dark ruby

posted on: Friday, December 20, 2013

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

posted on: Tuesday, December 17, 2013

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

posted on: Wednesday, November 13, 2013

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}
shirt: kate spade
flannel: wrangler, vintage from dynamite
jeans: talbots
boots: f21
jewels: cwonder, anthropologie
cup: starbucks

photos by katie coon

hugged

posted on: Monday, November 11, 2013

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

posted on: Saturday, November 9, 2013

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

posted on: Wednesday, November 6, 2013

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

posted on: Friday, November 1, 2013

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

posted on: Wednesday, October 30, 2013

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

posted on: Friday, October 25, 2013

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

posted on: Wednesday, October 23, 2013


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

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