Printed Denim

Free People Jeans (similar here) | J. Crew Top | H&M Scarf | (fake) Balenciaga Bag | Zara Wedges (similar  here)

Bought these jeans (similar here) at Free People on sale for $29.99 and then another 50% before my shopping ban started this year. Paired with this denim shirt and booties (similar here) traveling home over the holidays and again back in the city for a Sunday of brunch and errands.

A Provençal Maxi

Free People Dress | Aldo Sandals | Zara Bag

Not to belabor the Free People dress fetish or anything, but saw this dress on the mannequin at the store and it was screaming french countryside..and my name. It was weird. It worked out nicely for a day of wine tasting outside Aix-en-Provence yesterday.

Friendly Reminder

Free People Dress | Aldo Sandals | Zara Bag | H&M Sunnies

I had my eye on this dress for my Austin trip but unfortunately it was on backorder. I took a look at it online from time to time but couldn't justify spending $118 on another Free People sundress. My friend Courtney clued me in yesterday that it was at Nordstrom Rack in Union Square. No sooner had I finished reading her text and I was out the door to make it mine for a fraction of the price ($49.99). Sure it may be a tad bigger than I would normally wear but that's what belts are for. They also had this shirt for $30 (on sale for $34 here), these jeans in all different washes and many more pieces that are otherwise full price in stores as we speak. So let this serve as your friendly reminder to get there while the gettin's good.

Little Denim Dress

Free People Dress | H&M Earrings | ASOS Bracelets | Dolce Vita Sandals (on sale here!)

One would think Free People is a Shanelé sponsor this summer; unfortunately that is not the case. But they sure do have some great summer dresses, like this one, that all seem to fit perfectly. I paired it with my favorite new sandals, which are on major sale here, for an Engagement party in Chicago and again for a low key night of dinner and drinks in the city last Friday.

Free People Fanatic

Free People Tank, Jean Shorts, Bracelets and Ring | Urban Outfitters Sunnies and Cuff | Forever 21 Bag (similar) | Sam Edelman Boots

I made my first Free People purchase before my trip to Austin (I swear I'll shut up about Austin soon) and haven't been able to stop since. I was struggling the last couple months to find a pair of jorts that weren't way too short and these were perfect. Next to the shorts was this tank and once I saw the back...just had to have it. To finish it off, I paired everything with these booties that I have not been able to take off since I bought them a couple weeks ago. They have proven to be the perfect shoe to slip on to go to the beach, run errands around the city, go out at night, etc.

Light & Flowy

Free People Dress, Cuff and Bracelets | Sam Edelman Boots --> On sale now! | Urban Outfitters Earrings (similar here) | Forever 21 Bag (similar here)

I originally ordered this Free People dress in anticipation of my Austin trip however it didn't come in time. As hard as I tried to refrain from opening the box, it somehow found its way out and onto my body. Hate when that happens. I've worn it the last two weekends with these boots (which I'm obsessed with and wear everywhere now) and wish I could be wearing it on a scorcher like today. The lightweight jersey knit couldn't be more comfortable and the double side-slits/strappy detailing below each arm hole all combine to make it is perfect casual summer dress.

Austin Attire

Urban Outfitters Skirt worn as dress (similar), Earrings & Bracelet | H&M Boots (similar on sale here) and Bag (similar) | Free People Bracelets | Forever 21 Hat (similar)

I found this Urban Outfitters skirt (similar here) on the sale rack on wore it as a dress paired with my favorite black booties (similar here) and a cowboy hat (similar here) for the first night out in Austin which started with dinner at Bess Bistro and finished with a little two-steppin' at Rebel's Honky Tonk. Well, everyone else was two-steppin'...I mostly just ran into / stepped on peoples feet and walked in a big circle around the dance floor. Had a ball of a time nonetheless.

Weekend Update - 5/8/2011

A lovely weekend was spent enjoying the weather, attending the one-year anniversary party of Benrimon Contemporary gallery and complete with a picture perfect Mother's Day brunch prepared by the bf's brother and sister-in-law...who, together, could honestly show Martha Stewart a thing or two about hosting a brunch, dinner...well, really any party. Everything from the food, which tasted even better than it looked, down to the color-coordinated table linens & gerber daisies were practically perfect in every way. Hope you had a great weekend.

xx,

Shanelé

Mother's Day Brunch...

{bloody marys and jalapeños-cheddar scones}

 {mixed berries with lemon drizzle and ahhmmaazing chocolate chip coffee cake}

{toasted baguette with lox, scrambled eggs and scallions topped with black caviar}

One year Anniversary soirée at Benrimon Contemporary

Design inspiration @ Free People...