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My Top 10 Fall Accessories

October 20, 2015 by Mackenzie

Hello friends & happy Tuesday! This has been highly requested over the past two years, and I decided to finally make a visual of my favorite accessories for fall. To be completely honest, I use to hate fall clothes and accessories back in high school. Even though I still prefer summer attire, I have fallin (no pun attended) for all things autumn over the past few years. As soon as it hits October, I start breaking out the boots and dark lips, regardless of the weather. Here are some of my favorite accessories and pieces for fall:

black booties | taupe booties | fringe booties

beige floppy hat | black floppy hat

vamp lipstick | vamp lipgloss

plaid scarf 1 | plaid scarf 2 | plaid scarf 3

copper nail polish | plum nail polish | dark metallic nail polish

red earrings | tassel earrings

taupe wallet | black wallet | tan wallet

socks 1 | socks 2 | socks 3

quilted vest | fur vest

cowboy boots | rain boots | riding boots | duck boots

I would absolutely love to hear what your favorite accessories for fall are! Head back over to the blog on Thursday for a super cute fall outfit post (that includes my new favorite booties). Hope you all are having a fabulous week!

How to Style: Suede Skirt

October 15, 2015 by Mackenzie

Hello friends! Suede has been SO in this season, and I am loving it. I purchased this rust colored suede skirt a few months ago, and it has easily become one of my favorite pieces for fall. I get asked all the time about how to style suede skirts, and here are two ways that I like to style mine.

Outfit #1 is perfect for those warm, fall days. If you live in the south, you understand the struggle of trying to find fall outfits to wear when it is still in the 90’s! I paired the suede skirt with some black lace up booties and a striped mock neck crop top. I always like to opt for statement earrings instead of a necklace for patterned tops, and I thought these black tassel earrings would tie the whole look together. Outfit #2 is great for chillier days. I paired the suede skirt with a black high neck top and some black, fringe booties. If it’s cold, you could add some black tights and a black fur vest as well for extra warmth. For this specific outfit, I decided to add a bold statement necklace because the rest of the outfit is solid and neutral. I really love the color combination of black/rust with turquoise! I pretty much live in colorful outfits, but lately I’ve been trying to embrace more neutrals in my wardrobe.

If you have a suede skirt, let me know how you like to style yours! Hope you all are having a great week!

Falling For Fringe

October 13, 2015 by Mackenzie

Romper | Boots | Vest (linked similar) | Bralette | Lipstick

There is something so fun and exciting about fringe. It has a way of adding something unique to any fall outfit. I paired this tan fringe vest from the Blue Door Boutique with a burnt orange romper and my favorite cowboy boots. I fell in love with these gorgeous boots back in high school, and they have been one of my fall staples over the past few years! To also add another touch of fall to the outfit, I added my new favorite lipstick in the shade ‘Rebel’. It’s a really bold shade, but I think it would really suit a variety of skin tones.

I am going to start getting on a schedule of posting every Tuesday and Thursday now that I finally have a pretty stable routine. Thank you so much to my lovely friend, Layne, for taking these photos! I have so much fun shooting with you (and getting super excited over fab lighting).

Hope you all are having a fabulous Tuesday!

Hotty Toddy

October 1, 2015 by Mackenzie

Dress: Nordstrom (similar) | Wedges: Kate Spade (similar) | Earrings: Lisi Lerch | Lipstick: ‘Very Cherry’ | Bracelets: David Yurman

Happy first day of October, friends! One of my favorite things about the south is the SEC football. There’s nothing better than getting all dressed up before heading to the tailgate. Even though it is fall, the weather is still hot here in Mississippi. I decided to pair this cut out skater dress with some fun, red wedges and bold lips for a game day ready look. I really love the cut out on this dress because it shows just the right amount of skin. This dress would also look great paired with cowboy boots and a denim jacket for chillier games.

Thank you so much for checking out my blog!

(P.S. Shoutout to my girl, Layne, for taking these photos! You are so talented, and I am so grateful for you!)

Denim Skirt

September 24, 2015 by Mackenzie

Hello, hello! Fall is here (well, kind of)! I love fall clothes, but it can be hard to transition from summer attire when it is still in the 80’s everyday here in the south. I am not going to lie, I am missing England weather so badly. Living a mile away from the Topshop flagship store in London was dangerous. I found it so hard not to wander in every week just to check out all the new pieces. When I saw tons and tons of denim skirts in Topshop, I was actually very excited. Denim skirts totally give me a #tbt moment, and I am glad they are back in style this season! They are so versatile and pair nicely with tons of fall transition outfits. I paired mine with a white bell sleeve top, cat eye sunglasses, tassel earrings, and some lace up sandals. I definitely plan on pairing this denim skirt with fringe booties and a long sleeve top for fall. It would even look great paired with a chunky cardigan as well!

I hope you all are having a fantastic week. Let me know what your favorite fall trend is this season!

Map Print Tunic

September 9, 2015 by Mackenzie

Hello, hello! This map print tunic is my new favorite top in my entire wardrobe. I love the bold colors and pattern, and I’ve never seen anything just like it. It was totally worth the splurge! I paired this map tunic with some simple white shorts, metallic sandals, bracelets, and my favorite stud sunglasses. I think the tunic would also look great paired with white jeans and neutral wedges for a night out. I’ve been really in love with my new watch from Daniel Wellington lately. It matches every outfit and has a very classic look. Y’all can use the code ‘MACKENZIEKENN’ to get 15% off any product on their site (but only for the first 50 customers). I paired the watch with this super cute beaded cross bracelet that my friend, Wren, made. Each purchase from All Crossed Up comes with a bible verse, and 10% of the proceeds go to St. Judes Children’s Research Hosptial in Memphis, TN. She is so talented, and I love that her cute jewelry goes towards a great cause! Also, shoutout to my favorite person, Layne, for taking these photos! Y’all can check her out on instagram and twitter!

Hope you all are having a fabulous week!

August Favorites

September 6, 2015 by Mackenzie

Now that August is over, it’s time to share my favorites from the past month with y’all! August was such a busy month between moving out of my dorm in London, to moving back to Texas, to finally moving back to the sorority house at college. I am so glad life is starting to finally slow down a little, and that I am getting into the routine of things once more. Here are some things I have been loving this past month:

The Beauty Faves:

I picked up this gorgeous coral blush back in London. I purchased it previously a few years ago, and I remember really loving it. It’s that perfect blush for the end of summer because it looks nice with a tan. When I saw that Too Faced released a new eyeshadow palette called ‘Star Dust’, I ordered it right away (and even picked up one for my sister as well). The color selection is just stunning and the shadows are so pigmented and easy to blend. The palette is only sold on the Too Faced site and on Ulta. It also comes with a small size of their popular ‘Better Than Sex‘ mascara, which I’ve been using and loving. Another favorite eye product of the month has been the Jumbo Eye Pencils by NYX. I now have three, and I really enjoy using them as an eyeshadow base. My current favorite is ‘Pure Gold’ as I find it looks beautiful layered under gold and bronze powder eyeshadows. I also repurchased another La Creme lipstick in the shade ‘Naughty Nude’. I’ve always struggled with finding that perfect nude lip shade that won’t wash me out, but I finally discovered this holy grail product at Sephora last fall. I also ordered the lipstick in another shade called ‘Juicy Melons’, and I am super excited to try it out. As for skincare, I have been obsessed with this Clinique moisturizer gel. My skin has been very dry and angry because of my topical acne creams, but this gel based lotion has really helped clear up all of my dry patches without breaking out my skin. It can also be used as a moisture mask, which I think is really interesting. I will definitely repurchase another bottle when I run out!

The Fashion Faves:

I am in love with the brand Show Me Your Mumu, which I’m sure is not a surprise to y’all. I recently purchased one of their tunics in this gorgeous map print called ‘A Whole MU World’, and it such a unique piece (with a super cute name). The print couldn’t be any more perfect especially because I love travel! I usually pair this bold tunic with white shorts, but I think it will look awesome paired with white jeans and denim when it starts to get a little more chilly. I also picked up some more shorts and a co-ord set recently because they had an online sale- I just couldn’t resist! As for shoes, I have been living in these super tall, metallic wedges. I get so many compliments every time I wear them (and they are only $30!). I’ve also been loving my rockstud sunglasses. My mom found them at Nordstrom Rack a few months ago and gave them to me. They are super sassy, and I really like the cat eye frame! Speaking of sassy- I recently got some white tassel earrings that I’ve been wearing all the time. They are on the heavy side, but they are perfect for any nice occasion, gameday, or night out with the girls. My final fashion favorite for the month of August has been my Daniel Wellington watch. I love the classic look of this watch and the great quality. It matches any outfit! Y’all can also use the code ‘MACKENZIEKENN’ to get 15% off any Daniel Wellington product (but only for the first 50 customers)! If you’re looking for that perfect, classic watch, definitely check out DW.

The Random Faves:

Now that school has started again, I’ve been loving my new backpack and my planner. In the past I’ve always had Lilly Pulitzer and Kate Spade agendas. While I did love them a ton, I was dying to try something new. I discovered the Day Designer earlier this summer and knew it was ‘the one’. Target also sells the Day Designer, which is super exciting and affordable! It’s perfect because I can plan out every single hour of my day, and it helps me make my goals and stay on task. A school related post will be up later this week featuring my new planner, so keep your eyes out for that!

Honorable mentions:

For the month of August, I’ve been obsessed with the show True Detective. I finished the first season earlier this summer, and I am now on the second. It’s definitely a ‘must watch!’. I also recently finished Sex and the City, and I can’t remember the last time I loved a show so much. I know it’s a little late, but I’ve been reading the Lauren Conrad Beauty Book that my friend, Miranda, gave me to borrow. Lauren Conrad is one of my hugest inspirations, and I love everything that she does.

Now that I am back in the states, I have been trying to get back in to working out. I’ve been doing yoga for the past four to five years, and it has always been my passion. I took a break from yoga due to a hip problem, but now I am back doing what I love most. When I was in high school, I went to Sunstone Yoga Studio and loved it. Lots of the other members there used these yoga mat towels called ‘Yogitoes‘, and I always thought they looked super cool. They are quite pricey, so I always hesitated splurging. But I finally decided to buy one, and I really, really love it. They also come in such a fun variety of patterns and colors. I would highly recommend the Yogitoe towel mats for any yogis that love hot yoga.

Thank you so much for checking out my blog. Let me know what your August favorites were!

Pom Pom Paradise

August 31, 2015 by Mackenzie

Dress | Earrings | Wedges | Bracelets

Hey y’all! This dress is seriously fun. Okay, and a little wild too. Pom poms have a way of making any outfit a little extra special. I love how colorful and bold the pom poms on this dress are. It feels very ‘peruvian’ to me. One of my favorite things about this dress is that it is great for the beginning of fall. It’s a nice transition piece because it has long sleeves, but it still has a fun, bright aspect of summer with the pom poms and embroidery. It’s actually an off the shoulder dress, but I didn’t realize that until today! You can definitely wear it either way. I paired this statement piece with white tassel earrings and nude wedges. I think this dress would be really cute with neutral sandals and stud earrings for a casual daytime look. This dress also comes in pink as well, which is another one of my favorite colors to wear!

I have something super exciting to share with y’all…

Y’all will be seeing lots of Layne over the next few weeks! She will also be my model sometimes as well, which is super exciting. If y’all have any specific things you would like to see, just comment and let us know! Check out Layne on insta & twitter and check out Southern Tide!

Hope you all are having a wonderful Monday!

Tbt + Life Update

August 28, 2015 by Mackenzie

Top | Shorts | Earrings | Sandals

Hey y’all! This is a little #tbt outfit from London! I paired this bright red off the shoulder top with white shorts and cobalt earrings. I am going to be doing some more throwback outfits from London over the next few weeks!

I just wanted to apologize for being MIA these past few weeks or so. I have been so busy with moving back from London, moving back to college in the US, and getting settled in during my first week back for classes. More than anything, I am so ready to be back into a daily routine. I decided this week that I am actually go to apply to LSE to study abroad for an entire semester this upcoming spring. I had the most incredible two months at the London School of Economics, and I am dying to go back. I’m also considering King’s College because it is located in the same area as LSE and actually offers a spring semester. The study abroad program at my university does not offer a spring semester for LSE, so it is going to be difficult to jump through hoops and make it happen. However, I am very optimistic about the chance that it may fall in place and that I will have the opportunity to be back at my favorite school. I can make a post about my study abroad experience if that is something y’all would like to see!

As for this current semester, I am taking 3D art, art history, accounting 2, intro to marketing, and supply chain management. I am glad that I’m finally getting into classes for my major. I’m also living in the sorority house again this year, which I really, really love! Living in the sorority house my sophomore year was the most incredible experience, and I am so lucky that I get to live here again. I am planning on posting pictures of my room sometime next week! It’s really different from my room last year, but I’m glad I finally decided to switch things up.

I am sorry that I haven’t posted in a while. I am going to start posting regularly when I finally get a solid routine in place. I hope you all are having a fabulous week!

Turquoise Tuesday

August 18, 2015 by Mackenzie

Top | Shorts | Sandals (similar) | Earrings

Hey y’all! I am officially back from London. It’s been awesome to finally see my friends and family, but I definitely miss England. In celebration of the Lilly Pulitzer ‘After Party Sale’, I decided to break out my favorite Elsa top. I paired it with white shorts, white sandals, and some bold tassel earrings (that are only $32!). Turquoise, lime green, and white is such a fun color combination for summer. I head off back to college today, and I am very excited to get back into a routine and catch up with my friends there. I am very sad that summer is coming to an end, but I am very excited and optimistic to see what this fall has in store.

P.S. Check out my fun interview with Thomson Safaris! You can read it here!