March 14, 2013
Spring Trends: Totally Nautical
There is something about the nautical look that I love. It's one of those perfect summer trends that never goes out of style...especially when out on the beach or on a boat. It's also a trend that you don't need to spend a lot of money on, you might even have some pieces in your closet right now!
For an early spring look you can easily pull off the nautical trend that was seen at Tommy Hilfiger and Michael Kors runway shows for Spring 2013 by pairing up your favorite striped shirts and sweaters. The trick to layering stripes, so that it doesn't seem so scary, is to play with different sized stripes. Try a smaller width stripped shirt under a thicker width striped sweater. Another is to play with colors, try a navy striped paired with a red stripe, these tricks are to help with the contrast and not looking totally stripe on stripe. To keep the look from being to stripped crazy pair neutral tones to your look like a pair of white jeans or black shoes.
This past weekend my fiance and I went to Atlantic City for a mini anniversary getaway and I was totally inspired by-- A. hitting the beach B. Tommy Hilfiger's Spring ads (which are popping up in every magazine). I decided that a little nautical look for the trip would be deemed appropriate and fun. I paired my white pair of jeans from H&M with two of my favorite striped tops along with my trench to keep me some what warm.
Trench: H&M | Sweater: LF Store | Shirt: H&M | Jeans: H&M | Sneakers: American Apparel |
Sunglasses: Ray Bans | Bag: c/o Remi & Emmy
pictures taken by Brian Cavanaugh
To say the least this mini trip made me long for summer even more. It was great to get out of the city, to see the beach, and breath some fresh air...but it was a total tease being at the beach and not really being able to be on it. Even though we got totally lucky with the weather!
What do you think of the nautical trend?
March 11, 2013
Outfit Post: Leather and Camo
Leather Jacket: Michael Kors | Camo Jacket: Old Navy | Shirt: Target | Jeans: Carmar from LF Store | Shoes: Shoemint
Bag: c/o Remi and Emmy | Sunglasses: Ray Ban
photos taken by Brian Cavanaugh
Spring is on its way...at least it sure did feel that way this weekend, even with melted snow on the ground from the freak snow storm we had on Friday. I'm just glad to have been able to layer lighter pieces and to see some sun light.
Are you ready for Spring?
March 6, 2013
Outfit Post: Kaleidoscoped
Jacket: Michael Kors | Faux Fur Vest: Ebay | Dress: Prabal Gurung for Target | Tights: H&M | Shoes: Senso |
Bag: Urban Expression c/o Baghaus.com
photos taken by Brian Cavanaugh
The Prabal Gurung for Target is probably the first designer line that I truly loved...especially loved enough to actually buy a piece from the collection. The collection is so on trend for spring with the mixed prints, the kaleidoscope effect, and the color-blocking articles. I couldn't wait any longer to wear this dress. Hopefully it'll be warm enough soon to wear it with out stockings and some strappy sandals!
What do you think of this collection?
March 4, 2013
DIY: Marc by Marc Jacobs' Lily Polka-dot Skinny Jean
Marc by Marc Jacobs mid-rise jeans, $290
What You Need:
- White Fabric Paint
- Round Sponge Brushes (used: 3/4 inch Round Tulip Sponge Pouncers)
- a palate or a paper plate to mix fabric paint and water
- light washed destroyed denim jeans (mine are from Forever21)
- optional: measuring tape
Step 1. Mix fabric paint with water. It helps to get the faded color of the dots
Step 2. Use the round brush start stamping your dots. I first started measuring out the dots with my measuring tape but then just started doing it by just eyeing it.
Step 3. Wait for the front side to dry and repeat on back side.
You can also use Swell Mayde's direction...there she tells you her measurement of dots.
How To Wear Them:
Jacket: Ann Taylot | Sweater: Zara | Jeans: DIY | Shoes: Shoemint | Bag: c/o Ann Taylor | Watch: American Eagle | Bracelets: Forever21 and c/o Ann Taylor | Sunglasses: Tobi.com
What do you think of this DIY project? Would you be willing to give it a try?
March 1, 2013
1 Blazer, 2 Ways Part 2: Weekend Warrior
As Spring draws closer and the weather gets a bit warmer we can start to shed our layers. I can't wait to say goodbye to heavy coats and get into some light weight jackets. Blazers are a good in-between jacket for Spring into Summer, even on the weekends. You can have fun with a blazer by dressing it down with a pair of your favorite skinny jeans and a rock shirt. Or you can dress it up with a dress and cute accessories.
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