Outfit Obsession: Golden Globes Edition

As a self proclaimed pop culture addict of course I was tuned in as soon as the clock struck 5pm on Sunday, ready to see what fashion choices the "celebs" would make this year. Awards season is always so fun and I love to see who will be on the best/worst dressed lists respectively. Of course they could go for the out-there Lady Gaga crazy, but it always seems to me the ladies who choose the simple silhouette with tasteful accessories always get it right. I picked my top three favorite looks of the night to share, starting with my number one choice!

1. Zooey Deschanel in Oscar de la Renta. 

Everything about this look is perfection. A classic sweet heart neck line with a pearl choker and sleek pony all work together to create a look only the quirky and adorable star of New Girl could pull off. Can't y'all just imagine her at a debutant ball or black tie wedding in the 1960's South? Sigh, A+ girl!

2. Hayden Panettiere in custom Roberto Cavalli

Okay, this can we talk about how dainty and amazing the petite actress looks in this ballet pink gown? Oh my goodness, so fresh and soft, she looks like she just walked off of a cloud. The single stone necklace and simple earrings are the perfect choice with this dress and I can't get enough! I would wear this exact outfit to a formal or black tie event. Adore!!

3. Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior Haute Couture

While very similar to Zooey's dress in color and silhouette, Jennifer's look is a much more modern and edgy take on the bright dress in a classic shape. The gold belt is the perfect masculine accent that makes an otherwise feminine look interesting. Can't wait to see more this season from this young starlet!

What do you think about my top 3 favorite looks? Do you agree or disagree? What were your favorite or least favorite looks of the night? Let me know!!

-Lanie W.

Back to school: Second Semester

Ah, spring semester. With no football my college town is considerably less crazy than it is in the fall, but the anticipation of warm weather and pool days gets me through the seemingly endless cold walks to class (boo 8ams!). At the beginning of fall semester I did a "first day of school" outfit post so I decided I would do a second semester one as well!

With freezing days dressing for class is now much more complicated since you have to layer, wear a scarf/gloves and obviously a coat of some sort. I hate feeling like I can't relax in class so while I always try to look put together I also strive for comfort.

You can't go wrong with the tried and true riding boots/skinny jeans combo and I am loving the simplicity of this striped knit sweater, perfect for overly warm or cold class rooms! Adding my new obsession/Christmas presents the Women's Utility Barbour jacket & petite Ray Ban aviators and I'm ready to tackle a new semester!

I've ordered my books, now I just need to organize my binders and I'll be good to go! Are you ready for second semester? What do you plan  on wearing for the first day of class? Let me know!

-Lanie W.

Simple in Savannah

Have I ever mentioned how much I love that my family lives 30 minutes from historic Savannah Georgia? It really is a blessing living so close to such a beautiful historic city. On New Years Eve my boyfriend and I ventured across the state line to the Sav to eat lunch and shop around and enjoy a beautiful day. Here's a slice of the beautiful city-

I didn't plan on taking pictures that day but felt inspired by the beautiful backdrops the city provides. I'm wearing a J. Crew sweater & boots, Ray Ban Aviators (thank you Santa!), AE Jeggins, Michael Kors watch and a vintage leather saddle bag. Less is more is quickly becoming my motto and I loved out this simple ensemble turned out.

If you've never visited Savannah you have to go! It's gorgeous at all times of year! Cheers!

-Lanie W. 

Twenty Twelve.

This is it folks. The last hours of 2012. The minutes that we pause to ask have we done everything we wanted to do this year? Were we kinder, more generous, more ambitious, more adventurous? Did we take the chances that were presented to us, did we try our best at absolutely everything including our relationships with one another?

Personally 2012 was the most emotionally devastating year of my life. I usually don't share personal things here but I decided I would make an exception tonight. This past spring I lost my younger brother. He was 18 and we were only 16 months apart in age. His death shook my entire world and I, nor my family will never be the same because of it. No one can tell you how incredibly much the loss of someone close to you feels until you experience it yourself. I miss him so terribly every single day and only have peace knowing he is with the Lord and free of pain.

As far as adventure and taking chances 2012 was full of them. In May-June I studied abroad in Brussels, Belgium through my University. It was my first time going abroad and my first time flying by myself. I didn't know anyone going on the trip yet still went, which was a huge step for me. It was the time of my life. While in Europe I traveled to London, Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Florence, Pisa and Bruges. Traveling abroad was such a bucket list item for me and I experienced SO many amazing things and am so blessed to be able to have done them. I am endlessly thankful to my amazing parents to make this trip possible. If you want to hear more about the trip read here.

School wise I had my first 4.0 semester and declared my major (English: Writing & Publication Studies) which was wonderful. Having a direction and knowing what I want to do with my life is an amazing feeling and I couldn't be more pleased about where my future is headed.

My little blog was created in July of this year and is one of the best things I did all year. I love blogging and the blogs that I read every day. I get endless inspiration from the posts all you lovely ladies create and share each day. 2012 was really a style defining year for me. I took my personal style in a specific direction and couldn't be more pleased with it. I feel as I grow and mature I am figuring out more and more who I am and who I want to aspire to be as I get older. The preppy way of life and classic style is absolutely the road I want to take with my life and 2012 was the beginning of my journey down that road.

Overall I loved 2012 and really matured more than I have any other year. The incredible ups and downs this year has taken will never be paralleled by any other year. I climbed to the top of the Eiffel Tower, tossed a coin in the Trevi Fountain, swam in the Mediterranean Ocean, made a 4.0, started a blog I am so passionate about, determined my personal style, made new friends, fell in love with my state/the South in general, turned 20 and became more independent than ever. It can only get better :)

Cheers to an amazing, healthy, happy and prosperous and even better 2013!!!

-Lanie W.