It Was an Accident!

Top: J.Crew (gift); Pants: MICHAEL Michael Kors via T.J.Maxx (similar); 

Pumps: Prada (similar); Belt: Ann Taylor; Necklaces: Silpada/Ann Taylor (similar); 

Bracelet: J.Crew/gift; Shades: MARC by Marc Jacobs

I am still in love with this pants! They are so comfortable, incredibly chic when paired with these metallic heels, yet I can't wait to wear them casually. I've been stumped on how to style this top, feeling completely unoriginal since I paired it with black that last time, but I do prefer it un-tucked and belted. It created a lengthening effect and gave me a bit of a tapered waist line. I love when something accidentally takes shape!

The Top: Before and After

 

Styling Moments...

 

Jacket: Wrangler (my mom's); Top: Ann Taylor (similar); Skirt: ASOS; Belt: Ann Taylor;

Pumps: Prada (on sale/Saks credit/similar); Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff (various colors); 

Necklace: Banana Republic; Shades: MARC by Marc Jacobs; Lip Color: MAC Ruby Woo; 

Nail Color: Essie Sure Shot

I am having a love affair with my midi skirts, however I find them challenging to style. I've turned to Pinterest and other bloggers for inspiration. However, I find that when I wear what I love, my true style shines through. 

I love this look! Is it odd that we bloggers compliment ourselves? Kinda sounds conceded, no? But I love it none the less. It's simple, yet chic. And those are the style moments I love the most!

The Skirt: Before and After

Recognize the bag? It's the Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag from my On the Hunt post a couple of weeks ago. I originally had my eye on the pale pink version and then this coral bag literally fell into my lap. Okay, it didn't fall into my lap, but Gilt had a Rebecca Minoff handbag boutique that I discovered a day after my post! It was roughly half off, and I had a credit on my account, so I paid very little out of pocket for this amazing piece! Love it when that happens!

 

This look is from last week, when spring was in the air. Today, it's freezing and snowing. Mother Nature clearly didn't get the memo....

Happy Monday!

XOXO

April Showers - Part Two

Dress: M Missoni via Gilt; Shoes: Brian Atwood (gift); 

Necklace: J.Crew (old); Sunnies: Prada (gift)

A couple of weeks ago my mom and I attended our second baby shower of the month. This shower was for Amy, someone I used to babysit some 25 years ago, and I can't believe she's old enough to have a baby! (I also attended her wedding and said the same thing at that event.) How am I old enough to attend such grownup events?

This time we new the gender of the baby, and I was all prepared to wear blue, but Mother Nature just didn't want me to wear my new dress. It was a chilly day, only in the 50s, so I laid everything out on the bed that I thought would work for a shower and keep me warm. Okay, so I didn't lay out everything.... I ran across this dress at the last minute. I pulled it out of the closet and held it up next to another dress I was thinking of wearing (seen here). I asked McKinley to decide. He looked at both and then pointed to this one. That kid has excellent taste. Missoni it was!

Dresses are hard to style a second (or third or fourth) time around. Especially, this dress. I tried belting it but that just wasn't an option. This time, I went for a chunky necklace, peep toe pumps and gold accessories. At least my nails were in line with the gender. If you can't guess, she's having a boy!  

 

 
The Dress Before:

Happy May Day!!

Leap Frog

 

Dress: Ann Taylor (similar); Topper: Ann Taylor; Pumps: Guess via DSW (similar);

Fishnets: Simply Vera Wang via Kohls, Sunnies: Prada (gift); Bracelet: J.Crew (gift);

Necklace: Won from a drawing

The colors throughout this look scream spring! This is what I love about spring. Dresses, cute jackets and somewhat bare legs! I've worn this dress with scarves and layered necklaces but I just wanted something a little more this time around. I tried the trusty moto jacket but it was too heavy with the knit dress. I grabbed the topper (seen here, here and here) at the last minute and it just heightened everything about the look. Nude fishnets, that I finally found, and nude pumps are the best neutrals. And that fab necklace...I won it from a drawing at Halls on the Plaza!

 

The Dress: Before and After

 

 

 

What do you think of my sweet frog bracelet? I've been dying to wear him, but with all the long sleeves, he just got lost in the bulk. He has made his debut so look for more of him to come!!

Memories

Top: J.Crew Factory (similar style); Jeans: Ann Taylor (similar style); 

Belt: Target; Shoes: Seychelles (similar style); Sunnies: Prada (gift);

Short Necklace/Earrings: Made by Me;

All other Jewelry: Silpada, Millsaps, House of Harlow

 This outfit is just like an outfit from my youth. I remember it fondly. The summer of my sixth grade year. A friend named Julie was having a birthday party and most of the girls from our sixth grade class were invited. I remember I was going through this "thing" with a friend, on the outs during said summer of '85, and my mom helped lift my spirits by taking me shopping for a new outfit specifically for the party. I wore white shorts, a blue and white striped top, matching blue earrings and tennies! 

As I put this look together, that summer and outfit immediately came to mind. Isn't it funny how clothing can bring back so many memories?

And sometimes McKinley just wants to be a part of the shoot!(Don't worry, he never made it to the street, Mom!)

How I've worn these jeans before:

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Eyelet Hippie

Top: Anthropologie (similar); Jeans: Loft (similar);

Belt: Target; Bangles: gift and Target set; 

Shoes: Stuart Weitzman (gift); Sunnies: Prada (gift)

Watch: Emporio Armani (gift)

I felt a little 70s in my approach last Friday which is just fine by me! One of my favorite clothing eras for sure! The eyelet, belt and wood bracelets were my homage, but I kept everything in check by adding modern boyfriend jeans and espadrille wedges. A little hippie inspiration never hurt anyone! If only I had a flower wreath for my head and cool patches for my jeans! Don't think I can't make that happen!

How I've worn this top before:

 

Game Over

Top: Ann Taylor (similar); Skirt: Loft (similar);

 Shoes: Jimmy Choo; Belt: Ann Taylor;

 Necklace: Tori Spelling via HSN; Sunnies: Prada (gift);

 Watch: Emporio Armani (gift)

As I was reading Kendi Everyday earlier this week, she blogged about her "no-brainer" long black skirt. And I felt the same way when I purchased this skirt earlier in the summer. A black skirt. So simple to style, right? Wrong! I've only worn this skirt twice, this being the second time, because its super hard to style! I hated the first attempt which is why you never saw it!

I had some time to myself to play "fashion show", a game my husband just loves to play. Here are the rules. Rule Number One:  I try on clothes to see what outfits look good together. Rule Number Two: My husband waits while I put together the outfit and then he tells me what he thinks. Rule Number Three: I wear the outfits I've put together. Pretty simple game don't you think? This time, I was alone for fashion show and this was the only outfit that came of my time alone. Game over!

 

Here is how I've worn the top before:

Practicing my runway walk. Strutting face is on!

 

 

Mixed Hues

Top: Elizabeth & James (different color); Jeans: Ann Taylor (similar);

Shoes: Lovely People; Top Bangle: Silpada;

Bottom Bangle: Banana Republic (old); Sunnies: Prada (gift) 

I purchased this darling top earlier in the week from one of my fav boutiques in town, Standard Style. Super comfy, super cool and super colorful! It's just plain super! At first I wasn't sure how to style it. Go for crisp white jeans and fun shoes? Boyfriend jeans and flats? Then I remembered my electric blue crops and the rest was history!

My mom and I made a trip to Nordstrom's yesterday afternoon for their Annual Sale. So glad I chose this to wear. I knew I wanted to be comfy, and trendy, for all that walking and shopping we would be doing. But, I hadn't planned for how hot the store would be. With all those women in the store, florescent lights all around us and constantly exercising our credit cards, it was an oven! Pretty sure this outfit will help keep me cool all summer long!

 

And what better way to cool off than with a FREE Slurpee from 7-11. That's right, yesterday was July 11th or 7-11, so they were giving away free Slurpees. I love how the cup matched my outfit!

 

No plans for lunch today? Head over to Standard Style for their Summer Sale! Its huge - 30-85% off!!!