Aztec Inspiration

This is what happiness looks like after you've been snowed in at your house for the day. Yes, there was a foot of snow on the ground, but I had to get out of the house... Duty calls when it comes to blogging, and if that means I had to endure the snow drifts, so be it!

Plus, the snow is an excuse to wear this amazing Aztec print jacket I got for Christmas from Forever 21. The print is beautiful, and the oversized lapels leave me feeling cozy, and can be button-up into a shawl collar.

All this weather has me pining for a vacation. Although that's not in sight until the summer, I've been entertaining the idea of a quick weekend away in Florida... Oh, and England is hopefully (fingers crossed) on the horizon this year! Send me your good vibes that all goes as planned!

Aztec Print Parka - Forever 21 / Lion Pendant Necklace - c/o Sole Society / Peplum Sweater - ASOS / Black Skinny Pants - H&M / Buckle Up Boots - Forever 21 / Madison Leather Lindsay Satchel - Coach / Round Frame Sunnies - c/o SunglassWarehouse.com

Paper Dolls

One of the most beautiful time periods of fashion, in my opinion, started with King Henry VIII. British textiles of the royal family, and I'm talking Anne Boleyn type of garb, was lush, intricate to make and obviously, very beautiful. 

I've seen some cool textiles in un-conventional places, too, that draw my interest: tablecloths. You read that right... tablecloths. I love me a brocade/jacquard anything, and when I stumbled upon this dress on Warehouse, the first thing I thought was, "It looks just like a tablecloth from the 60s. I need this dress!" And yes, I know that sounds terribly weird... but it's how my mind works sometimes. 

While I don't thrift often, I feel this outfit has vintage baby doll appeal. The peep toe Mary Jane shoes, a touch of pink, and of course, girly accessories all capture what I feel is an updated take on an adult feeling like a paper doll.

Outfit Details:

Jacquard Dress - Warehouse / Fuchsia Tights - Forever 21 / Peep Toe Mary Jane - Steve Madden / L.O.V.E. Belt  - Forever 21 / Lindsey Satchel - Coach / Triple Threat Bib Necklace - c/o Sorrelli / Leather Stud Bracelet - Gap