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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

fall flats

My shoe collection includes numerous flats. I love them. They add to my outfits without killing my feet. Come fall, I'm usually in them at least 5 times a week. With them being such a big part of my life, I pretty much have every neutral color you could imagine, with a few prints and colors dispersed throughout the collection, but I always find myself wanting some color.

So, needless to say, I've been searching for the missing colors to add to the spectrum. In this search, I found the cutest flats that still remain simple enough to be versatile. The details are right up my alley and remind me of Kate Spade's little touches. Thankfully, unlike my neutral collection, they are budget friendly and come in colors I need (subjective term)!

Sole Society Elma Flats

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

put a collar on it

Speaking of ladylike details in yesterday's post, I can't seem to get enough of detailed collars. I'm kind of over the basic collars (i.e. peter pan on everything) that were everywhere last year, and I'm really over the collar necklaces (mostly because they just never look right to me), but the ones I've seen lately have grabbed my attention.

These collars, and their partnered tops, offer a little more and I can't get enough. I own the J.Crew sweatshirt with the chiffon collar from last year and wear it to death. This time, I wanted something more, like the ones below. They look perfectly feminine tucked into a skirt, or a little bit of tomboy meets girl-next-door with skinnies and flats. Either way, I'll definitely be buying one of these to add to my collection.

put a collar on it by savvycheap featuring embroidery tops

Monday, August 12, 2013

Lace Details

In all of the fall launches, I've noticed lace detailed sweatshirts everywhere. I guess it's the mix and balance of ladylike details and comfort that reels everyone in, including me. I have a comfortable, somewhat tailored sweatshirt from J. Crew that I love, but I always feel a little too casual wearing it to work or trying to put layers with it. There is just something about a plain sweatshirt that needs more if you want to wear it out of the house.

The lace details of the sweatshirts below add just enough to make it seem more appropriate for multiple occasions, while still staying in the comfort zone. I love the look of these tops with boyfriend jeans and heels. Balance all around. I'd also live in these on the weekends with shorts or skinnies and flats, or to travel in come cooler weather. Well, I guess that sums it up - I'd wear these anywhere.

Lace Detail by savvycheap featuring lace tops

Friday, August 9, 2013

Frugal Friday:Neon Whales

I'm currently on my way to the beach for the weekend and could not be more ready to relax and soak up some sun. Work has been crazy, so in my tiny bit of downtime yesterday I headed on over to the mall to find a new hat for the upcoming sunshine. Maybe it was the rain, maybe it my love for neons, but when I stepped into Vineyard Vines and saw these hats I went crazy. I spent the next 10 minutes talking myself in and out of all of the colors, finally deciding on green.

I adore simple, timeless hats like these that don't tell someone exactly where you were during one part of some year. Don't get me wrong, I have these too, but try to wear them strictly for sporting events, or not at all. These are the hats I'll throw on for a weekend, the beach, and anytime I want to hide my hair. If you're not into the neons (whaaaaa?!), they have more colors to choose from. You can't really go wrong, and who doesn't love a whale?

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Issa for Banana

The latest Banana Republic collaboration launches today, and it's with the label the Duchess of Cambridge made famous, ISSA London. A version of the dress Kate Middleton wore in the engagement photos is included in the collection, as well as other fun, bright prints. I don't know if I'm dying over anything yet, but I do have my eye on the black kimono print dress in the bottom line.

ISSA's usual price range is in the upper hundreds (a price I'm definitely not willing to pay), but BR's seem to be a smidge more reasonable. I say smidge because I'm still not sure if the price point is appropriate for BR customers, since most of the collabs that have been priced that high don't sell like crazy (i.e. Trina Turk and Milly). We shall see, and try on, and possibly purchase.

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Battle of the Rockstud

If you follow any of the more prominent bloggers these days, you've seen the Valentino Rockstud in all its variations. I've been obsessed with the nude pair for sometime, but that price tag stops me dead in my tracks. I'm not sure if I could ever drop that much money on a pair of shoes, but maybe in the future I'll have that luxury.

Until then, I'll rely on others to make cheaper versions! This bright pink pair from Torrid [don't ask me how I found this site] is the closest I've found to the Valentino pair. Granted, they're a shocking pink and won't go with as much as a nude or black, but for the price it would be a fun shoe to have in your closet! They seem to restock the sizes somewhat often, so keep looking if you don't see yours available.

Battle of the Rockstud by savvycheap featuring pointy-toe pumps

Valentino pointy-toe pumps
nordstrom.com

Pointed-toe pumps
torrid.com

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

the perfect clutch

I spotted this clutch on C. Wonder's website a few weeks ago and just can't get it out of my head. First of all, it's leopard (sold). Second, it's a more affordable version of my one true love, the Clare Vivier clutch. Third, you can monogram it. That's all I need to say about that. Lastly, the colors through the middle are versatile and add a little extra, which I welcome 99% of the time.

I started thinking what I would pair it with and couldn't get greens out of my mind. I guess it's the jewel tone love I have. Either way, this would look amazing with just about any outfit (I'm also picturing it with all black - so chic). You can't go wrong.