That's So Chic

I always had the dream to have my home featured on apartment therapy. So in 2019 I am checking off all the projects on my, now overflowing to do list, so that I can make this dream a reality.  My focus is on making our apartment look more grown-up and put together. I aim for our decor and style to be more intentional and full of things that we love. Though we are currently renters, it does not mean our home has to lack style. The first room to tackle is our bedroom. Our needs are: better lighting, bringing in an area rug, putting up drapery, artwork, and some furniture re-arrangement.

On the sweetest October afternoon, the love of my life and I, surrounded by our closet friends and family became man and wife. We had private ceremony in downtown Memphis, that was perfect.

I could do a long post about where I've been and what I've been doing this past year and a half, but it wouldn't be all that exciting. To sum it up, life took off, promotions, engagements, planning a wedding, so yeah a lot of adulting. If you have been following me on instagram you have caught some of my updates. If not come on over.

I change looks like a change shoes; Gemini to the core honey. For a while I have been wanting to get a septum piercing. However, I am non-committed to putting a hole in my nose (allergies I see you). Naturally, the next best thing is break out the DIY skills and create a faux septum ring that is perfect my non-committal soul.

There are several things I have been lusting over. However, my wants are a tinsey bit bigger than my bank account and I sort of played through it in the basket spent more than needed in June. For all of July  I'm only buying needs (I have the sads just typing that) and well, I still WANT all the things I have been lusting over. Besides getting really acquainted with my wardrobe, I have decided to indulge in some DIY. Preferably the type that only requires some scissors and glue. I have a few projects already in progress and hopefully few more on the horizon. To keep my DIY juices flowing I have been bookmarking the heck out of everything.

Gladiator Sandals //

Alexander Wang is bae and so are these shoes.

Love a gladiator that wraps up the leg. However must don't get along with my calves. Ex-athlete woes.

Thicker straps but still divine.

Fancy Shoes //

Wrap, woven, and tasseled up.

Pom poms on heels? Like heck yeah!

Most sought after shoe that I'm going to so DIY the heck out of. Just watch.

Pom pom on heels? Oh the possibilities.

Men's shirts //

Men's t-shirt into a draped vest

Men t-shirt into race back vest

Turning a men's button down into a woman's shirt?! Why yes!

home decor inspiration board

We are well into 2015 and while soo many people are flocking to the gyms for the new year, I am dedicated to making my home the most adult looking space possible. I have amassed a pretty decent collection of mid-century modern furniture thanks to my love of thrifting. I now want to give my space a little more, polished home of two. and less museum of all things Mad Men. My inspiration board is filed with textures, statement part work pieces, and sleek finishes.