Outfit of the Day

Outfit Details: 3/4 length cardigan, white lace trim cami (Charlotte Russe), Satin floral tank (thrifted), brown leather belt (thrifted), jeans (OldNavy), pink sandals (CVS), key necklace (DIY), silver necklace (thrifted), bracelets (Cookie Lee), earrings (Cookie Lee)

 

 

 

Short and Sweet today ;)

High-Waisted: EBEW Florals

I'm super happy with this look that came together. I wore this to a Celebration of Life and a Cookie Lee Team Meeting. I hadn't thought of layering a skirt over a dress before now, but it worked! It also qualifies for entry into the Everybody, Everywear Floral challenge.

Here's the math of it all: Black Dress + Black/Pink/White Bold Floral Skirt + Dark Grey Sweater + Cookie Lee Jewelery + Strappy Heels =  This!

What do you think?

Nemo has a "Nemo fin", and Yes, I have a "Nemo toe."

Sporting the flippy floppies while we walked to lunch downtown. Hubby took this pic.

Pattern Close up!

I love the sheer and sequin detailing on this short sleeved cardi. This was a fantastic find while thrifting.

In front of a vacant storefront downtown. I love the old time feel our small town still has.

I feel pretty, oh so pretty!

A high contrast edit of this photo brought out the colors and textures of this otherwise washed out pic.

Have you had success layering an outfit in this manner? Questions? Concerns? Love it/Hate it? Leave me a comment so I can check out your EBEW outfit, too.

For more ideas, check out:
Style Symmetry's Post: "Skirt Over Dress"
Kendi Everyday's "30 for 30 Spring Remix"
Citizen Rosebud's "Double Layered Denim Skirts"

And do stop by "Everybody, Everywear" to see how other fashionbloggers styled their florals. Warning, you may be amazed and inspired.

Outfit Details:
Dress: ROSS, < $20
Belt: ROSS, $6 (reversible)
Skirt: Thrifted, $2
Sweater: FOREVER21, New, Thrifted @ PV HOSPICE, $2
Jewelry: Cookie Lee, all my own
Shoes: Elemeno, Thrifted @ DI, $5
Flippy Floppies: Old Navy $2.50

Gleefully Yours

Ok guys I think I'm officially a "Gleek". I watched nearly the whole first season of Glee yesterday while at home sick in bed... and love it! The songs, the dancing, the costumes, the drama of it all. I'll admit, up until now, I have only caught one episode and wasn't thoroughly excited about it. But I wanted to give it a fair chance to catch me from the first season, and it has.

Emma's character dresses so cute. Her styles are very fun and feminine which is very "IN" this spring. Ruffles, flowers, bows, cute cardi's, bright colors, great accessories, from the jewelry to the shoes. This girl can rock a sweater guard and make it look trendy and not so "Golden Girls".




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Super Cute Sweater Guard

Love how this black and white dress was punched up by the turquoise cardi.



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Any other Gleeks out there? Who has the best wardrobe on the show in your opinion? I'm anxious to hear :)

All Ruffled

Pure Runway Fashion Blog

What I wore today.

Cardigan, Thrifted; Jeans, Old Navy; 3/4 length top, Coldwater Creek, Thrifted; Shoes, Target; Purse, Coach, Gifted

What's more fun, flirty and feminine for spring than ruffles?

Outfit Details:

Cardigan, Thrifted
Jeans, Old Navy
Vneck, Coldwater Creek, Thrifted
Shoes, Target
Purse, Coach, Gifted
Jewelry, Cookie Lee



Ironically, my copy of the current Victoria's Secret Catalog arrived in the mail today and I'm in love with the cardigan featured below! It reminds me of the simple ruffle cardigan I already have. The soft lavendar color is lovely, but a more vibrant corally-bubbleyum color looks so much more yummy. Yes, I said yummy.





Cotton Ruffle Cardigan Sweater, $38.

Ruffle Cardigan, JCrew



Eve Ballet Flat, American Eagle for Payless

Ruffle Clutch, Lela Rose for Payless

How do you wear your ruffles?

Making a list and checking it twice...



Gonna find out if it's a good price. Oh Mandy's got some thrifting to do! I know I have a ton of clothes already- all of which are buried deep in storage from our big move. I believe that by the time we finish building our house, and unpack- things will definately not fit me and gasp! may even be out of style. I feel that style challenges such as those posted on Everybody,Everywear certainly get my hamster wheels a-turnin and make me excited about getting dressed in the morning. Now I'm not so afraid to be so matchy-matchy with my clothes and shoes, thanks to...  Kileen and her color brigade and Sally @ AlwaysPretty.com . It's so refreshing to see their use of vibrant colors. Sally has some great tips and ideas for incorporating color into your outfit with shoes.



  

I got these babies for $5 clearance at Target about 3 yrs ago. They have been worn maybe twice- simply because I didn't know what to wear them with for the longest time. I intend to show them some love.

Round Toe Pumps: Target (Already In My Closet)

Below are a few items I'm dreaming about. Patterns and textures and color mixing and repurposing.

 

Bright Colorful Shoes/Sandals

Sally @ Always Pretty

Nude Shoes

Haylow Sandal- Steve Madden

Leopard Print

Keysha Pumps-Paris Hilton
(I love the hint of print on these)

Button Up Shirt Dress

Sally @ Always Pretty

Bright Colored Skirt

Floral Top/Floral Cardigan

  



Floral Top Fang @ Kohl's

I like these 2 prints. Not so much a fan of the drop-waist however, but it's nothing that a bold belt couldn't hide. 



Floral Top- Byer California @ Kohl's

  Floral Dress



Lauren Conrad for Kohl's

Love this dress!

Brown Boots



Tevin Western Boot- AE by Payless

Panoa Boot- GUESS



More Ballet Flats (you can never have too many flats)

Gingham Audrey Flat- AE by Payless

Orchard Flat- Zoe&Zack by Payless

Feebe Bow Flat- AE by Payless

Wedge Sandals

Plaid Pants/Skirt

Plaid Skirt Forever 21



Super Long Skinny Belt

As seen on Molly @ Leaving the House in This



Kimono-Type Wrap Obi Belt

Sally @ Always Pretty

Patterned Tights

Argyle Tights by Payless

Bright Tights

Tights by Payless

Cuffed Shorts



Just for kicks this is an outfit I threw together. I hope to wear it once I'm feeling well again.

I'm loving this new statement necklace from Cookie Lee's Spring Collection. What do you think?



• Shirt: Faded Glory
• Cardigan: Old Navy
• Necklace: Cookie Lee Jewelry

Feelin' Thrify

Saturday Feb 5, 2011

This past Saturday, I spent a lovely afternoon browsing the local thrift stores with my mom in law. The sun's a shining and it was in the low 70's. I can't believe how nice the weather was here while people across the US are experiencing one of the worst winter storms in decades. I hope this beautiful weather lasts.

Hey Guys! Check out my amazing new invisible lounge chair.

Above, I'm seen rocking my new 25cent belt and my old floral top. It's been sitting in my closet for nearly a year and *gasp!* I've worn it maybe 2 or 3 times. I figured today was a great day to bring it out, especially since I was feeling it was time to start looking at my existing wardrobe in a whole new light.

Close-up of Cookie Lee Necklace

Floral Shirt: Target (2010)

Cardigan: Old Navy (Clearance $6)

Belt: unsure of brand (Thrifted $0.25)

Jeans: Old Navy (Clearance $6-2011)

Necklace: Cookie Lee Jewelry (2010) for sale*



Best find of the day! It's got a lovely peach color and the rouching gives it fancy corset look.