Elizabeth and James Green Orchid Trapeze Blouse - Snagged off HauteLook.com
Elizabeth and James White Tuxedo Blazer - Snagged off Gilt.com
Free People Black High Waisted Skirt - Snagged off FreePeople.com
Rock and Republic White Alissa Leather Belt - Snagged off Hautelook.com
Emilio Pucci Black Cutout Studded Leather Sandals - Snagged off Net-A-Porter.com
I wanted to find a way to make this gorgeous Elizabeth and James blouse more fitted and I thought a white belt would be perfect, yet different from the usual black belt. The evergreen color of this top is one of my favorite colors and it seems to go well with my red hair. I added a white tuxedo blazer to tie in with the belt for some photos and I think it looks cute both ways. This Free People skirt has come in handy on many occasions. It is great to throw in your suitcase and the price is easy on the wallet. I decided to leave the look simple with no jewelry as I thought the belt and the studded heels seemed to do the accessorizing on their own. These heels are perfection and as soon as I spotted them I fell in love. They started selling out like crazy so I caved and bought them instead of waiting for a sale, which I usually like to do. I don't regret my purchase because they look as beautiful in the photographs as they do in person and they are a tough shoe, meaning they can take some abuse here and there and still look feminine. The heel is definitely cool due to the little notch at the top. My first Pucci anything and I am not looking back!
We decided to shoot in the kitchen, which I think turned out quite nicely because the white cabinets match my belt and blazer. I grabbed whatever was available and had fun. Some of my favorite items to spice up dishes include agave nectar, olive oil, and vinegar. I put olive oil on everything. Whenever I have soup I always like to pair it with some tough sourdough bread toasted in the oven with olive oil. The only dressing I like for salads is homemade oil and vinegar with some pepper thrown in for good measure. Agave nectar is perfect for sweetening up your green tea and melted chocolate. Don't ask me how many almonds I eat a day because the number is pretty high. I prefer them covered in dark chocolate, but I will take them plain too. I like to sneak some to the squirrels in the backyard when my boyfriend isn't looking.
I hope you enjoy the post and remember you can follow me on Twitter, Google Friend Connect, and Bloglovin. I always notice my new followers and it makes me smile. This blog is a form of artistic expression for my boyfriend and I and we enjoy coming up with new photos and making the settings interesting to the eye. We were so famished after this photo shoot in the kitchen that we actually put those pots and pans to good use and made a delicious vegetable stir-fry.
xoxo
Jacqueline
