1.5.2012

Today, I really feel the need to thank the blogging community for continually inspiring me.  I read many, many style blogs (thanks to my lengthy Google Reader feed and Pinterest) and lately I've been using the inspiration to put some intense focus on my personal style. I've always enjoyed styling others, which is why I started my blog and my styling business, but sometimes my own style takes the back seat.  I've finally pushed myself to buy some foundation pieces, but I'm also looking out for some inexpensive and fun pieces to complement the basics.

That's where something like this Polka Dot skirt (Forever 21, $25) comes in.  No, the skirt probably won't last longer than one season, but I don't need it to for a cost of $25.  It's super on-trend now (who isn't loving polka dots right now?) and it's in a gorgeous dark teal, perfect for pairing with supple leather and brown tones.

.........and if you like nothing else about this outfit, you must admit that the purple earrings really rock.  Yep, I just went there.

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12.7.2011

I'll be honest - I read a lot of blogs - and you know what I've learned from reading these fashion blogs and dressing myself since I started this little blog?  The majority of being "stylish" is the ability to create an interesting look and feel totally, 100%, confident in it.  If you don't believe you look great, no one else will.  Now that's not to say that you can wear a ridiculous outfit worthy of a "What Not To Wear" feature and because you're confident, people will think you look awesome;  it does mean that if you go a little off the reservation with an outfit - stripes + pattern + multiple colors - and you somehow managed to relate all of the pieces to each other to create a final look, all while LOVING it - other people will probably think you look pretty "stylish" and wonder how they can pull that off too.

Have no fear friends, for today, I have gone a little out in left field for you, so you don't have to.   Hope you enjoy!

Cardi / Shirt / Tights / Snood / Polish / Clutch / Boots / Skirt

10.11.2011

Lately, while driving, I find myself taking in the beauty of the changing leaves and the gorgeous colors of fall.  This time of year, the perfect weekend would include a scenic road trip to a bed and breakfast in the country with a stop at both an apple orchard (for some spiced cider!) and a pumpkin patch along the way, all while wearing this comfy outfit full of rich, soft knits.  Although I don't generally condone the wearing of leggings as pants, this slate blue sweater will adequately cover your goods in the back, and you'll be riding in the car, right!?  And leggings are acceptable travel wear, in my book, especially if you're pairing them with the adorable cable-knit legwarmers. 

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10.05.2011

I've never been camping, but if I ever do go camping, I want to wear this look.

I kid, I kid.  If I were wearing this to camp, camping would probably involve a rolled ankle and a few chipped nails, so actually, I'd really just like to wear this ANY day.... other than when I am camping, of course, because that would just be silly and impractical  :)

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