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 by savvycheap featuring cap toe shoes

Topshop dress
nordstrom.com

Ichi
$51 - welikefashion.com

Madewell chambray shirt
madewell.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

Madewell leopard print flat
madewell.com

American Eagle Outfitters cap toe shoes
ae.com

J Crew bracelets jewelry
jcrew.com

C Wonder heart jewelry
cwonder.com

Aldo
aldoshoes.com

look4less:booties

I haven't posted one of these in a loooooong time, but they're always welcomed.  If you haven't seen the Rag & Bone Harrow booties yet then you're missing out, and obviously under a rock, because pretty much every celebrity in Hollywood has been sporting them over the past few months.  

They're awesome and go with everything.  The wrap detail and the color combinations are so refreshing. SO, when I saw DV by Dolce Vita's Java bootie I was beyond excited.  Especially since all of the colors are on sale now from $76-$87...a mere fraction of the $500 price tag on the Harrow's.

DV by Dolce Vita Java Bootie: taupe, black, and brown

jeans for my genes

I'm always looking for a great pair of jeans.  I have a favorite, Citizens Amber mid-rise boot, but it's nice to switch it up from time to time.  I was reading an article awhile back on jeans that fit "every body type," which I usually dismiss, but then saw that Kim Kardashian loved DL1961's Kate X-Fit Stretch Slim Straight Leg jeans and I knew I had to try them.  For me, my hips/thighs are the hardest fit in jeans, so if Kim K loves them it's a red flag that I need to put these babies on.  I've been watching them for months, seriously at least 6-8, and the price has stayed at $168.  Not horrible for jeans, but I also have a ton and wanted them to go on sale before I tried them.  Luckily, that happened this week [they dropped to a more reasonable $100].  I bought them and can't wait to see if I love them like EVERY. OTHER. REVIEWER.  Here's hoping!

clutch

I'm seriously in love with Gap's Spring line.  I went through it all and my cart is loaded with things that I'll edit after trying them on in the store.  What caught my eye the most though were the amazing, affordable clutches.  The bright colors add a welcome pop to any outfit, but are perfect for pairing with other brights for a more daring look.  I have an obsession with envelope clutches, so I'm naturally drawn to these, but in rich, buttery leather?  So awesome [I'm dying for that mint green one].  The bold stripe down the middle and tassels are just icing on the cake with these babies.


Two-Tone Canvas Clutch

Leather Envelope Clutch

Leather Tassel Clutch

a good chuckle

I always enjoy things that make me laugh.  I don't trust people that don't value humor.  What kind of life they must lead...

I saw this mug on an etsy feature and laughed to myself.  How can you not chuckle when drinking out of this thing?  Something to wake you up in the morning in addition to tea or coffee.  Not to mention this song completely creeps me out, which makes me love it even more...because I'm weird like that.


Lionel Richie Teacup and Saucer

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 by savvycheap featuring a bib statement necklace

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

Seychelles plastic chain necklace
modcloth.com

Spring Street bib statement necklace
nordstrom.com

FF:H&M

Happy Friday and February!  I received an e-mail from H&M yesterday for 30% off one item and realized I hadn't browsed their website in awhile and I've definitely avoided going to the actual store since before the holidays.  A couple things caught my eye and they're under $30!  Make sure you sign up for their email because they send out coupons every few weeks and they're for at least 20% off one item.  Also, I discovered an amazing thing while trying to track down items last year in my local store.  If you call the 1-800 # and tell them you are wanting to see if your local store has an item they can tell you!  Tell them the last couple of digits of web address when you print out an item's page and they can look it up by that and tell you when, if ever your store will have it.  The H&M is always ridiculous, so this is a HUGE advantage when dealing with their inventory.

Lace Blouse

Perfect Party Skirt [the movement has got to be great]

Great Staple Necklaces