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Red Lips & Leather

February 16, 2016 by Mackenzie

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Top: Nordstrom (linked similar) // Jacket: Anthropologie Petite (linked similar) // Jeans: Paige // Heels: Manolo Blahnik // Lipstick: “Ruby Woo” // Sunglasses: Ray Ban

Even though spring is almost here, it’s still very chilly here in the South. So in these last few weeks of cold weather, I love to break out my favorite winter outfits. This #edgy one is no exception. An all-black outfit is always my go-to whether I am hitting the town with friends or going on a date night. I paired my favorite leather jacket with a black blouse, ripped jeans, statement heels, and, of course, bold, red lips. There’s something about the combination of leather and red lips that makes me totally feel like Sandy from Greece.

Tell me about it, stud.

If you have been following me on Tumblr for the past two years, you know that I have always been scared of wearing jeans for some bizarre reason. To be completely honest, I don’t think I have even tried on jeans in the past five to six years, which is crazy; I know. It is a new year and a new season in my life, so I decided to break out of my comfort zone and do something completely different. I fell in love with this comfortable pair of Paige jeans. They had the perfect amount of ‘rips’, making them a little edgy, but still totally wearable. They were on sale at Nordstrom Rack in my hometown, so I couldn’t find an excuse to say no. To make this outfit a little more casual, you could swap out the heels for some riding boots, ballet flats, or booties and rock a neutral glossy lip instead of the bold red.

I hope that y’all had an awesome Valentine’s Day & that you are having a fabulous week so far!

xoxo,

Mackenzie Kendall

Little Leather Skirt

January 9, 2016 by Mackenzie

Turtleneck | Leather Skirt | Tights | Booties (linked similar)

Hey lovely people! The little leather skirt is my winter time obsession- especially for night! I purchased this sassy, burgundy one last fall, and I’ve been obsessed with it for over a year now. Every time I wear this skirt, I tend to be an outfit repeater. I constantly pair it with a black turtleneck, black tights, and black booties. It’s my go-to look for any night out. However, I think it would also look great for daytime with a long sleeve, black/white striped top and black riding boot.

Let’s talk about these gorgeous photos. Thank you so much to Taylor Nicole for all of these stunning photos. I had so much working with you for these past few outfit posts. [Check out her website here & her Facebook page here!]

I hope y’all are having a fabulous, fabulous weekend so far,

Night

November 15, 2015 by Mackenzie

Dress: Show Me Your Mumu | Kimono: Ivy Jane (similar) | Tights: Target | Booties: Prada (similar)

As we get closer to the end of 2015, it gets even chillier outside (even here in the south). Preparing for colder evenings is a piece of cake with the help of a few layers. To make this fun halter dress appropriate for nighttime, I added a fringe kimono, black tights, and tall, suede booties. If you wanted to dress it up even more, you could always opt for a bold lipstick like ‘Diva‘ or ‘Rebel‘. Both give a great vampy look that’s perfect for any night event!

I hope you enjoyed this little daytime/nighttime look (see the daytime version here)! Check back on Thursday for an exciting review of some awesome bath products that I have been trying out and absolutely loving! Thank you so much for checking out my blog. I hope y’all are having a fabulous weekend!

P.S. – Here is another suggestion of how to wear your favorite dress in the fall time. Pair a leather jacket, knee high boots, and a black clutch with your outfit to add something edgy and exciting for the night! Leather jackets are the perfect option if you want something a little warmer than a kimono. They also make you feel automatically cooler. These tall, suede boots will add extra warmth as well.

leather jacket | suede boots | black clutch