Thursday, June 7, 2012

Unitard: old dance leotard (try this), Skirt: American Apparel vintage, Stockings: American Apparel, Shoes: ALDO old (try this or this), Sunglasses: AJ Morgan from Oak old (try this), Ring: House of Harlow, Nailpolish: Sinful Colors Neon Fusion 60

TIP: Color blocking is a fun way to try one of this season’s latest trends. Walking around with one white leg too bold? Try choosing one bright colored accessory such as a scarf or bag and match it with a neutral colored outfit (think black, nude, gray). 

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Tank: H&M old (try this or this), Vest: H&M men’s old (try this), Jeans: BDG Urban Outfitters old (try this), Shoes: Aldo, Sunglasses: old (try this), Earrings: KISMET (available end of June), Necklace: gift, 2 separate belts: H&M recent (also try this), Purse: vintage (try this), Bracelets: vintage/flea market/House of Harlow/LotusStone, Rings: vintage/flea market/LF Boutique/Mexican jewelry store, Nails: c/o WAH Nails

TIP: This men’s sweater vest is such a great accessory. You can pair it over a lace tank top during the spring or layer over a long sleeve button up during the fall. You can get the most out of your money with this sweater vest year round!

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Sweatshirt: vintage (try this), Skirt: American Apparel, Shoes: Vince Camuto old (try this), Hat: Urban Outfitters, Sunglasses: old (try this), Bracelets: vintage/flea market/House of Harlow, Rings: vintage/flea market/ASOS sold out (try this), Nails: Sally Hansen Garter Toss 

TIP: Add a chiffon skirt to your wardrobe. It will always come in handy whether you need to dress it up with heels or dress it down (like I did here with a sweatshirt). It can be worn from season to season and is a timeless basic you can hold onto for years to come!

Monday, April 23, 2012

Tank: H&M (also try this), Skirt: Man selling dresses on beach of Dominican Republic (try this or this), Hat: Urban Outfitters old (try this), Sunglasses: old (try this), Necklace: KISMET vintage (try this), Bracelets: vintage/flea market/Marc Jacobs/House of Harlow/Urban Outfitters, Rings: vintage/flea market, Shoes: Dollhouse old (try this), Bag: KISMET (try this), Nails: Sally Hansen Garter Toss

TIP: Try wearing a maxi dress with an elastic or smocked top as a skirt (as seen here)!

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

T-shirt: American Apparel, Vest: J.Crew old (try this), Floral Shorts: Brandy Melville, Shoes: Steve Madden old (try this), Sunglasses: old (try this), Necklace: gift, Bracelets: vintage/flea market/House of Harlow/Marc Jacobs/Urban Outfitters, Rings: vintage/flea market/LF Boutique, Nails: Sally Hansen Silver Sweep

TIP: Floral prints are everywhere this season. Whether ditsy or oversized, floral printed shorts add instant Springtime to any ordinary ensemble. And if it’s still too cold to whip those shorts out or your legs are feeling a little too pale, just layer shorts over a sheer pair of black or colored tights!

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Dress: H&M recent purchase (also similar here), Cardigan: Forever 21, Corsage: H&M recent (also similar here or here), Tights: ASOS, Shoes: Dollhouse old (try this), Sunglasses: AJ Morgan ASOS old (try this), Earrings: KISMET (available end of April), Necklace: gift, Bracelets: vintage/flea market/House of Harlow, Rings: vintage/flea market, Nails: Milani Black Swift and Lavender Love

TIP: This Spring is all about bright, bold colors. Pair two complementary bright shades to make a bold statement. Not feeling so bold? Start by wearing one item that is color blocked! 

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Cardigan: Forever 21, Shirt: vintage (try this), Jeans: Old Navy old (try this), Shoes: Aldo old (try this), Sunglasses: old (try this), Necklace: RJ Graziano (recent purchase from Bloomingdales), Rings: vintage/flea market/LF Boutique (try this), Nails: Urban Outfitters DJ

TIP: Layering a cardigan over a button up shirt = boring. Layering a NEON cardigan over a button up shirt = Awesome!

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Tank top: H&M still available (similar here), Jeans: Old Navy old (try this), Shoes: ALDO, Sunglasses: old (try this), Scarf: KISMET vintage (available end of June), Necklace: gift, Bracelets: vintage/flea market/Marc Jacobs/House of Harlow/Urban Outfitters, Rings: vintage/flea market/LF Boutique, Bag: Sample Sale from China, Nails: Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Conquest with Avon silver sparkles topcoat (seen here)

TIP: A silk scarf with a beautiful print can be a great investment. Use as a headwrap, neck scarf or wrap around your wrist like a bracelet to give your outfit an interesting detail!

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Vest: J.Crew old (cut sleeves off jacket) (try this), Tank: H&M old (try this), Shorts: vintage jeans I made into cut off shorts (try this), Boots: Jeffrey Campbell (try this), Sunglasses: old (try this), Necklace: KISMET vintage (available by end of March), Bracelets: vintage/flea market/Marc Jacobs/Urban Outfitters/House of Harlow, Rings: vintage/flea market/LF Boutique

TIP: Take a jean jacket, cut off the sleeves, and put in the washer to create worn and torn fringe. You can do the same with old jeans by turning them into cut off shorts. Here, I took a cheap pair of sheer stockings and snagged and ripped them apart with the jagged edges of a foot scrubber for this deconstructed look!

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Shirt: KISMET vintage (available by end of March), Shorts: American Apparel old (try this), Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell, Sunglasses: old (try this), Necklace: gift, Bracelets: vintage/flea market/Urban Outfitters, Marc Jacobs, House of Harlow, Rings: vintage/flea market/LF Boutique, Nails: Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Conquest with Avon Silver Sparkles topcoat

TIP: A multi-colored striped button-up can add dimension to any outfit. Roll up the sleeves, tuck it in, turn up that collar and go!

Monday, March 12, 2012

Faux Fur Vest: vintage (try this), Shirt: H&M old (try this), Jeans: BDG at Urban Outfitters, Boots: Miz Mooz old (try this), Sunglasses: old (try this), Necklace: KISMET, Rings: vintage/LF Boutique (try this), Nails: Urban Outfitters DJ 

TIP: I know it is too early to be wearing white jeans but pair them with some winter boots, a flannel, and fur vest and the fashion police just might pardon you!

Friday, March 9, 2012

Shirt: American Eagle old (try this), Belt: ASOS, Pants: Forever 21 old (try this), Boots: Aldo old (try this), Sunglasses: old (try this), Necklace: RJ Graziano (recent Bloomingdales purchase), Bracelets: vintage/flea market/Urban Outfitters/House of Harlow, Rings: vintage/LF Boutique, Lips: MAC Morange, Nails: Revlon Minted

TIP: Take a neutral earthy palette (like Grey/Army Green/Cream shown here) and add a bright, bold colored accessory to create an interesting contrast! 

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Polka Dot Sweater: H&M old (try this or this), Gray Shirt: Gap old (try this), Skirt: American Apparel, Socks: Gap old (try this), Shoes: Vince Camuto old (try this), Sunglasses: old (try this), Necklace: KISMET, Bracelet: vintage/flea market/Urban Outfitters/House of Harlow, Rings: vintage/LF Boutique, Rose: my sweet boyfriend : )

TIP: Pair a polka dotted top with a polka dotted bottom!

Monday, March 5, 2012

Jacket: H&M old (try this), Denim Button Up: H&M old (try this), David Bowie T-Shirt: vintage (try having an image of your favorite icon screen printed onto a plain shirt), Belt: ASOS, Jeans: Old Navy old (try this), Shoes: Dolce Vita, Sunglasses: old (try this), Necklace: KISMET, Pins: R.B.W. Boutique, Bracelet: vintage/flea market/Urban Outfitters/Marc Jacobs/House of Harlow, Rings: vintage/flea market/LF Boutique, Lips: MAC Pink Nouveau, Nails: Revlon Minted

TIP: Layering is a great way to make an outfit more interesting! And don’t limit to just layering tops. You can layer bottoms, scarves, necklaces, bangles, socks, you name it!

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Blazer: vintage (try this), Neon Leotard: American Apparel old (try this), Belt: KISMET, Jeans: BDG Urban Outfitters, Shoes: Dolce Vita from R.B.W. Boutique, Sunglasses: old (try this), Earrings: KISMET, Bracelets: vintage/flea market/House of Harlow, Rings: vintage/LF Boutique/gum ball machine (Lady of Guadalupe ring), Lips: MAC Girl About Town, Nails: Revlon Minted

TIP: Don’t be afraid to combine multiple bright bold colors like shown here (color palette: deep Royal Purple, Fuschia, Neon Yellow, Minted Green)