Shorts of Sorts

Over the years, as I've become more comfortable with my body, I've grown to love shorts and even more so, printed shorts.  They're pretty much the bee's knees when it comes to my summer time wardrobe.  Growing up in Florida, and now residing in Atlanta, shorts are a staple in my closet.  Lately though, I've branched out and allowed them to dress me up instead of letting them cover me up [or lack thereof] with their stereotypical casualness. 

Dressing up shorts is fun and comfortable and a great alternative, especially for someone who shouldn't be wearing anything with an opening [i.e. skirts and dresses] when drinking my morning, mid-morning, afternoon, and dinner cocktail.  What I love most though, is seeing shorts styled in the intermediate phase...you know, not with a boring t-shirt, but not with heels.  My latest obsession is shorts with blouses and lightweight knits and cute sandals or flats.  What's there not to love?  The comfort is there, but so is the style and warm feeling of looking put together, without having to sacrifice a body part.

Shorts of Sorts by savvycheap featuring printed shorts

J Crew crewneck sweater
$65 - jcrew.com

Equipment sports shirt
$329 - my-wardrobe.com

J Crew silk shirt
$100 - net-a-porter.com

Mango cotton shirt
£30 - mango.com

Vero Moda cotton sweater
€65 - welikefashion.com

Kookai long sleeve top
£41 - houseoffraser.co.uk

Yellow tank
£13 - debenhams.com

J.Crew high waisted short shorts
$118 - jcrew.com

H&M short shorts
£13 - hm.com

Short shorts
$45 - topshop.com

Hot shorts
$70 - topshop.com

H&M printed shorts
£20 - hm.com

Glamorous high rise shorts
£22 - bankfashion.co.uk

Tory Burch twill shorts
$175 - net-a-porter.com

Loren Hope

Jewelry seems to be the one thing I love to admire on the internet.  Don't get me wrong, if you looked in my closet you would think I have a whole different addiction [and I do], but I love finding fun jewelry just as much as the "perfect" dress I bought a year ago and am waiting for the right moment to wear it when I won't be too drunk and might spill and ruin said dress on its debut.  I find myself in this predicament a lot, hence why I love jewelry.  I wear it immediately and enjoy it whenever I can.

Loren Barham's Loren Hope Collection has great pieces of upscale, contemporary, handcrafted jewelry in the most vibrant colors.  Some of the pieces you could write off as investments, but they all catch your eye and are sure to instill jealousy to whomever catches a glimpse.  Personally, I love a good tassel necklace, and Loren's are the prettiest I've seen in awhile.

images via Loren Hope

Pretty Penny Stock

This brand is one of my latest discoveries.  PPS, as I'll call it, was created by two fashion vets and recently joined the popular prep-casual menswear line Penny Stock as the female counterpart.  The clothing is cute and casual with a price tag that doesn't induce full blown price shock.  These are my three favorite pieces:

Cobalt Stripe Penny Dress

The Penny Muse Shirt

The Ropes Print Penny Dress

EFF[ISeeNoise]

Happy Friday!  I'm closing out a busy week with a friend's engagement party tonight, so I'm excited that I get to dress up.  I tend to sway toward more casual, comfortable looks [which you would never know given my extreme dress hoarding], so I get excited when I have a reason to add some class to my [often] embarrassing self.

Today's etsy feature Friday is all about 24k class with the beautiful prints from ISeeNoise.  Her prints are simple and for the girly girl, with pictures of iconic perfume bottles, people, and landmarks...all in 24k gold or silver.  The metallic of the prints add some unexpected charm and ritz to the simple prints that are sure to mix with any home and add that special little extra beauty to your place.

Uhmahzing.

My friend Susannah sent me this ring, knowing that it was a) disturbingly perfect for me b) a staple for everyone that may or may not still drink heavily and c) better than a rape whistle.  Too far?  All I have to say is that Monserat De Lucca knows where it's at.  REALITY people.  Sometimes the only energy you have left at the end of a rager of a night is the ability to rotate your ring 180 degrees to ensure people know just what level you're on.  I can picture it now...a tragic looking human being walks up to someone (I envision a girl, one that looks like me) and you just so simply tap on the ring that states "sober," as in "not going to happen" or a blessed human being that I've she's always noticed striking up a conversation and you can say "let's do this" by simply tapping that ring that states "drunk."  This is genius people, and I also am debating whether I need this shit as well. Why?  I think you mean, why not?

images via shopbop

Laura Vela

Handbag designer Laura Vela has some of the hottest new handbags on the market, and quite possibly the hardest website I've ever tried to find.  The search is worth it though because these bags are unique, colorful, and full of fun.  The collection is made up of all styles and prints and has some serious staying power.  I love finding up and coming designers because I feel like the items I own are little treasures and, of course, like I'm smarter than everyone that doesn't own something yet.  Vela is sure to be a staple in the handbag industry, so jump on before the prices get exponentially higher!

images via Laura Vela

In regards to my post last week...

http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/reasons-why-90s-boy-bands-were-the-best-boy-bands