Saturday, March 31, 2012

enchanted

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I'm so glad spring is here.  While I enjoy the pale skin of winter, these legs are ready for sunshine.  

I should apologize for my absence--busy work week + birthday celebrations!  I've not even had time to hunt/thrift or research my latest fashion obsession:  printed pants.  Where are all the good prints?? I've also been wanting to road-trip-it to Greece--who doesn't want to feel like a goddess and dress like one? (coming soon!)

Until then, it's romance-inspired dresses of sheer lace and floral patterns. 

I'm wearing:  you guessed it--all thrifted

Monday, March 26, 2012

get mad

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In honor of the season premier of Mad Men last night, I wanted to celebrate one of the best shows with style.  I found this dress while out thrifting, and it some how captures three trends I like right now:  60s-ish silohuette, patterns, and pastel colors. I actually wore this to work with a pink cashmere cardigan over it, but the day was too pretty to include it.

Also, I'm seeing The Hunger Games for the first time tonight....of course, I have an outfit inspired by the movie.  Not sure if it's post-worthy, but I did contemplate Prim's goat and killer bees as accessories. Happy Hunting!

I'm wearing:  shoes/dress (thrift)

Saturday, March 24, 2012

the audreys

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If Audrey Tautou and Audrey Hepburn had a love child, this picture would be it.  There are some days when I don't want the flashy outfits or statement pieces. So I'm letting necklines and silhouettes work for me. Sometimes less is more.

I'm wearing: top/shoes (thrift); pants (express)

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

memoirs

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As I'm writing this, I'm having a "Why did I wear that together?!" moment.  Have you ever been so excited about something new that you didn't give a damn how it looked, it wasn't leaving your body for days?? That's how I feel about these shoes...I'm officially the weirdo who sleeps in heels...that's going to bring all the boys to the yard...

So I read from somewhere that the Asian trend is in or will be in at some point.  This is as a close that I could get, and honestly, I'm still on the fence.  But the shoes...go buy yourself mustard colored shoes now. (Then, I won't be only the person wearing them out!)

I'm wearing:  shoes! (payless, srsly); jeans/jacket/necklace (xxi); clutch (thrift)

Sunday, March 18, 2012

sunday obsessions: gingham

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After all the love from my recent gingham post, I did a little research to inspire new ideas for gingham.  It seems like blue and black gingham are pretty popular, but in the spirit of spring I chose some lighter choices.  After finding these, I was ready to hit the thrift stores again to look for a pink one.  So gingham style tips from the top:

1. To no one's surprise, pattern mixing.  This will be a new challenge for me. Stay tuned.
2. Red gingham + leopard print (fail proof every time)
3. Use a gingham shirt to layer (for those whose bodies drown in prints, this could be good for you)

Kendi Everyday uses a lot of gingham in her older posts to browse her 30 for 30 pictures. I'm also going to create a gingham board on my pinterest

Friday, March 16, 2012

french connections

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A kind person recently suggested that I work for a fashion magazine in Paris....Paris, if you're hiring, contact me ASAP.  But since I can't be in the most romantic city in the world, I'll embrace their simple know-how when it comes to style.  Rules for the subtle Parisian look according to one of my favorite stores (Madewell)...or at least the ones I acknowledge...

1. Slouchy boyish top (they suggest paring it with silk pants; I chose boyfriend jeans)
2. Neutrals
3. Stripes...always stripes.

I'm a big fan of dressing in the boy or boyfriend styles, which kinda contradicts the classic/romantic looks I adore.  So helpful hints I follow are pretty simple:  show the collarbones and wear heels.

I'm wearing:  shirt/jeans (old navy); bag (target); heels (kohls); necklace (xxi)

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

gingham

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I love red gingham.  In the fall, it makes me think of Christmas, and spring--of picnics. Not sure if it makes the perfect year-round shirt, but I wear it anyway.  One little thing I love to spruce up an otherwise boring outfit is throwing in the unexpected statement necklace.  It changed the entire look of this outfit.

And speaking of sprucing up, I know I should be letting my body glow in neons and brights for spring, but I haven't quite given up the darks just yet.  Give me one more week--which is how long it takes for me adjust to the time/season change.

I'm wearing:  shirt/shoes (thrift); necklace (target); jeans (xxi)

Friday, March 9, 2012

get on board

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It's a lazy post kind of day and the weather's mood swings are giving me whiplash.  I highly recommend layering...because underneath the baggy sweatshirt, nautical stripes and loafers are cute. 

I will tell you that all spring/summer clothes came out yesterday.  Yes, as soon as I had my apartment cleaned, I destroyed it all over again.   This includes bathing suits.  I'm taking Spring and Summer by the balls this year.  It's a season to be fierce.

I'm wearing:  skinnys (xxi); shoes/sweatshirt/clutch (thrift); stripes (old navy); pigtails (lack of haircut)

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

just say yes

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After so many kind comments and emails, how could my answer to continue blogging not be yes? You guys make me feel like royalty, which is probably how I somehow ended up looking like a modern day Snow White in these pictures.

Someone recently asked how to transition winter clothes into spring fashion.  I think the easiest way is color; and January's forecast trend of brights makes that easier.  I can't go into any store without needing sunglasses.  And for those that thrift, you can easily revisit the colors of the 80s and 90s--just steer clear of the acid wash. 

I'm wearing:  all thrift except the necklace (target) and tights (kohls)

Saturday, March 3, 2012

ruched

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Thanks to Sierra at Vienna Waits, I just found out that my picture from the Mint Condition post was used in Ruche's mood board.  I'm only freaking out because I stalk their website and blog daily for ideas and inspiration. This is one company I would totally let me sponsor me.  Read their blog here. It's so worth it.

PS--I'm officially ready for warmer weather and dragging out spring/summer clothes this week.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

set your sights

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I've not been a huge fan of the exceptionally bright and neon trends; but as a lover and devotee of all things fashion, this was the best I could do.  And of course, it had to be stripes as well as pattern mixing.  I may be getting into a pattern....I'll try to change it up.

What's even more impressive is the blue shirt underneath.  It's old school Oscar de la Renta.  We all know that I don't get super caught up in labels, but come on--that's awesome.   Of course, it's thrift.

Also, I'm scheduled to take pictures for the blog today; fingers crossed for decent weather.  

I'm wearing:  pattern top/purse/shoes (thrift); stripes top (old navy); skinnys (xxi)