Sassy and Sexy

Top: LOFT; Skirt: Kate Spade; Shoes: Ivanka Trump; Bracelet: Ann Taylor;

Belt: Ann Taylor; Sunnies: MARC by Marc Jacobs; Lip Color: NARS Shanghai Express

 

I am in love with this little top from LOFT. A new addition to the closet this fall, this is definitely a keeper for seasons to come. The sweet Peter Pan collar is one of my favorite throwback details, but the fact that it's so simple makes it so versatile. I can't wait to layer it under jackets and sweaters!

 

I really love how this look has a mix of sweet and edge. The sweet top and A-Line skirt with tough details like the bold bracelet and studded shoes makes it sassy! Add a bold red lip and it adds a little sex appeal. And who doesn't want that?!

 

 

The Skirt: Before and After

 

Happy Monday Everyone! Hope it's off to a fabu start!



My First ModCloth

Jacket: My Mom's (similar); Tee: StyleMint (similar); Skirt: ModCloth; 

Belt: Banana Republic Outlet; Pumps: Banana Republic; Sunnies: MARC by Marc Jacobs; 

Bangles: Silpada; Necklace: My Mom's; Lip Color: Clinique Drama Red

A couple of months ago I blogged about the adorable nautical line from ModCloth and the items I was hoping to purchase. Well, I made my first purchase and finally got to wear the bold Chevron print skirt! I love this skirt! The colors are perfect for summer, the print is quickly becoming one of my favorites and it's pieces like this that make me wish I lived closer to the ocean. Can't you see this at a clam bake or sailing around the sea? Since I don't live close to any body of water, other than the public pool, I have alternate plans for styling this skirt!

For this major spring day, temps soared into the 80s, I paired it with the perfect tee from StyleMint. I wish I had ordered at least three because finding the perfect tee is like finding the perfect jean. And because the skirt came from ModCloth, I needed to add a few vintage pieces. My mom's denim jacket and sweet bird necklace were right on the money! And I added a bright red lip because don't all vintage inspired looks need a red lip?

 

 

An Illusion

Sweater: French Connection via Rue La La (similar); Pants: Ann Taylor (similar); Scarf: Target; 

Shoes: Dolce Vita; Sunnies: ?; Bracelets: Silpada; Lip Color: NARS Shanghai Express

I love my new scarf! Last Friday I had to make two trips to Target and was alone on the second trip. A mini vacation, right? While waiting for McKinley's prescription, I had 10 minutes to wander the store. And wander I did! I wound up in the accessories aisle and found this sweet scarf. I loved that it was navy, a color I didn't have, and it's covered with little red birds. You know my bird fetish. Hate them in real life, love them in fashion. 

I wore it over the weekend with a cream fisherman sweater and boyfriend jeans. I loved how casual the look was and how the scarf just added a little something extra. Because I wanted to make the scarf the focal point in this look, I decided to wear all winter white. The scarf gives the look a rich color it needs and the red shoes, well I just love them!

Styling note: If you want to look tall and thin, not that I'm saying I'm thin, but wear all one color from head to two. It gives the illusion of being both! I wouldn't say wear lime green head to toe. Maybe stick with black, gray and winter white!