The All American

 LOOK 1:  jeans (Paige), blouse (LOFT SIMILAR ADDTL 50% OFF), heels (See by Chloe, Omar + Elsie), bag (Gigi New York), cuff (SIMILAR CRAVE), rings (Lagos, Anna Beck)

LOOK 2:  tee (Jcrew Similar), skirt (Forever 21 Similar Scallops), blazer (Jcrew ON SALE), shades (Ray Ban), bag (Talbots c/o LOVE THIS RED TOTE), sneaks (Nike)

There truly is no better time to rock the patriotic palette than during the summer months.  It's so dang fresh and classic and we all have a little bit of red, white, and blue in our arsenal.  These looks are nothing to write home about, but that's what I kinda love about them.  Classic. Simple. Easy.  Sometimes I try to reinvent the wheel when dressing, when really, it's just as impactful to wear what you know works and you feel comfy in...ie:  Flares & kicks of any kind (just snagged these FLAMINGOS and I  L O V E them).  

Alright gang..cheers to a lovely Thursday....little backstory on the piglet below.  KT and I were shooting in a less than glamorous area (which they always tend to be our fave locals) when some dude was all, "Ya wanna see my Pet?"  To which I thought, "um, no ya skeezer, we're all set, thanks though buddy."  Fella was terribly persistent so I took the bait and oh my thank goodness I did.  I have a crazy obsession over pigs...have wanted one for ages and this little nugget was as cute and squealy as they come...fell in love on the spot!  

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem