31 August 2016

Style Lately

Aug1
Prepped and patterned (exact: sandals, necklace, shorts / sim: shirt, sweater in navy).

Aug2
Back lit (sim: top, necklace).

Aug3
It's definitely not fall yet (exact: sandals, sunglasses /
this season's version of the bag / sim: top, shorts).

Aug4
Love that Liberty London floral (sim: blazer, skirt, shoes).

Aug5
A few simple pieces (exact: skirt, sweater / sim: sandals).

Aug6
Looking forward to being able to wear light layers (sim: jacket, top, bag, espadrilles).

Aug7
Still reaching for that red, white and blue (exact: espadrilles / sim: top, skirt).

29 August 2016

Looking Like I'm Going Places

going-places dress

I think most of you are well aware I am a big fan of J.Crew - but I rarely buy anything from them when there's not a promo or sale going on (usually both). This dress however (and hell, this bag too), from the pre-fall collection, was too good to resist even at full retail price.

going-places dress going-places dress

Dress: J.Crew going-places (sim short-sleeved)
Necklace: J.Crew factory multistrand pearl on sale (sim for $10)
Bracelets: Kate Spade crystal hinge in gold, rose gold & silver
Rings: F21 (sim) & Gorjana (sim under $20)
Shoes: Jessica Simpson (worn before - sim, sim)
Bag: J.Crew calf-hair pouch (sim, sim under $20)

going-places dress

24 August 2016

A Style Blogger Classic


ruffled sleeves + watercolor floral ruffled sleeves + watercolor floral

I think pattern mixing stripes and floral have become part of the standard style blogger repertoire. Want to stand out immediately without looking too out there in the real world? Try mixing these two patterns. But I honestly adore these two patterns together, so why would I mess with a no-fail classic combo anyways. 

ruffled sleeves + watercolor floral ruffled sleeves + watercolor floral

Top: J.Crew ruffle-sleeve tee (sim dress version)
Skirt: J.Crew factory (worn before - sim more tropical, sim like colors)
Earrings: J.Crew crystal & pearl studded (sim)
Bracelets: Ann Taylor (sim), J.Crew crystal & pearl studded now under $30
Shoes: Isaac Mizrahi (worn before - sim, sim slingback)
Bag: Milly astor crossbody (worn before - sim under $100, sim under $30)

ruffled sleeves + watercolor floral

22 August 2016

Style Lately

Aug1
Weekday attire (exact: shirt, skirt both on sale / sim: shoes, clutch luxe).

Aug2
Casual style: out for tacos edition (exact: bag, top on sale, sandals).

Aug3
Red(ish), white and blue (sim: blazer on sale, dress under $35, clutch).

Aug4
Wear and re-wear (sim: blazer on sale, shirt, necklace).

Aug5
Nothing like those summer days where I just sweat uncontrollably
(exact: bag, sandals on sale, sunglasses under $70, ring / sim: top solid, shorts).

Aug6
Ahoy to the weekend (exact: bag, sandals on sale / sim: top, skirt).

Aug7
How I do pink (sim: shirt, skirt for $34).

20 August 2016

Cute Dress Edition: Take Five

A dress makes for such an easy total outfit - add a few accessories to one and you're done! I like adding little touches to an outfit that give it a bit of personality without taking away from the main star of the outfit.

So take a look at some of my outfit ideas that I put together from Shopbop's wide selection of wares using only five easy pieces (and all the links are not and not affiliate, so please click away):

shopbop 1
dresses by Mother of Pearl / earrings by Shashi / rings by Alexis Bittar
bags by ZAC Zac Posen / shoes by Boutique Moschino

shopbop 2
dresses by SUNO / sunglasses by Le Specs / watches by La Mer
bags by Tory Burch / flats by Kate Spade

shopbop 3
dresses by Ulla Johnson / scarves by Club Monaco / watches by Nixon
totes by Madewell / booties by Rag & Bone

shopbop 4
dresses by Clu / sunglasses by Karen Walker / scarves by McQ by Alexander McQueen
bags by Les Petits Jouers / sneakers by Superga

shopbop 5
dresses by Yumi Kim / necklaces by David Aubrey / bracelets by Elizabeth and James
bags by Anya Hindmarch / heels by Schutz

17 August 2016

Peplum Tees and Spotted Shorts

peplum tee + polka dots peplum tee + polka dots

OK, this top is probably not the most flattering silhouette for my body type, but it's really fun and hides a multitude of weekend indulgences. Plus the last thing I want when it's really warm out (and it's still really warm out) is to wear clingy clothes. This whole outfit is breezy, easy and food baby friendly.

peplum tee + polka dots peplum tee + polka dots

Top: Anthropologie rennes peplum (sim, sim light pink for $21)
Shorts: J.Crew factory boardwalk print (worn before - same in solid on sale, sim, sim for $17)
Necklace: J.Crew (sim tortoise, sim, sim)
Bracelets: Rachel Leigh (sim) & c/o Your Bijoux Box (sim smaller)
Shoes: Geox D sibillia (worn before - sim, sim under $30, sim simpler for $30)
Bag: Coach legacy flight (worn before - sim, sim brighter blue luxe, sim leather strap)

peplum tee + polka dots


15 August 2016

Style Lately

Aug1
I've got the (navy) blues (exact: bag, sandals / sim: shirt, skirt).

Aug2
Gingham for those August days (exact: sunglasses / sim: shirt, loafers, bag).

Aug3
Mint condition (sim: sandals, jeans).

Aug4
This catty skirt (exact: cardigan, top / sim: skirt).

Aug5
Had one of those mornings where having more clothes than I need obviously means
I can't find a thing to wear (exact: flats / sim: tote, blouse, skirt).

Aug6
After-hours dots (exact: sandals / sim: shorts, bag).

Aug7
When you look back at an old outfit and wonder what happened to it (sim: shirt, skirt, shoes).

11 August 2016

Quirky Wearable

anthropologie + j crew signet anthropologie + j crew signet

It's always easy to put together an outfit from my two favorite retailers - Anthropologie and J.Crew. Anthro's slightly whimsical pieces seem to mix well with the Crew's basics and I end up with an outfit that is both wearable and a wee bit quirky.

anthropologie + j crew signet anthropologie + j crew signet

Top: J.Crew garment-dyed muscle (tee version, dress version all on sale)
Skirt: Maeve by Anthropologie (sim muted, sim chevrons, sim pencil)
Necklace:  Pam Hiran via Anthropologie sparked agate (worn before - sim for $10, sim pale pink)
Bracelets: J.Crew crystal & pearl studded & Yunikelley via Etsy (the original, sim for $32)
Shoes: c/o Farylrobin via Anthropologie fela (worn before - sim, sim under $50, sim espadrille wedge)
Bag: J.Crew signet in Italian leather (sim, sim w/decorative clip)

anthropologie + j crew signet

08 August 2016

Pre-Fall Style: Take Five

Alright, it's still only August, but school's already back in session here in the Southeast and most retailers are starting to release fluffy sweaters and wool coats, so it's inevitable that I'm already thinking of fall wear.

However, it's going to be pretty darn warm around here until late September at least, so realistically I've got to look into pieces that I can wear now and when it actually starts getting cold. So take a look at some of my outfit ideas that I put together from Shopbop's wide selection of wares using only five easy pieces (and all the links are not and not affiliate, so please click away):

Aug1
Dresses by BB Dakota / Scarves by Marc Jacobs / Sneakers by Charlotte Olympia /
Crossbody bags by MCM / Bracelets by Salvatore Ferragamo
Aug2
Blouses by Just Female / Vests by Club Monaco / Jeans by 7 For All Mankind /
Totes by Clare V. / Booties by Michael Kors

Aug3
Tunics by Free People / Jeans by Blank Denim / Scarves by Kenzo /
Bags by Milly / Flats by Tory Burch

Aug4
Knits by ElevenParis / Outerwear by Cupcakes and Cashmere / Bags by Madewell /
Necklaces by Heather Hawkins / Sneakers by Superga

05 August 2016

Style Lately

Aug1
Office attire (exact: skirt on sale / sim: top, clutch, sandals under $60).

Aug2
A little boho with my new favorite bag (exact: bag, ring / sim: top, bracelets, shorts).

Aug3
Comfy new flats and recent killer sales have brought me back ...
(from top left clockwise: exact red, sim metallic, exact leopard, sim printed, exact gold on sale).

Aug4
Good weather attire (exact: sunglasses, hat under $15 / sim: sweater, shorts, sandals on sale).

Aug5
Enjoying shorts weather (exact: bag, bracelet, shorts on sale / sim: top, sandals under $45).

Aug6
Always feeling rough and ready in these (exact: sandals).

Aug7
Feeling a bit tropical (exact: sandals / sim: top, skirt under $40, clutch on sale).