photos by Fleeting Fox Photography

Guys! The struggle is real, Winter is lasting forever! Combat the cold with a little style creativity. All winter I've ditched my usual brights for a more neutral monochromatic looks. That doesn't mean an outfit has to be plain though. I played with bold patterns and chunky textures for this look & and topped it off with gold accents. I love the contrast and warmth the gold brings to this otherwise gray outfit. Since the tights are CLEARLY a statement maker, I paired them with the smaller stripe texture of the sweater. When mixing patterns always vary the size. If one is a statement maker, have another that's a little more subdued. Be bold & have fun!

hat & studded backpack: ASOS  ///  necklace: Bauble Bar Vegas Fringe Bib   ///  sweater: Boohoo Maisie Turtleneck Batwing Rib Jumper  ///  shorts: Zara  ///  tights: Karmaloop  ///  boots: Missguided Alexia Cleated Sole Chelsea Boots Grey  ///  Gray Lipstick: NYX Black Sesame

Oh man, it's happening! The studio is in progress! (This is for the attic studio I've mentioned several times) Yes, this is long over due but I NEED to get organized. Somehow, living in a big house by yourself a studio can take over the whole home...art & design stuff has found itself in every room. Ridiculous, I know. But NOW, I will have a defined space for design.

Thanks to Home Goods, I've picked up gorgeous colorful striped baskets in varying sizes. Perfect for adding simple pattern and bright pops of color. I also found round colorful braided rugs which I will layer in the main gathering area. To organize the beads, I picked up tins with clear lids and added magnets on the back. I've ordered metal wall boards so the tins can hang on the wall (out of the way) and be clearly seen. 

photos found here: 1 /// 2 /// 3 /// 4

I'm a sucker for patterns....and painting. Normally I would be 100% against painting over wood floors... BUT, this would be the perfect solution for my attic space. Right now it's partially carpeted (and that wasn't even done well) I was talking with my friend who worked as a contractor for awhile about how I wanted to tear up the carpet and "restore" the wood underneath (sand and stain) He told me it wasn't actual wood flooring it was just the wood baseboards and that wouldn't work out well blah blah blah. (Still don't know what that really means haha) With that being said, simply painting over it will be the most cost effective and visually appealing choice. I have to decided on design, colors and then tear out the carpet, remove the staples and clean up/prep the floor. It'll be a process but hopefully the outcome will be well worth it.

Celebrating 5 years together with the above gray animal...quite the feat! (Yeah, we love each other)

Also, trending is animal graphics/patterns in fashion. Here is a collection of fun cat inspired clothing and accessories for all the furball lovers out there.

1. Studded Cat Ear Aliceband  ///  2. Wildfox White Cat One Piece  ///  3. Cat Scarf - (similar found here)  ///  4. Cat Ballet Flats  ///  5. Plum and Bow Metallic Cat Pillow ///  6. Wildfox Cat Face Lennon Sweater  ///  7. Wanted Cat Pint Glass

Illustrated embroidered art by Izziyana Suhaimi. Love the bright pops of color with textural detail