Stripes & Snow

Well, I'm not in Arizona anymore! New york has turned into Snow York with all the Polar Vortex nonsense.... and I'm actually loving it!

My Boyfriend's Sweater: Tommy Hilfiger (This is becoming a habit, I did it again here)

Skort: zara (similar on sale!) // Hat: Marc by Marc Jacobs // Scarf: Gap // Bag: Coach // Coat: Zara // Sunnies: Karen Walker (also here) // Rings: H&M // Tiffany's // Lips: Wet & Wild // Necklace: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Girls Weekend! These pictures were taken on a special day, because some of my favorite gal pals were in town! The two on either side of me have been my best friends since basically birth (okay, more like age 10 ... but still) and since one served on a mission for a year and a half and the other performs on a cruise, this was the first time the three of us were together since May 2011! Crazy! As always, the weekend went by too fast, I miss the ladies more than anything. 

Until Next Time, Bundle Up Butter Cups!

Stripe X Stripe

What to wear with a striped sweater? more stripes of course! Pattern mixing has crept its way into main stream style, and pairing petals with polka dots is starting to become the norm. But normal is boring, so I decided to step out with stripes on stripes for pattern pairing with a twist!

Jacket: Forever 21 (similar here or here ... LOVE this navy one) // Sweater: Tommy Hilfiger (sample sale find) (similar here) // Skirt: Modcloth (similar) // Bag: Coach // Snood: Michael Kors (Old, Similar: one, two [cashmere on sale, yes please!], three) // Socks: J.crew // Belk: Saks via My Sisters Closet // Sunnies: Karen Walker (also here) // Boots: (similar) 

I snagged this sweater for next to nothing at the Tommy Hilfiger sample sale while I was working there in Production last year! It's such a fun twist on a classic that I knew I would be able to wear it for years!  Plus, you can't help but smile in an all-american brand!

Since I chopped off all my hair & went strawberry blonde (read all about it) I haven't been able to rock my usual topknot, until now! I have started using a curly pony and a few pins to simulate a faux-knot. Some of my strands are too short to stay up so I just let them hang free. It's still a work in progress, I feel a little like Mugatu (Will Farrell in Zoolander), but it's growing on me. Maybe once I've mastered it, I'll post a tutorial for all the short-haired readers.

stripes on stripes

one set of stripes is never enough, so today i doubled up by pairing stripes on stripes with other b&w patterns. plus i reveal the winner of our wire wrap giveaway!

we're at the weird time between winter && spring where we're all itching to step out in color but the weather isn't taking the hint. so a color pop serves as the perfect cure, because it gives you just a little touch of spring to get your fix!

pink && teal

today, let's brighten up the usual b&&w outfit with a pop of color

all about audrey

welcome back to the third && final holiday style stalking post! today i'm taking on the queen of class, audrey hepburn && shaking up her b&w style with my own takes on the a timeless look.

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ahoy.

ahoy there, today's post is a nod to the nautical!

get the look.

but since navy is such a key color for nautical nonsense, and since i don't usually wear navy, i do nautically a little different than the norm. instead of anchors && sailboats, I go pirate-esuqe...

get the look.

alright matey, let's set sail.

prep.

p is for poised, polished && pretty in prep.

I've been watching a lot of old gossip girl reruns lately, and loving the preppy blair a la season one and two, sighhh. so although today's look is not very blair-esque, I was thinking of the preppy princess when I found myself inspired to put some prep in my step for today's outfit.

Bright Stripes

Today's look is all about pairing crazy amounts of color with plenty of pattern!

Using these citrus-y hues, I was able to create a summery striped outfit that makes a bright yet unexpected statement look!

Spring Stripes

The Secrets out: I'm a sucker for stripes!

 Spring into this season in stunning stripes, paired with bright spring basics!

This look is all about working with spring basics: colored pumps, bright studs, a bold bag (it makes the perfect color pop piece), fun bangles and a simple cardigan or jacket.

Saturday, I ventured to the fabulous french market for a relaxing brunch date with my sassy grandmother, amazing mother and bestfriend Dené.

 So I thought this look was perfect for this fabulously french affair.

When I think Spring I see bright colors, flirty prints and having fun with fashion!

By pairing stripes on stripes with some spring basics, you too can be stunning for spring.

Dress: Silverscreen Dress, Kate Spade. Jacket: J.Crew, No Longer Available. Shoes: Shoes: Medgorje Pumps, John Fluevog. Idom Bangles, Specific Styles NLA, Similar, Kate Spade. Ring: All Wrapped Up Bow, Kate Spade. Earrings: Gum Drops in Flo Coral, Kate Spade. Bag: New Bond Street Florence in Shocking Pink, Kate Spade. Lipstick: Supercalafragalipstick in Fuchsia Fete, Poppy King for Kate Spade.

Case Of The Stripes

I'm afraid I have fallen ill...

They have yet to find a cure for my current condition ... and I hope they never do!

These next few looks will be all about stripes and feature three striped inspired styles. Our first look features one of my favorite dresses, what I like to call "My Barbie Dress". Lets take a peak!

 I remixed my "barbie dress" by layering it over a black and white long sleeve to shield me from the cold weather. 

 I also added a leopard belt to mix patterns and add some edge to a very girlie look.

Shirt: B&W striped long sleeve, H&M. Dress: Pink tulip dress, Zara spring 2011. Belt: Calf-hair leopard skinny belt, Express. Tights: Black, Capezio. Shoes: Mary Janes, Jessica Simpson. Jewelry: Idom Bangles, Kate Spade & All Wrapped Up ring/earrings, Kate Spade. 

This second Case Of The Stripes look is just peachy, with bold punches of some of my favorite colors for spring: cute corals and pretty pops of peach!