#NYFW : Billy Reid SS15 Recap

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With the world converging on New York City for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, I must admit that it makes me proud to know the South is being so well represented through the work of designer Billy Reid.

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In true Billy Reid fashion, the Alabama-based designer combined clean tailoring with the use of earthy fabrics and tones for his SS’15 menswear collection. From blazers and knits, to packable outerwear, this collection feels like the perfect coastal summer waiting to be put into a suitcase and enjoyed. As always, Reid’s attention to detail is clear and focused on exactly what the man he designs for wants in each piece. Although the vision and detail were classic examples of Billy Reid, the pops of color from the blues, reds and mustards found throughout added a youthful feel to the collection.

One of my favorite looks of the collection included a printed white blended linen blazer paired simply with a soft blue t-shirt and khakis, perfect for keeping cool during high Summer. Lucky for the girls, Reid designed this collection with the hopes that you would steal it from your boyfriends and find your own ways to make it yours, so use this as the perfect opportunity to have your guys looking good next Spring and Summer!

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Because every girl’s crazy bout a sharp-dressed man, am I right ladies?

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Exactly.

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- @STEubanks

#ThrowbackThursday- Tibi X Hampden. Pre-Fall 2014.

All images were taken with a Samsung Galaxy S4 so don't complain about the image quality, k thnx bai.

Back in May, I was lucky enough to attend the Tibi X Hampden Pre-Fall 2014 runway event in Charleston, SC. Now y'all know I like to consider myself a "fashion-y" type but this was the first time I was able to see one of the lines I stalk every #NYFW actually walk in person. I thought it was a pretty big deal. And not only did I get to see the show, I got to meet the designer (and Georgia native), Amy Smilovic, and one of my favorite bloggers, Jane Aldridge of Sea of Shoes.

Check out the low-quality/blurry snaps I grabbed on my phone (rookie mistake, my bad) and to get you excited for their #NYFW SS15 presentation this weekend! YAY SOUTHERN DESIGNERS!!!!!!!

I die for this pink coat y'all. 

I love that Hampden worked so tirelessly to make this fabulous event happen. I love when the South supports southern designers and southern designers support the South. It genuinely warms my little black heart. 

Enjoy!!

-C. xx. 

Sideline Sweetie

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IT'S ALMOST HERE! IT'S ALMOST HERE! IT'S ALMOST HEREEEEE Y'ALL!

To say we're excited for college football to return is about the understatement of the century. Luckily, the wait is almost over!!!!!

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So.... here's the problem. We're running out of time to get our gameday outfits together. THIS IS NOT IDEAL. Lucky for us, Rich Girl Rags is here to save the day. Hurray!!!! Check out some of these fabulous looks from their #SidelineSweetie lookbook.

A monogram AND a bow?? What more could a girl ask for?

Like seriously, I want to be a part of this tailgate. 

Am I more excited for the outfits than I am for the games? Potentially. But don't tell anyone I said that...

Be sure to head over to Rich Girl Rags to shop these fabulous looks (and FYI... they just added monogram workout gear).

YAYYYYY FOOTBALL!!!!!

Flower Children

So if you haven't been paying attention, I freaking  L O V E  flower crowns. Seriously. I don't think that I'm having a "hippie" moment, per se, but I really really really love the idea of working in the super fun festival look that's been so big this summer into everyday wear. (Besides, if it's good enough for Harry, it's good enough for y'all.)

http://www.cambio.com/2014/02/01/happy-birthday-harry-styles-20-of-our-favorite-harry-gifs/

But as much as I love the hippie/flower crown craze, I will forever be deeply Southern at heart. It's hard for me to commit to a full-on "festival" look. They always just seem a little left of "put together" and that's just not something that my Mama raised me with being ok with doing.

I mean, do you want to look like a dirty hippie? 

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Enter my friends at Rich Girl Rags. I fell in love with them over their Among Wildflowers Look Book. They just get how to do classic, Southern prep with a twist- something every Modern Magnolia knows and loves.

http://www.pinterest.com/richgirlrags/among-wildflowers/

I feel like I've been super selfish by not posting about this for y'all sooner... soz. We got it taken care of now :)

Just check out these fabulous pictures below and then head over to www.richgirlrags.com and shop shop shop.

I don't know that I'm ready for a floral romper yet but that maxi is callingggg my name.  

Wannnnnt this top. W.A.N.T.

That back y'allllllll. 

I mean, HOW FUN right?? Slowly but surely, the Rich Girls are infiltrating my all black wardrobe and adding really bright, fun colors and patterns. It's wild and I kind of love it. I mean, it's never too early to start outfit planning for Music Midtown, am I right?

Annnnnd not only does Harry approve but Lana does too. Get it y'all. 

Head over to www.RichGirlRags.com to shop all these super fun looks!

Peace & blessings, flower children. Peace & blessings.

-C. xx. 

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