TRANSITION

Nordstrom fox sweater, Wanderlust Denim shorts, Cobra Shop sunglasses, Elison Rd. bracelet/ring, Forever 21 rings, Urban Outfitters earrings, Target combat boots, and bag from Los Angeles

Between school, extra curricular activities, and beginning my own clothing line (Wanderlust Denim), life has been an absolute whirlwind lately. Therefore, I try to opt for simple, yet still fashionable, clothing choices every morning--but the unpredictable weather hasn't made getting dressed any easier. It is freezing in the morning, but by noon it's ninety degrees, so finding a balanced outfit that will transition nicely through the day is my main goal. With this outfit, I chose to keep things simple and let the bold sweater be the focus. Sorry that it's rushed, but I hope you enjoyed my little update! 

By the way, check out this Beauty Riot's fall fashion blogger competition, which I was featured in wearing this outfit!

xx Paige

SUMMERTIME, AND THE LIVING'S EASY

 Nordstrom high waisted maxi skirt, Urban Outfitters chiffon button down, Steve Madden sandals, Cobra Shop sunglasses, Billabong neon tribal clutch

This summer, I've found that my wardrobe consists heavily of breezy, effortless, versatile pieces. For a shopping date down by the shore I chose my favorite high waisted maxi skirt, a flowy chiffon button down, and a few simple statement accessories. My neon tribal clutch and round sunglasses have definitely been staple pieces in many of my outfits this summer; they're such a great way to add a little fun to any look. Although it's definitely not a groundbreaking new style, I've also been loving the beachy feel of my new ombrè hair. This look could easily be taken from day to night by replacing the nude flat sandals with some sky high Jeffrey Campbells, and adding a bold, bright, edgy lip.

I hope everyone's been having a great summer, I know I have! I'll be back soon with more of my favorite summer style.

xx Paige

DRESSED DOWN

Urban Outfitters denim dress, gifted satchel and earrings, Nordstrom watch, Elizabeth and James sunglasses, China Glaze 'Celtic Sun' nails

I've always had an affinity for dresses of all kinds; chiffon or satin, short or long, ruffled or pleated, I love them all. However, I typically find that dresses are too formal for the casual norm at my school. That's why I fell in love with this particular dress during a recent trip to Urban Outfitters--I found that it is perfectly simple without compromising any of my favorite features of a dress. A strappy pair of wedges and trusty satchel proved for the perfect dressed down look, and was also appropriate for the warmer weather we've been experiencing as of late.

xx Paige

SPRING CLEANING

Nordstrom white jeans, Urban Outfitters pink chiffon button down, Steve Madden sandals, gifted gold earrings, Nordstrom watch, Forever 21 blush and gold necklace, China Glaze 'Celtic Sun' nails

As I sorted through my monstrosity of a closet for a long over due spring cleaning, I stumbled upon these stunning white jeans that I purchased over a year ago. After seeing a similar pair on one of my favorite bloggers, Kendi, I ran out to get my own, and unfortunately forgot about them after they became lost in the depths of my wardrobe. Because they still had tags on them, I debated on returning them, wondering when I would ever wear them. However, I had a change of heart before school this morning and decided to pair them with a few of my favorite spring essentials, and just go for it. An easy blouse and simple sandals allowed for a polished look that showcased my 'new' pants.

I hope everyone is having a great start to their week! Although my posting will probably continue to be rather fickle as I work to maintain a balance between school work and other activities, I will try to be on the blog a lot more than I have in the past few months. Thanks for bearing with my hectic schedule and sticking around!

xx Paige

A DAY IN THE LIFE

For a recent school project, we had to shadow a job we are potentially interested in for the future, so I got to spend a day in the life of a professional fashion stylist. We were instructed to photograph the workspace/surrounding environment, so I thought I'd share a few of my favorite shots.

1. Hamming it up next to my namesake brand 2. the oh-so-fierce Jeffrey Campbell Carmen 3. I loved all the little details from the sequins to the leopard 4. simple studs are the perfect accessory for nearly any look 5. stunning Kate Spade statement necklace 6. beautiful Betsey Johnson earrings add just the right amount of sparkle 7. and you can't forget the cheesy mirror shot ;)

I hope everyone is enjoying their spring break!

xx Paige

CATTITUDE

Nordstrom jeans, Kohl's lace tank top, Kohl's leopard cardigan, Target quilted handbag, Nordstrom watch, Chanel No. 67 red lipstick, Stila black eyeliner, Tom Ford sunglasses, Sam Edelman loafers

From cat eye glasses and eyeliner to fierce prints, I've been absolutely obsessed with feline-inspired trends as of late. There's a certain fabulous attitude that they can give any look, and can also be translated into most everyone's style, with anything from subtle details to statement pieces. I've long been on the search for the perfect pair of dramatic cat eye sunglasses, so when I spotted this Tom Ford pair at Barney's, I simply couldn't resist--I purchased them in both black and tortoise shell. I wanted to create a simple yet bold look based around the glasses, and I think this cardigan and jeans combination did just the trick. Although I typically hate wearing jeans, I loved the way they looked when cuffed with my favorite new loafers. This is definitely a trend I'll continue to have fun with throughout the upcoming seasons. I'm going to go finish my Harry Potter marathon, so I hope you all enjoyed your weekends, and have a great week! Woohoo, almost spring break!

xx paige

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER

Nordstrom striped pullover, Pacsun jeggings, Old Navy floral buttondown, Brown satchel gifted from my mama, Target riding boots, thrifted glasses, 

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekends! As you read this, I am enjoying the last of my 3-day weekend at Disneyland con mi madre. I spent the majority of the past few days in the comfort of my own home, enjoying the sound of the rain on my windows, and as I was digging through my archives of pictures saved on my computer, I realized that I never posted this outfit. Although it was intended for a back-to-school post over six months ago, I figured it was better late than never. I feel like, despite the short time, my style has noticeably changed since these photographs were originally taken. I still love the idea of mixing prints, as well as the contrast of a preppy yet casual look, but if I were given the task of creating a look based off of those trends, it would probably be drastically different than this--aside from the fact that I would never be caught dead wearing those glasses in public. Oh well, I still think it's a kind of cute look, especially if you're going for something simple and school-girl inspired. 

xx paige

OH, HOW {P}INTERESTING

{1-Idea for how to pair my new black and white striped button down with vintage denim. 2-This geometric heel is not something you see every day. 3-Fabulous DIY mod door designs done simply with tape! 4-Enough said. 5-Possibly the coolest hairdryer in existence. 6-This may very well be the story of my life. 7-This reminded me of a modern day Audrey Hepburn, so classy and chic. 8-Lauren Conrad's gorgeous ombre locks, inspiration for a possible color change. 9-Truer words have never been said...although I'm not sure truer is a word. 10-The matte and shiny manicure idea is so edgy.}

Although I'm most definitely late to jump on the bandwagon, I've finally done it--I'm now officially an obsessive user of Pinterest. I've had an account for quite a while, but just this past week have I taken the time to begin using it (being sick in bed left more time on my hands than even I knew what to do with). I am finding it to be the perfect way for my hyper-organized self to keep track of everything from my favorite trends and DIY tricks to remember, to even inspiration for my dream home. The above images are just a few of my favorite things I've recently pinned.

Be sure to follow Paige Renae on Pinterest, and like my blog page on Facebook!

xx Paige

P.S. Hopefully I'm on the road to recovery from this terrible virus, and will be able to resume regular outfit posts within the week.