Belated Fashion Resolutions

About 22 weeks ago, or 154 days, I decided that I needed to stop buying new accessories and start utilizing all of the ones I currently have. Since then I have made an attempt to not wear a necklace twice until all have been worn.


Of course I don't wear a necklace everyday- in the winter I usually trade between scarves and necklaces but if the shirt has beading or a graphic I try not to over do it with the accessories.

I heard once- you should put one of everything on you like, earrings, necklace, ring, and bracelet. And then take one off.

I don't know if that is true or not- I don't personally think you can be overstyled if its your personal style.

Either way, I don't have earrings so I guess by default I follow that rule.

This years fashion resolution- while belated is coming at the perfect time, its never too late to get your style on!

What I initially loved about this idea what that it really forced me to wear certain necklaces that I bought for maybe a one time occasion.

And even better it tested me sometimes, which sounds so dramatic, and it totally wasn't THAT serious; but it made me really think about the colors that I liked together, and styles to try and new things. It made me sometimes reinvent my style so to speak.

Anyway, I have posted a few of my favorites and will continue to do so. However I can't guarantee the no repeat... I might let some of the newbies slide :)

As always, I hope you enjoyed! Thanks for reading!

Eyeing these items!

Lately, with all the events I have coming up and birthdays, I cant but help jump on the ball with my outfit selections. Below are the top things I have been eyeing.


The plaid blazer totally gave me a clueless moment and I know I needed to have it.
While the floral blazer is perfect for a garden party, or a brunch.
And don't even get me started on that amazing skirt... definitely my top pick.
Charming Charlie I came across just recently and have to say it is amazing. An accessories warehouse- I couldn't help but explore it.
and last but not least that gorgeous shoe, that would be perfect accompanying that floral jacket for a champagne brunch with the girls. Links are down below!
Hope you enjoy!

Floral Blazer|Plaid Blazer | Necklace| Shoes| Skirt

Making a Winter Statement

According to my holy grail, AKA Instyle Magazine, Statement coats are being seen on the runway for winter fashion.

It put a HUGE smile on my face because I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE winter fashion- there is something about bundling and being comfortable, yet fashionable the warms the cockles of my heart.

For the link to the instyle page look here.

They featured an amazing Diane Von Furstenburg coat had me in awe.. but the price had me in tears- a budget breaking $2,000. Which is great for the splurgers out there, but for humble me- that is a month's rent.

I went on the hunt to find something similar that would make me and  my bank account happy!

A little defeated, I found that getting a beaded winter coat for under $100 was nearly impossible.

Instead I went to google and found this great ASOS coat for the much more feasible price, but didn't warm the heart like DVF did.






That coat is picture here.

A little defeated I couldn't find exactly what I wanted... I went to my closet for some inspiration.

Low and behold I did not find a DVF look alike, but I did find a statement jacket.

One that I had worn maybe twice in the two years I have owned it ever.


My coat, no longer available is from Lucy Love, you can order items directly from their site here or here.


I found a similar coat for around the price I pair $70 from Isaac Mizrahi and that can be found here

What I love about Damask print, is that it is so universally classic. The black and white makes it so that your not straying to far away from the norm if your new to wearing prints.

Friday Finds- Get the look for less

What I love about fashion, getting ready, and makeup is that sometimes it makes you feel fabulous and gives you a confidence that I think we all lose sometimes.

I wish sometimes people had this confidence all day every day, but alas that is truly wishful thinking.

I know that for me, while I can rock a no makeup look and I don't mind dressing down sometimes, the way I feel when I truly get to take my time and feel great is what I love.


Circa 2009-2012 I was loving the style of Kim Kardashian, like most people I drew some ideas from her, but now I am not digging the over the top style- it is definitely not an every girl, every day look.

Now I've discovered my own fashion sense but like to draw from what I see on TV or magazines.

I am guilty of liking about one show and following it, Once Upon a Time, but I have to admit that when I am in  a style funk- or don't know what to wear I draw some ideas from the hit show Pretty Little Liars. On and off set those girls have great style. While browsing the internet today I came across this look by Lucy Hale on the set of Pretty Little Liars and fell in love with the jacket!

Red is one of those colors, that to me, can be worn all year long.
Lucy's look is below, and I have attached where you can buy her outfit.




Jacket| Current Elliot| $225
Top| Equipment Kyle| sold out

Now for my version of the look
Jacket| Forever 21| 32.90
Tank Top| Kohls| $26

Charlotte Russe Haul

With the new year, comes new clothes. I did not make a resolution this year, but instead I started it with an "in comes the new" state of mind.

There has been a superstition that what you bring into the new year is what you will bring to yourself- this year I spend some Christmas money on new clothes.

Charlotte Russe was having an amazing sale and I picked up some great finds!

P.S- if you download the app there is a FREE SHIPPING NO MINIMUM!


I went on a blazer/sweater shopping spree and purchased 7. All of which are professional, comfortable, and stylish.

The pastel Pink is on the site with the color label of "violet" I was a little worried that the color would not be the gorgeous shell pink that was pictured... Low and behold when I opened the package everything was as pictured and fit perfectly!

I can't wait to put together some outfits! 

Hope you enjoy!

Neon Trends for Winter

Winter is my favorite time of the year, but sometimes I look in my closet and I get sick of wearing the traditional black which is so timeless for Winter.

 

As I was getting ready this morning I looked through my accessories and was drawn to my neon collection. Then I started to Overthink.. Is neon appropriate for fall?

 

I immediately headed to Pintrest and discovered that shown on the runway this winter was Bright yellows and Citrine colors. I thought what a better way to brighten up the gloomy cold weather than to add a POP of color.

 

 

The clutch (pictured) is not the easiest thing to pair with everything, it looks amazing with white and grey and I have a few pieces that are interchangeable. This however  was my staple inspiration- I thought why not wear this with nude colors or black? Make this the centerpiece of my outfit- a subtle outfit with this wonderful pop was just what I needed.

 

As most of the working force know, neon is not the typical office wear- but in small doses I think the office could get used to it. So I am saving this look for my fabulous casual Friday!

 

I included more of my neon accessories in the picture below and details are to the right.

 

 

Pictured is:
JUICY COUTURE Sunshine Shimmer Madame Daydreamer Clutch in Ultra Yellow

Neon bracelets, find similar here:
neon bangles

Skull bracelet made by Rachel Eva designs can be found here

Find similar necklace 
here

Winter Lipstick Swatches

Like most working women during the week getting up and getting ready is similar to the opening scene in "The Devil Wears Prada"... and no, I don't mean the gorgeous models who have time to match underwear and bra and count their almonds as they put on gorgeous shoes. Most women relate to the Andy Sachs character- we barely have time to dry our hair let alone look incredible.

I usually set an alarm for  6 AM  a good 40 minutes before I leave for work and  wait until about 6:15 before I roll out of bed. By the time my face is washed and teeth are brushed I am already running late.

I tend to stray away from too much makeup at the office- this is a personal choice, some women rock the red lips, while others rock the smokey eye. In my office though, I follow the routine look of the other women and keep my makeup minimal. Which hurts the heart a little as I get ready and leave all my makeup to the way side that I love so much.

That's why when I get the chance, on the weekends, I love experimenting with my look- I am absolutely loving trying new lip colors!

They can make the whole look come together and it is effortless, timeless and chic if done correctly.

I don't follow skin tones and color palettes that are suitable for them. I think everyone has the right to wear any lip color they want- I do!

Winter I usually stick to deeper colors and if I do venture out to the "brights" they are in the red to orange and magenta to purple colors.

Below I have posted some of my favorite winter lip colors. All drug store buys ranging from $1.99-7.99

Just remember, these are MY personal favorites- by all means wear whatever color your heart desires. Makeup is meant to be fun, no rules here!

From left to right 

NYX- simply vamp - enamored 

NYX- Copenhagen 

Maybelline-divine wine 

NYX- castle 

NYX-macaron-violet

Revlon-mauvynight 

From left to right 

Maybelline- espresso exposed

NYX- san Paulo

Wet n wild- cherry picking 

NYX- indie flick 

J cat lip paint- much mucher

J cat lip paint- 2nd impossible thing