Winter Whites

The title of this post might be a little misleading. Although I am a proponent of wearing white (and yes, even white bottoms, throwing the "no white after labor day" rule to the way side) this post isn't about wearing white in the winter. 

I recently found these amazing pictures by Gray Malin and I just had to share them. (You've probably seen his pictures of Prada in Marfa.) These pictures of skiers  in Aspen are exhibit exactly why I love trips to the mountains during the colder months. He also has awesome pictures of the beach and other locations from the same aerial perspective. In order to take the pictures, he hangs out of a doorless helicopter. If that's not badass photography I don't know what is. Be sure to check his work out! 

http://maisongray.com/home/ 

xo Tess

One Day

If I could buy this dress, I would know I've made it.

Although I think having an occasion to wear such a dress would also indicate having "made it". 

Monique Lhuillier Embroidered Tulle Ballgown 

xo Tess

Emma Stone

Emmas Stone is one of my favorite, if not my very favorite, actress as of lately. Aside from the fact that she's gorgeous, I love how she dresses in a classic and respectable way but with her own edgy twists. The real reason why I think she is so great is because of her quirky yet tough girl attitude.

Burberry

Calvin Klein

xo Tess

P.L.T.

Yes, I’m talking Michael Jackson P.L.T, “Pretty Little Thing”. These are the things that can instantly bring my mood up, and make any outfit seem slightly lux. What do you reach for when you need a pick me up? 

Silk Camisole / Chanel Rouge CoCo Shine Lipstick in "Boy" / Fair Isle Sock / Gold Mug 

Speaking of PLT’s, I’ve just discovered this treasure of a site. If your looking for pretty little under things this is the place!

Journelle 

xo Tess

Books by the Half Dozen

No more pencils, no more books, no more teacher’s dirty looks. 

I’m officially done with undergrad! However, I do still plan on reading many books. The difference is that which books will be my choice. This excites me to no end. I haven’t had the chance to read a book for leisure in the longest time. Here’s a list of some books I’m looking forward to turning the pages of in the very near future. 

1. The Casual Vacancy by JK Rowling

2. Bossy Pants by Tina Fey

3. Grace: A Memoir by Grace Coddington

4. Where We Belong by Emily Giffin

5. The Things that Matter by Nate Berkus

6. Seriously... I’m Kidding by Ellen Degeneres

Nothing beats having a printed book in my hands to read, but it’s also so nice to be able to have it easily accessible on my iPad. Books #3 and #5 will be ones that I buy in their true form (they are stocked full of great pictures), but I always struggle to decide the form I should purchase a book. Are you a die hard print or e-book buyer? Are there any must-reads that I should add to this list?

xo Tess

Simple Skirt

I don't own any skirts other than one floral printed pencil skirt (co J.Crew) and one jersey maxi skirt. I never seem to find skirts I like enough to buy, or have ideas for outfits I would wear that include skirts. One of my goals this late winter or spring is to get a skirt and where it as an everyday piece. I love Candice Swanepole's simple skirt outfit, and it's so easy even I'm tempted to buy a skirt now. Does anyone else struggle to find skirts, and skirt outfits, they like?

Short Sleeve White Tee / Beige Vegan Leather Skirt / Beige Mini Skirt

xo Tess

Hello There

I decided to create this blog as a way to exercise my 1st amendment right (if ya got it, flaunt it), and share my creative thoughts and ideas in relation to fashion, food, fun, travel, and life. Enjoy the ride, and comment, share, or ask about anything! Nothing would please me more. 

Fabulous Inslee Illustration

xo Tess