Rawr

I need a little leopard in my life - but just a little - and not with a high price tag, so this F21 tank is perfect.  I don't think anyone would approve of a leopard tank in my office, so I would wear this for a night out instead. 

Let the leopard be the focal point and pair it with a slim, cropped pair of green khaki pants, then offset the casual feel of the pants with a fierce pair of black leather heels; this will help pull together the entire look.  Add some subdued gold accessories and your favorite nail polish (red would be fantastic here too!) and you've got yourself a sexy little number for a night out.

Make Style, Not War

I remember when I got my first pair of bell bottoms from Contempo Casuals - the flair on the pant legs were so big that they fit OVER my sneakers (yes - you read that right, I wore my bell bottoms with sneakers in 7th grade - Lord help me).  I am not upset that this trend is coming back, in fact, I am jumping right on that bandwagon - only with a bit more sophistication this time around.

Gap has always made reasonably-priced, well fitting jeans and they'll be my go-to for wider flair styles this summer.  I like this dark-washed pair because they look very 60's inspired without looking cheesy.  When I style an outfit that includes a pant with a wider flair leg, I keep the upper half of the outfit slim to counteract the wideness of the bottom.  I would take a slouchy tee like this ASOS one above and tuck it in - making sure to add a belt or I'd run the risk of looking slightly unfinished.  The woven leather heels and beaded necklace pay homage to the 60's too (and the necklace is made of a variety of seeds - jaboncillo seeds, tagua seeds, acai seeds - how cool and hippie-ish!).

Monday Musing

I want to go here:

And when I am there, I want to wear this:

It's good to have an extravagant imagination, right?

Summer Wedding

Spring is flying by and the summer wedding invitations are pouring in.  Color is definitely A-ok for a summer wedding - your tan skin will look extra fabulous when you dress yourself in a rich hue with neutral accessories.   Take these two looks as inspiration for your summer events:

On the left, a gorgeous,showstopping, color-saturated Anthro maxi skirt.  Because of how amazing this piece is, let it be the standout piece and pair it with a neutral lightweight top. 

Complement the coral with a gorgeous aqua necklace and a few other neutral accessories.  Add some waves to your hair with a curling iron, some shimmer on your cheeks, and you'll have a dreamy, effortless look.

The second outfit is a bit more on par with "normal" wedding attire.  A simple pencil dress will be versatile in your wardrobe (good for work or play, depending on how you accessorize it), so it's a good purchase.  Make this dress a little more "fun" by adding some color in the form of a belt and jewelry.  Since color-blocking is super trendy right now, try another bright color for the belt.  Transition this piece into your everyday wardrobe by adding a jacket for a work-appropriate look.