there's an apple tree in my backyard.

Akira fringe top.  Tee Shop skirt. Jeffrey Campbell Lita booties.

 Love my Coco (black yorkie) and Pepper (silky terrier) but honestly, I think they love Tom more [haha].  That's ok, I still have the love of my two kitties (pics soon to come)...

BTW I'm currently obsessing over these chunky platform booties.  Tom laughed at me, but I think they're totally groovy! Super high yet sensationally comfy.  Plus, they come in a million different colors- can't wait to pair them with an oversized knit and cutoffs! 

rompin' around.

Lush romper. vintage belt. Balenciaga wedge. Chan Luu wrap bracelet.

Hands down- best shoes ever!

boho chic,

and the re-invented maxi...

traditional Polish folk skirt. Mikoh bandeau. Chaser tee. vintage belt. Bakers sandal.

The greatest element in experimenting with fashion is exploring within your culture; venturing to something that holds true meaning of who you are within your family roots.  This skirt is originally worn with a traditional highlander outfit- but for me, taking it to the next level defines the avant-garde in the next generation of fashion.  The colors and detail are simply, unreal.  The flowers are the genuine "tybet"in the highlander attire and honestly couldn't be more perfect.  Truly sparking the whimsical beauty in a piece so infrequent; ingenuously, it's a vision of inspiration.  

seein' green.

Mossimo black tee.  AE destroyed shorts. Jeffrey Campbell leopard wedge. Louis Vuitton bag.

Cruising down Harlem just off 55 had us headed to an entirely different destination, but  a sharp right turn landed us in a deserted parking lot with a lime backdrop for some pretty snazzy pics!  Totally random, yet totally perfect.  Kept the outfit purely simple in a comfy tee and shorts- only adding a hint of spunk with a pair of wild wedges.  The zippers on the back make them that much more desirable.  There's always that first instinct to add the color red into the ensemble,  for some reason I wasn't feeling it, or any time for that matter.  Seems a bit cliche the whole "leopard print and red".  On another note, Gucci aviators make for the best protection on extremely sunny days...most definitely not complaining, been awaiting summer for some time now.  Only in Chicago do you get this bizarre weather.  Can't wait for the Fourth, fireworks are my fave!  

poison berries and headbands.

 Forever21 headband.

a tribal thing,

with combat boots.

Akira top and hat.  Forever21 shorts.  Steve Madden boots.

innocent sophistication.

Zara suede slingback pumps. AE jeans. Mossimo shirt. Hype clutch.

 Suede [light-colored] shoes can ultimately make for a great disaster but once in a blue moon you find that pair you can't pass up...exhibit A...who knew such simple elegance can be so rad?!

instant infatuations:

 enjoying a beautiful Sunday

 taking in the moments 

feeling the presence of God

 ... Go Mavs!