This look is so eclectic, but I love it. I don't think I would have the confidence to actually wear this, but I love the look. The shirt and skirt have movement and remind me of fall. The accessories add even more personality. And I need that necklace.
1stdibs.com
monsoon.co.uk
Charlotte Olympia navy blue suede shoes
modaoperandi.com
accessorize.com
Rebecca Minkoff charm pendant necklace
shopbop.com
hottopic.com
I saw this skirt and just had to make an outfit out of it. I love the beautiful pattern! And the colors make this skirt into almost a neutral. I decided to play a bit with color combinations with the light pink shirt and burgundy shoes and bag. I need those shoes something fierce! I love the antique feel of this entire outfit. The jewelry brings it into the 21st century.
jcrew.com
$310 - orlakiely.com
solesociety.com
shopzoeonline.com
$23 - warehouse.co.uk
jcrew.com
I came across Stitch Fix on Loop Looks (check her out!). For $20 a shipment, you get a personalized style pack of five items. Then, you try everything on and decide to keep 1, 2, 3, 4, or all 5 items. The $20 stylist fee is credited to your purchase. And if you buy all five items, you get an extra 25% off. The company is currently in beta, but I was lucky enough to get an invite.
After many many months away, I decided to try the service again. I had wanted to lost all of the baby weight before attempting, but that doesn't seem to be happening quite yet. Instead, I redid my measurements on my profile and mentioned to the stylist that I was no a SAHM that need versatile but casual pieces. Overall, I was excited to jump into another box even if two of the items were a disaster.
Here’s what I got this time… (Ignore the horrid quality iPhone photos)
Item #1: Roxanna Chevron Open Knit Cardigan
Pros: Love the pattern; lightweight yet covering
Cons: Limited use in California.
Item #2: Kahlo Embroidered Racerback Tank
Pros: Light and airy; perfect for summer in California; love the patterns
Cons: A bit short in the front; highlighted my stomach (problem area!)
Item #3: Wedni Belted Geo Print Dress
Pros: Hid my trouble areas well; actually long enough on me but still a shorter dress; love the print; easy to care for.
Cons: A bit pricey for my usual shopping budget
Item #4: Ravello Arrow Print Cross-Front Blouse
Pros: Cute print
Cons: Everything else. I put this on okay but when I looked in the mirror... the horror! The front of this blouse has a snap closure and that snap was about to burst. Turns out I have too large of a bust for this shirt. Go figure... I've never had too large of a bust for any shirt. Sorry but I can't subject my readers to the horrid picture of my wearing this. You'll have to do with the insert card.
Item #5: Cathleen Dot Print Lace Detailed Blouse
Pros: Love the color
Cons: Everything else. Another shirt gone horribly wrong. This thing was too short (hello stomach), too tight across (turns out I have wide shoulders?), and too tight in the armholes (guess I have fatty arms now). I could barely get this off without ripping it. No picture for you.
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Item #3: Wedni Belted Geo Print Dress. While my body isn't back to where I want it to be, the cut of this dress hides my flaws well. Plus, I can still wear it when I lose a bit of weight. I'm think this will be going to both weddings later this fall. (Not for the ceremony, but for the pre-wedding activities). Best of all, this thing is easily washed and if the babe decided to spits up, I can hide the stain until I can get it cleaned. Nice!
Everyone needs a go-to comfortable outfit to run errands. I think this is the perfect outfit. I love the variation of the gray jean and blue sneakers to the usual outfit. The plaid shirt just looks so soft and easy to wear. And the jacket just completes it.
intermixonline.com
$640 - jades24.com
vestiairecollective.com
dsw.com
asos.com
I have this fantasy of dressing like an artsy naughty librarian. This outfit plays that style just right. Not so naughty, but definitely artsy. I love the tassels on the shoes and the functional yet classic bag. Plus, that bag is a perfect size to haul some great books home! If only I had the body type to wear this cut of a dress (spoiler alert: curvy hips and straight dresses do not mix).
$51 - debenhams.com
modcloth.com
madewell.com
$12 - forevernew.com.au
If I had a couple hundred dollars and about 30 less pounds, I would rock the shit out of this outfit. Oh yeah, and I should probably have somewhere to actually go. Hanging at home with a 4 1/2 month old doesn't scream party outfit. Of course I had to have a combination of black and purple (my favorite combo). And those shoes have just enough interest make them pop. The bag's not completely my style, but it looks nice with the outfit.
yoox.com
$77 - vila.com
bodycentral.com
Jerome C. Rousseau closed toe high heel shoes
shoescribe.com
fashionphile.com
modcloth.com
This week is Oscar week. I had to do a fashion plate as to what I would wear to the ceremony. I was going for a classic retro vibe with this dress silhouette. With a dress full of lace, I decided to go simple but colorful for the shoes and sparkly for the accessories. Overall, this look is very classy and comfortable.
1stdibs.com
$125 - allsole.com
karenmillen.com
Dana Rebecca Designs white gold jewelry
danarebeccadesigns.com
lordandtaylor.com
I love menswear inspired outfits. There's something about the hard edges and soft features that just appeal to me. For this outfit I combined very masculine boots and pants with a very flowy top. The vest is a combination of masculine and feminine with the structure and clasps, but cut very close to the body. Overall I adore this outfit.
yoox.com
$98 - lkbennett.com
1stdibs.com
Sperry Top-Sider wingtip shoes
sperrytopsider.com
$230 - vanmildert.com
I don't have any Valentine's Day plans, but I thought I would do a fun festive outfit for today. The silhouette is retro 1950s, but still feels very modern. The bow just adds enough interest to appeal to me. Since it is a holiday, I had to add very sparkly accessories.
Charlotte Olympia gold heel pumps
theoutnet.com
Tory Burch genuine leather handbag
$460 - monnierfreres.co.uk
Paloma Picasso 18k gold jewelry
tiffany.com
lorisshoes.com
Really loving the combo of purple and gray right now. I've even made a few greeting cards with that color scheme... As to the outfit, I would wear this in a heartbeat. It's so comfy and yet stylish. I am really digging those pants. And those shoes are on my wish list for real.
farfetch.com
Oscar de la Renta lined jacket
net-a-porter.com
mytheresa.com
jcrew.com
ysl.com
amazon.com
I love this comfy comfy look. Everything about this screams comfort. And I would wear every piece of this. I think this would be perfect for running around with the baby. I can't wait to get back to a comfortable size so I can wear some colored skinnies.
target.com
H M long sleeve shirt $41 - hm.com
$37 - hush-uk.com
my-wardrobe.com
zappos.com
dsw.com
$62 - allsaints.com
I love the color combo of red and leopard print. I probably would never have the confidence to wear this outfit in public, but I really love it! All of the gold accents and accessories really make the outfit.
boohoo.com
bodycentral.com
$65 - lipsy.co.uk
bodycentral.com
A X Armani Exchange satchel handbag
armaniexchange.com
metroparkusa.com
This outfit reminds me of Red Riding Hood. I love the play of pink and red together. In a perfect warm world, I wouldn't add tights to this outfit. But for most of the country, that just isn't an option. I thought the gray tights would add to the winter theme without taking too much away from the details on the dress. The headband adds just a bit of glamour. Love it!
FixDesign strapless bustier farfetch.com
Hooded wool cape etsy.com
lanebryant.com
anthropologie.com
Last Fashion Friday post of 2013. I felt it was appropriate to do a New Year's themed outfit. The dress is an obvious choice for the shine and dance-ability. I thought I would shake up the whole look with blue shoes. They blend yet stand out. I didn't want to have predictable black or silver shoes to go with the dress. I thought about red, but I love the coolness of the blue with the shine of the dress, clutch, and jewelry.
$72 - topshop.com
shoescribe.com
dorothyperkins.com
Mimco earrings $120 - mimco.com.au
Pieces black ring $14 - pieces.com
I won't be blogging at Christmas, so I thought I would create a holiday outfit a few weeks early. I wanted to use red and green, but not overwhelm the outfit. I found this edgy yet classic leather skirt to modernize the blouse and classic shoes. I love the play of colors and shine. If I had a fancy Christmas party to attend, I would definitely recreate this outfit.
Oscar de la Renta silk print blouse marissacollections.com
Alice Olivia alice olivia skirt scoopnyc.com
Style & Co. pumps macys.com
RED Valentino shoulder bag $610 - eluxe.ca
Oasis beaded layered necklace $40 - oasis-stores.com
Beaded cuff bracelet lorisshoes.com
Follow up from last week's theme of New Mom Comfort. I made another comfy looking outfit. I also apparently love these boots as I used them for my Coffeehouse Time post a few weeks back. This is just a great combination of classic denim (albeit on top) and fall colored accessories. Simple, yet still stylish.
Merona blue shirt dress target.com
Weekend Max Mara slim skinny jeans $205 - johnlewis.com
Steve Madden combat boots $145 - johnlewis.com
Madewell drawstring purse madewell.com
I'm a new mom. Most days you can find me in yoga or comfortable linen pants. If I venture out of the house, I'm still aiming for comfort over style. However, this outfit looks comfortable and stylish and it's so simplistic. Take some nice jeans, slip-on shoes, a simple tank, and a snuggle into cardigan and presto! an awesome low-key outfit. Of course, I would probably also be lugging around a baby and diaper bag (although mine is definitely stylish and fairly small).
Oasis cardigan $64 - oasis-stores.com
IHeart red shirt $54 - veryeickhoff.com
$94 - conleys.de
$56 - office.co.uk
macys.com
Let me lose another 20 pounds or so and I will definitely wear this outfit. It just looks so comfortable and it brings in all the colors of Thanksgiving. I only wish I would have found a great necklace to go with this one. The sweater dress looks a little plain by itself. And I seriously want those shoes! I have black ones, but brown is too cute!
$96 - zalando.co.uk
Call it SPRING heeled oxford shoes
jcpenney.com
etsy.com
asos.com
This outfit screams 1960s but updated. I love the structured mod pieces combined with more modern lines and accessories. My favorite is definitely the shoes. I think they tie the entire outfit together. Classic pumps would have looked too dated. And tall boots would just throw off the proportions. I had to use the purple top as soon as I spied it. It's my favorite color hands down. And that handbag is just amazing!
Alexander McQueen sleeveless peplum shirt
alexandermcqueen.com
thecorner.com
Alice Olivia fitted mini skirt
scoopnyc.com
storenvy.com
$505 - profilefashion.com
Roberto Cavalli swarovski crystals necklace
net-a-porter.com
I used to spend loads of time in coffeehouse to blog or read or just enjoy some quiet time with a cup of coffee. The key to this outfit is comfort. I wanted to create an outfit that I would genuinely wear to go grab coffee. Unfortunately, it remains too warm in my area to fully wear this outfit, but I do want to mimic this for my trip back to Indiana for Christmas. It just looks so comfy! I really want to find some colored jeans and a nice plaid shirt to add to my existing boots and old man cardigan.
$135 - celticandco.co.uk
Hollister Co embroidered shirt
hollisterco.com
jackwills.com
Steve Madden army combat boots
$145 - johnlewis.com
malababa.com
scarves.net