Scarlet & the cool-girl kicks

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It’s a rare occurrence when I go into a store and want everything on the racks. Like it never happens as a rule. Scarlet in West Little Rock is an exception to that rule. At nine years old, Scarlet is better the ever. The shop recently opened a new storefront designed by the brilliant Heather Owens of Georgia James (you can find heather & a mini GJ shop within Scarlet); a relaunched website featuring a web store with brands like Elizabeth & James, Rebecca Minkoff and J Brand alongside the Scarlet brand capsule collection.
Brimming with leather skinnies, cutout dresses, flat bill caps and fur jackets, Scarlet has the quintessential fall wardrobe for the coolest girl you know.

The clothes, bags and baubles are drool worthy but the shoes – oh the shoes – I’m continually obsessed with the selection that owner Jeanne curates. You may know that I rarely buy new pieces, strictly adhering to a diet of vintage & thrift, but this diet doesn’t really apply to footwear. In fact, I’ll go so far as to say that shoes are almost always best when bought new.

Until now, you could only peruse & purchase this amazingness in store. I feel like it’s my duty to inform you that you will be able to buy them online as of Thursday, 10/31.

And you’re welcome.

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Put a collar on it.

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I love adding a collar to an otherwise simple ensemble. I have vintage sequin, beaded and knit collars but this particular one is from urban outfitters.
Photo by Celi Birke
Hair/MU by Melissa Arens of Mayapple Salon

Bad Girls

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I’m not bad. I’m just drawn that way. – Jessica Rabbit
Retro on the Runway Lookbook

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warmer whites

a favorite look from a warmer day.
top/pants – thrifted
collar/cuffs – mom’s (!)
heels – vince camuto via plato’s closet

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Off to the Races!

Two recent takes on a new favorite. This dress is made of a bizarre fabric that feels like curtains but the race horse print is so good.
Dress – thrifted
leather necklace – thrifted
sunnies – asos
heels – thrifted
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hat – cheap thrills
necklaces – thrifted & emily’s one man band
booties – not rated via plato’s closet 

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A little looney

A favorite look from summer.
hat – italian market
bow – hobby lobby
looney tunes tee – thrifted
yellow skirt – vintage
platforms – bcbg

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COLLABO! Emily’s One Man Band

a lovely little lady named Emily asked me to work it in front of the camera for her rather wildy successful etsy shop. obviously, I obliged. We had a great afternoon full of fringe, sequins, denim and flying through the air with the greatest of ease.
Some of her stuff is recycled and some is upcycled. The amazing leather fringe necklace and fabulous bustiers are Emily’s handiwork.
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Cha Cha Cha

I love color. I also love sleek & black, so I sometimes forget how much I love color. Thanks Darcy & Hello Luvvy for asking me to participate in this taqueria shoot and thus reminding me.
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I chose two looks: spanish dancer & rodeo queen. Sometimes having a theme really helps me.
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spanish dancer: top – thrifted, heels – plato’s closet, tiered skirt – cheap thrills, turquoise – thrifted, Mae’s & Dark Star Visuals

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rodeo queen: vintage 60s sunnies, jewelry – thrifted, top – thrifted, skirt – part of a little red riding hood costume, boots – thrifted

There’s also a video!

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collaboratively photographed and each self-styled

A bouquet makes the day

my lovely friend, Bartus, brought me flowers one day. they truly do make everything better.
entire look – thrifted
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The Princess Dress

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This dress is slightly disney princess on crack. I realize this. AND it’s less intense than it once was – belive it or not! I chopped it! It was full length, you guys. However, it was perfection for my birthday. It felt like the quintessential celebratory frock.
dress – thrifted
sunnies – vintage
heels – Seychelles via Maude Boutique

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