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Happy Tuesday y’all!
Get the Look: Skirt/Langford Market [high:low], Button-up/Converse via Target, Turquoise Necklace & Bracelet/Signature Style (c/o), Chain Bracelets/Derng, Wedges/Target
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Loyal Blue
With pastels and neon’s being all the rage right now, I felt it was only appropriate to bust out a trusty color pallet. Always on trend and loyal through and through, blue has been around forever as a classic and traditional go-to color. I tend to steer away from shades of blue all together until I realized that I have been hording quite the collection in my wardrobe. One shade of blue I’ve never been very fond of is navy blue, but lately I’ve wanted to pair it with pops of pink, yellow and red for a nautical look! Yesterday I opted for a more monochromatic ensemble with hints of orange to brighten things up. And you want to know something? I didn’t hate it!
What colors are you gravitating towards?
Get the Look: Skirt/Alloy [similar], Top/TJ Maxx [similar], Collar/ShopHollyDolly, Wedges/H&M [similar], Bracelets/Derng, BCBGeneration and Signature Style (c/o),
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Easy Peasy
So yesterday I reentered the workforce and boy was it rough. 213 emails and a case of the Monday’s will stress a girl out. So a simple, easy outfit was in order. As you can tell I’m a sucker for Kohl’s, more specifically the celebrity LC Lauren Conrad collection. All of her pieces are so young and feminine and easily affordable for the fabulously average female. I was still feeling a little off but nothing a few polka dots, pleats and a cream blazer couldn’t fix! Add some gold detailing and I was ready to go.
Oh and I want to wish the fella a happy birthday! Today he turns the big 2-7! He is officially dating a younger woman. However that doesn’t last for long, as my birthday is a couple weeks away. Nevertheless I am currently younger…HA!
Get the Look: Dress and Blazer/LC Lauren Conrad via Kohl’s [similar dress; similar blazer here & here], Necklace/JennieClaire Jewelry (c/o), Sandals/Old Navy [similar], Ring/BaubleBar, Clutch/Send the Trend
Story Time
I wore this outfit on Sunday during my time in Austin. It had finally stopped raining and I was eager to ditch the umbrella and rain boots. Now let me tell you, each item of clothing here has a story. Some more interesting than others but a story none the less. Like this faux leather jacket that I so happened to sport all weekend. I had pack irresponsibly and did not include anything of warmth. Luckily I roomed with Genny who was looking to donate this little black number to the clothing swap hosted by Swap.com and LuLu*s. She offered it to me and I snatched it up with the quickness. My new favorite layering piece? Yes! Or what about this awesome statement necklace? Isn’t she a beauty? Last week I had stopped by Buffalo Exchange and saw her for $30. I almost made the purchase but hesitated and left her behind. Enter Saturday night at the TxSC Posh party and the lovely ladies at the Peacock Plume booth were selling the necklace for $30. Seeing the necklace twice in one week seemed like a sign to me so naturally I bought her. And lastly this tribal inspired midi skirt. A thrift find so perfect I might as well have had help from Jentine or Jessie.
Now it’s your turn. Any wardrobe items that came to your procession with an interesting story behind them?
Get the Look: Jacket/Gap [similar], Skirt/Thrifted [similar], Shirt/Ross [similar], Boots/Old Navy [similar], Necklace/Peacock Plume, Clutch/Red Velvet, Watch/Fossil
Poncho
When: January 4, 2012
If a year ago you would have told me that I would one day wear a poncho, I would’ve poncho-ed you in the face. Heck, if you would have told me two weeks ago, you would’ve gotten the same reaction. The poncho/cape look has been everywhere- from high end collections, to the runways, to the blogs of the everyday fashionista. But to be honest, it’s not my favorite trend. Helloo, it’s a poncho; what’s fashionable about that? But I was curious. Apparently curious enough to buy a poncho (at an excellent price of course). And you want to know a secret, I don’t hate it. So now I own a poncho and any sense of style cred I had on the blogger streets has flown out the window.
Click to get the look: Dress/Rue21, Poncho/Rue21 [similar here], Boots/Target [similar here], Flor Di Lie Necklace/Burlington Coat Factory [similar here], Clover Necklace/Charming Charlie’s [similar here], Watch/Fossil [similar here], Pyramid Bracelet/BCBGeneration [exactly here], Leather Cuff/DIY [similar here]
Thrifted vs. Vintage
When: January 3, 2012
If you follow me on Twitter then you saw the question I sent out to the Twitterverse a couple weeks ago: what is the difference between a thrifted item and a vintage one? I got a lot of responses, all basically saying the same thing. So here’s my synopsis- They can be one and the same. Thrifting is taking a recycled item that was formerly owned and finding new use for it. A vintage garment is essentially the same thing, a second hand piece of a certain era. Both can be luxury or non-named brands but the quality makes the difference.
What would I consider this skirt? BOTH. This little number was purchased almost two months ago, but I haven’t had the gull to sport it around the office. When I woke up yesterday I was determined to put together a work appropriate ensemble, and what I got was my fave look of2012 (too early?). Chambray, bauble necklace, and leather? I’ve definitely started the year off on the right foot!
What do you think the difference between a thrifted piece and a vintage one?
Click to get the look: Chambray/Old Navy [similar here], Vintage Leather Skirt/Thrifted [similar here], Necklace/Rue21 [similar here], Flats/TJ Maxx [similar here]
Unmotivated
When: December 15, 2011
I’ve been feeling extremely unmotivated lately. Unmotivated to plan, to organize, to workout, to do anything. I’m starting to feel overwhelmed.
I hope I used this weekend to reevaluate things and get inspired again. And I hope all of you have a fabulous weekend. Ciao!
Wearing [Dress; worn as skirt] Target, [Button-up] Old Navy, [Sweater + Tights] Target, [Boots] Nordstrom, [Necklace] Forever21
Around Town
When: November 25, 2011
Last Friday was spent eating leftovers, eating leftovers and eating more left overs. It was glorious. Other than that, K and I spent most of the day around his parents house just hanging out. That afternoon we decided to venture off and visit the Air and Space Museum. It was fun to see the history flight both around the world and in outer space. I love museums, something about them gives me the urge to learn.
That night K and I met up with some of his friends to watch Immortals. It was nice to hangout with friends and catch up.
Wearing [Button-Up] Converse via Target, [Long sleeve shirt + Skirt + Boots] Target, [Belt] Thrifted
I Yam What I Yam
When: November 24, 2011 (Thanksgiving!)
This is what I wore for Thanksgiving. It provided comfort and a lot of give, perfect for all the eating that was done.
Thanksgiving was great! K and I spent time with his family and ate dinner at his parents house, then later that night we headed to my uncles house for a nightcap. It was nice to touch base with both of our families, especially because we only get to see them once out of the year. I’m homesick already.
This year I had a lot to be thankful for. I’m thankful for the experiences that this year as presented, our new home, my loving husband, family and friends, the relationships I’ve established through this little ol’ blog, and the readers that keep coming back. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
I hope everyone had a happy turkey day and forgot about the diets and enjoyed food and fun with their families.
Wearing [Dress] Urban Outfitters, [Turtleneck] Target, [Boots] Burlington Coat Factory, [Socks] Target, [Belt] Thrifted, [Necklace] Old Navy
[Denim Revival] Travel Gear
When: November 23, 2011
Yes, I’m wearing the newly purchased jeggings for the second day in a row but there’s a good explanation. 1) They are soo conformable that I assumed (correctly) they wouldn’t give me any trouble during my flight across the country and 2) I still needed to look put together in case we headed straight in to action once we landed. Perfectly good reasons, right? I thought so too.
It’s tricky to dress for a day full of travel. You want to be cozy but you don’t want to look like a slob. For the sake of a blog worthy outfit I think I did rather well. My main concerns were comfort and presentation and I think I covered my bases.
Another tricky dilemma when traveling is packing. Click here for a quick look into my suitcase. That’s 7 days worth of outfits, including what I wore to travel in. Other than shoes (I needed options) I think I did pretty well. The fella was really impressed with my packing skills this time around. I had plenty of room in my suitcase for coats and toiletries (that’s a first).
Stick around the next couple of days for a look at how I put my remix skills to good use!
Wearing [Button-up] Converse via Target, [Sweater Vest + Jeggings + Boots] Target, [Bag] TJ Maxx, [Necklace] World Market, [Bracelets] Old Navy, [Watch] Thrifted
[Denim Revival] Poser
When: November 22, 2011
Day 2 of the ‘jeans to work experiment’ and already I was feeling better about my relationship with my denim friends. These light wash skinnies were actually a recent purchase, a purchase that I’m happy I made. They’re oh so comfortable and will definitely be making many appearances on the blog. Jeggings, all the glory of jeans with none of the hassle! Their such posers.
I normally preplan my outfits the night before, but because last week was a short week I decided to wing it. Apparently spontaneity to me means the button-down and a sweater formula I’ve exhausted since the weather has cooled down. Oh the joys of easy layering. Looking back, I think it worked on this particular day and really like the look of my ensemble.
Thoughts?
Wearing [Sweater + Jeggings] Target, [Gap Button-down] Thrifted, [Boots] Old Navy, [Watch] Fossil
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