floppy hats & color-blocking

not many people my age can say that they have a job they love. for the record, i have a job i love. the following pictures show a few of my favorite pairings i styled. styling is my favorite thing about my job and for reasons rightfully so. creating outfits from new shipments (as well as our older pieces) of clothing gives me a thrill and a bit of a challenge...mixing the modern with the retro and the bohemian with the minimalist...it's all about creating one cohesive look. what look is your favorite?  

leopard/flares

 i went down to mississippi this weekend to visit one of my greatest friends ever. we danced, ate, drank, and were merry.

{matching leopard heels & flare jeans

 were both anna & i's bottom-half outfit of choice friday night}

thursday morning brunch

Marc by Marc Jacobs coat + Bazaar editorial + Karen Walker sunnies = instant 70's inspiration

introducing mr. dannijo

It is always exciting to hear about a new design collaboration and even more so when a blogger is involved. Meet Leandra Medine, blogger extraordinaire behind The Man Repeller. Known for harem pants and arm parties, Leandra paired with Dannijo jewelry to create their very own line, Mr. Dannijo. The line is a feminine/masculine mix of mustaches and bows that's a little bit quirky. But hey, we like quirky. 

lately

life has a sense of humor. 

mine has been extra funny lately. 

as of late, i've experienced a few rough patches but i've learned that the most important thing is to keep going.

 so i return to you hautesauce more eager than ever. 

let the blogging begin.

{cheers}

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 a few snapshots of some of my new 'happys'

november issue of InStyle; gwen looks amazing as did her fall '11 line of L.A.M.B.

new geometric jewels; gold + white leather

vintage earrings from a vintage mall in lawrence, ks// plan to be worn with crimson lips and a top knot