Today's Everyday Fashion: The Quirky Sweater

Today's Everyday Fashion: The Quirky Sweater

Inspiration: Harper's Bazaar

Proof I wore this outside. Facial expression optional.

Mother Nature has decided to give us December weather in March this year, so my response? How about a quirky sweater to lighten the mood. My inspiration photo is not meant to be a literal translation, but rather it was somewhere in the depths of my subconscious that the photo both whispered to me to want to own it, and motivated me to wear it with pink jeans. The light pink jeans with nude pumps is great for a more dressy occasion, and the darker jeans and ankle boots is what I wore for brunch last weekend. Quirky sweaters: yay or nay? Which outfit do you prefer?

Sweater: Collide Boutique c/o $42 - enter to win $100 to Collide here

Light jeans: Target, $22 (similar)

Dark jeans: Limited, $40 (similar, similar)

Pumps: Enzo Angiolini/Piperlime, $32
Boots: HCB c/o (same, similar)
Purse: Karen Millen, gift (similar, similar)
Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3

Dorothy Perkins  /  J.Crew  /  Forever 21
Madewell  /  Buffalo  /  Urban Outfitters
Forever 21  /  Boden  /  Chaps

Today's Everyday Fashion: Random Musings

Today's Everyday Fashion: Random Musings

I didn't plan ahead on outfit posts (sorry guys), so instead I'm sharing some pictures from St. Augustine yesterday! I was there shooting a VISIT FLORIDA video, and wound up wearing this turquoise top from yesterday's giveaway post (the only item that I kept). I'm also sharing three Daytime morning show segments I shot in December, see below. It was my first-ever time using a teleprompter and we did the segments in just one take to save time, so I was hoping they would come out okay. I talk about the polka dot trend, three ways to wear a blazer, and winter trends. Hope you enjoy! :-) 

Shirt: Collide Boutique c/o

Jeans: Gap, $30 (similar)

Belt: H&M, $20

Shoes: Chinese Laundry c/o

Sunglasses: Banana Republic, old

Purse: Karen Millen, gift (similar, similar)

Earrings: My Stella & Dot, $49

Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3
Bracelets: Banana Republic, My Stella & Dot 1, 2

Today's Everyday Fashion: Luck of the Irish

Today's Everyday Fashion: Luck of the Irish

Inspiration: Pinterest

Monochromatic looks are always welcome in my book, so why not use the St. Patty's Day holiday as an excuse to try it? You'll notice that in each version I kept one item neutral - in the first it's nude pumps, in the second the necklace is more neutral, although I think a plain gold pendant would look even better. Try using the green you have in your closet to come up with something fun this year! What green items do you plan to wear?

Shirt: Express, $25 (similar, similar)

Jeans: Lauren Conrad c/o Kohl's, $34 (similar, similar)

Nude pumps: Colin Stuart c/o MJR Sales, $17 (similar)

Turquoise pumps: Forever 21, $22 (similar, similar)

Bubble necklace: H&M, $18 (redeem the offer on my Facebook page for $16 bubble necklaces!)

Short necklace: Windsor Store c/o

Clutch: Charisma Boutique c/o (similar)

Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3

Old Navy  /  Macy's  /  Gap
Stella & Dot  /  Limited  /  Stella & Dot
Piperlime  /  JcPenney  /  ModCloth

Today's Everyday Fashion: Minty Fresh

Today's Everyday Fashion: Minty Fresh

Inspiration: Pinterest

My enthusiastic, year-long hunt for the perfect pair of mint jeans is over... and it resulted in me owning not one, but two pairs. (These and the Gap Skimmers.) I normally wouldn't buy two items that are so similar, but lately my shopping planning hasn't been so much planning as winging it. Everybody makes mistakes (if I could go back, I would've held out for the Gap pair), but mistakes that result in twice the minty fresh denim fun can hardly be penalized in my book. ;-) What are your favorite denim colors for spring? Would you wear mint + leopard?

Shirt: Moda c/o MJR Sales, $17 (old)

Jeans: Forever 21, $25

Necklace: Red Dress Boutique  c/o

Shoes: Nine West c/o, $62 (similar, similar)
Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3

Piperlime / Anne Klein / Charlotte Russe
Victoria's Secret  /  Buffalo  /  Victoria's Secret
Forever 21  /  Rsvp  /  Obey

Today's Everyday Fashion: Trendy Items

Today's Everyday Fashion: Trendy Items

Inspiration: J.Crew

After my tie dye post earlier this week, I couldn't wait to get started on brainstorming additional ways to wear these jeans. My last two outfits were casual and for a night out, so this time I went for something I could wear during the day. When styling a trendy item like this I like to ask myself - does the item actually make the outfit better? I try not to wear trendy items just for the sake of wearing them. So in this case, while regular blue jeans would look great in this outfit, the tie dye adds a certain flare that I am personally digging more than just plain jeans. Also - check out some new arrivals that I'm loving below! Have you ever used this trick for styling trendy items? What new arrivals are you loving?

Trench coat: New York & Company, $50 (similar, similar, similar, similar)
Shirt: Express c/o, $25 (similar)
Jeans: Collide Boutique c/o, $42 (similar)

Shoes: Piperlime, $32
Necklace: My Stella & Dot website, $118

Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Rings: My Stella & Dot website 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot website 1, 2, 3, 4

American Eagle / Old Navy / Gap / Loft
Gap / Limited / Banana / Banana
Limited / American Eagle / Banana / American Eagle

Today's Everyday Fashion: Textured Blues

Today's Everyday Fashion: Textured Blues

I've been itching to wear these tie dye jeans since my last post with them. I was honestly stumped for awhile - heels and white top for a night out were the only thing I could think of! Luckily this outfit idea popped into my head as I was headed to a casual gathering on Friday. This is my new favorite graphic tee (I'm awkward at taking "back" photos but wanted to show how I layered a racerback tank underneath) and tie dye is rocking my world right now (seriously considering buying the Forever 21 shirt below), so I had fun wearing this outfit. Would you wear tie dye? 

Sweater: Express, $25
Shirt: Windsor Store c/o, $17
Black tank: Forever 21, $6
Jeans: Collide Boutique c/o, $42
Boots: Chinese Laundry c/o

Bracelets: My Stella & Dot website 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Rings: My Stella & Dot website 1, 2

American Eagle / American Eagle / Banana Republic
Gaiam / Lucky Brand / Forever 21
Express / Dollhouse / Free People

Today's Everyday Fashion: Plaid Layers

Today's Everyday Fashion: Plaid Layers

Inspiration: People

Celebrity airport outfits are my favorite. They tend to be comfy, cozy and easy to re-create! This is my fourth outfit with this plaid shirt, but I was digging the inspiration to wear it unbuttoned for the first time. Would you layer a plaid shirt this way?

Coat: Via c/o MJR Sales, $55 (similar, similar)
Plaid shirt: Old Navy, $17
T-shirt: Gap, old (similar)
Jeans: Gap, old (similar)
Boots: HCB Boutique c/o (similar, similar)
Purse: Karen Millen, gift (similar)

Piperlime / Tommy Hilfiger / Forever 21
Old Navy / Forever 21 / Piperlime

Today's Everyday Fashion: Favorite Trends

Today's Everyday Fashion: Favorite Trends

Today's look contains so many of my favorite trends - mint, lace, winter white and chunky necklaces, to name a few. It's also a blending of new purchases (jeans and shoes) and old (coat and shirt). What are your favorite trends this winter? Would you wear a lace top?

Coat: Banana Republic, $130 (similar, similar, similar) 

Shirt: Charlotte Russe, $18

Jeans: Forever 21, $25

Shoes: Piperlime, $32

Purse: Calvin Klein/TJ Maxx, $120 (similar)

Necklace: Red Dress Boutique c/o

Bracelets: Ily Couture c/o, My Stella & Dot website 1, 2

Rings: My Stella & Dot website 1, 2

Dillard's / Forever 21 / ASOS
Target / C. Russe / Lucky Brand
Alloy / Lauren Conrad / Forever 21

Today's Everyday Fashion: Navy Polka Dots

Today's Everyday Fashion: Navy Polka Dots

Inspiration: Pinterest

See another outfit with this shirt here

Gray, mint and navy polka dots - a fun combo that I spotted on Pinterest and decided to try with my own clothes. My navy polka dot pencil skirt was calling my name this time around, but you could do any number of combinations to create this outfit, based on the items already in your closet. How would you wear this combo?

Shirt: Express c/o, $25 (similar)  

Cardigan: Banana Republic, $30 (similar, similar)

Skirt: Banana Republic, $50 

Shoes: Banana Republic, $50 (similar, similar, similar)

Necklace: Red Dress Boutique c/o

Purse: Michael Kors, Santa

Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Rings: My Stella & Dot website 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot website 1, 2, 3

Macy's / Forever 21 / Nordstrom
Forever 21 / Phard / Chico's

Today's Everyday Fashion: Saturday Shopping

Today's Everyday Fashion: Saturday Shopping

Inspiration: Piperlime

I snapped these pictures on my way out the door yesterday! I put together the bottom outfit first. I love this t-shirt and wear it constantly (this is my third blog post with it), but realized it was too hot for boots and a coat, and the boots were looking a tad awkward. I put together the top outfit next, and wore it for shopping and dinner (see another outfit with the skirt here). It was super comfy, and casual but fun. What's your Saturday shopping style?

Shirt: Mudd c/o gift card, $20 (similar, similar)

Skirt: Express c/o gift card, $30 (similar, same)

Boots: HCB Boutique c/o, $54

Necklace: Windsor Store c/o sold out

Purse: Karen Millen, gift (similar)

Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Rings: My Stella & Dot website 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot website 1, 2

Leather jacket: Banana Republic, $150

Shirt: H&M, $15 (similar)

Jeans: American Eagle, $33 (similar)

Belt: H&M, $20

Boots: HCB Boutique c/o, $54

Urban Outfitters / Express / Neiman Marcus
Nordstrom / Piperlime

Today's Everyday Fashion: Loud

Today's Everyday Fashion: Loud

Inspiration: Madewell

I was re-creating this outfit in my room. I had on the reddish top, the pink jeans, and leopard heels - and I felt bored. Somehow, it was just not as much fun (or as loud) as the inspiration. The burgundy necklace was the missing piece - similar color as my shoes, and her belt. If a more low-key look is your style, you could easily switch to blue or black jeans, or remove the necklace. How would you wear this look? 

Shirt: J.Crew, $35 (purchased in store 1/3/13, no coupon)

Blush jeans: Target, $22

Necklace: c/o Page 6 Boutique, $35

Shoes: Banana Republic, $60 (similar, similar, similar, similar)

Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Rings: My Stella & Dot website 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot website 1, 2, 3

Urban Outfitters / Kohl's / LOFT
Vince / Kohl's / Calvin Klein / Juicy Couture

Today's Everyday Fashion: Aztec x 2

Today's Everyday Fashion: Aztec x 2

Inspiration: Pinterest

I simply can't get enough of the aztec trend! The top outfit I wore around cold and rainy Orlando yesterday. (See how else I wore the sweater here.) The bottom outfit is just for fun and I would love to wear with thick tights (light or dark gray) in a colder climate. (See outfit with similar skirt here.) Aztec trend: yay or nay? Which outfit is your favorite?

Sweater coat: c/o Amour Boutique, $54 sold out

Mint shirt: Forever 21, $7

Jeans: c/o Ross, $13 (similar, similar)

Belt: Gap, $40

Boots: Steve Madden/Endless, $47

Rings: My Stella & Dot website $69 and $39 and $39
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot website $59 and $59 and $79

Sweater: American Eagle, old (similar)

Skirt: c/o Express gift card, $30 (similar, same?)

Boots: c/o HCB Boutique, $54

Earrings: My Stella & Dot website, $34

Rings: My Stella & Dot website $69 and $39
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot website $59 and $59 and $79 

Amour Boutique / JcPenney / Elan International
Nasty Gal / Old Navy / Boutique to You