winter – Mackenzie Billington

Lavender Velvet

December 12, 2016 by Mackenzie

Happy Sunday! Lavender is one of my all time favorite colors, especially to wear. I recently cleaned out my makeup collection, only to re-fall in love with one of my favorite lipglosses, ‘Pink Steam‘ by Marc Jacobs (that my fantastic sister gifted to me last year for Christmas!). I decided I wanted to wear it this week and was elated to realized it matched perfectly with my new lavender velvet skirt that I recently ordered. Lavender is a color that I typically associate with spring time, but I adore the thought of breaking it out in the winter time for a soft, feminine ensemble. lavender skirt

lavender skirt

black turtleneck (under $30) | velvet skirt | black tights | black booties (linked similar)

When I stumbled upon this affordable velvet skater skirt a few weeks ago online, I knew I needed it for winter. I purchased mine in a petite 2, and I would definitely say it runs very true to size (though I wish I would have went down a size- petite sizes can be tricky). This gorgeous skirt also comes in several colors including a festive red. I am definitely planning on ordering another color, and my sister is planning to pick up one as well! If you are looking for the perfect velvet skirt, look no further.

I decided to pair the skirt with a solid black Nordstrom turtleneck top, black tights, and my favorite black Prada booties. I think this look would also look stunning with a black fur jacket or statement necklace for a night out! I can’t wait to rock this skirt all season.

xoxo,

Mackenzie

Tee Time

December 8, 2016 by Mackenzie

tee time

Hola & happy Thursday (just had to double check what day it was, nbd). During Thanksgiving break, I had a fun little photoshoot on the golf course in one of my new favorite dresses. I totally got distracted in sharing these photos (Finals week, I’m lookin at you), but I really liked the different background. Shooting at golden hour always just adds something extra special to any OOTD photoshoot. It’s especially great for winter days where there isn’t a whole lot of sunshine and colorful flora to work with.

tee time

printed dress (size XS) | black tights | black OTK boots (linked similar) | navy choker (on sale!)

This dress is definitely more ‘tea time’ appropriate than ‘tee time’, but hey, why not? Though I would probably not wear this outfit for a round of golf, I do have to admit I’ve been wearing the heck out of this dress this past month. I actually own it in two different patterns now, and I like that’s kind of a ‘no brainer’ dress than I can throw on & go. I find the dress to be very flattering and surprisingly versatile for winter. I paired it with black tights, black over the knee boots, and a velvet choker necklace for church and dinner with my family. However, I think it would look awesome with a black leather jacket + tall booties for a night out or with a black fur coat/vest on a super chilly day. I really like the way the navy velvet choker paired with the dress (though my mom originally asked me if I was wearing a turtleneck under my dress?). I think it adds a really different, on-trend vibe.

So I officially finished my second to last semester of college (ahh!!), and I can’t wait to head home this weekend to see my fam. On Wednesday, we will be heading off to Dubai, so let me know if you have any movie/tv show/music recommendations for the mega long flight! I hope you’re having a fantastic week (and staying warm!).

xoxo,

Mackenzie

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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FabFitFun Winter Box Review

February 1, 2016 by Mackenzie

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,

Mad for Plaid

November 23, 2015 by Mackenzie

Happy Monday, friends! I am finally back in Texas, and I couldn’t be happier. There is truly nothing better than being home. It’s been really chilly here, so I decided to pair my warm, plaid cape from the Nordstrom sale with a black turtleneck, a khaki skirt, black tights, and black riding boots. I also added my favorite white tassel earrings. I’ve been obsessed with dark lips lately, so I couldn’t resist wearing my new favorite lip combo (“Diva” Lipstick +a little “Spice Cake” lipgloss).

I absolutely adore plaid. There’s something about it that totally puts me in the holiday mood. From Tartan to Gingham, I love it all. I found some other cute, plaid pieces for the season that I think would also make great gifts!

Thank you so much for checking out my blog! I hope you all are having a fabulous Monday.