PRETTY IN PINK WITH PETAL & PUP

I’m channeling some serious Molly Ringwald vibes in this cute pink dress by Petal & Pup. (Fun fact: Adam picked this dress out for me).

36 might be “too old” to wear dresses like this according to some people, but I really don’t care. There’s a playful part of my spirit that I’ve begun to find again and she needs to be let out more. I hope I’m 80 and wearing this dress because it’s a showstopper.

The big sleeves, color and polkadots beg for a party and celebration, and boy do I have a lot to celebrate right now.

I feel powerfully feminine in this number, and there are SO many more like it. Check out more playful dresses at Petal & Pup.

Photos by Rennai Hoefer

Polkadots & Pearls

When at Alt Summit dress to stand out. This is something that I have learned over the years. The outfits at Alt are always top notch, oozing with creativity and style. There definitely is an unspoken pressure to showcase your personal style, and so I decided to pack my fluorescent orange skirt for one of my outfits. I am literally a walking traffic cone, but I LOVE it! When you need to stand out and have brands notice you count on neon to do it.

Also, mixing patterns is always a great way to express creativity. I decided to mix my polkadot cropped sweater with my damask orange skirt to create a more dynamic outfit. (Check out my earlier post where I paired my skirt with leather). A touch of pearls and a chambray shirt underneath gave a feminine and preppy element, but it wouldn't feel like "Alex" with out a little edge. My open-toe leather shooties (get similar ones here) did just that. Of course, you could pair a classic pointy toe pump with this outfit and continue to the classic vibe, but why be predictable? I'm wearing neon orange after all.

Photos by the AMAZING portrait photographer Sarah Deragon.