WHAT WE WEAR: SLUSHIES AND JUMPSUITS

After the longest Polar Vortex ever, I am definitely welcoming Summer with open arms-which is weird for me because being too hot is actually the worst. Yet, here I am in a pant jumpsuit...

 However, this is the BEST jumpsuit. It's super soft, lightweight and not that hard to get out of. Also, slushies-which always come from the gas station and are too tasty for their own good.  If I drink like six in a row I get my seventh one free AND a coveted spot in "Club Chill". So take that, Summer Heat.

Jumpsuit & Necklace/Anthropologie Shoes/Urban Outfitters (On Sale!) Bag/Target

Looking forward to more Summer days and many more slushies!

WE'RE BAAAAAACK

Hey Guys! April has been a crazy month with really exciting things happening for both of us! In some sort of crazy coincidence we both started working full-time at Anthropologie at the same time and we couldn't be happier! Hello 7AM. Hello Adulthood. Hello Starbucks.

Just in case you missed us here's what we've been up to this month on instagram while adjusting to the real-world. You can follow us @laineputteet and @paigekirt!

-Paige became a ginge.

-Keeneland in springtime is the best.

-Paige's first project as the new Display Coordinator for Anthro!

-Pizza + Donut = Happiness (Seriously check out North Lime Coffee & Donuts)

-We went to Nashville to celebrate the upcoming wedding of one of our favorite people, Leah!

-Early mornings mean early nights curled up with ice cream and good "books"

-We took March Madness pretty seriously this year with UK going to the championship game!

-The most beautiful Derby Day.

-The cutest baby in the world. (Baby Scarlett)

WHAT WE WEAR: ANTHROPOLOGIE SPRING FAVES

We are so excited to show you guys a few more pictures from our shoot with Kat Marcum! We loved all of her ideas and couldn't wait to take some pics on this giant staircase! There may or may not have been a wedding ceremony happening in the building at the top of the stairs so we did some quick poses (and gave a few late attendees directions) before the Bride and Groom emerged from behind the double doors!

For these outfits we wanted to showcase some of our favorite spring items from Anthropologie, not to mention THE cutest french bulldog tote!

Dress/Anthropologie Bag/Anthropologie Shoes/Target Tights/Target

Skirt/Anthropologie Shirt/Target Shoes/Payless Necklace/NY&C Ring/Forever21

We can't wait to work with Kat again, and show you all her wonderful work, be sure to check out even more of her pictures here and here.

WHAT WE WEAR: BRIGHT FLORAL PRINTS

We recently learned that store-bought helium balloons have a short life span so after our friend Leah's shower we thought the best way to get the most out of them was to have a little spring time photo shoot! 

My favorite part was that it was so beautiful outside and finally warm enough to wear something other than a sweater! If there is one thing we aren't afraid of it's bright colors and big prints so we brought them out at the first opportunity. These fun floral dresses were the perfect kick-off to a much needed spring.

Dress/Forever21 Shoes/Restricted

Dress/ModCloth Shoes/TopShop

Biggest regret of the day? Not singing the helium versions of our favorite songs.

WHAT WE WEAR: PHOTOS WITH KAT MARCUM

We are so excited to finally share these amazing photos from the wonderfully talented Kat Marcum with you! Kat is a local Lexington photographer who specializes in weddings and portrait photography. Be sure to check out her fabulous work here and here. We were so lucky to get the opportunity to work with her and share her pictures on the blog. She couldn't have done a better job at making us feel comfortable in front of the camera, despite how awkward we try to be. Kat was a delight to work with and we can't wait to share more of her photos in the future!

V-Neck&Pants/Target, Cardigan/Gap, Belt/H&M, Necklaces/Forever21, Erin Bag/Fossil, Shoes/Pink & Pepper

Top/Forever21, Skirt/Anthropologie, Denim Jacket/Anthropologie, Headband/Anthropologie, Shoes/Urban Outfitters, Bag/Madewell

All these photos were taken at Gratz Park in Lexington. 

Thank you so much Kat for taking such wonderful pictures and making us feel beautiful. We couldn't be happier with how they turned out!

WHAT WE WEAR: THE OUTTAKES

 

 Dresses + Donuts is officially a month old! Thanks SO MUCH to those who are following and supporting us with your kind and encouraging words! We're loving the journey so far, but also learning there's a lot of trial and error with all the logistics of having a blog. Finding places to take pictures, dealing with the elements, nosy passerby's... style shoots are always an adventure. But at the end of the day, we're passionate about what we're doing and having so much fun through all of it. So we thought it'd be fun to share some of our outtakes from our first posts. (Because before every good picture, there were probably at least a million awkward faces and poses) Enjoy!

Here's to embracing those awkward moments and hoping modeling comes more naturally to us in the future :)

WHAT WE WEAR: MIXING NEUTRALS

Usually people stand firmly on one side of the "Do not mix brown and black together. Ever" Argument. You either love it or hate it. I happen to love it, especially with rich leather bags. Honestly, you can wear a nice brown bag with anything.

Your best bet is to keep things simple, not too much pattern and color, but just enough to keep it interesting. I love this floral Target dress because it's super easy and comfortable and has a muted color palette that pairs great with neutrals. 

I got this Fossil bag for graduation and I carry it every single day. I love that it has both a cross-body strap and tote handles. While I won't delve into the tornado of receipts and gum wrappers that is the inside of my purse, the outside always looks put together.

Dress&Tights/Target, Belt/H&M, Necklace/Urban Outfitters,Bag/Fossil, Shoes/Plato's Closet

How do you feel about pairing brown and black in your outfits? Coming up next is our February Instagram Round-up! Follow us in the "About Us" Page!

XO, Laine