BRIGHTLEAF SQUARE

Target dress (old, similar here and here), ASOS gem drop earrings (other colors here and here), Aldo shoes, Revlon lipstick in "Orange Flip" 

This past weekend we decided to head to downtown Durham for lunch and dinner. Recently the city was named "The South's Tastiest Town" by Southern Living. It reminded me how often I take this city for granted. It's so close and full of pretty amazing restaurants.  I can't wait to take advantage this Spring/Summer. 

GOLDEN GLOBES 2013: MY TOP TEN

Kate Hudson in Alexander McQueen 

Kerry Washington in Miu Miu 

Nicole Richie in Naeem Khan 

Jessica Alba in Oscar de la Renta 

Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad 

Amy Adams in Marchesa 

Julianne Moore in Tom Ford 

Julianne Hough in Monique Lhuillier 

Naomi Watts in Zac Posen

Salma Hayek in Gucci

SEQUINS + LEATHER

NY and Co. skirt (old, similar here and here); Vintage vest (similar here and here); Forever 21 shirt; Vintage Gucci clutch; DV by Dolce Vita heels

I love the pretty sparkle of sequins with the tough edge of leather. What do you love to pair together? 

BLACK + WHITE: SQUARED

Loft skirt (similar); Gap blouse (similar); Aldo shoes (also like these for fall); J. Crew iPhone case; h&m sunglasses; Target necklace; Vintage Gucci clutch

I got this skirt and blouse last year around the same time and was drawn to the herringbone texture on both. I love how great these pieces look together. The structured skirt is the perfect addition to the slouchy, pajama-inspired blouse. You know how much I love a great skirt and blouse for work.