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hey everyone! how was the weekend?? i hope you found it relaxing, full of good food, and quality time with family and friends... certainly what I would have been doing if I had not been working! ah the woes of working in retail! but someone has to be there while you ladies shop till you drop :)

today i'm doing my take on pearls with my treasured wooden gems from a boutique i found on my first trip to italy. in italy i was so entranced by the easy, yet poised style that all of these women embraced... and they call it "la sprezzatura," or studied nonchalance. the perfect definition that i aim for my style to be, it's studied but its carefree and easy. a button down, with a splash of character, like my wooden necklace, or a be-jeweled style that you can find at any J. Crew is an easy go to that i always turn to for...la sprezzatura! 

xo,

       A

{outfit details}

shirt: J. Crew, new white version here!

pants: talbots

shoes: steve madden, newer style i'm loving here!

bag: orvis, really a shell case!

sunnies: anthropologie

watch: michael kors

ring trio: c wonder

nails: essie, merino cool

bracelets: anthropologie and juicy couture outlet

::check out juicy couture online tonight! they're doing an xtra 30% off their whole site::

photos by Katie Coon

Warm::Cool

While most of the trees are still naked, the sun is now trying to poke out and announce the early signs of Spring. 

Over the past few weeks I have been working on a Darcy makeover, and I can't wait to share the final product with you all as I journey into more fashion, DIYs and recipes, and shopping!

These pictures were taken last week (sorry for the delay!) when I was enjoying a weekend back up in Athens. 

The sun came back out, making me so excited for Spring...funny you always want what you don't have. 

I can't wait for sunny days, warmth without a sweater, and picnics in the park.

What is everyone looking forward to most this Spring? Lawd knows I can't wait!

xo A

Sweater: J. Crew (Check out new solid versions HERE!)

 Undershirt: F21

Pants: NY Collections

Scarf: Gift from Miky

Bracelets: Gap, Anthropologie, Willy Jay's of Charleston

Earrings: Gift from Liz

Boots: Steve Madden Bankker Boot, now on SALE!

Purse: H&M

Sunnies: ARC of Savannah, Ga

Lips: MAC Rebel Lipstick

Polish: OPI Pink Friday

Scarf Challenge:: Down the Rabbit Hole

What is it about rabbits that makes them so darn cute? 

They're cute in real-life, in cartoons, and even on my little scarf :)

I couldn't help but give my little bunny a close up when we were taking pictures, and I love how this scarf could double as a second collar for my off-white blazer....whoever decided no white after Labor Day was wrong!
I think that white is such a beautiful color to wear during the fall and winter, 

it just brings a fresh light into a woman's wardrobe! 

I hope the day's going well for everyone, and that you'll dare to wear white with me this season!

Don't forget about the giveaway! It closes on Sunday, and Flirt gave you all some amazing scarves! 

xo A

{Outfit Post}

Scarf: Vintage

Jacket: Cartonnier from Anthropologie

Shirt: Ric Rac from Anthropologie

Jeans: Level 99, Lilly Skinnies from Anthropologie

Socks: Urban Outfitters

Boots: Steve Madden, Bankker Boot

Jewelry: Vintage, Seeds of Hope, Private Gallery, F21

Purse: Italy Street Vendor

Photos by Katie Coon