Floral & Turquoise

Top: Forever 21; Tank: LOFT; Shorts: LOFT; Sandals: Target; Sunnies: Prada;

 

This top has been in my wardrobe since the summer of 2010 and I have no plans to rid myself of it! I don't know what it is about the top, but I love it! It's really comfortable, light weight for the hot summer months, super feminine and so cheerful! I guess those are all good reasons to keep it, right?

 

I was trying to figure out what to wear on Sunday. I was going to spend the morning grocery shopping and we had talked about going to the zoo that afternoon. I needed something that would get me through the entire day and keep me comfy yet pulled together. I grabbed numerous pairs of shorts, crossing my fingers that they would fit, and found this pair I didn't remember having! I love the rich turqouise, however they don't look great against my Casper legs! When digging around for a top, I found this floral one and the colors were perfect! Cute sandals, delicate hoops and sunnies and I was set.

 

 

 The Top: Before and After

 

 

 

 

Turns out the grocery store was the only place I went on Sunday! Naptime took over the afternoon so we spent the day, with the help of my parents, getting the garden started! That look was never captured! HA!

Work Place Comfort

Dress: Jaclyn Smith at Kmart; Jacket: My Mom's; Shoes: FarylRobin;

Ring: Silpada; Necklace: My Mom's/Silpada; Sunnies: MARC by Marc Jacobs

 

Ever have one of those days where you just want to be as comfortable as possible at work? Well that was me last week! After what seemed like a week of playing dress up, I decided that I just needed something that felt easy and light. This dress totally fit the bill. I tried several different belts but nothing worked any better than the self-belt. Instead of tying it in the front, I decided to wrap it around a couple of times and tie in a small knot in the back. I think I prefer that to the strings hanging down the front. Just something to play around with it.

 

I still think this look is work place appropriate. Cute shoes that aren't too casual (although you can't seem them) my faithful denim jacket to ward off the air condition chill and turquoise jewels to add a tiny bit of color. I think this was a work week success!

 

 

 

The Dress: Before and After

 

 

Happy Monday!



Mod Dots

Top: Ann Taylor; Skirt: LOFT (last year); Pumps: Nicole Miller (old); Belt: Ann Taylor (old)

Sunnies: MARC by Marc Jacobs; Bangles: Silpada/Banana Republic

Ever have a day where you just felt good about yourself all day long? Well that was my day yesterday when I wore this little number! I don't know what it was about this look that made it so special. Maybe the fact that it's a little Mod in concept, girly with the polka dots, cheeky with lemon yellow pumps or hair that was an absolute mistake but so chic at the same time! It's a formula I will try to rely on in the future!

The Skirt: Before and After

 



Happy Friday! Hope you have a fabu weekend!

Trench Twist

Dress: Ann Taylor (old); Scarf: Ralph Lauren (old); Shoes: Jimmy Choo;

Sunnies: Prada (gift); Bangles: Jessica Simpson/Fossil, Earrings: Ann Taylor (old)

 

This dress is a dress I've had forever! I would say it's at least five years old, if not older. I haven't worn it in forever because, well, it didn't fit! So happy to just give it the old college try on! What I love about the dress is that it's a classic, timeless design. Want to know why? Because it's a take on the traditional trench coat which has been a wardrobe staple since it's creation!

 

This dress made me feel a little Parisian, and when I think of Parisian woman, I think of scarves. Maybe it's the movies but they always seem to be wearing a scarf! This is not the new way of wearing scarves, but the 14 year old way of wearing scarves. After I graduated from college, I worked retail for several years. I started working for Harold's in 1996 and this is how everyone wore their scarves at the time. Actually, this was the first scarf I ever purchased! I love the soft colors, the subtle floral design and the feminitity that it brings.

 

I have to admit I was a little hesitant to wear it like this. Since it's not "on-trend" I felt silly for going back in the fashion vault of how I've worn things. Funny that I thought that because today over at What I Wore, Jessica eluded to somewhat the same thing regarding her look from today. I, we, must ask ourselves, why is that we get dressed everyone morning? For work or for leisure? Why do I, we, feel that we have to conform to a look that seems to be standard among fashion magazines? Because I, we, blog we feel we might be held to a different standard of fashion? Isn't fashion subjective?

 

 If we are blogging about our personal style, shouldn't that style be what we personally feel looks good on us, reflect who we are and makes us feel good? I tend to try too hard in getting dressed sometimes because I want my readers to think I'm fashion forward or trendy or a trend-setter. That the looks I wear and photograph are looks that they too should try at home, but that's not being true to either me or you! With that said, I will continue to look to the future of fashion, but will still rely on the things that I think are fashionable. It could be something that's out six months from now or a look I sported six years ago.

 

In the meantime....take a look at my Parisian self on a very windy Kansas afternoon!

 

 

 

 



 

Happy Thursday! MUAH!



Whimsy in Paisley

 Top: INC at Macy's; Tank: Target; Pants: Ann Taylor; Shoes: MARC by Marc Jacobs;

Sunnies: MARC by Marc Jacobs; Necklace: Tiffany

 

It turns out I love peplums! How many have I worn exactly? Okay, only two (1/2), but I own so many versions I haven't worn yet. I wore this top on Easter Sunday but we never captured blog photos. I paired it with a tank, skinny jeans and silver metallic flats. On that day, I wore it as a jacket instead of a top. I feared that zipping it made me look wider than I really am.

 

I still feel a little thick with it zipped but I liked how it worked with these pants. And how cool are these crops? I love how whimsical a paisly appears. Free flowing, swirly in design and a little dizzy at times. And the color combo is perfect for spring and summer!

 

 

  

 

 



Maxed Out Saturday

Jacket: Levi' s; Dress: LOFT; Belt: LOFT (old); Sunnies: Prada (gift); Sandals: Banana Republic

 

Saturday was a day of pamper, errands and glorious weather! I started the morning with a pedicure with my mom followed by lunch! This was a gift from my husband for both of us! (He gave it to me for Valentine's Day and to my mom for her birthday!) After lunch, my mom and I headed to Nordstrom's for a bra fitting and we were both wearing the wrong size! A post is coming your way based on the importance of getting a proper bra fitting! Post fitting, and new bras for both of us, I headed home. I loaded up the hubs and baby and we were Plaza bound!

 

I was stumped on what to get my mom for Mother's Day and then it hit me! McKinley and I started her a Tiffany's charm bracelet! She got the chain link bracelet and Mom charm from me, and a heart charm with an engraved M from well, McKinley! We enjoyed the late afternoon weather by strolling around the Plaza, stopping to see fountains, and then headed back home. It was what one would call a maxed out Saturday. Oh, and this new maxi dress from LOFT kept me comfy and chic all day!

 

 

 



Take Two

 Jacket: LOFT; Tank: Banana Republic; Jeans: Ann Taylor; Scarf: LOFT;

Flats: Target; Earrings: Silpada; Lip Color: Clinique Ice Bloom;

Nail Color: Essie Fear and Desire 

 

This is actually a take two times two! The last time I wore these mint jeans I paired them with stripes. Apparently, I feel that's the only way to go!. And, the day I wore this look, I ended up working from home with a very unsettled little boy. Why waste a good outfit, right? So the next morning I threw it on again! Let's see what happens the next time I decide to wear these jeans!

 

 

I love the stripe and printed scarf combination. I'm really trying to broaden my approach to mixing prints. I tend to play it a little safe at times and that's not how one grows if they want to stay, or even play, in the fashion world! And the colors work well together through out the whole look! 

 



 

The Pants: Before and After



 

Happy Monday!!