DRESSED DOWN

Urban Outfitters denim dress, gifted satchel and earrings, Nordstrom watch, Elizabeth and James sunglasses, China Glaze 'Celtic Sun' nails

I've always had an affinity for dresses of all kinds; chiffon or satin, short or long, ruffled or pleated, I love them all. However, I typically find that dresses are too formal for the casual norm at my school. That's why I fell in love with this particular dress during a recent trip to Urban Outfitters--I found that it is perfectly simple without compromising any of my favorite features of a dress. A strappy pair of wedges and trusty satchel proved for the perfect dressed down look, and was also appropriate for the warmer weather we've been experiencing as of late.

xx Paige

SPRING CLEANING

Nordstrom white jeans, Urban Outfitters pink chiffon button down, Steve Madden sandals, gifted gold earrings, Nordstrom watch, Forever 21 blush and gold necklace, China Glaze 'Celtic Sun' nails

As I sorted through my monstrosity of a closet for a long over due spring cleaning, I stumbled upon these stunning white jeans that I purchased over a year ago. After seeing a similar pair on one of my favorite bloggers, Kendi, I ran out to get my own, and unfortunately forgot about them after they became lost in the depths of my wardrobe. Because they still had tags on them, I debated on returning them, wondering when I would ever wear them. However, I had a change of heart before school this morning and decided to pair them with a few of my favorite spring essentials, and just go for it. An easy blouse and simple sandals allowed for a polished look that showcased my 'new' pants.

I hope everyone is having a great start to their week! Although my posting will probably continue to be rather fickle as I work to maintain a balance between school work and other activities, I will try to be on the blog a lot more than I have in the past few months. Thanks for bearing with my hectic schedule and sticking around!

xx Paige

A DAY IN THE LIFE

For a recent school project, we had to shadow a job we are potentially interested in for the future, so I got to spend a day in the life of a professional fashion stylist. We were instructed to photograph the workspace/surrounding environment, so I thought I'd share a few of my favorite shots.

1. Hamming it up next to my namesake brand 2. the oh-so-fierce Jeffrey Campbell Carmen 3. I loved all the little details from the sequins to the leopard 4. simple studs are the perfect accessory for nearly any look 5. stunning Kate Spade statement necklace 6. beautiful Betsey Johnson earrings add just the right amount of sparkle 7. and you can't forget the cheesy mirror shot ;)

I hope everyone is enjoying their spring break!

xx Paige

CATTITUDE

Nordstrom jeans, Urban Outfitters lace tank top, Kohl's leopard cardigan, Target quilted handbag, Nordstrom watch, Chanel No. 67 red lipstick, Stila black eyeliner, Tom Ford sunglasses, Sam Edelman loafers

From cat eye glasses and eyeliner to fierce prints, I've been absolutely obsessed with feline-inspired trends as of late. There's a certain fabulous attitude that they can give any look, and can also be translated into most everyone's style, with anything from subtle details to statement pieces. I've long been on the search for the perfect pair of dramatic cat eye sunglasses, so when I spotted this Tom Ford pair at Barney's, I simply couldn't resist--I purchased them in both black and tortoise shell. I wanted to create a simple yet bold look based around the glasses, and I think this cardigan and jeans combination did just the trick. Although I typically hate wearing jeans, I loved the way they looked when cuffed with my favorite new loafers. This is definitely a trend I'll continue to have fun with throughout the upcoming seasons. I'm going to go finish my Harry Potter marathon, so I hope you all enjoyed your weekends, and have a great week! Woohoo, almost spring break!

xx paige

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER

Nordstrom striped pullover, Pacsun jeggings, Old Navy floral buttondown, Brown satchel gifted from my mama, Target riding boots, thrifted glasses, 

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekends! As you read this, I am enjoying the last of my 3-day weekend at Disneyland con mi madre. I spent the majority of the past few days in the comfort of my own home, enjoying the sound of the rain on my windows, and as I was digging through my archives of pictures saved on my computer, I realized that I never posted this outfit. Although it was intended for a back-to-school post over six months ago, I figured it was better late than never. I feel like, despite the short time, my style has noticeably changed since these photographs were originally taken. I still love the idea of mixing prints, as well as the contrast of a preppy yet casual look, but if I were given the task of creating a look based off of those trends, it would probably be drastically different than this--aside from the fact that I would never be caught dead wearing those glasses in public. Oh well, I still think it's a kind of cute look, especially if you're going for something simple and school-girl inspired. 

xx paige

OH, HOW {P}INTERESTING

{1-Idea for how to pair my new black and white striped button down with vintage denim. 2-This geometric heel is not something you see every day. 3-Fabulous DIY mod door designs done simply with tape! 4-Enough said. 5-Possibly the coolest hairdryer in existence. 6-This may very well be the story of my life. 7-This reminded me of a modern day Audrey Hepburn, so classy and chic. 8-Lauren Conrad's gorgeous ombre locks, inspiration for a possible color change. 9-Truer words have never been said...although I'm not sure truer is a word. 10-The matte and shiny manicure idea is so edgy.}

Although I'm most definitely late to jump on the bandwagon, I've finally done it--I'm now officially an obsessive user of Pinterest. I've had an account for quite a while, but just this past week have I taken the time to begin using it (being sick in bed left more time on my hands than even I knew what to do with). I am finding it to be the perfect way for my hyper-organized self to keep track of everything from my favorite trends and DIY tricks to remember, to even inspiration for my dream home. The above images are just a few of my favorite things I've recently pinned.

Be sure to follow Paige Renae on Pinterest, and like my blog page on Facebook!

xx Paige

P.S. Hopefully I'm on the road to recovery from this terrible virus, and will be able to resume regular outfit posts within the week.

INSPIRED: POP OF NEON

{all via tumblr}

I've been quarantined to my bed for the past five days with a terrible virus, and needless to say, have had plenty of time to catch up on reading my favorite fashion blogs and websites. Despite my attire consisting of mismatched pajamas and ill-fitting sweatpants for nearly a week, I've been feeling very inspired by some of the recurring trends I've spotted lately. One of my favorites is adding a pop of neon. Although neon is not anything new in the world of fashion, it is now reinventing itself in a more sophisticated, minimal way. It can easily serve as a way to brighten up the dreary winter months, or ease your way into the brightness of spring. Here are a few of my favorite examples of the trend, demonstrated in the form of accessories, clothing, makeup, and even stationery.

xx paige

REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE

Vintage James Dean muscle shirt, Urban Outfitters acid wash jeans, Urban Outfitters bandeau, Nordstrom aviators, Forever 21 rings, Target combat boots

I recently acquired this vintage James Dean shirt from a lovely friend, and wore it with my favorite new pair of jeans from Urban Outfitters (that nearly everyone I know hates). Just a simple outfit for a casual Friday~ Enjoy your weekend, stay safe, and I'll leave you with a cliche James Dean movie title in honor of my favorite shirt!

xx paige

ALL DRESSED UP AND NOWHERE TO GO.

Some days, I wake up with an urge to go above and beyond my normal standards for dressing, even if there is no special occasion. Today was most definitely one of those mornings. This may have been partially due to the fact that it's the last day of finals (completely deserving of some form of celebration!), or because I've been rather stressed lately, and getting dressed up is an instant pick-me-up when I'm down. Although it's still a simple outfit, I feel like sometimes minimal looks can make the biggest statement.

What I'm Wearing:

Chiffon pleated peter pan collared blouse: Nordstrom

Black high waisted skirt: Handmade by my mommy

Cream blazer: LC

Cream quilted tassel bag: Thrifted

Gold watch: Nordstrom

Gold teardrop earrings: Christmas gift from Shirley

Tortoise shell keyhole sunglasses: Elizabeth and James via Nordstrom

Nude patent leather oxfords: Steve Madden

xx Paige Renae