Style – Page 9 – Mackenzie Billington

Back to Basics

October 28, 2016 by Mackenzie

Hey friends! It’s finally Friday (yasss)! I feel like it’s been forever since I’ve done an OOTD [outfit of the day] post. I absolutely love doing OOTDs, but they can be challenging to do during the busy school year. I wanted to share one of my recent OOTDs from this past weekend in Dallas!

Do you ever have those days where you feel like you have absolutely nothing to wear? I definitely do. When I have those days that I struggle finding something to wear, I go back to basics. Everybody needs those basic essentials in their closet that go with just about anything and can be thrown on when you’re in a bit of a hurry to get ready. For a day of shopping with my mom, I paired my favorite white vneck with a pair of black distressed AG jeans. These AG jeans are the ‘stilt crop’, and I think they are especially perfect for petite girls (yay for no alterations needed). To make the outfit a little more ‘fall’, I threw on an adorable warm-toned cardigan that I borrowed from my mom. This kimono cardigan is so cozy and would be perfect paired with a sleeveless mockneck swing dress and booties! For accessories, I added a layered wrap choker and cognac sandals with a matching purse (that I borrowed from my mom as well). Basics definitely don’t have to be boring!

xoxo,

Mackenzie

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Paisley Perfection

October 14, 2016 by Mackenzie

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blue paisley skirt | white tie top | choker (on sale) | booties

Hello & happy Friday! I am not sure I could tell you when or where I fell in love with paisley. For the past few months, I have been gravitating towards anything and everything printed in paisley. So when I stumbled upon this adorable blue, paisley skirt, I knew I needed to add it to my growing paisley collection. I paired it with a white tie top, metallic choker, and neutral booties. I can definitely see it paired with a black turtleneck and black over the knee boots as it gets chillier outside.

Guess what? At this time next week I will be back in Dallas. I am so excited to see my family & enjoy the Texas State Fair.

xoxo,

Mackenzie

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Pumpkin Patch

October 9, 2016 by Mackenzie

“I am so glad we live in a world where there are Octobers”

-anne of green gables

pumpkin patch

When I was little, my mom would always take my sister and I to pick out pumpkins every fall. And every fall, I would always, always pick out a squash. Not a pumpkin, a squash. And every fall, I would literally glew a googly-eyeball to it. Don’t ask me why. I was a strange child.

So this week when my roomies suggested that we go to the local pumpkin patch, I was 100% on board. Mostly because I wanted to take cute pics and spend time with my friends, but also partly because well, I can’t resist a good fall squash. Let’s be real. We had so much fun photographing our little adventure and picking out pumpkins & squashes to decorate our house with! For the occasion, I wore a burnt orange romper, fringe booties, and a horn necklace. If only it would get a little cooler, I could finally break out some sweaters.

xoxo,

Mackenzie

September Favorites

October 2, 2016 by Mackenzie

F U N B U N

When I first saw the half-up, half-down fun-bun hairstyle, I immediately thought I could never pull that off. For months, I saw pictures on Pinterest and Instagram of girls rocking the half-up, half-down bun [specifically my girl crush, Amanda Stanton from the Bachelor]. During a visit to Wake Forest to see my sister, Alexandra, I ended up finally trying out the hairstyle just for fun. And I fell in love. I weirdly love this hairstyle, and I’ve been wearing it all the time. I think it’s really fun, and it’s perfect for second (or third.. or fourth) day hair!

G L O W U P

[becca ‘champagne pop’ & hourglass ‘incandescent’]

Yesterday at the football game, I got a few compliments on my highlight. I realized that I’ve tried out so many highlights over the past few months. My two favorites right now are definitely Becca and Hourglass. I love the Becca highlighter for special occasions and nights out. It gives you that ‘I can see your highlight from space‘ look, and it really pops. I also feel like it’s a pretty universally flattering color. I recently got this Hourglass ‘strobe light’ highlighter in the shade ‘incandescent’. I am really glad I decided to pick it up because I honestly do love it. It’s very subtle and is perfect for those that want to try highlighting’strobing, but don’t want anything over the top. It’s great for an every day look, especially for class. I would definitely recommend it if you are looking for the perfect ‘daytime’ highlighter!

C A N D L E S & C O A S T E R S

[‘Baltic Amber’ candle & geode coaster]

I’ve been adoring these two Antho purchases this past month. Voluspa candles are my absolute favorite. ‘Baltic Amber’ has been my favorite scent for years, especially in the fall & winter. It’s such a warm and cozy scent, and I love it when I am getting ready for bed or taking a bath. As for this coaster, I think it’s such a great decor piece. I feel like it really fits the ‘aesthetic’ of my room this year, and I totally want to order a few more. I love that ‘no two are exactly like’, and they would be such a unique gift for friends and family!

F R I N G E W I T H B E N E F I T S

[brown fringe jacket]

I absolutely love fringe for fall time. I picked up this suede jacket several weeks ago, and I think it’s stunning. It has a very vintage feel & it looks amazing in photos. I can’t wait to wear it all fall and winter with swing dresses and rompers. It also comes in black!

H E R B A L I S M

[herbalism facial cleanser]

Anybody who knows me knows that Lush is the love of my life. I’ve tried pretty much all of the Lush face cleansers at this point, and I recently repurchased the Herbalism cleanser. My face started breaking out at the beginning of this school year, so I thought I would start using Herbalism again. It’s really great for acne-prone skin, and I feel like it really does help clear up my skin. I personally don’t love the earthy smell, but it really is a great cleanser that I think is definitely worth the money!

I hope you enjoyed this little monthly faves- let me know if you would like to see more of these in the future!

xoxo,

Mackenzie

Cactus Cardi

September 30, 2016 by Mackenzie

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cactus cardi (sold out- linked another color) | black lace up top | black swing shorts | black booties | black choker

This morning I wanted to share a recent ‘going out’ outfit I wore recently. I also get asked on my Tumblr about ‘going out’ outfits for college students, and I wanted to show y’all one of my faves. Whenever I shop, whether it be online or in stores, I naturally gravitate towards bright colors and fun prints. I always have. But recently, I’ve been trying to make an effort to opt for versatile neutrals that can be worn with everything. At the beginning of the school year, I picked up this black lace up top. Even though I didn’t think it was too exciting initially, I find myself wearing it all the time. It makes for a perfect fall transition piece paired with black swing shorts, black booties, a black velvet choker, and my favorite piece in my wardrobe – my cactus cardi. Though this cactus cardigan has been sold out for months, Show Me Your Mumu came out with a bull one for fall, and it’s amazing! I absolutely love the chunky fit + the bell sleeves. I am a little excited it’s finally getting chilly here because I’ve been wanting to break out the layers and booties!

Have a fantastic weekend!

xoxo,

Mackenzie

Weekend at Wake

September 26, 2016 by Mackenzie

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This weekend, I finally got to fly to North Carolina and visit my little sister. Alexandra is a sophomore at Wake Forest, and I am so happy I finally got to visit her for a few days. It was such a perfect weekend together, and I wanted to share a few photos.

I hope you are having a happy Monday!

xoxo,

Mackenzie

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Ole Miss vs. Bama Game

September 19, 2016 by Mackenzie

Happy Monday! This weekend was definitely a great one (besides the whole losing against Bama thing ya know)! One of my best friends came in town to cheer on the Rebs in the Grove, and it was nice to catch up. I wanted to quickly share some of my photos from this weekend with y’all.

P.S. I am heading down to NC this weekend to visit my very favorite person, @alexandraelizabeth! I can’t wait to see my sista in just a few days.

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blue romper (still available!) | black choker (under $30)

xoxo,

Mackenzie

Fall Transition Accessories

September 16, 2016 by Mackenzie

Even though it’s 90-something outside here in Mississippi, I couldn’t help but remember that fall is just around the corner when I spotted that #PSL’s were back at Starbucks. I have yet to order my first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season, but I am excited for the weather to cool down a bit so it can start feeling a little bit more like fall. I thought I would go ahead and share some of my favorite fall accessories for those that are already getting to experience a little autumn weather sooner than me! I love summer-to-fall transition pieces, and I have so many that I am dying to break out over the next few weeks.

Cool for the Summer

August 18, 2016 by Mackenzie

On me: layered crop top | tropical skirt | bull cardigan (SO comfy- borrowed this piece from my stylish Mom) | converse // On Alexandra: off shoulder blouse (on sale- under $50) | shorts (on sale- under $50!)

Happy Wednesday night! I am finally back in the lovely state of Texas. It’s been so nice catching up with my family and hometown besties. However, I have to say I am missing the gorgeous Northern California weather. Luckily, there has been a cool front here in Dallas, making it bearable to brave the outdoors.

My sister, Alexandra, and I headed to Dallas to explore our favorite Texas city. Our day consisted of Steel City Pops (the best!!), decor shopping at antique malls, and my favorite restaurant, Blue Mesa. It’s been so nice to be back home with my sister and my family! In just two days, I am heading back to Oxford to finish my final year of college. I’m super excited to catch up with all my college friends and to decorate my new apartment!

What are you looking forward to this school year?

xoxo,

Mackenzie

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Lemonade

August 13, 2016 by Mackenzie

blue embroidered dress | yellow sunnies | black booties

*inserts Beyonce lyric*

Hello & happy Friday! Can you believe this week is already over? What I am even more in shock over is the fact that my summer internship is over. It went by so flippin quick. As you may know, I had the opportunity to intern for Oracle in Silicon Valley this summer. It was incredible. Incredible may actually be an understatement. Today was my official last day, and I may or may not have cried.

For my last day of work, I wore my very favorite office-friendly dress. In fact, this may be my favorite dress I own. I can’t even count the number of times I have worn it over the past few months. After stealing it from my mom’s closet for weeks, she finally let me keep it in my closet and take it to California. And boy, do I LOVE it. Not only is it comfy, but it’s so easy to just throw on and go. For work, I paired it with my favorite flats. To make it more ‘night-ready’, I threw on my favorite black booties to dress it down a bit + a hint of edge. For dinner, my dad and I headed to Lemonade in Palo Alto. I heard countless rave reviews about it, so I decided to check it out for myself. It was absolutely amazing! If you have a Lemonade near you, it’s a must-go. It’s such a unique concept, and the food was delicious. My favorite thing there? The lemonade, of course.

xoxo,

Mackenzie