Black / White / Weekend

Jacket: ZARA | Top: Urban Outfitters | Jeans: rag + bone | Shoes: Manolo Blahnik 'BB' (review here) | Bag: Valentino | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Scarf: H&M | Watch: Michael Kors | Necklaces: Brian Gavin, Theresa Mink, BR | Bracelet: David Yurman | Rings: Vintage, SIX | Nails: OPI 'You're Such a Budapest'

Last weekend was one of the best I've had in a while--two of my very best friends who live much too far away came to visit, and we hit up about half the restaurants on this NYT What to Do in Denver list. I probably gained several pounds between Sean's amazing home cooking and brunch at Lucile's and Root Down, and an unreal dinner at Acorn at the Source. Hope you had a lovely week!

Happy Friday!

x, Tam

In Black & White

Top: ASOS | Skirt: ASOS | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Shoes: kate spade new york | Bag: 3.1 phillip lim | Necklace: Ann Taylor | Bracelets: David Yurman | Watch: Michele

Quick post today as I'm just getting back into the swing of things after attending a destination wedding in Hawaii last week. I did a whole bunch of lettering work for this event, and it was awesome to see the results in action (see my Instagram feed for photos of my work and the amazing scenery).

Skipping back to the outfit I'm wearing in these photos--let's talk about crop tops. Love them or not, they seem to be everywhere. I actually own a few, but you'd never be able to tell since "crop top" for most people means "yay, a top that comes down to the top of my skirt/pants and not below my butt" for me. I thought I might be able to find one that looks a little more "cropped" on me by buying a petite-specific version, but the ASOS top I'm wearing here seems to be more of the usual. Although I thought about returning it, the scoop back really sold me on this one. I loved the way it looked with this checkered midi-mini hybrid skirt.

Have any of you found a good petite-friendly crop top (that is at the same time not a glorified bra)? Please share if you have!

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Many Thanks

Jacket: ZARA | Top: J.Crew (similar style here) | Jeans: J.Brand | Sunglasses: Valentino | Shoes: kate spade new york (similar style here) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Necklace: Ann Taylor | Bracelets: David Yurman, J.Crew (similar here) | Watch: Michael Kors

A few more pics here from my trip to Arizona a couple weeks ago! Between my real job, a few calligraphy commissions (yup, I'm accepting commissions now--so exciting!) and darkness falling early, I haven't gotten to do as many outfit posts as I would like recently. I'm hoping I can make them more frequent in the coming months.

I wanted to let all of you know that I'm so thankful for all the support and love you've given me over the past two years. It has been wonderful to have this blog grow, and to get to know so many lovely bloggers, readers, and new friends. I hope all of you have a happy Thanksgiving!

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Menswear-Inspired Black & White

Shirt: J.Crew (on sale, runs a bit large for a relaxed fit) | Jeans: [BlankNYC] | Belt: Vintage | Hat: F21 | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Shoes: Loeffler Randall | Bag: Reed Krakoff "Boxer" (currently available at Bergdorf's & Net-a-Porter) | Necklaces: Brian Gavin, Theresa Mink, BR | Bracelets: Aldo, J.Crew | Watch: Michael Kors

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Work Outfit: Dot, Spot, & Houndstooth

Coat: J.Crew | Dress: Ann Taylor Factory (similar in petite and regular sizing) | Tights: Nordstrom | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Shoes: Nine West (similar style here) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (similar here| Necklace: Ann Taylor (similar here) | Bracelets: Tiffany, Vintage, F21

Going through recent posts during my redesign process, I noticed I haven't posted a work outfit in a while! As I was creating this post, I also realized my work style has evolved a bit over the last couple years, from strictly no-nonsense suits and shells to more dresses and separates. I adore dresses for work as they tend to look neater at the end of a busy, stressful day--no rumpled jackets, creased pants, or untucked blouses to wrangle make for a happier and more put-together me.

The dress I'm wearing in these photos was a recent purchase at Ann Taylor Factory, and I love the way they turned this fun, graphic print into a work-appropriate dress that pairs nicely with a lot of the black and white pieces that dominate my work wardrobe. It reminds me of another Ann Taylor dress I own where a neutral palette was used to make a leopard print more work-friendly.

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Vacation Chic

Cardigan: J.Crew (similar in women's and girls' sizes) | Dress: Ann Taylor (last seen here) (some cute maxi dresses in petite sizing here, here, and here) | Belt: H&M | Sunglasses: Karen Walker Bag: Tory Burch | Necklace: Ann Taylor (old) | Watch: Michael Kors | Bracelets: Vintage, F21

These photos are from my little getaway last week. It was so wonderful and relaxing--I wish I were still there! It was fun to pull out some of my favorite summery pieces (like this comfy maxi dress) for a last hurrah until spring.

Readers, do you have any warm-weather vacations planned for the holidays? Where are you going?

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Sunday Sunshine

Blazer: Zara (currently out of stock, but they re-stock often!) (check it out styled another way, too) | Top: Urban Outfitters (old, similar-ish here and here) | Shorts: Arden B. (similar here and here) | Sunglasses: Chloe | Shoes: ALDO | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (available here in black) | Necklace: JenniJewel | Bracelets: Ann Taylor, J.Crew, F21, vintage | Rings: F21, vintage

I just got back from a fun whirlwind weekend in Chicago seeing friends, shopping, and eating some amazing food. This was my outfit for the only day the sky wasn't threatening a torrential downpour all weekend!

I love these tailored shorts with this floaty, pale yellow top and the bold, structured, colorful blazer plus the pop of neon yellow in these fun shoes. It definitely put a smile of my face--hope it does the same for you on this summer Monday!

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Black and White and Leopard (Oh My!)

Photos: Katie Derus | Cardigan: J.Crew Crewcuts (similar style here) | Flower Pin: Forever 21 | Skirt: Urban Outfitters | Belt: Vintage | Sunglasses: Chloe | Shoes: Ann Taylor | Bracelets: Express, Nordstrom, F21, Common Era, Boutique | Ring: Nordstrom (similar here)

While I realize that fashion and color go hand-in-hand, I also love the occasional black-and-white fashion editorial. Katie almost always gives me photos in color and black and white (and they're always stunning), so I thought I'd share a couple with you. I especially like the contrast and texture in these photos.

Readers, do you like black-and-white fashion photos, or do you prefer color? Fellow bloggers, do you ever use black-and-white photos on your blogs?

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