Black & White Lace Suit

~ Paris

{Shirt: Banana Republic, Blazer: Elie Tahari, Pants: Theory, Heels: Manolo Blahnik, Purse: Prada, Necklace: Na Hoku, Lipstick: Make Up For Ever #43, Polish: Essie Barbados Blue.}

While I always imagine a fitted blazer will make me look pulled together, I somehow always look awkward in them. They tend to be too boxy, loose, or just unflattering in general. So, when I discovered this Elie Tahari fitted blazer many years ago, I knew I needed to own it. Typically, open front blazers are just slouchy enough to feel cool, but structured enough to still look professional, so I throw them on over a silk blouse with jeans or a pencil skirt. But fitted blazers almost always feel far too formal to wear while running errands downtown. That’s why I loved how this blazer added in the right dose of fun with a muted snake print pattern. Paired with a white lace blouse, I created a classic color scheme – plus a pop of color with my red lip and pale blue polish – that pays homage to my Rowds, something I like to do every year around the anniversary of the last day I ever held him, aka this Thursday April 24th.

x Paris

A Dose of Pretty

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{Springtime roses in my favorite colors: a buttery, lemon yellow with blush pink tips.}

Everyday this week felt like Thursday, so it’s lovely to know it finally is Thursday. Each day felt like a lazy summer afternoon {albeit with cooler weather}. From having an afternoon meditation at the spa just to relax midweek to starting a new tradition of evening walks before dinner, this week was a nice mix of relaxing and productive. I’m excited to celebrate my son’s first star birthday, aka Nakshatra, {a Hindu tradition of celebrating your birthday based on where the moon was at the time of your birth} this weekend, as well as enjoy a deep tissue massage with hot stones on Saturday. And for those of you who celebrate, I wish you a very Happy Easter weekend as well! x

{Homemade sandwiches on freshly baked ciabatta that reminded me of my love for the classic meal.}

{Visiting the crystal grotto at my spa for an afternoon meditation. I love how each direction is connected with one of the elements.}

{A pretty view on our new tradition of evening walks.}

{The two palm stones I was drawn to during my aforementioned afternoon meditation: lapis + {a new to me crystal} hematoid quartz.}

{Lemon blossoms that make the air smell deliciously citrusy + produce the lemons I use for my daily afternoon lemonade now that the weather is getting warmer.}

x Paris