dark ruby

TGIF folks! the weekend is finally here which means next week's Christmas!

 que chunky knit sweater, and you're good to go for the season. i hope your weeks were wonderful,

xo,

       A 

: outfit details :

sweater: vintage

pants: paige jeans, from tjmaxx

shoes: jack rogers

bag: kate spade outlet 

sunnies: anthropologie

earrings: F21

photos by katie coon

my boys

Visits down to Summerton are long, but well worth the miles on my little car. At the end of the yellow brick road awaits Daniel, and not to far behind, Buster. Daniel is my darling boyfriend that i could not imagine life without, and buster is his best-friend. Buster is always in tow, and used to make a point of sitting right in between Daniel and I on the couch when we first started dating. He's warmed up to me since then...but i think it's only because i give good belly rubs :)

Down in Summerton it's a simple, uncomplicated way of life and 

I'm always perfectly happy with my handsome boys. 

: outfit details :

jacket: banana republic

shirt: lauren by ralph lauren

leggings: michael stars

socks: urban outfitters

boots: nine west from cherry picked consignment

watch: michael kors

sunnies: anthropologie

earrings: kate spade

girls will be boys

goodmorning everyone! it has been one chilly week so far...don't let these pictures fool you, i was freezing when i took them! this fall and wintery weather has come upon us georgians with full force, and i'm shocked i'm even saying this but it's a refreshing contrast from our muggy, and hot summers. 

today i'm mixing up my wardrobe to concentrate on a laid back chic look. i love how johnny depp's strange fashion choices have made a quirky fashion trend for this past summer and fall. if you want to add a bit of edge or flair to a laid down look, a casual and cozy flannel will do the trick... as well as help keep you warm, along with a cup of coffee :)

i hope you all have had great weeks! we're busy little bees at work getting ready for the holiday season! 

xo, 

   A 

{outfit details}

jacket: mossimo by target

shirt: kate spade

flannel: wrangler, vintage from dynamite

jeans: talbots

boots: f21

jewels: cwonder, anthropologie

cup: starbucks

photos by katie coon

hugged

goodmorning everyone! 

as our weeks start yet again with a beautiful, and sunny day, i caught myself reminiscing...

when i was a little girl my mom or dad would always tuck me into bed, and often times would lay down with me while i feel asleep. my mom would scratch my back as i drifted off into dream land but my father, the big strong man that he was would just hold on to me as tight as he could. i would fall asleep literally in a bear hug, and it was always the safest i would ever feel. my father just had a way of protecting me, and a safety in his presence and his voice that i will always miss. today i am cloaked in his love, wearing a sweater i remember him always having, and feeling safe, loved, and... hugged.

happy monday and veterans day, may God bless you as you venture out today.

xo,

A

{outfit details}

sweater: daddy's

shirt: f21

jeans: hudson

heels: zara

sunnies: anthropologie

jewels: kate spade, similar chandeliers here!

watch: kate spade

lips: beso by stila

purse: NYC street vendor

pics by katie coon

now you see me

good morning all!

just a quick hello as we all start the first day of our weekend festivities!

thanks for stopping by for a dose of fashion inspiration :)

please follow along by clicking the "join this site" button to your right...

i would love to share with you all everytime i post!

xo,

     A

{outfit details}

sweater: express

tank: left of center

pants: sanctuary

shoes: kate spade

tote: kate spade

necklace: kate spade

sunnies: anthropologie

lips: "beso" by stila

proper copper

happy wednesday everyone! 

today i spent the afternoon cleaning out my closet...finally, i think i've been saying i was going to do that for about 2 months. it was out with really old and in with my winter clothes that have been in storage. i still have some filtering out to do but i think i definitely made some head way on getting my closet a little more organized, something that is a constant struggle! during my closet overhaul i pulled out my tried and true blue blazer...actually a hand-me-down from my grandmother. she purchased the jacket while studying abroad in oxford. i think this will stay in my closet forever!! such an amazing piece, and so beautifully made that it is my closet classic. when pairing this heavier blazer i stuck to a light cotton button up. stick to something a little lighter underneath so that you don't get too warm...it's not too cold yet down south! 

i hope your days were blessed, thank you for stopping by!

xo,

A

{outfit details}

blazer: vintage

shirt: lauren by ralph lauren

jeans: pilcro

heels: gianni bini

tote: h&m

sunnies: anthropologie

jewels: michael kors, kate spade, francesca's

photos by katie coon

night moves

TGIF everyone! i hope that halloween treated everyone splendidly this year...

no tummy aches from sugar, and no one got scared too much! 

we had a cute little halloween party at the mall, quite a few cute princesses and ninjas :) 

for todays post i am so excited to be sharing my latest fall find with you all...

i came upon this leather skirt from hemline, in vinings, ga and i have been searching high and low for it! 

Alas it was found! a skirt with the perfect amount of sophistication, mixed with an edgy attitude. 

i can't wait to play around with it for different looks this fall and winter! 

i'm thinking thick sweaters, chunky boots, and fun tights...

tell me what you think!?

xo, 

A

{outfit details}

skirt: line and dot

shirt: left of center, from anthropologie

shoes: zara

purse: pitaya 

rings: cwonder

watch: michael kors

bangle: kate spade

photos by katie coon

for old times sake

happy wednesday folks!

first off a big shout out...thank you to everyone who followed along on darcy dearest's facebook page! 

i am so happy to now have 200 peeps following along for the blog! 

second, during my stint in greenville, sc, i met and fell in love with quite a few wonderful girls from anthro,

but one in particular also helped take some fabulous pics of yours truly! 

Kellyn, sorry to just now be posting, but i love your work, and the pictures are still fabulous! 

i also love that i bought these jeans last year and the color is still in style for this season!

i hope your days were wonderful, and thank you for stopping by!

don't forget that if you like what you see and you want to follow along on the darcy site, 

just click the "join this site" link to stay up to date on all things darcy! 

xo,

       A

{outfit details}

jacket: vintage // cherry picked consignment

shirt: gianni bini

jeans: jbrand // tjmaxx

shoes: naturalizer

brooch: vintage // paris market

watch: michael kors

bracelet: f21

photos by kellyn rowland

3 ways to wear:: your favorite oversized tee

in honor of fall i have gone out to find the perfect oversized, long sleeved tee. you know the kind that you want to live in, and it gets to the point where on your days off friends are wondering if you own anything else?? that perfect top is so wonderful to have that i wanted to share 3 different ways you can spice it up, or cool it down.

the weekend is finally here so you decide to go out with the girls for::

A NIGHT ON THE TOWN

this look is fresh and fun for a night out on the the town. the pairing of white pants adds a bright contrast during the fall, brightening an otherwise dark ensemble. I'm so glad there's no longer a rule about no white after labor day.
 go ahead a glow in that strobe light, and dance the night away!

 

after dancing the night away, it's time to head to buttermilk kitchen for::

SATURDAY BRUNCH

with the weather just getting cooler, i tend to enjoy staying in my coziest and softest pieces. having had these jeans for years they are my go-to comfy day jeans. the luxurious jacket adds a sophisticated pairing, and when belted it looks more like a blazer. when i wear it open, it makes for a sweater-like apperance. when it gets a little colder, pair the tops pieces with a pair of skinnie jeans and boots!

the long weekend is finally over so it's time to head back to the office for::

MANIC MONDAY

we all know that friday is always celebrated to only be brought back down to reality by monday. i left this pallet more neutral, and incorporated warm fall tones to bring into the office. i love how the draping of the shirt is still a sophisticated look for office wear, the top could also look great with a pair of black slacks, and longer draping necklaces.

{outfit details}

oversized tee:: fab'rik in atlantic station, atl... no link online! bummer, but similar style here! 

nails: nicole by opi, "kourt is red-y for a pedi"

look 1::

pants: talbots

belt: anthropologie

clutch: victoria's secret

bracelet: entourage clothing and gifts

watch: michael kors

shoes: comfort plus by predictions, check out all of their styles at payless

lips: beso by stila

look 2:

pants: american eagle

jacket: fab'rik, from atlantic station boutique

flats: mossimo for target

phone cover: rifle paper co. for anthropologie

lips: beso by stila

look 3:

skirt: vintage, jones wear

heels: zara

purse: NYC street vendor

watch: michael kors

necklace: j. crew

i hope you all enjoyed my style ideas!
stay tuned for more ways to wear some of my other favortie closet staples!
happy weekend,
xo,
      A

Merry happy

hi friends!

so sorry about the delay to the start of my week with blogging! i had such a wonderful weekend with darling friends who came to visit, along with my dashing boyfriend. we spent the weekend out dancing, eating, and being merry…
it was perfect, and i’m still slightly on my weekend high of happiness.

today fall is truly in the air with crisp wind rushing around along with rustle of the leaves.
i love how the leaves turn into my photo props during the fall :)

today my key casual pieces were highlighted by my new red lip love, Beso by Stila…
i don’t think i’ve ever had a more perfect red!

i hope your wednesdays were wonderful, thanks so much for stopping by!

xo, 

      A

{outfit details} 

shirt: bordeaux

skirt: hei hei 

keds: kate spade, similar here!

clutch: j. crew

lips: beso, by stila

hat: entourage clothing and gifts

watch: fossil

pics by katie coon