1.02.2012

the cardigan


Ahhh the blessed cardigan!

I love cardigans... plain, stripes, polka...
I have this cardigan above and every where I go I get asked where I got it.

TARGET my friends!  And I got it for under $20!  Lets talk about a deal right?!?  

You really could wear this with just about anything and any color.  Yesterday I totally sported this with an eggplant purple shirt underneath!  YES I love to mix colors!  Add a funky scarf or an assortment of necklaces to spice it up some more!  

The greatest thing about cardigans is they can be worn all year round!!  HOORAY!  I love a cardigan for layers in the winter and I love them for a cool summer night.  

Create modesty by sporting one!  I honestly think that SOOO many women see a tank top and they think "I could never wear that"  THIS IS WHERE YOU ARE WRONG!  Buy it!  Cover it up with a cardi... AND I can guarantee you will find something to go with this much desired tank!  If you look hard enough you might even find a short sleeve or tank style cardigan / vest.  


ALSO.. step outside of your comfort zone!  BUY color!  COLOR Is in my friends and from the forecast it looks like it will be in for at least another 2 years :)  EVEN if its not the latest in fashion you can still sport it... just mix it up a bit!  


TRY this challenge... let me know how it goes :)

 

12.27.2011

vacation

Vacation anyone??

I have some high hopes of going on a vacation this year!  I could really use one now :)  I am not ready for winter and I don't think I will ever be.  Logan and I were talking about trying to go to Hawaii sometime in the next year (ish) and right now that is what is on my mind!!  I keep looking at beach houses, beach colors... really anything to do with the beach: sand, water, snorkeling, surf, sand castles... its on my mind. 

So I decided to put together an outfit for my current dream.  

I don't know what it is about blue accessories... I honestly love blue.  Blue Blue Blue.  All shades... its such a fun and relaxing color.  

Oh and in case you haven't heard... gold is in!  Not only gold, but mixing metals.  So we can mix patterns and metals now... wahoo!!  :)   

Enjoy!!

Gestuz oversized top
€100 - welikefashion.com
Racer back tank top
$50 - witchery.com.au
Stretch denim shorts
$170 - net-a-porter.com
Lilly Pulitzer green wedge
$268 - simplysoles.com
Seafolly tote hand bag
$29 - instyleswimwear.com
Cathy Waterman blue jewelry
$4,900 - ylang23.com
House of Harlow 1960 yellow gold necklace
$119 - shopthetrendboutique.com
Helen Kaminski brim hat
$266 - boutique1.com
Ray-Ban ray ban shades
€139 - impressionen.de

11.30.2011

modest.fashion.funky

little of everything

The Row striped top
$1,575 - net-a-porter.com
Wet Seal trench jacket
$40 - wetseal.com
Scotch & Soda loose fit jeans
€130 - scotch-soda.com
Volatile faux leather boots
$80 - zappos.com
Kimberly McDonald butterfly jewelry
£3,160 - brownsfashion.com
Dannijo teal jewelry
$223 - my-wardrobe.com
Isabel Marant scarve
€195 - shopmrsh.com



Ok ladies... YOU CAN ROCK IT!  


Don't mind my $1500 shirt selection for this board.  LOL.  I am sure you can find a knock off at J. Crew or possibly Old Navy ... Or feel free to splurge!  


Quick tip of the day... when you are wearing a lot of neutral colors... PLEASE oh PLEASE don't be afraid of adding some color!  I love this yellow scarf and the different shades of blue jewelry.  Mix it up a little.  With these jeans... let them sit above your boots.  Not all jeans need to be tucked in and these are perfect for this look!  :)   


Oh and before I forget... MIX up the patterns!  This can be a bit scary for some but as long as you have something with a bigger print and the other with a smaller print you really can't go wrong.   


Tootles -  

11.23.2011

just.be.

happy
beautiful
modest
unique
exceptional
giving
creative
charitable
loving
frugal
organized
healthy
compassionate
grateful
kind
extraordinary
inspiring
smart
prepared
confident