Prabal Gurung for Target

Did you make it to the stores before the items flew off the racks?  I did not...  :(
I went on Sunday to check it out thinking that nobody in my city had the fashion sense to know what the heck was going on...  Yes, I know that was a rather snobbish thought - but still, I had it.
Let me tell ya - I wasn't able to purchase anything, because there was nothing, I repeat nothing left in my size.  Not.  Even.  A.  Shoe.
(Probably a blessing in disguise, but that's a whole other discussion.. heh)

Anyways, the items I did see were beautiful!  Lavish colors and prints and bright florals...  sigh, sure makes me want to take a vacation to Puerto Rico or somewhere exotic! I would have easily scooped up all of the below items, given the opportunity and means.   I will be keeping my eye out for a restock for sure!!

Prabal Gurung short sleeve dress / Prabal Gurung red dress / Prabal Gurung long sleeve top / Prabal Gurung racerback tank / Prabal Gurung top / Prabal Gurung / Prabal Gurung yellow shoes / Stiletto high heel shoes / Prabal Gurung slip on shoes / Prabal Gurung clutch / Prabal Gurung / Prabal Gurung For Target® Colorblock Pencil Skirt -Dresden Blue / Prabal Gurung for Target / Prabal Gurung For Target Flower Drop Earrings Multicolor

Were you able to check out Prabal Gurung's beautiful floral prints and strappy stilettos? 

Crazy for Cobalt

Now is the time when I want to purchase small pieces that give my tired winter wardrobe some pop and pizazz!  Adding a fresh color is just the way to do that.  Cobalt blue is a beautiful bold color that looks great on all skin tones and hair colors.  Wear it with white, black, pastels, you name it!  

These pieces are perfect little additions to your closet.  The clutch will carry you through fall along with the blazer.  Add that sweater now to a boring pair or skinnies or boyfriend jeans and later over a tank and shorts.  Be bold with Cobalt skinny jeans on a night out with your girlfriends, or maybe you wear your little black dress with the pop of a blue shoe...

Anyway you decide, this color will surely take your outfit from snoozy to snazzy!

GAP sweater / Madewell / Topshop / Wallis cobalt jeans / Steve Madden pointy-toe pumps / Zara colorful handbag

The Standard

Whenever I'm lacking creativity with my outfits I always come back to my standard; a tee, skinny jeans, flats and a blazer.  I add a few accessories like a scarf, cool sunnies and an oversized tote and I'm good to go!

A blazer will always pull your look together.  It will add polish and make your look chic.  Throw it on over a boring sundress, or a tee with jeans and instantly your outfit goes from lazy to lush.

All of the pieces from my look today are affordable and compiled from stores like American Eagle, Target and Macy's.

Hint on purchasing designer bags on a budget: I purchased my Kate Spade Stevie Pop Art tote on eBay at a reduced price.  You might remember my post here, and this one where I share my Coach find from eBay.
I purchased my Michael Kors tote at Marshalls.  It's an older style than pictured below, however, at a bargain price of $130 verses $225.

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How To: Take Office Wear After-Hours

My day job is an office one.  Although my in office dress code isn't strictly business casual or business professional, I still try to keep it dressy in the work place.  When you do have to dress business professional, how do you manage going out for a few cocktails with some co-workers on a Thursday or Friday evening?
My answer is the Boyfriend Jean.  A closet staple in my opinion and although it seems a lot of figures cannot pull them off I disagree.  With the right top these jeans are trendy, versatile, relaxed and chic.

So come 5:00 ditch the pencil skirt and throw on these babies!  Add a cute clutch in lieu of a tote and viola!

Spring Wish List

I keep dreaming that I'll wake up and it will be 50 outside...  That isn't happening around these parts anytime soon.  So, in the mean time I wish and lust after spring items.  Trying desperately to entangle some of them into my winter wardrobe (which is SO TIRED!).   Nothing I'd like for spring is terribly out of the ordinary.  I rounded up some of my favorites from the Gap's spring arrivals.

A Mint pair of Skimmers is a MUST HAVE!  These bad boys will be worn with everything.  A blazer in the cooler spring months into summer with a bright white or colored tank...

The Patterned Belt is a wardrobe staple that I am just catching onto.  I know, I know, they've been around for a while.  I just now understand their versatility as I ease myself into pattern mixing.  

Bright Bold Colored Clutches!  Another item that I'm easing into my wardrobe.  I have found them to be somewhat silly?  I'm quickly getting over that as they are absolutely to die for as an outfit accessory.

Bold Scarf.  I have so many, but you can never have enough! The perfect addition to your boring outfit.  Whether that be a t-shirt and jeans, or oxford and dress pant.  This accessory instantly makes your outfit more exciting!

Striped Blazer - or, this incredibly chic and cool Moto jacket.  The perfect pattern for layering!

A Chambray dress.  This one with dots is so adorable.  Pair it with leggings and booties now and flats or sandals later!

Printed Dresses.  An item I typically stay away from because of it's wearability.  Solid colors to me were always so much more wearable in different settings (much like neutrals).  Patterns are here to stay, at least for a while.  So I'm taking the plunge this year!

BOYFRIEND Jeans!  I'm newly obsessed.  I'm not sure even why since I don't actually own a pair to date...  I was against them at first because I felt as a petite curvy woman they couldn't be done.   But since then I've changed my tune and I feel that styled correctly nearly any body type can pull them off.  Of course, you can't do slouchy with slouchy if your curvy, it would have to be an incredibly structured top (tight tank and fitted blazer) with a super spiky heel to add back in touches of femininity.




My style is kind of going through an evolution.  I'm gravitating back towards my preppy roots. Clean lines, bright and beautiful colors, fitted tops.  I still adore the oversized shirt and legging look, it's great for weekend errands, etc.  But, being a petite curvy individual I feel that the fitted looks are more flattering

What is your body type?  Do you have a set style that you feel is most flattering? 

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**this post is not sponsored by the gap and all opinions are my own**

Weekend Neon

Sometimes the weekend is the best time to experiment with looks that are a a touch out of your comfort zone.  If you're not quite convinced that Neon colors will be around for a while well... just wait! :)  This look is affordable but, takes a little risk.  The Camouflage pant is a great neutral paired with the pop of neon pink!  Add a trendy tote bag to carry your life along with you and you're ready to tackle anything!

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Zooey

When it comes to dressing up for fancy things, I tend to look at Zooey Deschanel for inspiration.  She has this classy way of bringing out the best in fashionable classic pieces without looking frumpy!  She also sometimes rocks a "pin up" look or, maybe she is more Audrey or Jackie...  Whether in New Girl or on the street I kind of want to be her...

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Here's a few Zooey inspired looks for your day of Love.

Happy Valentine's Day! 

Mint is Here to Stay!

Whether you say mint or Tiffany's blue this hue of blues and greens is a color that is hanging around for quite a while.  It's a perfect transition color from winter to spring.  Layer it now over a chambray top, or with a grey sweater for a pop of color.  Or, use it as your focal color for a beautiful spring day.
Add some pink or nude and your good to go!

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How To: Wear Springs Trends

I'm having a little trouble finding something to wear as the weather continues to drag on through winter...  I am longing for spring looks and just the opportunity to wear flats.  I have a great many things on my spring "must have" list but, the striped blazer and pops of color are the upcoming seasons "it" list items.  The striped blazer is a great throw it on piece and it's easily paired with a bright pink tee or tank for spring!

1. Striped Blazer: Similar 2.  Pink Tank: Ralph Lauren 3. Boyfriend Jeans: Similar 4. Clutch: This one is SO CUTE!
5. Flats: Similar (cuter, in my opinion)

Are you already eyeing the spring picks? 

How To: Emerald!

Not just a color for St. Patrick's Day!  Emerald is making it's way into everyones' wardrobe and it's because it's a gorgeous earthy tone!  It can easily be substituted in for a neutral, or with neutrals for that pop of color!  I love the idea of layering a Navy vest over the three quarter sleeve sweater... or, a black and white or navy and white striped tee with the knit snood!
Boring black dress need pizazz? Add emerald pumps, or a clutch!

Have fun incorporating Emerald into your life!

CABLE GAUGE asymmetrical sweater
macys.com

Charter club
macys.com

Michael Kors skinny pants
net-a-porter.com

Diane von Furstenberg a line skirt
thecorner.com

Juicy Couture leather clutch
juicycouture.com

Tote bag
francescas.com

Valentino bracelets bangle
valentino.com

Kenneth Jay Lane teardrop earrings
$175 - glassworks-studios.com

Scarve
$330 - harveynichols.com

Abercrombie fitch
abercrombie.com

Sparitual
beauty.com

Ready

I am so ready for a season change!  I love winter, and the snow is beautiful!  It just seems that everything is a bit more of a chore in the winter and I'm longing for the ease of spring and summer.  When your biggest worry is which jacket to cram in your tote size handbag for when the sun goes down... 

Now the above outfit I would most definitely pair a light blazer or denim jacket.  Flats or sandals for day time and the heels for drinks at night.

It's also a little dabble into pattern mixing.  Mixing dots with a pattern is a little less scary than other patterns.  Much like Leopard print, polkadots are becoming more of a background or neutral pattern.  

Are you ready for spring & summer?

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