the last cold day

Loft shirt // H&M pants // Target scarf // Gap coat // Gifted watch // Relic satchel

Confession #1- these pictures are old. They're from the last really cold day I can remember. Wandering around Georgetown... even in this coat and scarf... was rough to say the least. I think my friend described it best as "definitely glove weather." 

Confession #2- this is someone's garage. But isn't it awesome, as far as garages go? Also, I'm a little embarrassed to admit that I didn't realize those stars (like the ones you see above) on old houses are actually star bolts that are tightened periodically to keep the structure from leaning. Pretty and useful- I like it. 

Regardless, I can't think of a better way to spend the last day of winter than with coffee and cookie at Dean & Deluca. 

-K.

back to black

TJ Maxx vest // H&M pants // Forever21 sweater // Relic satchel // Minnetonka moccasins // gifted watch, bracelet, and rings

So two things pretty exciting happened this weekend:
#1 Anna visited me in DC.
#2 Within a few hours of her being here we decided to die my hair dark again.
The ombre had definitely run it's course. Results are a little darker than I expected, but I'm happy with it... and my new high-waisted black pants seen here... and this cool office building graffiti backdrop we found on my lunch break. What I'm not happy with is the fact that Anna left. Next trip already in the works.

-K.

red & camel

Old Navy coat // Forever 21 sweater // Charlotte Russe necklace // Volcom jeans // UO flats // 

Fossil watch // Relic satchel

Of course the one weekend I decide to go home to VB, it snows. Completely unprepared, I packed flats and no coat. Despite the fact that I had to borrow my mom's way too small pea coat and had a couple of near death experiences slipping on ice- I have to say I'm really liking this red and camel color combo. Maybe my inability to pack appropriately worked in my favor... this time.

-K.

Rose Gold

H&M shirt // Target cardigan // Madewell jeans // Relic satchel  // Gifted watched // Etsy // AJ Morgan shades 

This rose gold watch is my favorite new accessory. Apparently I will never have enough watches. Tortoise is next.

-K. 

black & blue

TJ Maxx blouse // Madewell jeans // thrifted necklace // Fossil jeans // AJ Morgan shades

I was wandering around TJ Maxx as usual and I came across this shirt. It was about $10, so I couldn't pass it up. It's turned out to be one of my best purchases- appropriate for work, day, and a night out. Oh also, it's so comfortable. The benefits of buying an XL.

-K. 

sunday morning coffee

The Gap parka // Relic satchel // Madewell jeans // Nine West boots // AJ Morgan shades

After a week at home for the holidays, it's finally time to leave Virginia Beach and get back to the real world. Well... first New Years Eve and lots of champagne... then the real world. As per usual, Anna and I had to complete our last day in VB rituals- coffee and bagels at our favorite breakfast place and blog pictures in the freezing cold. Luckily my new parka I got for Christmas is SO cozy. I never wear coats, but I think this guy might have me converted. 

-K.

tacky Christmas

 DIY red and green sweaters // Mom's old black sweater

Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas!

- A. & K.

sequins & denim

J. Crew shirt // thrifted blouse // Old Navy jeans // AJ Morgan shades // Fossil watch

I tend to make.... interesting choices at the thrift store. This shirt is one of them. Against the advice of all my friends, I insisted I needed it and bought it. Needless to say, it's been sitting in my closest for about a year now. I finally figured out my denim shirt could tone it down a little (hopefully a lot) and allow me to wear it in the light of day. After all, the denim shirt fixes everything. 

-K. 

arrowhead

Gap cardigan // H&M pants // thrifted shirt and bag // Rugged Outfitters shoes // Fossil watch // A.J. Morgan sunglasses // With Lavender and Lace necklaces 

It's mid December and all things are pointing to the fact that it should be winter- Christmas lights, holiday office parties, radio stations that dedicate themselves to playing the same 10 carols or so in a constant loop- yet, we're still getting the occasional warm day. Too warm to wear a coat, too cold for nothing. This cardigan over my men's chambray button down was just right for an afternoon of wandering around downtown Norfolk (where I found these arrowhead and shark's tooth necklaces that I'm in love with.) And when it got colder later in the day? A great excuse to grab lattes and hideout in our favorite coffee shop. 

-K.