Currently Craving: Sequins

Even though the holidays are over, I'm still craving sparkles! Here are some sequin numbers that caught my eye.

Sequin Lip Sweatshirt

I was absolutely obsessed with the Markus Lupfer Polka Lips Sweatshirt shown in Nordstrom's Fall Trend Show. But, alas, the $600 price tag meant it was never going to happen... UNTIL the talented and amazing Jill spotted this Forever 21 total rip off and snagged it for me (it's called the Dazzling Sequined Lips Sweatshirt and isn't available online right now, but F21 stuff comes and goes all the time)! It helps to have a personal shopper as a bestie (you can hire her here- she works long distance, too).

Festive Plaid Pants and Sequin Star Tee

I had triple booked myself on this Sunday (a Sassy City Chicks event, Elle's epic annual Christmas Soiree, and the MIL's birthday dinner), so a comfortable, versatile, festive look was in order! Low heels and a tee shirt were comfortable, layers were versatile, and the plaid pants and sequins were festive. 

Actually, these Joe Fresh plaid pants have become much more versatile that I had thought. I've worn then several times with different looks, and I loved them so much I bought the navy ones too! 

I can't find the tee online, but it's from the girl's section at Target. Check in stores.

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)

LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR: DAY 3

Here is an example of how a crisp white collared blouse can dress just about anything up. Without it, this is basically just a hoodie and jeans. But with it, this was a totally work appropriate outfit.

(The boots weren't my first choice for this, but I was too scared to go for naked feet!)

Hoodie Cabo (similar)

Blouse Limited (buy)

Pants Kenneth Cole via TJ Maxx (similar)

Boots Mossimo via Target (buy)

Sunnies Jill's

Earrings Charming Charlie

Watch Diesel for Men (similar)

Shine Bright Like A Diamond

Here's what I wore out for New Year's Eve. We had only planned on going out to dinner with our fave buddy, so I hadn't put much thought into my outfit. I tried on several combos with varying degrees of sparkle, and would up with this. I basically piled of a ton of shimmery stuff and called it a day! NYE (and maybe Halloween...) is the only time you can pile on the sparkles like this, and I took full advantage.

The reason why this insanity works is the simple pants and solid blazer give the eye a safe place to rest. The straight hair also calmed down the whole vibe - my usual messy waves would've added to the noise.

The only new item here is the jacket (gift from Mom!). This is yet another example of how a blazer is the easiest way to smarten up a look. I look like a crazy teenager with the hoodie, but the (very inexpensive, btw) blazer gives this a finished, polished vibe.

 

• Blazer Merona via Target - thanks Mom! (buy)


• Sequin hoodie old Cabo via Nordstrom Rack (similar, similar)


• Pink tank old Free People (similar, similar)


• Cami old Poof! (similar)


• Pants Jessica Simpson via TJ Maxx (similar)


• Shoes ooooold Fioni via Payless (similar, similar, last worn)


• Necklace old Forever 21 (similar)


• Rhinestone bracelet old Forever 21 (similar, similar)


• Bangle favor from Indian wedding (similar)


• Clutch old Barefeet Shoes (similar)

Sequin-tial Order

Red Boots: Take Two.

I wore this to school the same day we had our holiday party. This sequin sweatshirt is PERFECT for when I want something special, but not really dressed up. I liked that it had the holiday sparkles, but was still appropriate for a place called Buffalo Wings and Rings.

• Sweatshirt old Forever 21 (similar)


• Denim shirt American Eagle (buy, last worn)


• Pants Jessica Simpson via TJ Maxx (similar)


• Boots Nature Breeze via Barefeet Shoes (buy half size up, last worn)


• Bracelet 1 Ebay (buy), Bracelet 2 old Forever 21 (similar) , Bracelet 3 old Tiffany & Co (similar, similar)


• Nails Sally Hansen Smooth and Perfect in Air (buy)


• Lips Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Rendezvous (buy)

All That Glitters Is Gold

Here's one from the archives! I wore this little number pretty early in the school year - probably sooner than was appropriate to wear all those layers. I bought this sequin top to wear alone, but since the sequins on the short sleeves itches my tender "Oprah Wings" skin, I've had much more success layering this bad boy.

This is a much slouchier overall look than I tend to gravitate towards, but somehow I feel like this just works.



 

• Blue shirt old Forever 21 (similar)


• Sequin shirt  old H&M (similar)


• Trousers old Ya-Ya via Nordstrom Rack (similar, splurge)


• Shoes old Tahari (similar)


• Earrings Blue Nile (buy)


• Rings Forever 21 (similar)