1 x 4: SUEDE SKIRT NO. 3

I've loved the idea of eating farm to table, but I never really knew where to start. So I was super excited when I discovered Urban Acres Farmstead in Oakcliff. In a nut shell,  Urban Acres is a Dallas Co-op that provides  about 1,500 lbs of produce from over 50 farms to each of its produce share customers. It's only been a couple of weeks, and I can already see a change in my eating habits. But when I pick up my veggies, I can still indulge my sweet tooth...if amazing homemade ice cream is more your speed than broccoli make sure and check out the Melt pop up shop (open through October). 

In case you missed the memo, I have been styling this suede mini skirt once a week for my 1 x 4 series (1 piece 4 ways) and this is week three! I kept it casual with my favorite chambray shirt and a pair of converse. PS. Isn't this Barrington tote bag adorable - they just came out with their new fall pattern and I am drooling!

AMERICAN EAGLE button front suede mini skirt (love the denim version) | J. CREW denim pop over shirt (last seen here) | c/o BARRINGTON GIFTS st. anne monogram tote (last seen here) | CONVERSE white chuck taylors | KAREN WALKER 'number one' sunglasses | VITA FEDE titan bracelets | DAVID YURMAN crossover ring

*Photography by Mary Summers for SideSmile Style

#TBT FRINGE TEE

MILK & HONEY BOUTIQUE fringe tank | J.CREW bikini top | AMERICAN EAGLE festival shorts | KAREN WALKER super duper sunglasses | CONVERSE white chuck taylors | J.CREW panama hat | c/o SONIA KASHUK lip color in classic red 

SALTY HAIR WHO CARES

I remember my very first Juicy Couture purchase. I was in eight grade, and it was a long sleeve pink tee from Saks that said 'Juicy Debutant' with a string of pearls wrapped around the letters. Next on a shopping trip with my grandmother for my 15th birthday, after careful consideration I decided that a black cashmere Swarovski encrusted bowling bag was the ultimate 'statement purse' and had to have it. When I got my first debit card sophomore year of high school, what was my first splurge? A JC id case key chain natch. I even was know to sport 'I'm with Juicy' tube socks with my Nike shocks & school uniform. Juicy was over the top, blinged out,  and completely glorious. With every purchase I felt I was one step closer to becoming Marissa from the OC (alcoholism not included). Their latest incarnation has landed them at Kohl's, a move that 10 years ago would have been shocking, but now makes sense for them as a brand. In addition to their synonymous tracksuits, there actually are several pieces worth checking out including this tropical chiffon jacket. Looking back now I could shoot myself for spending obscene amounts of money on such fleeting trinkets, most of which had significant elements of velour. However at the time there really was nothing cooler, and I still carry a soft spot in my my heart for the brand. 

JUICY COUTURE chiffon bomber jacket c/o KOHL'S | 7FAM jean shorts (similar) | AMUSE SOICETY salty hair who cares tee | CONVERSE black high tops c/o KOHL'S

*Photography by Mary Summers

RAINBOW WALL

I truly love a brand new pair of converse. Granted once worn in, they take on a more laid back chic vibe, but those first few wears are always some of my favorites. I remember freshman year of high school my mom bought me my first pair that were black and hot pink. I looked about as edgy as Ashlee Simpson, but at the time I thought I was looking fresh to death.  I recently picked up a pair of black high tops as well...but we shall see if I feel legit enough to pull them off. There is nothing worse than looking like a total try-hard, but hopefully I can hang when I wear them. What about y'all, do you share my converse obsession?

EVERLANE sleeveless turtleneck sweater | CONVERSE white low tops c/o KOHLS | GIVENCHY antigona bag | TARGET sunglasses (similar)

*Photography by Mary Summers