OOTD- Part of the Tribe

I'm a little sad the weekend is over because my honey and I took a little road trip to a bed & breakfast and it was such a nice moment of decompression from the hustle and bustle of the workweek. A leisurely bike ride in the afternoon that had me feeling care-free, a seafood dinner of crab and shrimp complete with hush puppies and $4 alcoholic drinks and a huge king-size bed that felt like sleeping on an island. Just what the doctor ordered.

In my previous post, I  mentioned how I'm all about the printed jeans these days. Well, my first pair arrived in the mail last week and made their debut this weekend. These tribal print jeans from ASOS are definitely something different and I think I like it. A little funky, but not too outrageous. I'm already plotting my next denim purchase. 

What do you guys think of my necklace??? So, I saw this neon necklace in a magazine and I couldn't find it anywhere (that's what happens when I get a little ahead of the store's shipments), but it got me thinking that I could probably make it myself. After scoping some DIYs on a few blogs and finding a suitable necklace to mess up if necessary, I grabbed a bottle of polish and created this bright little sparkly number around my neck. I'm so excited because I found more necklaces this weekend to give it another go. Yes to extra money in my pocket and a custom necklace!!

Have you ever attempted a clothing or accessory DIY? Was it a success or not?

Outfit Details:

Oversized sweater- thrifted (Talbot) (similar here, similar here and similar here on sale)

Tribal print jeans- ASOS (available here in limited sizes, similar vibe in this pair here)

Brown boots- Madewell (available here on sale)

Crystal neon necklace- Forever 21 with DIY paint job (necklace available here, similar neon necklace here and here)

Burgundy fedora- Albertus Swanepoel for J. Crew (similar here)

OOTD- The New School Work Suit

I've been slacking on the wardrobe front for a bit and so with the start of a new week, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to pump up the volume. I really think my new magenta pants fit the bill quite nicely. I have such a serious love for clothing and accessories that are pink, so even though I already have a pink skirt and some pink cotton capris, these just wanted to be purchased in time for fall. It is such an exciting season for colors, the perfect element to make an outfit attention-getting and festive. Even if the weather isn't!

How do you keep your outfits "fresh" and fun?

Outfit Details

Gray tweed blazer- Forever 21 (available here)

Pink button down, chain link necklace and belt- J. Crew (similar necklace here, same belt in different color here)

Magenta trousers- ASOS (available here in petites, similar here in wool)

Burgundy handbag- Marc by Marc Jacobs Nylon "Natasha" (available here)

Gray bow heels- Yesstyle.com (similar style here)

OOTD- A Bouquet of Flowers

I spotted this blazer on ASOS's website awhile back and thought  "hmm, a flower blazer, this would definitely be different." But now that it is in my closet, I feel like I could fit right in with The Golden Girls. With quite a few years left before retiring to Florida for some shuffleboard, I've been trying to figure out ways to make it look a bit younger. I think this outfit I created was a pretty good step with bright color, pairing it with something tighter might be the way to go next time. A sexy Herve Leger bandage dress is certainly out of the question and budget, so I'm thinking a little hot pink number is in its future. Surely, not even Blanche would wear a flowy floral blazer with short shorts? Or would she??

 

Outfit Details:

Flower blazer- ASOS (limited sizes available here)

Blue/white tank- Madewell

Blue pants- J Crew

Orange belt- Target

Orange handbag- Rebecca Minkoff MAM in Tangerine (available here)

Tan platform pumps- Miu Miu

Blue studded bracelet- Target

OOTD- Comforts of Saturday

 

I woke up on Saturday thinking comfort, curling up on the couch and having a cup of tea while doing much of nothing. Alas, my day had other plans that included grocery store runs, eating a mountain of pizza and taking care of some runny noses on the playground. My glorified pajama bottoms aka my sole pair of sweatpants, kept me feeling pretty cozy instead. I've never been one for sweats, but it was just what the doctor ordered. Hey, I jazzed it up just a bit and I spared the world from seeing my cupcake pajama bottoms.

What makes you feel good on blah kind of days?

Outfit Details:

White tank- J. Crew

Blue/gray cardigan- Proenza Schouler for Target

Gray sweatpants- Forever 21

Gray wedges- ASOS

Elephant necklace- J. Crew outlet

OOTD- Daring To Wear A Canadian Tuxedo

I've never done this before, but a picture of Jenna Lyons at NYFW inspired me to give the "Canadian tuxedo" a try. Denim on denim kind of scares me for some reason, but I'll admit there are occasions when it can look pretty nice. Let's ignore the fact that my outfit is minus a sky high Louboutin stiletto and a bright red lip...and I forgot to put on my face. Let's pretend I gave Jenna a run for her money anyway!

Have you tried denim on denim?

Outfit Details:

Chambray button down- J Crew outlet (similar here)

Dark denim jeggings- Lauren Conrad for Kohl's (similar here)

Leopard scarf- ASOS (similar here)

Black buckle ankle boots- Dolce Vita for Target (available here)

Black handbag- Foley + Corinna City Tote (similar, smaller version here)

OOTD- Playing Pretend, A Day On the Beach

Sometimes the best laid plans can go not quite as you expect. Don't you hate when that happens? The plan was to head to the airport, book a ticket on the next plane leaving for a tropical island with warm weather and swaying palm trees, then hop on and get out of town. Since the money fairy forgot to deposit the money in my wallet, it didn't quite work out, so I did the next best thing. The bf and I headed out to lunch at a sushi place in the city that was recently voted best of by a local paper, but when we got there they were closed for some kind of event. Since we didn't want to wait about 2 hrs until we could get in, we headed to a local hole in the wall restaurant with some yummy fried fish and sides. I couldn't complain with a great meal in hand and the chance to pose in front of this little gem of a mural on the side of a building. I got to play pretend just for a second and imagine that those palm trees were for real.

This outfit was just a random assortment of items that I threw on because I only cared about wearing my new shoes. I scored these wedges during a recent sale from ASOS; I love me a good wedge shoe. If it makes me feel like a super tall amazon and lets me walk in comfort, then I am all for it. One other fun new addition is my humongous a** ring from F21. I got this in the mail last week and my first thought was, perhaps I should start reading the measurements on the jewelry items. Have you ever ordered something and was completely shocked at how it look when you got it?

Outfit Details:
Burgundy leather jacket- Forever 21 (super old)
Turquoise tee- Marc by Marc Jacobs
Skinny denim jeans- Levi's
Wedge boots- ASOS (similar here)
Purple ring- Forever 21 (something similar here, similar color here)
Handbag- Louis Vuitton

Recently Acquired- You Look Familiar

This is a picture of some lovely new additions to my wardrobe. I think I went for a theme here, can you guess what I'm crazy about at the moment?

J. Crew Juliet pumps via JCA Weekly Exchange, J. Crew outlet patent leopard belt, ASOS leopard scarf

Tons of new magazines have been touting that animal print is big for this season, but I'm in the camp that it never really goes out of style. Even if you take a simple black dress, a bit of leopard can add a nice splash of oomph.

Are you a fan of animal prints or is it too much for you?

Mulberry Bayswater Leopard-Print Bag, $2650

Way out of my budget, but great for if I win the lottery dreams.

J. Crew Leopard Patent Belt, $39.50

Pretty much the same belt I was able to score.

Forever 21 Wild Cheetah oxfords, $24.80

Although I'm on the hunt for a nice oxford, this one wouldn't allow for as much versatility as I'm looking for, but it would be great with a sweater, some cropped jeans or cargo pants, a trench and maybe a cute hat. That might make a nice outfit, perhaps I should reconsider. :)

ASOS Crinkle Oversized Leopard Scarf, $26.96

This is the scarf that I bought and pictured. I can't wait to throw it on over my jackets and dresses this fall.

Autumn Cashmere Leopard Fingerless Gloves, $108

Great for any solid coat or jacket and keeps the fingers free for texting!