Seersucker Safari

Today we're going on a little style safari by pairing two different prints together, with a twist! I'm wearing Safari prints & seersucker - two contrasting patterns, but keeping it monochromatic in summer blues!

Tomato

Today I'm seeing Red… and wearing red, and standing in front of red, basically there's just a whole lot of redness going on in this very bright post! Plus I'm sharing some amazing iPhone app action, so don't toss tomatoes at me just yet :] … 

Stripey

 I'm playing stripe queen for a day! I said yes to graphic B&W and mixed color blocking with jail-bird stripes for a neutral mix with a twist! I've been feeling a little out of it lately, just overwhelmed and not myself. It's not so fun, but outfits can be the perfect pick-me-up ... and a little pattern play always does the trick!

// H&M Black White Color Block Full Skirt (similar) //
// Zara Black White Stripe Crop Top (similar here) // Zara Coat //

// Karen Walker Sunnies (similar under $60) // H&M Gold Rings //
// Black Coach Willis Handbag // Taylor Morgan Gold Link Bracelet //
// Kate Spade Booties (similar here) // Saks Belt from My Sisters Closet //

// Marc by Marc Gold Wishbone Necklace // Mac Ruby Woo Lipstick //

It's MARCH... so it's supposed to be Spring! But most days it's still too cold to wear skirts without tights ... and after months of doubling up to keep warm I'm SO OVER stepping into them. For this look, I opted for knee high socks instead! They kept me warmish without forcing me to pull on another pair of tights - where are you Spring!?

Images by Claire Eliza

We also teamed up for NYFW, See all of the NYFW X Claire Eliza posts

XO Courtney Quinn

Pretty in Pink

Although I love tulle and twirl-worthy skirts, super-girly colors aren't usually my thing. But with pastels having such a big moment this spring and again this fall I decided to dabble with this darling MinkPink dress and matching beret. 

MBFW // Closing Show

Was fashion week really only seven days ago? It feels like a lifetime but left me feeling so inspired! I even ended up cleaning out my closet and getting rid of HALF of my clothes - more on that later. Last Thursday, I attended the closing show for Mercedes Benz fashion Week, FTL Moda + Art Loves Fashion featuring some of my new favs, Control Sector & Altaf Maaneshia with my favorite photographer Claire Eliza.

Altaf Maaneshia

The First (and sweetest) Pakistani designer to show at MBFW

Images by Claire Eliza // Full Altaf Maaneshia story here

Control Sector

Tailored street-style (menswear) with a twist - every piece makes a statement! Plus the Control Sector designers are so cool and the models aren't too bad to look at, I always say yes to man candy!

Images by Claire Eliza // Full Control Sector story here

Call me selfish, but I love buying my boyfriend things that I can steal - Where do you think the "boyfriend" Jean trend started, some girl wised up... and stole them from her man! - So when I'm looking for man-gifts I think of him first, but wouldn't completely hate the idea of potentially stealing his new goodies!

For today's look, I borrowed from the boys and channeled my masculine side in a Control Sector sweatshirt & hat. They would make a great gift for any guy, and a great "boyfriend" piece for you to steal! I've been manning up lots lately, and wearing my guy's (Paris) sweaters all season (here and again here), but I always add my own girlie touch! This was no exception, I dressed it up in true Courtney fashion with lady-like powder blue pumps (last seen here) & a bold vampire lip!  

Hat & Sweatshirt - c/o Control Sector

Bag: Coach // Pants: Current/Elliot (also here) // Shoes: Zara // Rings: H&M

Rings: H&M // Lips: Wet&Wild // Sunnies: Karen Walker (similar here)

More of my MBFW Moments:

Michael Kors // Vivienne Tam

Street Style with Claire Eliza // or See them all here

or see more from Claire Eliza Photography

XO Courtney

Little Boy Blue

I've been borrowing from the boys more than I would care to admit lately. This act of rebellion is a bit out of character for me, seeing as I've been twirling since age two - well despite my tragic tom-boy phase, read all about my youthful lapse of judgement here. So for today's inspiration, I paired boyish charm with menswear silhouette and the essence of Queen B (Blaire Waldorf) for a classic look that straddles gender lines.

Booties: C.wonder (similar here or splurge on these) // Skort: Zara (similar under $25) // Top&Bow: Asos (similar top here or just the bow here) Bag: Coach (with silver hardware here) // Coat: Zara // Sunnies: Karen Walker (similar here) // Lips: Ruby Woo by Mac // Rings: H&M

I don't know what I did before the Zara skort. I thought this obsession would die when summer ended, but I have just found myself wearing it more and more... and more. It's the middle of February, yet I still wore my white one over black tights this weekend.... what's wrong with me? The only reasonable explanation is love, I am head-over-heels for the sassy skort - in black, white or blue. But since I was sick of feeling sporty, (my boyfriend does a cheer & makes fun of me when I wear it) I married my skirt-obsession with tailored pieces and a tuxedo vest to dress it up! What do you think, menswear-chic? Images by Claire Eliza

We also teamed up for NYFW, See all of the NYFW X Claire Eliza posts

Loving the location? These photos were taken next door to my "sitcom hangout", Tea & Sympathy! Read all about it here.

XO Courtney

NYFW // Michael Kors

I'm still recovering from my first fashion week experience.
Luckily, I had most of the week off - I don't know how bloggers do it with full time jobs #FWcoma. So today I'm sharing my outfits & the highlights from Michael Kors Fall 2014! Plus I'll clue you in on my secret for keeping warm(er) in a midi skirt ... when it's 18 degrees out, burr!

Be Mine

Love is in the air! And although I've been spending this week with my first love, fashion (sorry Paris), I haven't forgotten about friday!

Dress: Zara (Obsessed with this one) // Clutch: moschino (similar here, here or here + 25% off) // Booties: C.wonder // Sunnies: Karen Walker // Turtleneck: Forever 21 // Coat: Zara // Bracelet: C.wonder (similar here or here +25% off) // Lips: Ruby Woo by Mac // Rings: H&M // Vintage: lipstick ring (love this broach here)

I love pink & red all year but it's especially fitting for valentines day! What are you doing to celebrate this weekend? anything fun? I've never been very V-Day obsessed - I always preferred a slasher movie  to a romantic dinner - but it doesn't hurt to dress the part! Plus, I sent out fun valentines this year to all my friends back home, tune in tomorrow when I share it on the blog!

Images by Claire Eliza

We also teamed up for NYFW, See all of the NYFW X Claire Eliza posts

XO Courtney