Winter Florals // Edgy

By Styleofsam @styleofsam
Happy Monday!  We're back in Texas, and I'm getting ready to head to New York tomorrow!!    IFB Conference, Fashion Week, and Family here I come!
This is a two part post because I'm showing you the sassy and then the sweet way to wear winter florals.  A lot of y'all know that I'm somewhat of a girlie girl and LOVE hearts, bows, flowers, and such.  Well, sometimes a girlie girl wants to feel like a kick a$$ rocker when wearing an ultra feminine summer dress right?!erin necklace thanks to OUTRAGE FASHION // ella dress JCREW {similar} //
leather blazer ELIZABETH AND JAMES* {faux and real} // elephant ring F21 {similar in gold} //
bracelets THRIFTED, H&M {like this green bangle} // tights HUE //
booties BOTTEGA VENETTA* {studded but similar} // bag CHANEL //
no 1 sunglasses KAREN WALKER // lipstick TOM FORD

Photography by Mr. S

And why not wear bright florals in the winter!  Remember those J.Crew summer dresses that I got on sale awhile back {seen here and here}?  I told you I would them later.  Today's ensemble is a little bit edgy - whoa, gettin' kinda crazy here!  {Don't worry, Part II is the girlie version!}  Whenever I want to toughen up a look, I alway think leather + booties.  Is that too cliche?
The Style Rx:  Pair a leather jacket, tights, and booties with a summer dress to winterize it.  Bonus points if you walk around with some attitude to sell the bad a$$ look! Ha!
*My cousin found that Elizabeth & James blazer at TJ Maxx and nabbed it for me on clearance! The booties were found on sale at Last Call!
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Sometimes you have to take the leap and build your wings on the way down. - Kobi Yamada{I honor, heed, and consider each of my intuitions.}
P.S.  Don't you love Mary's style?  Hope you had a chance to check out her blog over the weekend!
P.P.S.  I'll be posting a recap of IFB Conference and Fashion Week events next week, but you can follow my adventures through facebook, twitter, or instagram!
Full Disclosure:  The erin necklace was sent to me complimentary of Outrage Fashion.  In my usual fashion, I chose the outfit around the necklace!  Hey, emerald IS the pantone color of the year!