Long Hair Throwback: Stripes and Floral

J Crew sweater // Forever 21 shirt // Gap jeans // Dansko shoes // LOFT Sunglasses

Hot Pink Stripes, Camo Vest, Snakeskin Sandals, and New Hair!

WHOOPSIE, I have been slacking off! With the wedding right around the corner, details have officially taken over my life!

These pics are from over a month ago, right after I got my hair done (which you already know if you follow me on Instagram). It started out as a very simple casual look - jeans and a striped tee - but as I kept adding patterns, it turned into something more exciting. I continue to be fascinated with New Neutrals, and if you're playing along at home, add snakeskin to that list.

Pink Strapless Dress with Floral Blouse Underneath

This is an oooold dress - another one of those items I found at TJ Maxx when I didn't really need a dress, but bought it anyway. I've worn it several ways - including to a wedding - but I hadn't worn it in a while. I decided to give it new life by adding this blouse underneath. I got a lot of compliments/questions about where I got this "dress", every one shocked to hear that it was two pieces! 

Camo Blazer with Pink Necklace and Jeans

Aaand finally day 3 of Mini Take One Pass it On: the camo blazer (and, of course, purse) is back again.

similar Blazer (or try Akira stores) // similar Necklace // Purse (other colors, on sale) // 

Purse Charm // similar Tee // Jeans (on sale) // similar Shoes (on sale)

Black One Shoulder Cocktail Dress with Pink Glitter Shoes

This was the second look I changed into for the engagement shoot. Don't you feel like when you NEED a party dress, you can never find one!? I found this one randomly at Marshall's one summer, and just bought it for no specific reason. I ended up wearing it on at least 3 other occasions that I can think of. So that's been my new strategy. If I find a great party dress that I love (at a reasonable price!), I just buy it and save it for the next time I need one.

And how about these pink glitter shoes! These are what my best gay refers to as S&M shoes (Stand and Model). They are wildy uncomfortable, but too gorgeous to get rid of!

similar Dress // similar Shoes // similar Bracelet

Weave Me Alone

It is officially summer, but I still have a ton of school looks in the archives. Here's a super flattering work - but super boring - work dress that's been in my closet for a while. I decided to swap out the matching belt and add a few textured pieces to give this wool number more of a warm weather feel.

Dress Calvin Klein (similar)

Belt gift from Dad (similar)

Bracelet Mom's ("Did you rob that woman?!" -Jill) (similar)

Shoes old - no label (similar)

Sunnies Gap

Keep It Simple, Stupid

After an extended winter of wearing crazy colors and prints, I've been finding myself drawn to much more simple palettes for spring. This black and white pair seemed like perfect simplicity to me. The jellies are still neutral and clean, but add a little whimsy (bonus: they're waterproof for rainy days!).

Tee Old Navy (similar)

Skirt Necessary Objects (similar)

Shoes Mel for Forever 21

Bracelet Kenneth Cole (similar)

Bag gift from Jill

Sunnies Gap (similar)

Let's Go Shopping: Furbish

Furbish is this adorable site with all kinds of goodies for home and to wear. Another blogger Instagrammed this ridiculously fun tassel on her purse, so I went hunting for it. OMG you guys, so much cute stuff in a wide range of prices! Here are some of my faves (can you tell I have wedding stuff on the brain today?). Those pink earrings are dead ringers for my lavender/mint Charming Charlie version.

 

*I have not been compensated for these opinions, but if Furbish would like to, hollaaaa!

(Clam) Dig it, man!

I posted a menswear-ish take on this shirt yesterday, but this time I decided to play TO the shirt instead of against it.

I knew I wanted to run with the girliness, so I pulled out a bunch of bow jewelry and these floral shoes. I almost added neutral pants, but threw caution to the wind and busted out the bright pink. The shirt/capri/sandal combo ended up looking kind of 50s-ish - I really let that shirt do the talking!

And yes, my hair has been cut and highlighted ("frosted" as my mom likes to say) - not that you can even really tell with all this wind.

Shirt Forever 21 (similar, similar)

Pants Mossimo

Shoes Blowfish

Earrings Forever 21 (similar)

Ring gift (similar)

Bracelet Forever 21 (similar)

Canadian Tuxedo

I'm SO into chambray/denim combos! The polka dots on the shirt, ballet flats, and sparkly jewelry help it look a little less Cow Girl.

Jacket Gap

Shirt Forever 21 (similar)

Bracelets ebay, Forever 21

Jeans Old Navy in Batman

Shoes Gap (similar)

Sunnies Gap (similar)

Go Together Like A Horse And Carriage

This is an old skirt, and it was in the To Be Tailored pile for a while. I love the look of this length, but it's impossible to walk in! I feel like Peg Bundy, both in style and in walk. I decided to give it one last hurrah before finally getting the snip.

Jacket Gap (similar)

Shirt Forever 21

Skirt H&M (similar)

Shoes Dr. Scholl's (similar)

Earrings Forever 21

Bracelet Bloomingdale's (extremely similar)

What A Rip Off!

After a bit of a hiatus (wedding planning is exhausting, ya'll!), I thought I'd give you a twofer with this Day to Night Quick Change.

The StyleChicago events are always on a Friday, which always leaves me scrambling to change in between. This time, I decided that I liked my outfit so much, that I'd just swap a few key accessories to make it work. I knew I had to trade the flats for some heels, but I also decided the pink preppy belt looked too "day time".

And here's me super psyched about leaning on the runway.

Jacket Gap

Shirt Forever 21 

Jeans Free People (similar for $20!)

Belts ? (similar), Michael Kors (similar)

Shoes ? (similar), Nine West (similar

Bag Thrifted (similar)