Damsel in Dior

Lulu Frost Necklace {$278} // Mossbluff Dress {$178} // J. Crew Collection Leather Trim Peacoat {$425} // Keeper Chambray Shirt {$78} // Rag & Bone Booties {$495} // DVF Check Bag {$295} // Steve Madden Leopard Flats {$90} // Checkered Dress {$145} // Cowlneck Sweater {$135}

I have never been more excited for fall and an exciting giveaway I’m hosting with Hobo Handbags starting NOW! First of all, can we just talk about this Hobo Stepping Out Bag? I kinda wanted to wrap the strap in and carry it as a clutch {which I plan on doing for night} but I just love a cross body bag. It’s the icing on the cake for fall layering.

Congrats to our winner: @karafulgum

Embroidered Dress {$80} // Hobo’s Stepping Out Bag {$178} // J.Crew Black Sweater {$188} // Rag & Bone Harrow Booties {$495} // Keeper Chambray Shirt {$78} // Kelly Wearstler Twisted Ring {$135} // Classic Link Bracelet {$88} // Lulu Frost Black & Gold Snake Bracelet {Fred Segal on Melrose} // David Yurman Bracelet‘s

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::: ENTER TO WIN MY HANDBAG :::

Entries will be accepted from 9/17 at 6am PST through 9/19 at 5pm PST. To enter, please

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*Must follow and like both Hobo & Damsel in Dior on both twitter & facebook. If you already do then you are already entered to win!

Winner will be announced on Thursday right here on Damsel in Dior! Good luck! X

Enameled peacock bangle {$98} // Hexagon Cuff {$32} // Wild side wide bangle {$68} // DANNIJO Tali Cuff {$304} // Tory Burch Reverse Cutout Logo Bangle {$135} // Gourmette gold-plated crystal bracelet {$890} // Skull charm leather wrap bracelet {$390} // Vanessa Mooney The Mesa Bracelet {$45} // NCbis Eve Bracelet {$215} // Gorjana Cullen {$58}

A little bit of this and a little bit of that, all of which I took note of while at NYFW. {and no I did not attend all of these shows, but wish I did!}

The lights dim, the music vibrates, the show starts and I am instantly reminded of why I do what I do.

I don’t know when the love affair began. Perhaps it was the first time I slipped on my first pair of high heels that I stole from my mother. Maybe it was receiving my first Louis Vuitton backpack from my aunts at high school graduation. But at some point, I entered a marriage that would last a lifetime. After attending my 6^th? (losing count) NYFW this past week, I can’t help but to feel romantic about this industry. Sure you can argue that clothes are just clothes {however if you’re reading this blog I bet you would beg to differ}.  But there is so much more to the words “fashion” and “style” than attending New York Fashion Week.

For me, it’s touching the fabric and, when it’s cotton, feeling an amazing homesick feeling for my Dad’s cotton farm. It’s the sweet smell of a new handbag and the thrill of knowing you earned every penny that went into the purchase. It’s a form of self-expression for our mood, our culture, our values and our history. It’s my job, my passion and my life….and being able to play in this game we call “fashion” makes me the happiest girl ever.  Thank you for reading this blog and for giving me my dream job.

Big thank you to Ladies’ Home Journal for the love in their October issue. Be sure to pick up a copy at news stands today for hot hat inspiration for fall featuring Damsel in Dior!

** Unfortunately, the hat I am wearing in this issue was purchased long ago from Urban Outfitters and is no longer available. You can find a similar style here.

 Sorry for all of the cell phone outfit pics but I promise to get some solid outfit posts up and running soon!

One: Naven Blazer // Kelly Wearstler Necklace // Zara Top & Shorts // Chanel Bag

Two: Zara Top // Heidi Merrick Skirt // Céline Bag

Three: Naven Skirt // Zara Top // Stella & Dot Necklace // Balenciaga Clutch

Four: Ani Lee Dress // Balenciaga Clutch

Five: Heidi Merrick Top // Céline Bag // Zara Short

I bopped on over to the SimplyStylist event yesterday where I was entered to win a chance to appear in Marie Claire! All I ask is that you puh-leezzz vote for my outfit in the “Blogger Style Off” competition by clicking here! 

Wish me luck!

Lulu’s Blazer // Hobo Bags // Capwell & Co Necklace // Katherine Hynes Top