Showing posts with label Madewell. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Madewell. Show all posts

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Camo Crusade

I'll start this post off with honesty.  I'm not completely sure I'm on board or should try this trend, but I keep seeing it and wondering if I could pull it off.  Not to mention, models and celebrities, and even fellow bloggers [Blair from A-P just seems to make everything look chic], all seem to look undeniably cool with their loose-fitting camo jackets over their outfits.  Whether it's a basic dress or a t-shirt and boyfriend jeans underneath, the balance of feminine and tough just looks good together.  I love the idea of a black dress and feminine jewelry with simple, comfortable booties, but can't deny that boyfriend jeans and heels looks just as good.  From the styling I've seen so far with the camo craze, it's much like leopard in that people are using it as a neutral.  I feel like I would still need some thought behind my look, but I may just be able to make it work.


Camo Crusade


Topshop dress
topshop.com



Topshop cotton jacket
topshop.com


Army camo jacket
nastygal.com


Army camo jacket
nastygal.com


Kirra cotton jacket
pacsun.com


Topshop cotton jacket
$53 - topshop.com


Forever 21 jacket
forever21.com



Madewell stacked heel
madewell.com


Madewell stacked heel
madewell.com



Monday, February 11, 2013

Love is in the Air?

I'm not one of those people that can't get enough of Valentine's Day.  I'm also not bitter about it.  I have a boyfriend, I just don't really care if presents are exchanged [although, I will never turn away a present] or an extravagant dinner is planned.  I like to avoid crowds due to my extreme impatience at an type of inefficiency or prolonged wait.  Which makes me think that the people who do love to celebrate Valentine's Day are probably just as happy that I am not around them.  Win, win.  

With that being said, I do love pinks and reds and the incorporation of hearts in almost every line lately.  There are many ways to dress for this lovely day, whether it be subtlety with small pops of pink or red, or very literal with hearts all over your outfit.  Either way is great and you should definitely have fun.  What I like to stress is that this day shouldn't be celebrated by only couples [don't get me started on relationship views of some crazy people out there].  I've loved myself for 2.7 decades and have celebrated with single friends over the years with beer and burgers and I still can't get enough of myself.  And to that, everyone should celebrate...especially while wearing cute clothing.  I personally think I might venture out and wear my J.Crew Heart throb shirt.  Here are some outfit ideas to prep you for this coming Thursday.


Love is in the Air


Topshop dress
nordstrom.com


Ichi
$51 - welikefashion.com



Long sleeve top
$19 - newlook.com


Dorothy Perkins crew shirt
dorothyperkins.com


J.Crew slim jeans
jcrew.com


Topshop black jeans
topshop.com


Mesh skirt
sheinside.com


Tory Burch ballerina shoes
jildorshoes.com


Madewell wedge heels
madewell.com


DV by Dolce Vita stacked heel
piperlime.gap.com






Aldo
aldoshoes.com

Monday, February 4, 2013

Spring Uniform

After being in Florida this weekend, I think I'm officially ready for spring...or at least chilly weather with the sun shining on you.  I love cold weather, but nothing beats cold weather when the sun is out.  I've been going through my closet looking for outfit ideas [a little tougher than usual because my closets keep collapsing from the weight...oops] and I keep mentally dressing myself in clothes more appropriate for the spring time temperatures.  I currently have a notepad full of outfit ideas sitting on my desk at work.  I would freeze to death if I tried to wear any of them now without a heavy layer, but where's the fun in that?  All I know is that as soon as the temperatures get a little warmer, I'll be wearing all of my cotton shift dresses with a chambray shirt underneath, booties, a statement necklace, and probably some type of vest.  Easy as a prostitute.  


Spring Uniform


Old Navy shift dress
oldnavy.gap.com


Old Navy shift dress
oldnavy.gap.com


J Crew chambray blouse
net-a-porter.com


Madewell
madewell.com


DV by Dolce Vita leather boots
piperlime.gap.com


Dv by dolce vita
piperlime.gap.com



Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Christmas List

My mom just left from a visit to see my new place and spend some time in Atlanta with yours truly.  She always requests a Christmas list from my brothers and me around Thanksgiving.  Yes, we still give our parents Christmas lists, and yes, we still have presents galore like 5 year olds.  What you won't see is my brothers and me complaining.  As the years pass, my list generally gets shorter, but more expensive.  I remember when I was younger I thought the purpose of a Christmas list was to tell your parents any and every thing you might want.  Therefore, my lists topped out around the 100s and I'm pretty sure my parents stopped reading after number 20 [on a good year].  Needless to say, I've always been a warm welcomer of presents. 
 
This year my list was filled with a couple practical items that aren't completely absurd [DSLR camera for travels, cruiser bike to ride in Piedmont Park, new tennis racket], but of course I filled in with items I've been eyeing for months as well.  Don't freak out.  My birthday is in January, so I automatically combine Christmas and birthday lists for my parents.  Below you'll find some of the goodies.
 
 
Christmas List

Milly bow blouse
net-a-porter.com


Cape coat
anthropologie.com



Patagonia
patagonia.com




Madewell
shopbop.com


Madewell shoes
madewell.com


Madewell kitten heels
madewell.com


Lodis zip wallet
lordandtaylor.com



Ann taylor
anntaylor.com


Kate Spade sailor bracelet
piperlime.gap.com



Case mate
nordstrom.com