Parisian Chic.

//Levi jeans//Silence+Noise blazer//Trouve booties//

I adore everything that is French or Parisian looking, so I wanted to choose an outfit that I feel embodies the Parisian way of life. I picked this classic striped sailor shirt when I visited Fontainebleau, France two summers ago. I feel like it is the epitome of casual French style. The overall look here is classy (haha) and cute yet wearable and sophisticated at the same time. Cuffed jeans, booties, a fitted blazer and a fresh face top the look off--now all I need is a new setting. Eiffel tower? Saint-Tropez? Versailles? Any of them will do just fine.

xoxo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWjNFC-FinU

Fall Transition

//H&M pants//Nordstrom tee//DIY vest//Steve Madden desert boots//vintage sunglasses//

It's the time of year now where our bright colored clothes seem too summery, but our winter staples are too dark and gloomy. Fear not! It's easy to find a happy medium between the two during this in-between month. I decided to pair my kelly green pants with my dark gray long sleeve tee to contrast the light and dark hues. Then, by adding a pop of color with the scarf, the outfit gets a little warmth but maintains the boldness.

But that's enough of this color nonsense, more importantly I need to decide which shoes I want to get for the quickly approaching holiday season! Updates from my search will come later...

xoxo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu-xFvLaE68

The (faux)Coveteur

Recently I've stumbled upon the website The Coveteur, a site that  "takes you inside the homes and closets of today’s tastemakers and influential icons so you can discover and shop their unique style."

Clearly the website is self-explanatory, but I love the way that the houses they feature are always glowing and filled with light. Here is my amateur attempt at creating that feeling in my room, without the professional supplies, designer clothes, or the New York loft location.

xoxo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXYE-Oju3FY

Frankenstorm Style

 

This weekend, the country has been split into three different categories: Those who are tracking the path of hurricane Sandy on their TV, those who are staring out their window at gusting winds and pouring rain, and those who are doing both!

I, on the other hand, chose to use Frankenstorm/Sandy as a form of inspiration for rainy day style. Yes, it's true that I'm mixing about four different shades of neutrals, but hey at least I blend in with the gloom outside.

The eastern half of North America looks something like this right now:

xoxo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBlbPw7WAqM

My life lately on Instagram...

//Old Chevy//Fall carnival ride//model me//Miami fun//statement piece//

xoxo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ke2yoLWtylc

Polka Dot It

Prim and proper in my skirt.

Heritage chambray shirt, Garage skirt, vintage shoes and necklace, American Eagle watch, Naked Pizza wristband

The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming.....that means it's finally spring! After a reassessment of my wardrobe this weekend I have concluded the following:

• I wear jeans a lot (particularly one pair..)
• I have mostly blue tops (see above), even though I really don't like the color blue that much
• My dress count is average..
• ...and I only own two skirts!

I think that I have a pretty girly style overall, and I've never been one to shy away from dressing up. But somehow throughout the years, skirt wearing has never been a part of me. Well it's time for that to change! My spring-time resolution is to find and wear more skirts/dresses; it's easy to grab a cute shirt and pair of shorts and call it a day, but no more! I'm going to embrace my awkward sock tan and float around in flowy skirts until the summer fades away. Wish me luck!

xoxo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=az8UDe6UQGQ

Sunday Shopping

Gap zip-up, Under Amour jogging pants, Nordstrom top, vintage bag, vintage shoes, Urban Outfitters nail polish.

Nothing like an early bird shopping trip to start the day off, the straight-outta-bed hair really completes the look. This bright sweater is from Gap about four years back, before they changed their color scheme to gray-scale. Like I said before though, they just came out with a new color campaign for this spring (which you can read about here) appropriately named "Be Bright". 

It looks a little something like this:

Gap Spring 2012 "Be Bright"

I'm really excited for the weather to start heating up, but until then I'll just have to fake it with my colorful clothes!

xoxo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjOhiDjak1k