Mellow Yellow

Top: J.Crew; Sweater: Target; Pants: Loft;

Shoes: Banana Republic; Belt: Target;

Sunglasses: Prada (gift); Bracelet: Ann Taylor

I am apparently a huge fan of navy and yellow because I've paired this top with navy and yellow before. And, I bought a top on sale at Madewell yesterday that was yellow and navy striped! But honestly, navy and yellow is such a classic pairing. And, the colors together create a mellow vibe that made my Thursday easy peasy!

See other ways I've worn the top and sweater below.

 

 

 

How I've paired the top and sweater before:

 

Another Home Improvement Project

I can't believe that my husband and I have lived in our house for ten years! We moved in over Memorial Day weekend and got married in November of that same year. I love my house! Always have! From the minute we drove into the driveway, I knew it was ours. A true fixer upper, we started full steam ahead the second we moved in! My husband thought I was crazy for wanting this house, but after it was finished, he finally saw why I wanted it so badly! 

Now, after ten years, I'm ready to make some changes. When we first moved in, I always viewed our house as a starter home. We would fix it up, but probably not stay in it for long. So, we painted the walls cream and the trim white. Very neutral. I learned from parents, after years of fixing up a house and then moving states, you paint a house colors that anyone can move in to and decorate with their belongings. Well, after eight years, I decided to throw caution to the wind, and throw some color on the walls!

We started with the kitchen, a year or two ago. It was a bland khaki that did nothing for the space. I had always dreamed of a red kitchen so I just went for it. My husband went along with me, hating the color idea from the start.  Ends up, he really likes the end result. Just this year we updated the rest of the kitchen with new countertops, a Subway tile backsplash and new appliances. I even talked him into a new kitchen table! Thus began my need to redo other rooms in the house! 

Before

 After

 

So, now I'm in the throws of "what do I take on next"? I'm thinking our bedroom could use an update. We went from beige to a warm gold to compliment the current bedding. My mother made us a quilt as a wedding gift, however, I'm ready for a change.
 
 I purchased the Anya eight piece floral bedding from Target. But, upon its arrival, we found that the queen could actually fit a full bed! It didn't even come down the sides of the mattress. Super disappointed!

So I've totally switched gears and I'm looking into gray but leaving the "yellow" to the walls. I found a neutral set at Macy's and already have it on order. 

Hotel Collection - Modern Block

   And from bedding we move into accessories! I have to the right table lamps and other accents for the room. It truly snowballs!

 What inspires you to do spruce up a room? Is it from a magazine, browsing online or just sheer want for something new? I think our house, unless we move sometime soon, will be in constant transition! I'm a girl who loves change!

Birds of a Feather

 

Top: H&M; Pants: Ann Taylor;

Shoes: BCBGenerations via Rue La La;

Bangles: Silpada; Sunglasses: Prada (gift)

 Monogrammed Necklace: Pottery Barn Kids (gift)

I have been dreaming up this look for weeks! I knew that I wanted to pair the top with the pants, but hadn't a clue where to go from there. It needed a great shoe, which I found in these darling wedges, and from their the rest of the look came together. I love the wooden touches in the shoe and jewels. Little details like that make all the difference! 

The last time I wore this top I paired it with jeans, seen below.. I have to say, the dull denim did nothing for the top! It needed these cobalt blue pants. However, since I can't wear this look over and over again, I need to try and find other pieces to pair it with. Might look cute with bright shorts and sandals. Hum....

How I've worn the top before:

 

Bloglovin

 

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Styling Event with Style My Way

I've said this before when blogging about my daily outfits and I will continue to say it! I DO repeat clothing from my closet! I'm constantly accused of never repeating, but trust me, I do! And, I can show you how to trick your wardrobe into thinking the same thing!

 I am searching for four local metro readers who would like a Style My Way styling session. Want to be a part of the fun? See the details below!

Four ladies will receive an afternoon styling session with yours truly. What does that mean exactly? A "shopping from your closet" day that would result in a week worth of looks. That's right! You're whole week would be planned out so you don't have to stand in front of your closet asking yourself "What should I wear today?"!

My closet...

Complete outfit from above closet!

 What do you have to do? Comment below if you are interested and we can set up the details. If participating, you must take a daily photo(s) of each look, and supply them to me each night, so I can create a post about your look. If possible, five to six photos would be great! You can wear the looks in any order you would like! And, you must provide permission to have your photos posted on Style My Way! 

I am so excited about this! And, I hope you are too! I hope you are so excited that you "enter" for your chance to be featured on Style My Way!!

Abstract Florals

Dress: Ann Taylor (gift); Shoes: Jimmy Choo;

 Bangles: Silpada; Shades: Marc by Marc Jacobs via Rue La La

This is the kind of dress that you don't realize how amazing it is until you try it on! I've seen it several times online, and on Kate Hudson their spokesperson, but I just kind of passed it by. Then, Ann Taylor had a huge 50% off sale and this dress just happened to be on sale and it was the only one left in my size! AND, my generous mother just happened to purchase it for me. Leary, I tried it on and fell in love instantly.

The abstract florals make it look like a painting. And I love all the different design elements. The asymmetrical hem line, the black piping along the front and sides and the self-belt at the waist. I think this will look great with a thin black belt or colored pumps for a mix. I'm thinking either my fuchsia Jimmy Choo's or my yellow Nicole Miller's. A royal blue wouldn't be bad either. And, for a chilly day or evening, a denim jacket would like super cute to help tone it down to a little more casual in appearance.

See, it is an amazing dress!

The Caftan

Have you ever been obsessed with something so much that you constantly search for it until you get it? No? Just me? It happens to me all the time. Take for instance the sequin belt that Gap carried years ago when Sarah Jessica Parker was their celebrity spokesperson. Do you remember the ads? She wore a cardigan, un-bottoned and instead draped to the side and pinned with a broach. Don't remember?

Anyway, there were these sequin tie belts from Gap that I was obsessed with finding. I literally called small town stores, thinking they would have them over larger markets, and finally found them somewhere in Mississippi! Don't mess with this girl when she is on a mission! And, I still have those belts today!

So what is my latest obsession? CAFTANS! I don't own one, but I'm dying to find the perfect one to add to my wardrobe. They are so 70s chic, perfect for hiding all of my flaws and can be worn for day or evening. And, they would make a perfect cover-up at the pool or beach. (Man how I wish we lived near the/a beach!) I've searched the internet high and low but just can't find the right one. Tori Spelling provided a template on her site, ediTORIal and I've sent that to my mom for review. If we find the right fabric, it is on our list of of things to do. Rachel Zoe featured one last night on QVC and I'm on the fence. It's a darling leopard print version, but I really want one in bright colors. I'm thinking I might just need to create my own pattern, scour the fabric stores and start mass producing this bad boy! 

 What is a caftan you might ask? According to Wikipedia, it is "a front-buttoned coat or overdress, usually reaching to the ankles, with long sleeves. It can be made of wool, cashmere, silk, or cotton." I think of it as a dress and I envision mine with short sleeves or maybe sleeveless. A one shoulder version, like the one above, would look amazing as well. 

I would style it with gobs of jewelry, sandals, very little makeup and my hair off my face. Can't you just see me now? Hopefully, you will sooner rather than later as I'm dying to make this obsession a reality!

Gap Photo courtesy of KPFusion.

Tori Spelling Photo courtesy of ediTORIal.

Simplicity Pattern Photo courtesy of The Love Collage.