In theory I love sequins, tulle, extra large bows, and all things girly.  In reality when I try to pull of sequins, tulle, or extra large bows I feel, well, not at all like myself.  So when I spied this black and gold sequin skirt from Milly I immediately knew two things; I had to have it and if I was going to do sequins I had to do them my way.  My way means down playing the sequin skirt with an everyday cashmere sweater and not over-doing it on the accessories.  So if you’ve been hesitating on pulling the sequin skirt trigger (there’s more options than ever to choose from) I say go for it and just make it your own!  Truly, MKR

Photography, Kathryn McCrary

…AS PICTURED...Sweater, Calypso St. Barth c/o (40% off today!)  ||  Skirt, Milly via Piperlime (30% off with Cyber Monday Sale)  ||  Shoes, Tory Burch (old but the leopard version is still available and I love these which are on sale for Cyber Monday)  ||  Purse, Chanel  ||  Sunnies, Warby Parker c/o  ||  Avis Crescent Necklace, Moon & Lola c/o  ||  Acorn Ring, Julie Vos (On MAJOR sale!)

When I first spied this shaggy little sweater from Free People I knew I had to have it.  Part Snuffleupagus part Kate Moss and all me I love it paired with my Paige Denim black jeans, favorite hat, and little black booties all which I’m sure you’re tired of seeing on the Blog by now, but what can I say, I love what I love.  Truly, MKR

P.S.  How fun are these photos from the amazingly talented Luke Schneider, a Chicago photographer and new and fast friend of mine!?  If you’re in Chicago and in need of some great shots he is your guy.  Love him!

*Photography, Luke Schneider Photography

…AS PICTURED…Faithful Shaggy Cardigan, Free People (also available in black)  ||  Silk Shell, J.Crew  ||  Jeans, Paige Denim via Bloomingdales c/o (last seen HERE and HERE) ||  Hat, Sole Society c/o  ||  Tallie Bootie, Sole Society c/o  ||  Sunnies, Ray Ban  ||  Camera Strap, FotoStrap  ||  Gold Rings, Gorjana & Griffin c/o  ||  Acorn Ring, Julie Vos (on MAJOR SALE!)  ||  Nailpolish, OPI  ||  Lipstick, Nars

There’s nothing quite like a great blazer.  A blazer, like the LBD (little black dress) should be something every women invests in.  It can be dressed up, dressed down, and will never go out of style.  Case in point this Thyeskens’ Theory tuxedo jacket (last seen HERE and in an ivory version HERE).  I’ve had it for years and it only gets better with time.  In fact the only thing that could make it better would be that vintage Chanel brooch I’ve been searching for.  truly, MKR  

*Blazer, Thyeskens’ Theory, old (similar HERE, HERE & HERE)  ||  Shirt & Shorts, Haute Hippie (shirt sold out shorts on major sale)  ||  Shoes, Proenza Schuler, sold out (similar HERE, HERE & HERE)  ||  Rings, Michael Kors (similar HERE & HERE) & ASHA  ||  Necklace, BCBG old but I love THIS one ||  Lipstick, NARS  ||  Nail Polish, OPI Dutch Tulip

**Photography, Rustic White  ||  Hair & Makeup, Jennifer C. Nieman  ||  Location, The Optimist Atlanta