And Don't Call Me Shirley.

From time to time I'm compelled to wear a bow. This was one of those days.

The extreme Shirley Temple saccharine-ness of this outfit (i.e. bow, barrel curls, and flounce skirt) is held in check by keeping the color palette steely and the accessories hard.

Lion-Print Scarf, thrifted at OMG in Nashville, TN. Shirt, Thara. Skirt, MM Couture. Watch, Michael Kors. Bracelet, Side Lines in Florence, AL. Flats, Michael Kors.

"She (Shirley Temple) was like apple pie and just a normal girl."

-Alice Faye, actress

Also-

If you find yourself confused about the title of today's post, give this vid a watch. 

If you find yourself in awe of the craftsmanship behind today's photos, give Mantlow Photography a look-see.

L8r.

Just Put A Cape On It.

As the crisp Autumn weather rolls in with its cool breeze and carpet of rust-hued leaves, t-shirts and shorts fall by the wayside as we reach for something a bit more substantial.

Fall is a time of transition, and thus, is often also a time of sartorial confusion. When looking to stay warm on your stroll to work or voyage across campus, try a poncho or cape. They're practical, able to cut the chill of outdoors but also be removed to reveal a lighter layer underneath when indoors. Here are a few of my faves from across the web.

Nordstrom, $148. Anthropologie, $188. Nasty Gal, $108.

Anthropologie, $188. Nordstrom, $575. Anthropologie, $298.


Because let's be real:
There's no reason for you not to take style cues from American Girl doll Samantha this season. No reason at all.

War Paint On, Headdress Too.

So. I'm styling a shoot for a friend in a few days.

The theme? Hippie chic. "I'm so there," I said. She sent me a few inspiration photos, and I was like, "Oh, yes. I am SO there." It was uncanny how much we were thinking the exact same thing. This is so what I love. Here are a few photos from which I intend to draw a good many pearls of styling wisdom.

Guys. I'm thinking feathers; I'm thinking head scarves; I'm thinking dusty desert colors. I CANNOT WAIT.

Catch you later, bruh.