WHAT TO WEAR: NYE 2016.

New Year's Eve is the absolute MOST fun night to dress for in my humble little opinion. I love the glitz and I live for champagne. The hunt for the perfect outfit never stops. I went out in search of this leather romper , but it was nowhere to be found (tear!) and I ended up with this pencil skirt instead. (It was cheaper! Winning.) 

I am envisioning wearing it with a lace bralette top like this one. Don't you love when you have an outfit in your head and it ends up working!? Literally makes me feel like Rachel Zoe. Now I just need to figure out my shoe situation. Maybe these?

What are your plans for NYE!? I can't wait to see ya, 2017.

WEEK IN REVIEW: EIGHT GREATS.

We just had a majorly downpourish summery thunderstorm. Isn't that the best!? While it was all boom boom clap outside my window, I pulled together a little week in review for you to feast on.

eight greats

1. SUNNIES / 2. YSL EYELINER (CHEAPIE VERSION HERE!) / 3. LINER BRUSH / 4. SWEATER  /  5. FUR JACKET / 6. GLADIATORS / 7. GIGI RUG / 8. NYX BUTTER GLOSS

1. Express is ON POINT this year with their sunglasses. I've bought two pairs (including this one) in the past three weeks.

2. Ashley convinced me to try this magical little glory-pot last time she was in town. Long story short, I love it, especially the longer-wear it gives my water line on the bottom. The Loreal brand is just as good if you want to test-drive it first!

3. I prefer an angled brush like this one, but any liner brush will do. Hint: choose a finer tip to leave less room for error/panda-eye.

4 & 5. Sooo, my friends and I are planning a wine-tasting tour in October, which naturally led to me shopping for the occasion. This sweater and this fur jacket are both UNDER TWENTY DOLLARS. weeee! Bring it on, Fall.

6. I have worn my tan Sam Edelman gladiators so much this year,  these black beauties are absolutely going to be one of my last summer buys. 

7. I have mentally redecorated my entire living room around this girly rug. Get on my floor, Gigi.

8. These drugstore glosses rival my beloved NARS collection. I scooped up Creme Brulee this week and it smells as good as it looks.

We made it GILTIES, Friday is upon us. Let's celebrate with some Thursday bevs, shall we?

FITTING ROOM FILES.

If you follow me on Snapchat (smart move), you know I love a good fitting room story. If Cher from Clueless taught us nothing else, it's that we should NEVER trust mirrors and should always take polaroids...er selfies? How much would Cher love Snapchat?! The limit does not exist. Last night, I was killing a little time in Express (per usual) and started my Fall wishlist:

HEART CROP TOP / HEART ANKLE PANT

Just the one pose in 2015. Forgot to save before typing on that last one. Novice mistake. Having an Express cc always gets me into trouble, but at least I will look chic in debtor's prison? Wait though, is that a real place? Ugh, my life is in shambles. 

My beautiful Charleston best, Ashley Summer Davis (#hottestname), is coming to town this weekend, so if you aren't following me on all social media outlets, now would be a really good time to start. #noFOMO

@harrisonsapp4 | snapchat: harrisonsapp4 | @giltyaschgd

ALL ABOUT THAT BEIGE.

Sometimes I find a staple piece so good, that I can't help but buy it in multiple colors. That is exactly how I felt when I came face to face with this drapey capey top in Shelvie Jean Boutique. I tried it on in this greige tone and in black, then promptly bought both and skipped all the way home. Okay, skipped all the way to my car. Forty minutes of skipping would have been a little bit absurd, even for my standards.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MOET ON STELLA
TOP(Shelvie Jean Boutique) + SIMILAR HERE / BOTTOMS
BOOTIES / SUNGLASSES / BAG / RINGS

P.S. All of my stackable rings are from Alixandra Collections and you can get 15% off your entire Shop Alix order by using my code: GACShopAlix.

P.P.S. In news regarding my face, I got my brows tinted today. Big moves over here! I have the blondest brows and sometimes they are even a little too flesh-toned. (SICK…remember Spencer's flesh-colored beard!? I can't, I'm laughing..) Will report back to let you guys know how I likeee.

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STREET STYLE: NIKE FOR J.CREW.

Back to the grind, Valentines. I hope you are all as loved up and ready for the work week as I am. It's no secret that I am a heel girl, but I was a HUGE tomboy (hugeee) for the first half of my life, and my love for a good sneaker has never gone away. When I heard Nike was teaming up with J.Crew, I knew my debit card would be entering into crisis mode with a quickness. Add in a subtle snakeskin print? Waves. White. Flag. Here's my take on a lazy, but beautiful Sunday afternoon in West Midtown.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MOET ON STELLA

"The wind, you guys. Is this really necessary?" I was seriously feeling Kourt K. throughout this windblow shoot. #lipglossinhair Another disclaimer? I dribbled my spinach & feta wrap down the front of my sweater moments before we started. Not my day people, not my day. Sometimes all you need is one more coffee and everything falls into place.
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ON THE GREEN.

It's officially Christmas Week, and I've put together a brand new twist on the classic red & green. I am super festive, no? Red being my nails: Big Apple Red by OPI and green being this Topshop vest, one of my Black Friday finds. It was on sale for about 5 minutes and I snapped it up. Naturally, that gave me an excuse to buy the olive color in the VS wedge bootie that I have in literally every other color except for 'Fig Brown' because ew? I threw a hat on top because my roots are beyond. Hair appointment countdown is on. Gotta be super fresh for NYE, y'all. Only 9 more days! Shameless plug in 3, 2…

#BungalowBall (Go get your tix, ATL!) Use code 'BungalowSapp' for your discount!

Photography by Moet on Stella
As always, click the links below to shop this look.
HAT / VEST / BLOUSE(Old Navy, similar) / BOTTOMS / BOOTS
BAG(H&M similar) / ARROW NECKLACE / KNOT NECKLACE
KNOT RING / PINKY RING

Don't be rude(olph), stop by tomorrow for a festive little holiday scene at my place, complete with prosecco, of course.

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PLAIDS + PLAITS.

Comin' atcha from SC tonight, frands. I am all about lumberjack chic-ness right now. It's time to #tbt, channel your inner Pippi Longstocking, and embrace the braid. This is by far the easiest look to throw together and the best part is, it's probably already in your closet…or your Dad's closet? It's fine. Wear it. I'm home for the weekend and there are 4 cats here tonight. FOUR. That is too many. To be fair, one is mine and I brought it, two are my mom's and one belongs to my cousin. Still, too many.
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plaid, braid, fringe, boots
plaid, braid, fringe, boots
Photography by Moet on Stella
Click to shop each link!
SUNGLASSESTOP / BOTTOMS / BOOTS / BAG (H&M, similar)
 JACKET (Jack/BBDakota, similar) / BLACK BANGLE(J.Crew, similar) / GOLD BANGLE
NAIL BANGLE / INITAL EARRING / BLACK EARRING
ARROW NECKLACE / NAMEPLATE NECKLACE

Are those boots not to die? Confession. I ordered them immediately after seeing Emily Maynard wear them on her season of The Bachelorette. Jef with one f's puppet date. True story, no strings attached.
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JUST FAUX FUN.

Relax, it's not fur real. Lately I have realized that I only like things that are wine-colored, or that are actual wine. That theme continues here as I channel my inner mob wife and rock this amazing black + white number along with the gorgeous baggie my co-workers gifted me for successfully living out 28 years. This might be one of my favorite looks for Wintah. (Disclaimer: I say that about all of my outfit posts…)
oxblood, faux fur, leather leggings, fall fashion, fedora
oxblood, faux fur, leather leggings, fall fashion, fedora
oxblood, faux fur, leather leggings, fall fashion, fedora
oxblood, faux fur, leather leggings, fall fashion, fedora
oxblood, faux fur, leather leggings, fall fashion, fedora
oxblood, faux fur, leather leggings, fall fashion, fedora
oxblood, faux fur, leather leggings, fall fashion, fedora
oxblood, faux fur, leather leggings, fall fashion, fedora
oxblood, faux fur, leather leggings, fall fashion, fedora
victoria's secret, calf hair, booties
oxblood, faux fur, leather leggings, fall fashion, fedora
Photography by CAT and ZACH
HAT / SUNGLASSES / COAT / TANK / BAG / LEGGINGS / BOOTIES(similar)

Is that coat not the most? I can't even deal with that price tag. In fact, I am convinced it was some kind of typo from the fashion gods. Huge thank you to Cat and Zach Photography for glamming me up so good & shooting me in between fits of laughter. 

Well, I am home safe & sound from an amazing weekend in Balti with the very best friends. Can't wait to fill you in on my trip, but for now…BED. Monday, if you could just not.

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GRAY AREA.

The Arctic Blast is upon us, y'all. Do not want. Despite the rude temperatures, it does give us a chance to rock some pretty fierce outerwear. It's all about the silver lining...or in this case, the gray one. You guys might recognize this jacket from my first FALL HAUL post back in August. Loved finally getting to take her for a spin around Buck-hood. Obsessing over the contrasting black zippers would be an understatement.
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gray, leather, booties, ag jeans, fall, python
gray, leather, booties, ag jeans, fall, python
gray, leather, booties, ag jeans, fall, python
gray, leather, booties, ag jeans, fall, python
victoria's secret, booties, michelle belau, gray
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gray, leather, booties, ag jeans, fall, python
gray, leather, booties, ag jeans, fall, python
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This bag was actually a gift from Peru & I'm obsessed with it. It's by Michelle Belau.
Photography by Moet on Stella
JACKET / J.CREW SCARF(similar)TOP / DENIM / BAG(similar) / BOOTIES / NECKLACE

I'm off to Baltimore to party it up with my very best friends from college. Literally cannot contain my excitement to run around in the freezing & celebrate #williamandmolly with those idiots. Make sure you are following along on IG here and here for a first-hand look at all the fivish debauchery. See you guys when I get back!

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TRENDING AT TARGET: ALTUZARRA.

It is no secret that I have an extreme relationship with Target. I am either in a full-blown manic state shoving everything into my cart from pine cone snow owls to that goat cheese Archer Farms pizza (you know the one), or I am extremely depressed about the fact that I am going to have to sell my first born to pay for the 12 lamps I am pressing by body against on aisle 7. It's fine, it's totally worth it.

As expected, the Altuzarra for Target line is on-point. Could this python tee be any cuter? In my opinion, the best pieces to help transition your wardrobe between seasons are the most versatile ones that you can wear again & again. I love this tee dressed down with denim cut-offs now (as seen here on my Instagram), but could just as easily throw a blazer over it & wear it to my office.
PYTHON TEE / SKINNYS / SHOES / COURTNEY BIB

A few more of my faves from the line:

That's a wrap on this week, unless of course, you are me and work all weekend. Gotta fund that fall wardrobe, ya heard. Have a great Friday and don't forget to take advantage of the S&D give-away!

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GLAMOUFLAGE.

The weekend is so close I can taste it, AND on top of that, I am off! <squeals> That being said, I have zero plans and really just want to lie around with Coco and maybe get a little pool action in if the weather behaves.

Last night, I went to support my girl My Style Vita at her Gap event where I got to ooh and aah over their new arrivals while shoveling chia seed pudding from True Food Kitchen into my face. Bliss. Here is what I wore:
Blouse (similar) / Jeans / Zara Pumps (similar) / Bag / Necklace

 Unapologetically loving camo right now and I'll never give up on distressed denim. #SorryMom
Off to shoot some more looks tonight with my lovely Moet on Stella!
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OLIVE YOU.

OH HI, JENELLE. How has everyone's week been? Mine has been borderline terrible and long, and on top of that, Laura Diem told me I have to avoid ham this week. IS TURKEY BACON CONSIDERED A HAM?! On the plus side, I had a great dental visit which left me feeling very confident orally. Cleanliness is next to Godliness. Let's talk more happy things like adult onesies, shall we?

Olive green has always been one of my faves for fall and this year is no exception. It is flattering on everyone, but I really love it on blondes (sorry brownies) and totally blame that on Jessica Simpson's box office hit, Major Movie Star. 2008 was a really great year. When I found this jumpsuit at Express, I knew I had to make it mine. The fact that I had a coupon just further reiterated this point. Anytime I can combine shopping, destiny and thriftiness, I become very excited.
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jumpsuit, olive green, express, louis vuitton
jumpsuit, olive green, express, louis vuitton
jumpsuit, olive green, express, louis vuitton
jumpsuit, olive green, express, louis vuitton
Photography by Moet on Stella

Don't worry, I'm getting these god-awful roots fixed this weekend so we can all enter our Labor Day Weekends with peace of mind. Love you, mean it.
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MONDAY KICK-OFF: FALL HAUL PART I.


How is it Monday again already? No, but really. This weekend was a super fun blur. I worked Saturday, then went out to Atkins Park for dinner in the pouring rain with my presh friend Brandi (which was worth it for the caprese alone). Then finally, Sunday was the boyfriend's birthday (yay!) and we watched all of season one of House of Cards. Couldn't move. Couldn't look away. We are an exciting couple, no? Honestly, after all of our travels and then a full week of work, it was so nice to be glued to the couch in our pajamas. I am sure he will be so thrilled I am telling you all of this. Anyway, after all of this recouping, today I finally got my butt in gear, cleaned house and got a manicure. It's incredible what a fresh coat of gel can do for one's attitude.

It rained…again. NECKLACE: The Courtney Bib
The dapper Birthday Boy.
Gelish polish: Make You Blink Pink
I also did a little online shopping this weekend with my favorite monthly Express coupons & got started on my Fall-Haul. These hauties are en route to their new home, avec moi:
express fal-haul

I am never really fully ready to accept the end of Summer, but always get excited for it once the stores start switching over to their Fall floor sets. Is there anything better than the Fall closet? No. Please don't tell my 964 bikinis I said that.
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