gingham.

Move over polka dots, plaid, checker, houndstooth prints- there's a new trending print in town. Say hello... or welcome back to gingham. If you haven't seen this print worn by your trend friend, co-worker or neighbor, you don't have "trendy" friends... I kid, I kid.

The gingham trend was spotted on the runways of highly coveted designers' spring 2017 collection shows, and is seen in a lot of editorials, as of late for being the "it" pattern of the season. I personally, am a sucker for any cutouts and cool sleeve details, so here's my take on rockin' this season's hottest trend. 

[Outfit Details]: Sunglasses: Spitfire, Dress: Asos, Shoes: Asos
[Photos]: Lindsay Solomon

XOXO <3 Margaret 

Lavender fields.

Celebrated my birthday this past weekend the most tranquil way possible by going to the lavender festival at Springfield Manor with my friends. Not going to lie, I lost interest in celebrating the day of my birth after I turned the big 21. I often times even forget how old I am when asked. But a girl can't pass up a scenic view and vino. 

If you know me, purple is one of my favorite colors (not because my name in Korean means purple) and lavender happens to be one of my favorite flowers. I always keep dried lavender by my bedside ($3 at Trader Joe's) and often use lavender oil in my humidifier to help me sleep at night. When I heard about this festival happening, I immediately purchased tickets. 

They had fields of lavender with visible mountains in the horizon to take serious #ootd's in, a mini market with tents that sold paintings, soap, jewelry and jam, food tents, live music and sold lavender infused liquor and bottles of wine. The festival ended this past weekend, but if you're in the area, I definitely recommend you visit! 

Outfit details: Gingham romper, sun hat, sunglasses and sandals.

Cheers!  Margaret 

Channeling my inner Audrey Hepburn.

Reminiscing the cruise I was on just a few weeks ago. Although I desperately missed the fast wi-fi connection back at home, it was nice to just sit and do nothing, but stare out at the ocean for hours.

And of course, with the breathtaking view of the sunset and a fancy cocktail, I just had to have my very first Audrey moment. Big floppy hat, check! Over-sized sunglasses, check! Bold lipstick, check! Fancy jewelry, check! Black dress, not so much. Here's my "nautical" take on the Audrey look with an off-the-shoulder, striped dress from Asos. I've been DYING to find the perfect "off-the-shoulder" dress that I could wear for both fancy and/or casual occasions and when I finally found one I literally squealed. The material of this dress makes it super comfortable too, which is always a perk! I'll definitely be sporting this number all throughout summer. 

I end today with one of my favorite inspirational quotes from Audrey Hepburn herself, "Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm POSSIBLE'!"

Hat: H&M (sold out, similar: here), sunglasses: Spitfire, dress: Asos, shoes: Steve Madden (sold out, similar: here),  jewelry: PANDORA, lipstick: Stila in beso.  

Photos by: Lindsay

XOXO <3

-Margaret

Spring bling.

Happy hump day, ya'll! Only two more days till the weekend...woooo sahhhhhh! You know what I'm looking forward to more than the weekend? Summer! It's been fairly warm here in the D.M.V., but not warm enough to take a dip in the pool.

Can I just take a moment to talk about my love for rompers?! Definitely a spring/summer staple, especially when you have nothing to wear or if you want a chic cover-up for the pool or beach. It's still a bit chilly here, so I dressed mine up with a fun and airy kimono cardigan. And it's not spring time without butterflies- found a perfect statement necklace to add just the right touch of bling.  

I cannot wait till I can actually dive into the water, and lay out in the sun... with a margarita or two, of course! I'm in desperate need of a vacay, if you couldn't tell by now. Any recommendations for places to go?

Romper: Lulu's, fringed kimono: Abercrombie & Fitch (sold out, similar: here),  butterfly necklace: PANDORA

Photos by: Lindsay

XOXO <3

-Margaret