Pretty Plaid

I have been lusting after this crop top and skirt for a few months now. I saw it in a magazine months ago and it wasn't online until now. Unfortunately, it will never be mine because 1. It's too expensive and 2. I cannot pull off a crop top. Ahhh... such is life. Of course my favorite blogger and style icon is wearing it! Doesn't Atlantic Pacific look amazing in this? The plaid reminds me of summer and BBQ's and I am pretty much in love with it.

Topshop top and skirt.

 

I could make this entire outfit pretty easily and for much less than it costs. That doesn't solve my belly baring issue, but here are so pretty plaid taffeta fabric options and pattern that matches.

  

 

 

Wish List (Tuesday)

It's not Wednesday, but I am certainly wishing! First things first, Kate Spade is having a surprise sale. Not a HUGE selection, but lots of cute options! Mommas, check out the baby bags! I really liked this bag for my laptop, but my work laptop is ginormous and wouldn't even fit!! Here are my favorites:

 

Hurry, because the sale only lasts 2 days.

 

 

Other than Kate Spade bags, I have been eyeing some fun spring(ish) items too.  I need to go shopping! Good thing I have a birthday coming up, because I want SO many things. My birthday list is growing every day. That's what happens this time of year when the season changes, I always want all new things! I flat out told Dan (multiple times) I need new sunglasses, but I also want makeup, workout gear, sneakers, and everything else below. I still have a month to culminate a list, drop hints and purchase gifts for myself. I know I'm not the only one that does that. 

 

Snakeskin Maxi // Juicy Couture Leopard Sports Bra // Zella Capri Leggings // Tophop Emerald Wrap Dress // ASOS striped dress // Yes to Love tee // Sephora Lipstick // Kate Spade Live Colorfully perfume // Piko tunic // Topshop Perforated backpack // Ray Ban Silver Clubmaster // Ray Ban tortoise Wayfarer  // NARS Kalahari duo eyeshadow // ASOS mini // Steve Madden Eros Black Snake shoes 

Fair Isle Sweaters

Old Navy // H&M // ASOS // Topshop // Old Navy

Forever 21 // J.Crew // Boohoo // C. Wonder // H&M

 



The "ugly sweater" is back! I'm sure you've dug through your parents or grandparents closets to find something similar with sparkles on it for an ugly Christmas sweater party, but now these sweaters aren't considered ugly anymore. In fact, they are right on trend! If you are lucky you have a "vintage" one. But if you don't, they are pretty much everywhere right now and perfect for the holidays and cold winter! I'm especially fond of a few of these and hope to scoop one up before Christmas!

Holiday Dresses Under $100

Still looking for the perfect holiday party dress? Here are some of my favorites for under $100. I kind of love all of them! I can't wait to make New Years Eve plans just so I can buy a dress!

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6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

All that Glitters and Shines

I love all things sequins! I wish I owned more of it. Or really I wish I had more places I could wear it. With the holidays approaching, are you breaking out your glittery garments? Maybe try something new this year, like sequins pants or shorts! I really like the sequins maxi skirt too!

 

Motel black dress
asos.com

Naven open back dress
pacsun.com

Crop shirt
$36 - newlook.com

ONLY black blazer
$29 - newlook.com

Wayf track pants
nordstrom.com

J Crew long skirt
jcrew.com

Gold sequin shorts
sheinside.com

Maxi skirt
dailylook.com

Jimmy choo shoes
net-a-porter.com

BCBGMAXAZRIA pink purse
bcbg.com

Topshop pink purse
topshop.com

Edgy

Nordstrom Dress // ASOS Mirrored Pants // A Wear Leopard Coat // ASOS Dress
Forever 21 Gloves // Nasty Gal Heels // J.Crew Bag // Forever 21 Hat

I love all of these pieces, not together of course. Each is a little "edgy" in their own way, something not everyone (especially not in Indiana) would be comfortable wearing.

Notice I am still pining after the leopard coat.

Happy Thursday!

Also-
There are 15 days left until Thanksgiving 2013
There are 16 days left until Black Friday 2013
There are 42 days left until Christmas 2013
There are 48 days left until New Year's Eve 2013 

WOOHOO!

Leather Skirts

Brooklyn Blonde

 

Atlantic Pacific

I love leather skirts!! I have one that I don't wear nearly enough. Mine is just the standard black mini, but there are SO many great colors and styles out this fall. I can't get enough of Helena's wine colored full skirt  and all American look.  And it's from TJ Maxx too! I'm going to be scoping out my nearest TJ for that one! And as always Blair is just a badass in leopard and leather.

Here are some other skirts I really like!

 

Blue Skater from Nordstrom // Turquoise Pencil from Topshop// Burgundy Skater from ASOS // Black Zipper from H&M // Red Mini from ASOS // Pink Mini from American Apparel (several colors) // Black and White Stripe from Piperlime //Gold Pencil from Zara // Peplum from Forever 21 // Light Blue Skater from ASOS


 

Fashion Finds this week

Whew! It's been a busy week. Busy at work, meeting up with friends, and a sick doggie haven't left me much time to sew or cook, much less to blog about it. No worries though, there's always time to online shop (or browse)! I suppose I am getting into the fall fashion. How can you not? It's everywhere! Here are a few items I'd like to have and/or might have ordered this week!

 Target Merona Scoop Neck Chiffon Tops // Color block Crossbody //  Double Tassel Necklace // Ombre Sequin Kimono // Leather Scallop Shopper // Leather Strap Ankle Boot //  Leopard Printed Pointy Flats // Neon Leather Bag // Pencil Skirts // Merona Tailored Ankle Pant // Plum with Gold pointed toe flats //  J.Crew Removable Collar Shirt // Neon Polka Dot Blouse // Leopard Foldover Clutch // Leather Tassel Bracelet //
 

Neon Skirts

Last summer I really thought the neon trend was just a seasonal thing and would be gone this year. Guess I was wrong. We were at a baseball game a few weeks ago and I noticed how bright the stadium was. Neon everywhere! It's like a blast from the (80's) past. This week Blair wore an awesome neon skirt. I pretty much love everything she wears, but that inspired me to look into some options. I am IN LOVE with the sequins stripe mini below. Too bad it's out of stock, but lots of fun options out there!

Atlantic Pacific

 

LOFT long skirt / J.Crew long skirt / Sass & Bide neon skirt / Topshop / Mini skirt, $46 / Circle skirt / Topshop / Topshop

Floral Friday

We returned from a trip to Colorado this week and I was really hoping we would come home to nicer weather. Unfortunately, we did not. But that hasn't stopped me from wanting to break out the spring clothes. In particular floral. My eyes are set on a floral clutch purse and pants. JCrew has an amazing spring line of florals that I would gladly take every item! I have also really liked the stuff at the Loft and some Target pieces too. I would just take some fresh flowers at this point too! Happy Friday!

Topshop rose print dress / J.Crew a line mini skirt / Floral print pants / LOFT multi colored shoes / Patent handbag /

Chicago

I went to Chicago this past weekend to see some of my friends. Several of my sorority sisters and my best friend from high school all live in Chicago. It was such a great weekend filled with shopping, good food, and fun times with my friends.

I saw a lot of sequins, lace, brocades and of course peplums! I love it! Great inspiration. 

I went fabric shopping as well and I loved it! I'll dedicate a whole post to that soon. 

Amazing food! Had a fabulous brunch and then my friend Katye and her husband Sean had us all over for dinner on Saturday. They had several types of savory pizza's including the fruit pizza above.