OOTD- Dots on Dots on Dots

It was hotter than Hades outside this weekend, so my first thought was give me an ice cold drink and then my second thought was, how about some shorts? I've had these shorts for ages but haven't worn them even though I say to myself, I'll wear them this weekend. So I just did it for once and went on polka dot overload. Dots on top and dots on the bottom, a little too much? I didn't give it too much thought because with my hair up, my shades on and legs and arms out, I was ready for the heat.

Have you gone full gusto with pattern mixing or have you taken baby steps like me?

Outfit Details:

Polka dot top- Old Navy (cute alternative here, here in petite size, cute cami alternative here)

Polka dot shorts and chain link bracelet- J.Crew (short alternative here and here) (bracelet alternative here, here and here)

Sunglasses- House of Harlow (cute alternative here)

Olive green handbag- 3.1 Phillip Lim (get the Pashli version here in big and here in smaller)

Arrow necklace- Stella & Dot (available here)

OOTD- Is This Over Yet?

Is the color blocking trend over with yet?? If it is, then I am horribly out-of-date because these new purple pants of mine where begging to be paired with my green blazer. We all went out for a night of girl time and drinking at Shecky's last night and we had lots of fun.

Do you tend to dress trendy or classic? Do you like to follow what's new for the season or do you like to stick to your tried and true closet pieces? The fashion industry is a fickle beast so there's always something new to buy and try and I admit that I love to test the waters with what's trendy (as long as it works for me), but if there is one thing that's apparent, it's that what goes around comes around. What's old is new again, right? So whatever you gravitate towards, just remember to find what works for you, your lifestyle and body. But most importantly, go with what puts a smile on your face. You can't go wrong when that happens!

Outfit Details:

Green blazer (old)- Zara (similar here, here, and a minty version here)

White pocket tank and purple cropped pants- J. Crew (pants available here, similar here, similar casual version available here)

Black shield necklace- Forever 21 (similar here, cool necklace available here on sale, nice alternative here)

Green handbag- 3.1 Phillip Lim (alternative PL bag here and here)

Black platform shoes- Yesstyle.com (available here, similar alternative here and here, budget friendly version here)

OOTD-Like Money

I didn't realize it until a co-worker pointed it out, but I'm a little early for St. Patrick's Day. It was completely unintentional as these weren't the original pants I wanted to wear, so I went with Plan B and tried to pull colors from my very Crayola shoes. Somehow that turned into a mix of green and other fun colors and I couldn't be happier with the end result. It kind of matches, but it doesn't. I'm sure I've said it before, but one of the best thing about fashion is that you can try anything. It may work for you and your body or it may not, but experimentation is all apart of the fun.

Have a fabulous weekend!!

Outfit Details:

Seafoam button-down- Forever 21 (similar color here)

Green capri pants- H&M (similar here and here)

Patent leopard belt- J. Crew outlet

Crystal necklace- Spike the Punch (kind of sorta similar vibe here, you can most definitely give try to DIY)

Colorblock shoes- Shoemint "Hattie" (similar in a platform here, neutral colored flat version available here)

Green lion doorknocker bracelet- Fallon (available here and comes in other colors too)

Olive green handbag- 3.1 Phillip Lim (same designer, similar style available here; more affordable handbag in a similar color here, designer dream bag in a similar color here)

OOTD- Just A Little Late

This is frost on the ground people!! I shouldn't complain since the snow has been pretty absent this winter.

Yeah, so the whole Missoni for Target collab was how long ago? And I am finally getting around to wearing the one clothing item I managed to snatch off the bare rack. It seems like my purchase to wear ratio is about three months, really gotta work on that.     

I love the colors and that classic zig-zag pattern is the perfect, simple way to add just enough pattern without being to crazy or overwhelming. Plus, you can't beat an outfit that is so much easier to match-up. Instead of doing the exact same colors as in the skirt, I went for a different shade with the navy (rather than sky) blue and what outfit wouldn't be complete without a bit o' leopard. It's almost like garanimals for the adult set, I can get with that! 

Outfit Details:

Blue tee- J. Crew (limited sizes available here)

Blue blazer- Priorities

Skirt- Missoni for Target (blue version available here, similar dress version here)

Leopard hat- Albertus Swanepoel for Target (similar here and here)

Brown platforms- Charlotte Ronson (similar here and here) 

Olive handbag- 3.1 Phillip Lim (same designer, similar color in smaller size here and here, similar here )