Urban Outfitters Earrings / H&M Bracelets, Belt and Sunglasses / Coach Watch and Shoes / Zara Pants / Lucite Bangle (unknown)

For those of you that follow me of  Twitter, I’m assuming you already read about my amazing blue palazzo pants. I’ll admit that I was unsure of them at first and almost returned them. I mean, they probably aren’t the most flattering pants I own and they reminded me a lot of Jasmine’s pants in Aladin. But after putting them aside for a day, then retrying them on for the millionth time, I decided to embrace them and bolding wore them out for a day of running errands.

Within minutes of swishing down the sidewalk, I fell head over heels in love and instead of feeling like Jasmine, I felt chic and graceful, strutting through the Soho streets. So much so, that I couldn’t bear to take them off and continued to wear them to an evening event for One Kings Lane at The Standard Hotel. Clearly, the pants are the statement piece here, but I added a few subtle pops of orange to my bangle stack for a bit of contrast.

For the other half of this ensemble, I opted for my new favorite sequined top once again, (yes, I wore it multiple times in a very short period of time, that is how much I love it) but can’t wait to wear a peach or green blouse with these blue billowing beauties for some real tride and true color blocking. Bring it. xoxo

P.S. Thank you to the gorgeous Emily from Into The Gloss for wearing these pants in the first place and inspiring me and Karen to desperately want them. And thank you to Karen for persuading me to buy them!) xoxo

RayBan Wayfarers / F21 Shirt / J.Crew Necklace (gift) / Banana Republic Sweater / Need Supply Shearling Jacket (first worn here) / Target Jeans / Not Rated Saddle Boot

I cannot tell a lie. This outfit (and hair) was once again inspired by the stylish Blair, of Atlantic-Pacific. I put my own spin on this ensemble, but what drew me to this look in the first place was the buttoned-up blouse and how she paired it with something as simple a basic gray crewneck sweater creating a chic, ladylike combination.

But last weekend when I walked into the bedroom, wearing my blouse buttoned up all the way with my bejeweled neck decoration tied just so that it fell right beneath the collar, and asked A what he thought, he looked at me and said, “What’s up man-shirt.” Men and women really do have different ideas about what’s stylish. Le sigh.

But, I can’t really complain, because lucky for me, A does in fact recognize when something is stylish in the fashion world even when/if it’s not his favorite thing in “real life.” In the end, I do my best to always try and mix it up to create a happy medium.

I’m curious…does your boyfriend ever balk at anything you wear?

***Disclaimer: Don’t worry, A is extremely supportive and always makes it clear that he does not care what I wear as long as it makes me happy, but that if I ask his opinion on an outfit, he will always tell me his honest opinion no matter what. Gotta love an honest guy. :)

Urban Outfitters Earrings / Vintage Bird Blouse (20Twenty in Ballard) / H&M Belt / F21 Skirt / Black Tights / Aldo Shoes (c/o)

This outfit was directly inspired by what Kendi wore yesterday. Is that creepy? I hope not, because I am constantly inspired by my blogger buddies and this time was no different. That is how smitten I was over her outfit. Also, I love black and tan together, as well as animal printed blouses, so I dug around in my closet and this is what I came up with.

P.S. I now need a shirt with foxes on it, like this one!

Two things: 1. I will own a sweater like the burnt orange cropped cardigan in the first photo. 2. I will wear it and recreate the outfit above.

How cute is this ensemble? Seeing that it is winter and super cold out, the only things I will add to my look will be tights to wear under the socks, a large nubby knit scarf and a cozy jacket. Done and done.

Happy Friday!

xoxo

Happy Thursday! Aren’t you so happy it’s almost the weekend? Okay, so before I start into this post, let me just preface by saying that, A. I don’t think I look like Bridget Bardot, and B. I know that my dramatic eye makeup isn’t identical to that of Bridet Bardot’s famous smoky cat eye look, but that is why the title “Inspired By” is so appropriate: I was inspired, therefore I interpreted and created my own version of her look. :)

To honest, I don’t usually take a lot of time with my makeup, but lately I have become more and more interested in learning the tricks of the trade (more to come on that soon). So, the other day, I needed a break from staring at my computer screen, so instead I stared into a mirror for thirty minutes, and worked on perfecting my version of the seductive/dramatic eye.

This is what I came up with…

I didn’t use a ton of product besides eyeliner, and just stuck with pale pinks on my lids and lips. I drew a couple coats of heavy liner across my eye, lined the bottom with a black pencil liner and finished the look off with many coats of black mascara. To add just a bit of color, I swiped some light pink gloss on my lips, et voila!

{Don’t be too frightened by this photo. I promise, I don’t usually walk around with this facial expression on my face. I think the flash might have shocked my eyes.. just a tad.}

Needless to say, I felt very glamorous when I was done, even though I was wearing shorts and a crop top.

What is your favorite makeup style?

What look makes you feel like a million bucks?

I have been revisiting this photo quite a few times ever since Katy, of Kansas Couture, posted it early last week. I met her last September at the Weardrobe Conference, and she really is this adorable in person, and super sweet too! Anyway, the thing is, I own this top, which is actually a striped dress from H&M, as well as the metal braided necklace she’s wearing. I also have floral skirts that I love, but the one used in this outfit really does it for me. So, because I love this look so much, I decided that my goal is to try and recreate this look as best I can. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right? Stay tuned this week to see what I come up with!

Thanks for the inspiration, Katy! xoxo

As you know, I went to see Passion Pit live for the first time ever. My friend Liz and her friend Rob went together and it rocked our socks off! I was actually sore the next day from dancing so hard. Anyway, I decided to debut my plaid pants that reminded me of Rachel Green circa 1994.

**To be specific, I am referring to the episode where she gets a tattoo of a heart on her hip and she is afraid Ross won’t like it. Yes, I am a huge Friend’s fan. But really, who isn’t.**

I also walked away with a concert t-shirt that I fully intend on cutting off the neck, and hanging it off one shoulder with a black tank underneath and jean short cut-offs. Rock on.

Alright, seriously. Check out this girl’s style. She writes the very cool blog, Second Skin, which I found her via What I Wore. I have to agree with Jessica, she is totally adorable and very inspiring. Take the outfit above, for example. I have been in a bit of an outfit funk since I got back to New York because all my clothes seem wrinkled and it is just so dang cold out. But, one look at this ensemble and I perked up. I am going to try and use this look as inspiration for an outfit to come, either tonight—going to hear Passion Pit (!)— or this weekend, which is my best friend’s Birthday party. So, stay tuned!

Before I dive in, let me just say that my computer is still at the Apple store, so I won’t be able to put up my photos of everything I packed until tomorrow (hopefully!) so thank you for being patient. Okay. So, for those of you just joining us, I have committed to, and accepted a remix challenge, brought on yours truly. For the next two weeks, which ends on the 31st of this month, I will remix this little black dress, 14 different ways. This idea was inspired by The Uniform Project, and the fact that I am home in Seattle for the next handful of weeks and needed to pack light. So, with that said, let’s talk about the outfit.

It’s Friday and tonight I am going to meet up with one of my oldest friends for happy hour down in Edmonds, to catch up and fill each other in on the happenings of our lives. I wanted to wear something that was sort of dressed up but still understated—Edmonds is a small little town right by the water and I didn’t want to go overboard—hence the mostly black ensemble with just a few accents of color here and there. It’s warmer today than it was yesterday but still necessary to wear a little blazer and tights, plus what I am going to call my “driving gloves.” Because, well, I get to drive while I’m here. (Woo hoo!)

Stay tuned for another remix tomorrow!

Click below to see more detail shots.

My Outfit:
Hat: H&M
Dress: Steve Madden
Necklace: H&M
Shirt/Dress: H&M, thrifted from Buffalo Exchange
Gloves: H&M
Tights: F21
Shoes: Vintage Ferragamo heels, thrifted from Beacon’s Closet

Photos via The Uniform Project

Hello, my loves! I am so excited this morning. I am flying out to Seattle today for three weeks to spend Christmas vacation with my family. Hurrah! My only concern as I was packing last night, how in the heck am I going to bring a large chunk of my wardrobe home with me again? Over the summer, I brought so much with me, plus came home with lots of fun items, that my suitcases were beyond hefty. Then I remembered Sheena from The Uniform Project and how she decided to wear one dress for 365 days. I thought to myself, if she can do that for an entire year, then I can at least try and attempt to remix my own little black dress for a mere two-three weeks! So, although my plan isn’t as awesome as Sheena’s, which donates money towards the Akanksha Foundation so that underprivileged children can have a chance to go to school, I was still so inspired by her creativity and determination to base all her outfits around one little dress. Plus, I think this will be a great way to show how to pack lighter when going somewhere for an extended period of time. So, starting Wednesday, I am going to give this challenge my best shot. Wish me luck!