie nail colors in devil's advocate and velvet voyage, $7.79 each via target.com

4 bird skull ring, $18 via urban outfitters

5 diament jewelry vintage green resin ring, $24 via urban outfitters

6 oversized round readers, $14 via urban outfitters

7 co-boot blue heel, $189.99 via modcloth

8 made mwezi triple ring, $30 via urban outfitters

9 geometric duster earrings, $24 via urban outfitters

10 mohair cardigan in navy, $75 via j.crew

11 mixed braided belt in black, $6.80 via forever 21

12 staring at stars fringe eternity scarf in purple, $29 via urban outfitters

as a redhead i've really never even attempted to wear it in any form... but all of that changed yesterday. while the dream and i were visiting my parents we stopped into my friend nicole's consignment shop, new to you, and i fell head over heels in love with a beautiful vintage (drumroll, please)... bright orange coat! straight out of the 1960s, a perfect substitute for the london coat (which i've had my eye on forever... but, let's be honest, julia + expensive things = disaster. julia + expensive white things = possibly the worst life choice EVER). the best part? it was priced at TWENTY DOLLARS. be still my vintage-loving heart.

you can shop online at new to you here and i will be posting whenever she has sales or promotions for you to enjoy! (as a matter of interest, she currently has a number of adorable vintage coach turn-lock shoulder bags in a variety of styles and colors for super affordable prices!)

okay, okay, back to the point of this post. a dreamy color palette involving orange! i love the idea of using the two essie nail colors to create an edgy version of the french manicure... in fact, i think i'll try it myself!