Favorite part of my outfit today: western belt around the natural waist. I love this new trend of belting up every outfit. This outfit was inspired by, of course, Coachella.... Call me basic but I would give anything to go to it just once. Butttt Savannah will have to do. For now.
I really love paring all the different pieces of this outfit together because they are all so different yet they came together so well. I feel like this outfit sums up my style: boho chic with lots of leathers and layers. Finding new ways to spice up your clothing is always fun too. This romper from Urban Outfitters is truthfully not the most flattering by itself. Honestly, I started questioning why I even bought it in the first place. Pairing it with this patterned kimono and adding the silver buckled belt made the it look 3278x better. Now, I love it! Excited to see what else I could pair it with.
Also, these shoes are bomb. Leather booties are such a great investment because they never go out of style. You can wear them 10 years from now and they will still look ah-mazing. Seriously, I've actually worn some of my moms shoes from like 10 years ago. Leather ages well and the scratches and scuffs just gives them some character!

xoxo
Cassidy Alexandra Dean

This past weekend I had an amazing opportunity to intern at Americas Mart in Atlanta. I interned with the Amy J. Hill Showroom for the April Market. Being from Atlanta, you would think I would have worked at the Atlanta Mart before. NOPE.... this was my first time. All I can say is I would do it again in a heart beat.

The Amy J. Hill showroom carried a total of nine brands of clothing and accessories
Sanctuary 
modern vintage calssics 

My Tribe
edgy, unique, high end clothing

Driftwood
denim and more
Brightly Twisted
hand dyed one-of-a-kind

RD Style
contemporary clothing

Alternative Apparel
simple & easy athleisure  
Echo

scarves, hats, gloves, outerwear

4Dreamers
contemporary clothing

Peace Love Word
stylish loungewear

I had never heard of most of these stunning brands until this internship (now I love them). They all varied in pricing and styles. Walking in, I had no idea what to expect, but the showroom representatives were very welcoming (thank god). This experience was beyond helpful to me, as I seek to begin my future career. It really gave me the hands on experience any college student in my shoes is looking for in the fashion industry. 

All clothing photos featured in this post were styled by me. Sadly, I could not get pictures of each brand because of the high volume of buyers coming in and out of the showroom. UGH. I did manage to style some merchandise and snap a few pics to show off! All of the brands had their Fall 2016 line samples on display.  
If you are ever offered an opportunity like mine, TAKE IT! I cannot stress this enough. Make connections, learn as much as possible, style different wardrobes... do everything you can to take advantage of the opportunity given to you. Being able to personally experience what goes on behind the scenes has introduced me to the variety of different careers out there. Some I am very passionate about, while others I'd rather eat glass than do. Working this past week has boosted my confidence within the fashion industry tremendously. 
Feel free to contact me about any question or comments about my experience!

xoxo
Cassidy Alexandra Dean