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Style Spotlight: Throwback Thursday

16 Thursday May 2013

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1950s, dress, fashion, flower, hair clip, heels, jewelry, necklace, print, ruche, shoes, shopping, stripe, sunglasses, vintage

 

 

I love Ruche because they have the cutest vintage-inspired dresses and accessories.  Even iPhone cases… which we know aren’t remotely vintage at all.

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Clockwise from top right:

Cupcake Sunglasses by A.J. Morgan, $14.99

Emerald Knoll Bib Necklace, $19.99

Sail Away Striped Dress, $42.99

Geneva Ruffled Heels, $29.50

Bree Flower Indie Hair Clip by Petit Plume, $10.50

Eventually Polka Dot Lace Dress, $44.99

Hello Hello Slim iPhone 5 Case by Rifle Paper Co., $32.99

What is your favorite decade?  Mine is the 1950s!

Style Spotlight: My Favorites for Spring

03 Friday May 2013

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bangle, boatneck, chino, color, cotton, dress, enamel, eyelet, FACE Stockholm, fashion, J.Crew, kate spade, lace, nail polish, necklace, outfits, shop ruche, spring

I love spring.  I’m from Chicago, where it’s 80 degrees one day and 40 degrees the next day, so I savor those perfect spring days where it’s warm and breezy, but not too hot.  Here are some of my favorite spring items that easily translate to summer looks, too.

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1. Boatneck tees have always seemed a bit old-looking for me, but recently they’ve grown on me!  Try one with an enamel bib necklace or a fun scarf.

2. I was reluctant to jump on the enamel bib necklace trend, but I’m so glad I did!  These necklaces work with casual and formal outfits, and they’re not too heavy on your neck like some large necklaces can be.

3. Cotton dresses are perfect because they require very little thought.  No need to match tops and bottoms, just throw one on with a cardigan and know that you’ll look great.  I especially like dresses that can be belted around the waist for a little something special.

4. Colored eyelet lace looks so pretty, and adds a fun pop of color and texture to any outfit.

5. J.Crew 3″ chino shorts is so versatile and comfortable.  They come in plenty of bright patterns and colors.  Dress them down with a simple tee, or dress them up with a tucked-in chambray shirt.

6. Bright nail polish just makes me happy, especially in spring.  FACE Stockholm is a great brand of polish, and I absolutely love this color!

7. Bangles are great spring accessories, and these adorable Kate Spade ones have phrases engraved on the inside.

What do you love to wear in spring?

Style Spotlight: Humble Chic

02 Tuesday Apr 2013

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blouse, deal, dress, fashion, humble chic, necklace, sale, shipping, shopping, skirt

Have you heard of Humble Chic?  It’s a site full of unique, affordable clothing and accessories.

Here are some of my favorite items that you can find on the site!

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Clockwise from right:

  • Monet Sleeveless Blouse, $48
  • Carrie Skirt, $48
  • Crystal Garden Necklace, $48
  • Alayna Dress, $88

Check out Humble Chic – you won’t be disappointed!  Click the image below to receive $50 your $100 purchase.  You also get free shipping on any U.S. order over $50.  So get shopping!

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I’m participating in the Just Because Link Up today… go check it out!

MIMM: Vacation, Easter, and a Fresh Start

01 Monday Apr 2013

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brunch, cat, class, college, cupcakes, dessert, easter, family, forever 21, grand cayman, highlighters, marvelous monday, necklace, school, sharpie, waffles

As always, thanks Katie for hosting Marvelous in My Monday!  These posts are always so fun to write. 🙂

Marvelous... spending time with my family in paradise.  This photo is of my younger sister and me.  She’s 4 years younger, but she’s 3 inches taller than me!

Marvelous… kitties!  I’m allergic to cats, but that doesn’t stop me from wanting one really badly.

Marvelous… Easter!  Brunch with the family.  For some reason this photo reminds me of what breakfast on a farm would be like.  Though I have never had breakfast on a farm. And we live in the ‘burbs.

I went to my aunt and uncle’s house for dinner, and it was amazing.  How could it not be with these desserts?!

Marvelous… this necklace!  I want to wear it everywhere and never take it off.  It’s from Forever 21.  I love Forever 21’s jewelry – it’s so fun and so affordable.  Get one here.

Marvelous… a new quarter in school!  The first day of a new quarter always makes me oddly happy.  Plus, new highlighters!  I heard about these Sharpie Gel highlighters from College Prep, and OMG they are really great.  They don’t smudge, which is great for lefties.  And you can leave the cap off forever and they won’t dry out, which is great for everyone.

Today I’m going back to school!  Classes start tomorrow, and then I’ll be stressed out of my mind for 2 months.  Hooray!

What is marvelous about your Monday?

Fun at Target

31 Sunday Mar 2013

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break, denim shirt, easter, folder, gummy, holiday, jewelry, kitchenaid, mixer, necklace, notebook, office supplies, school, school supplies, shopping, Target, vitamine

I absolutely love Target.  Like, a little too much.  Here are some items that caught my eye on a recent trip, along with what I actually bought.  Which is far less exciting than the fun stuff I found around the store.

Pink Kitchenaid mixer.  For the domestic goddess in me.

An adorable elephant candle!

Sparkly necklace!

An fun notebook

Pretty patterned binders

What I actually bought at Target.  I finally jumped on the denim shirt bandwagon!  Along with some school supplies and vitamins.  The gummy vitamins taste best right after you open the jar.  They get stale pretty quickly, but you can’t eat them all at once because… they’re vitamins.  And then when you get to the bottom of the jar the gummies are all hard and icky.  #firstworldproblems

Tomorrow I go back to school and get ready to start classes again.  Happy Easter to those who celebrate it, and Happy Sunday to those who don’t!

Are you as obsessed with Target as I am?

Style Spotlight: Francesca’s

03 Sunday Mar 2013

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color, dress, earrings, fashion, francesca's, jewelry, necklace, pastel, shopping, spring, weather

I’m in a spring mood, even though I’m from Chicago and spring doesn’t officially start until we’re sure there won’t be any more snow.  So basically it starts in May.

I love Francesca’s.  It’s a chain of boutiques located all over the US.  They’re full of unique, affordable, and adorable clothing and accessories – perfect for spring shopping!  I love that pastels are in style.  I’m all for simple, sweet, girly clothing.  And sparkles.  And bows.  And all things pretty.

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Here are some of my favorite items.  All are available on the Francesca’s website.

Chantilly Filigree Necklace in White - francescas.com - $26.00

The Hamptons Dress $44.00

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Park Lane Embroidered Dress $48.00

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I love pastels and pretty details in spring.  Hopefully the weather will get warm enough for actually wear spring clothes soon!

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What are YOU most looking forward to about spring?

 

 

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