London Calling

With the Olympics basically taking over all forms of social media along with television it's no wonder that it is all anyone can talk about! The amazing dedication and talent of all of these athletes continues to blow me away event after event! I may or may not be completely obsessed with Gabby Douglas... I mean come on! She is so precious! While watching the hours and hours of Olympic coverage I can't help but get wistful seeing all of the lovely shots of London they keep showing. This inspired me to post about my own trip to London I took this past May while studying abroad in Europe!

Olympic Rings in the Train Station!

I have never left the US, besides a family trip to the Bahamas when I was younger, so studying abroad for a month with a group of people I didn't know beforehand was pretty nerve-wracking but I am SO glad I did! During our stay we visited six countries- Belgium, the United Kingdom, Spain, The Netherlands, France, and Italy. Each amazing in their own way. We were based out of Belgium but the first place we unanimously decided to venture out of our host country to was the UK, and more specifically, London! 

Obligatory Red Phone Booth Picture

London Eye

Saint Pauls

Adorable cab

Big Ben and Parliament

Gates at the Palace

Buckingham

Guards

Westminster Abbey

Me!

Wonderful art Gallery

Kensington Palce

Peter Pan Statue

Kensington Gardens

So London

Mind the gap! 

Our stay in London lasted only a weekend and was, in my opinion, much too short! I would love to go back again sometime! The British have such tradition and dignity in all aspects of life that it is hard for me not to adore them completely. The Union Jack Flag is found all over London and the ever-present bright red will always remind me of my visit!

Whether in a timeless dress, bright jeans or classic wellies you can't go wrong! This traditional red just screams London and until I can go back across the pond adding a pop of this great color to my wardrobe will have to do! Have y'all been to London? Let me know what you think about this great city and it's favorite color below!

Mind the gap!

-Lanie W.

Style Crush: Reese Witherspoon

Show me one person who dislikes Reese Witherspoon and I'll show you a liar. Seriously, there is no way someone could dislike this girl! She is gorgeous, makes great movies and has a wonderful preppy and classic style to boot!

Simple colors and clean lines 

Breton Stripes and pointy flats

Layers done right

Love the gingham!

 I plan to make this a weekly series here on the blog! I already have so many people I want to write about that I can't wait to share! Am I the only one obsessed with Reese? Most celebs don't have the best or most classic personal style but she manages to keep her look away from crazy trends that seem to envelop Hollywood these days. Let me know what you think about this series or if you have anyone you would like me to post about!

Happy Monday!

-Lanie W

Looks For Less: Desert Boots

With most stores already putting their fall lines on the shelves it's getting harder and harder for me to accept that it is still around 95 degrees outside. Boots are a key part of fall and winter style and this season I am all about the desert boot. I love the classic Clark's and their effortlessly cool vibe and this season's take on the minimalist shoe with the addition of a small heel has me drooling!

Isn't it crazy how similar the Tory and Target ones are??  

I'm not going to lie, this photo of one of my all time favorite bloggers, Mackenzie Horan of Design Darling, made me fall in love with these boots and I am so obsessed with how she styled them! (see photo below!)

Source: mackenziehoran.com via Lanie on Pinterest

Skinnys, a belted puffer vest, breton stripes and pearls? Pure perfection!! If y'all don't read her blog you should really go check it out, her style in impeccable! How do y'all feel about the new take on desert boots? I am thinking about splurging on the J. Crew ones this weekend but can't decide! Do y'all think I should get them??

Let me know! :)

-Lanie W. 

On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink

Pink- the ultimate girly color. From birth pink is the color that distinguishes girls from boys. To me it brings to mind thoughts of ballet costumes, spring flowers, sunsets, glitter, and all things happy. For most of my life I have been a more of a purple girl but this summer pink has been appearing more and more frequently in my wardrobe. Most recently I've been obsessed with fun pink Essie polishes and the neon pink sweaters of the Fall 2012 J. Crew line. (see photo below from my Instagram!)

Here are some other items inspired by my pink obsession:

How amazing is that sweatshirt?! Mean girls is my absolute fave. (You go Glen Coco!)

From classics like oxfords and chinos to ballet flats and cardigans, pink makes everything just so much more fun don't you think? I know note taking will be much less boring with Essie's "Off the shoulder" on my nails! I have the Tippi Sweater and pink Chinos but I am loving the darling gingham J. Crew oxford and plan on picking it up this weekend! Styled with skinny jeans and flats or layered under a navy sweater it will be such a versatile piece for late summer/fall! How do y'all feel about pink! Let me know which of these items you're coveting!

Happy First Day of August!

-Lanie W.