Sam Loves: 28

Sam Loves: 28 (from top to bottom, left to right):

1.) All hail the stunning style of Alexa Chung.  She's truly one of my style icons for her innate beauty, wit, and charm.

2.) Digging Anthropologie's Oscarine Lucite Stool, on sale now.  

3.) Jeans, white blouses and velvet block heels via Adenorah's instagram.

4.) A small bag having a big moment:  The Chloe Nile Minaudière Leather Crossbody Bag.

5.) The Scalloped Snap Skirt in Black (also love the denim version) is adorable and would be perfect over tights with boots.

6.) As Valentine's Day approaches, I'm feeling this quote.  

7.) A jaw-dropping door to the Capitular Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul in Prague. 

8.) Pretty Fay Andara Earrings from Clare V.

Happy Monday lovelies!  I hope it's a great week for all.

XOXO,

Sam

What to Pack for Memorial Day Weekend

Although I just came back from Jamaica and am thoroughly relaxed, I am looking forward to the 3-day holiday weekend.   I'm heading back to Oklahoma to see my family and my adorable niece and nephew for Memorial Day, but most of our time will be spent outside by the pool.  Here's what's on my packing list:

I'm a sucker for a good Target bikini.  I personally can't seem to justify the more expensive options like Agent Provocateur or Marysia because every summer I want a new look and it doesn't make sense to splurge on a swimsuit.  However, I am open to spending on cute, versatile summer pieces I can wear season after season like this loose Splendid number and Anthropologie's denim dress.  A cute beach tote seems to be the "it" beach accessory this year, as well as sun hats with cheeky sayings.

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Sam Loves: 6

This weekend came and went in a flash, and one thing became glaringly apparent- I have no idea how to dress in cold weather.  Spending the last 5 years in Houston acclimated me to extreme humidity and heat, and winter wasn't given much thought.  So here is the truth- I currently have 2 pairs of pants in my closet, 4 scarves, and 1 "heavy" coat.  No gloves, no hat, no winter boots for NYC weather.  I was surprised to find it dip in to the high 40s while out and about at night on Saturday, and I have a feeling I'll want to burn my North Face jacket come April.  Nevertheless, I've made it my goal to learn how to dress for winter this season, and I'll be sure to share the process.  But for now, I can't stand to think of the cold, so I'm focusing instead on what I really want to be buying- cute sleepwear, a maroon hat for OU games, and leopard anything:

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1.) Michael Stars Wide-Brimmed Fedora $68/2.) Cheetah Key Chain Tassel $45/3.) La Perla Sangallo PJ Set $150/4.) Racerback Shift Dress $48/5.) Saint Laurent Tote $2,750/6.) Michele Varian Brass and Leather Foxen Necklace $98/7.  2016 Smythson Leather Agenda $235/8.) Vince Camuto Lace-Up Peep-Toe Pumps $128.95/ 9.) Leopard Velvet Lumbar Pillow $80/

Did everyone have a good weekend?