Outfitted :: Nearing the End

Happy Saturday everyone! Hope your weekend is going swell so far. As promised here are another round of outfit pictures from the end of this 30x30 outfit challenge! Enjoy!

Pleione floral blouse (remixed here + here + here) / Vintage floral maxi (remixed here) / Forever 21 wedge booties (remixed here + here + here + here) / Rebecca Minkoff bag

Yet another neglected item in my 30 pieces - the floral maxi skirt. This skirt is very lightweight (and slightly see-through, eeep!) so it was hard to wear it during the weeks of gross winter weather, then I forgot about it as it sat in my dryer for another week. Laundry days always get the best of me ;)

Zara chambray top (remixed here + here + here) / H&M ballerina skirt (remixed here + here) / BDG dalmatian print flats (remixed here + here + here + here) / Jason Wu for Target bag

More bare legs! I told you all I refuse to put on tights anymore. This is such a great springtime outfit I didn't want to ruin it (yes, ruin) with tights. This skirt was also forgotten in my dryer as you can probably tell by some of the wrinkles I couldn't get out :)

Urban Outfitters crop top (remixed here + here + here) / Thrifted faux fur vest ( remixed here + here) / H&M skinny jeans (remixed here) / Steve Madden boots (remixed here + here) / Marc by Marc Jacobs bag

I felt like a modern 70's bohemian a la Nicole Richie in this outfit. Crop top, high-waist denim, fur vest and just to embrace the look entirely I threw on my over-sized fedora, which I will admit was quite difficult to keep on my head with how thick and fluffy my curls have become.

Gap striped dress (remixed here + here + here) / H&M anorak (remixed here + here) / Bucco loafers (remixed here + here) / Etsy clutch

Last but not least, even more bare legs! Can you sense my excitement in these photos?

Any plans for Easter tomorrow? I unfortunately will be at work all day, but you know afterwards I am hitting all my favorite online stores and shopping like there's no tomorrow. Lent is finally over and I have cash to throw down :)

Thanks for reading!

Outfitted :: The Home Stretch

Hi everyone! So I've been a little m.i.a. this week as I've been playing catch up with school and the things outside of posting that go on with a blog. But I have another round of outfits for you today and will be posting another bunch tomorrow as Sunday is Easter! Meaning the end of all this outfit challenge shenanigans! And then we can get back to our regularly syndicated broadcast on KATNP ;)

So here are outfits 21-24, I hope you enjoy!

Thrifted striped sweater (remixed here) / ASOS maxi dress (remixed here + here) / Charlotte Russe booties (remixed here + here) / ASOS boyfriend beanie / Express leather jacket / Marc by Marc Jacobs bag / Elizabeth & James Sunglasses

After what felt like weeks of indoor shots due to snow, wind, cold, hail, or all the above; I finally got back outside again! And to top it off, wearing a dress with no tights! Let me tell you it was a glorious feeling :)

Zara chambray top (remixed here + here) / H&M blazer (remixed here) / River Island faux leather pants (remixed here + here) / Old Navy animal print booties (remixed here + here + here + here) / Rebecca Minkoff bag

I really love the elements involved in this look. The chambray paired with a red blazer is very classic Americana, but throwing in faux leather pants and leopard booties gives it a rocker-chic edge. Also, though it's hard to see in the pictures, unbuttoning my shirt one more button than I would normally made me feel kind of naughty, haha! Not in a 'look-at-my-chest-world' kind of way but more of an understated sensuality, kind of like having a side-slit on a long dress or skirt. The occasional flash of extra skin is very alluring, you should try it some time :)

Pleione floral blouse (remixed here + here) / Timing polka dot blouse (remixed here + here) / Helmut Lang leather shorts (remixed here + here + here + here) / Forever 21 wedge booties (remixed here + here + here) / Michael Kors bag

Oh, and we're back inside again :( I had high hopes for this look, but it didn't work out as well as I thought it might. A mix of polka dots and florals, which definitely works, I just wish there was more of the polka dots showing than just at the top, but unfortunately the floral blouse hits lower than the polka dots (how many times can I say florals and polka dots in one paragraph?). Oh well, you win some and you lose some, right?

J.Crew neon sweater (remixed here) / H&M boyfriend jeans (remixed here + here + here + here) / Akira graphic cardi (remixed here + here) / BDG dalmatian print flats (remixed here + here + here) / Marc by Marc Jacobs bag / Elizabeth & James Sunglasses

Last but certainly not least, I told you all you'd be seeing this neon sweater throughout the end of this challenge, haha! This is my 'running errands' uniform - slouchy sweater, slouchy boyfriend jeans, flats, too lazy to do anything to my hair so I tied a scarf around it and I was ready for some hardcore grocery shopping ;)

A lot of prepping is going on this weekend for my trip out to L.A. for Lucky Fabb next week! I've been a regular jetsetter these past few weeks, huh? Colorado, now L.A., where to next I wonder, haha! I hope you all have an awesome weekend!

Thanks for reading!

How to Style :: Print Mixology 101

Hi all! Welcome to the best (and, dare I say, most fashionable) class you'll ever take - Print Mixology 101! If you recall last week I put together an outfit that had a crazy mash up of prints. I gave you a couple of tips for creating your own print mash up, but I figured why not also show you a few examples for mixing and matching your prints. So if you're ready, let's get started!

J.Crew Nautical Stripe Boatneck Tee / American Retro Penny Dot Shorts / Leopard Animal Clutch Bag / ASOS Suede Pointed Espadrille Wedge / ASOS Nude Round Sunglasses / Pret-a-Beaute Raxevsky Bangle Set

If you didn't know, stripes and polka dots are the best of friends! There was never a stripe that a polka dot didn't like ;] They're one of the easiest and fun print pairings you can make. Add a little leopard into the mix and you've got yourself a party, as leopard gets along with everyone, seriously. :]

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Outfitted :: Dress Over Pants + Back to Basics

(Welcome to part I of my shoe collection)

Happy Monday all! I'm afraid this post is going to be short and sweet, I simply wanted to show you a couple of outfits from the weekend. I tested out a new trend for one and went back to the basics for another (and by basics I mean wearing one print instead of a mash up, haha!).

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Outfitted :: Parisian Stripes

Thrifted Stripe sweater (similar from American Apparel) / H&M Boyfriend jeans / Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Baby Q Aidan / Charlotte Russe booties / Elizabeth & James sunnies / Random scarf

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Outfitted :: Pumped Up Kicks

Well, I did it. I succumbed to the wedge sneaker trend. I'd actually been shopping around for awhile and finally settled on a pair from TopShop (same style, different color), but just couldn't seem to make them work, something about them made them look like moon boots on my feet and I felt really awkward walking around in them, like everyone was staring at my moon boot feet.

In my determination to make them work I took them with me to Germany and wouldn't you know it, the last night I was there we were out and about and I came upon these leopard printed kicks. If you know me, you'll know I'm a big fan of leopard, cheetah or really any animal print. I also thought, the wedge sneaker isn't going to be my go-to, everyday shoe, so why not get a pair that's a little more fun and makes more of a statement (because moon boots aren't enough of a statement). And so I bought them and here they are today!

H&M peplum top (similar) / F21 skirt (also worn here) / Truth & Pride leather jacket (also worn here) / Random infinity scarf / Michael Kors bag / Young Spirit wedge sneakers (similar)

Even this pair I'm a little unsure of. It's just not a look I'm used to seeing myself in, at times I feel I'm trying too hard to be urban and hip. Normally with this kind of outfit I'd pair it with a tall boot or sassy flat, but life and this blog would be ultra-boring if I didn't try something different every once and awhile. I think they'll come out more during the Spring/Summer as I tend to like how they look more with dresses and skirts. We'll see, I guess!

What are your thoughts on the wedge sneaker trend? Yay or Nay?

Happy Wednesday! Thanks for reading!

Outfitted: Lazy Day Wear

*Wearing: PJ by Peter Jensen Sweater (sold out) / F21 Stripe Skirt / Target Tights / H&M Loafers (cute alternatives from Urban Outfitters & Nasty Gal) / ASOS Boyfriend Beanie / Rebecca Minkoff 'Rumor' Bag

It's Friday? This week went by super fast, did it not? I don't know about you all but this has to be the weirdest winter I have yet to experience in Chicago. It's almost mid-January, we've had one tiny little snow storm and I feel totally warm and cozy heading out the house in just a chunky sweater, tights, and flats. What the what?!

I'm not going to lie, this outfit was very randomly put together, but somehow it seems to work. I recently grabbed this PJ by Peter Jensen sweater at work (I've been snatching up some great finds lately!) and wanted to wear it, but wasn't in the mood to wear pants, and while the sweater is oversized, it's not long enough to cover my bum so 'leggings-as-pants' wasn't option. As I was digging around in my dresser scrounging for something (anything!) to wear, realizing how badly I need to do laundry, I came across this skirt in a far, dark corner of my drawer. After beating out the wrinkles I decided this'll do, threw on some tights, my fancy flats, a beanie (my ultimate lazy day accessory) and headed out the door.

I could literally sleep in this outfit it's so comfy, but I didn't...just so you know...though I won't lie it has happened before ;)

Hope you have a great weekend! Thanks for reading!

Outfitted: Rumor Has It

Cooperative Scarf (similar) / Kenar Jacket / Loft Sweater (similar for 30% off!) / CO Dress (on sale!) / F21 Booties (similar) / Rebecca Minkoff bag (different colors!)

Hi there! I'd like to formally introduce you all to my new gal pal - Rumor. She's bright and sassy, and puts a smile on my face every time I take her out. :)

I'm of course talking about my new Rebecca Minkoff bag - Rumor. A Cyber Monday gift to myself, I watched it like a hawk all weekend long (as there were only two left!) and finally snagged it late Sunday night right before my head (literally) hit the pillow (shopping from my phone has become a slight addiction and has lead to several impulse purchases that I may be feeling a little buyers remorse from...I'm thinking of starting a support group, you're welcome to join). Thanks to free next day shipping (Zappos is so awesome!), I officially became a "Minkette" by Tuesday. I was a little worried it'd be too bright to carry around during the winter months, but then I thought 'since when did I care about wearing bright colors in the winter?' Never.

Speaking of winter, don't be fooled by how bundled up I look in this outfit. It was quite unnecessary as, even though it's December, it's been in the 50's-60's all weekend. All I have to say is - ummm, wtf Chicago? I mean I shouldn't complain....but I'm going to complain. This is the only time of year where I will embrace the cold and snow as it makes the holidays seem more idyllic. I'd much rather it be unseasonably warm after the New Year when I feel there's really no point to the snow and frigid winds. But I suppose, for now, I'll just fake it till we make it and keep bundling myself up. No matter how hot, sweaty, and ridiculously overdressed I look.

Thanks for reading! Happy December!