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Saturday, December 22, 2012

Holiday Outfit Inspiration

This holiday season, put an original twist on the hottest trends of fall for stunning looks for any holiday event.

Dress up a pair of dark wash jeans with a winter white lace, keep the accessories neutral and this understated yet chic look is fit for any holiday event.

Free People layering top freepeople.com / GAP boot cut jeans gap.com / Vince Camuto round toe pumps nordstrom.com / Genuine leather handbag boticca.com / Burberry leather strap watch houseoffraser.co.uk / Nordstrom chain link necklace nordstrom.com

Tone down a shimmery dress with a neutral chunky knit sweater, but bring back the bling in accessories for a look to dazzle.

Dress anthropologie.com / Banana republic bananarepublic.gap.com / Aldo shoes nordstrom.com / Silver clutch purse newlook.com / Marc by Marc Jacobs earrings harveynichols.com / Vince Camuto multi strand necklace shoptheshoebox.com

Go glam with sheer blocking and golden accessories. This fun trend is a great way to show a little skin in the winter!

H&M dress, / Brian Atwood black suede heels / Jimmy Choo sequin handbag / Marni horn jewelry

The season's hottest color, oxblood, is perfect for the Holiday's. Work just enough color into your look without being over the top, and top it all off with elegant white jewelry.

American Apparel mini dress / Alexander Wang oversized sweater / H&M platform pumps, $49 / Marie Hélène de Taillac rainbow moonstone ring / Tai gold earrings

Make a basic LBD more fun with a pop of bright color. I'm loving cobalt and silver hues!

Alice + Olivia vintage dress / Kate Spade shoes / Jimmy Choo handbag / Silver jewelry

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Dressed for Winter

In my recent search for some nice fall dresses I realized how difficult they can be to find, especially if you're on a budget. These styles are easy ways to incorporate some more dressy looks into your fall wardrobe.

Sequins and Sparkles The right sequined dress looks classy, stylish, and bold. To accessorize, try to minimize shine and go for matte materials so the look isn't overwhelming.

Nasty Gal Ella Sequin Dress $78

Forever 21 Sequined Scalloped Dress $32.80

To tone this look down a bit, go for a dress with embellishing on one part, instead of all over.

Silence & Noise Crown Jewel Dress $149

Velvet is a unique and elegant winter fabric that is very versatile. Don't be afraid to play around with some fun colors. If your lace dress is a solid color, try some patterned accessories, and tie it all together with a similar color theme.

American Apparel Velvet Long Sleeve Mini Dress $44

Peplum is sophisticated and stylish. A simple, solid color peplum dress is great for statement jewelry and accessories. The dress can stand out on it's own, but wont over power other aspects of the outfit. Plus, the silhouette looks great on everyone!

Cabernet Peplum Dress By Pink Martini $74.99

Prints The right printed dress looks stylish, elegant, and interesting. The material on a formal printed dress is key: go for chiffon, or fabrics with a bit of shine (polyester often is), and avoid cotton.To keep the look from being too crazy, go simple on jewelry and accessories.

Classic Stunner Dress in Horizon $99.99

If it's too cold, wear a shorter dress with a pair of sheer tights.

Velvet Sweetheart Plaid Dress $54.99

Lace is classic and elegant. Sheer lace sleeves show a bit of skin, but still look winter appropriate. Make a metallic lace (silver, or gold-like the dress on the right) pop with jewelry of a similar tone.

Epitome of an Enchantress Dress $189.99

Dame of Chance Dress $137.99

Don't be afraid to dress your look down! These casual winter dresses are great for everyday wear.

Chevron-dezvous Dress $49.99

Cap Sleeve Flippy Tunic $20

H&M Dress $29.95

Gingersnap Lace Tie-Waist Dress $44.99

And don't forget the power of layering! Any simple dress can be made more cold-weather-appropriate by a nice sweater.

H&M Sweater $29.95

So many cute ones at Mod Cloth!

Banana Republic Lace Front Cardigan $89.50

Gap Colorblock Tunic $54.95

Sunday, October 14, 2012

A Hint of Fall

This is the most awkward time of the year for Texas weather. One day I'm pulling out all my fleece blankets and the next I'm turning on the AC. I put together this simple outfit as something versatile to wear through the morning with a sweater when it's a bit chilly and to stay cool in when it warms up in the afternoon.

I found this H&M safety pin top in Vancouver last year and immediately fell in love. It's understated edginess and relaxed shape create the perfect balance and make this shirt stylish and easy to wear. To add extra layers, a simple black sweater would work great!

My earrings are from Strut, I used them to tie the whole outfit together and bring in the different themes.

I absolutely adore these knit shorts. I found them on sale for $10 at Urban Outfitters and they are super cute and comfy. They are the perfect shorts for the weather between summer and fall in Texas: their sweater-like fabric makes them more fall appropriate while their length keeps you cool.

My moccasins are from one of my favorite stores, Nordstrom Rack. Their impressive shoe selection puts a regular Nordstom to shame: most of the shoes are marked down 60% off! These Minnetonka moccasins were originally $65, and I bought them at $24. And get this: these exact same boots are still carried in regular Nordstroms at full price. Last season? Nope.

Top: H&M

Shorts: by Corpus (Urban Outfitters) $10

Moccasins: Minnetonka (Nordstroms) ~~$65~~ $24

Earrings: Strut

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Fall 2012 Inspiration

Ever need a little outfit inspiration?

Even if you've got all the key pieces for your fall wardrobe, it can be hard to find new ways to mix them up in a variety of different outfits. From the runways to the streets, the pages of catalogs to the pages of other blogs, here's some of my fall inspiration.