Versace Sunglasses (c/o Sunglass Hut) / DANNIJO Silver Necklace (bought at sample sale  but also would love it in gold!) / J.Crew Shirt and Sweater (on sale – alternate color here) / Juicy Bracelet / B.P. Jeans / Givenchy Bag / Zara Shoes

Pinky ring from Bloom Beauty Lounge / Guenevere Rodriguez Love Knot Ring / Grandmother’s Pearl Ring

An unexpected pairing, but sometimes those can be my very favorite looks. I want to give a little shout out to my Dad for taking my outfit photos for the past month and a half while I’ve been home in Seattle. Well, I’m off to LA – see you soon! xo

***Dad – you are an awesome photographer with a great eye. Thank you for your enthusiam, patience, and support – I have had so much fun taking photos with you. I love you!

Karen Walker Sunglasses / Madewell Shirt (old – similar version sold here) / H&M Sweater / F21 Necklace / J.Crew Belt (similar version sold here) / Juicy Jeans (c/o) / Vince Camuto Shoes (c/o) / Coach Watch / ONA Bag (c/o)

These photos were actually taken a few days ago when there was still snow on the ground, but now it’s all melted away and Seattle is due for back to back rainy days. Tomorrow I am off to LA, where I’m meeting up with Helena for a mini trip – half work, half play – and couldn’t be more excited about the 75 degree forecast set for the rest of the week. Hurrah for sunshine and warm weather in January! xo

Happy Monday! Today’s giveaway is from In Pink, a website that offers fun and affordable jewelry as well as shopping and style advice. They are offering 200 My Style Pill readers a $40 gift certificate, as well as 30 percent off to anyone who enters but doesn’t win! How generous are they? I will be running this giveaway for two weeks so make sure to tell all your friends!

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***The giveaway is only only open to those that live in the U.S. or Canada due to shipping policies

Item #4 of the Forward Fashion Project! (See how I wore items 1 and 2 here.) When I saw Alicia wearing these amazing Elizabeth and James pants on her blog, I couldn’t wait for them to come my way. I loved how she opted for pastels, but I decided to take a different approach and play up the bold pattern by mixing the floral with stripes (one of my favorite combinations). Then to draw out the rich rust color in the pants, I went with this smilar colored vest from Zara. To see how else these babies have been worn, head on over to the Forward Fashion Project website and take a look!

Versace Sunglasses (c/o Sunglass Hut) / Zara Shoes and Vest (old) /  J.Crew Top (old) / Elizabeth and James Pants (on loan) / Kenneth Jay Lane Necklace (c/o Thomas Laine) / F21 Bracelet

RayBan Sunglasses / F21 Necklace / Zara Top and Jacket / Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Vest / James Jeans (c/o) / J.Crew Belt (similar version sold here) / Vince Camuto Boots

My throw might look weak, but trust me, I nailed my Dad square in the chest. Just sayin’…

My Dad with Barney.

(Disclaimer: Please know that the collar that Barney is wearing here, is a training device and is in no way hurting or harming him.)

All I have to say is, it snowed in Seattle, so how about that…

Juicy Sunglasses / H&M Necklace / F21 Blazer (similar style here) / Everly Dress (c/o) / Topshop Vest / Givenchy Bag / Zara Shoes

I had been on the hunt for the perfect long, black, faux fur vest for a while, but every time I came across one it was either too short, too expensive or looked too gorilla-like. Enter Topshop.com, where I found this pretty gilet, which is not only the perfect length, but it has pockets and is insanely soft. An excellent trifecta if you ask me. xo

Karen Walker Sunglasses/J.Crew Shirt, and Sweater (similar version here) / Paige Paloma Leggings (c/o – also can be found here) / Nine West Shoes (c/o – also found here) / Givenchy Bag / Coach Watch (c/o) / Chain and Rhinstone Bracelet (c/o Jenni of I Spy DIY)

Another way I wear gingham…

xo

It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of Vince Camuto shoes. I find them super comfortable and very stylish – both important features when you live in a city where you walk everywhere – so I decided to do a fun little round up of my favorite pairs that I’ve worn in the past couple months. xo

{ Where to buy: 1. Leopard “Baileys” Booties find here / 2. Cognac “Jasin” Heels find here or here / 3. Maroon “Callin” Loafer find here or here / 4. Brown Leather “Braden” Boots find here / 5. Black “Baileys” Booties find here / 6. Tan Suede “Braden” Boots find here or here }

ModCloth Dress / J.Crew Shirt / F21 Necklace, and Blazer (similar style here) / Charlotte Russe and J.Crew Bracelets / Me Too Shoes (via Buffalo Exchange – similar pair here)

Photos by: Peter Cameron

I’ll be honest, I’m a bit of a country music girl at heart, which means I am a sucker for sappy love songs with a slight twang. What can I say, this type of music gives me serious nostalgia, because after all, I did grow up in the Pacific Northwest during the 90s listening to 94.1. For those of you from Seattle that know that station and liked it…’nuff said.

Anyway, on a fashion note, it’s safe to say I like the occasional worn-in cowboy boot or the perfect gingham shirt – styled either traditionally or quirkily. But, I find that I always end up mixing that type of item in with an unexpected piece, like a white and black tuxedo blazer and a girly dress, in this case. Personally, it’s more of a challenge and it brings that stereotypical item out of its comfort zone, making it just that more fun and interesting. I guess when it comes to fashion, I am all about juxtaposition and keeping things continually interesting…so here’s to more of that in the new year! xo

Versace Sunglasses / H&M Earrings / Zara Dress and Shoes / Ann Taylor Belt / Gryphon Coat / J.Crew Belt / F21 Bracelet  / OPI Lincoln Park After Dark Nailpolish

Photos by: Peter Cameron

And I give you, the second item to arrive from the Forward Fashion Project. Isn’t this jacket amazing?

P.S. Check out how Alicia wore it here! Loves.