OOTD: BCBG Top Worn as a Skirt

Outfit details: Dress: ROSS, Skirt (worn as top) BCBG, Belt: ROSS, Shoes: BCBG, Jewelry: Cookie Lee, Headband: Dollar store

I scored this lovely red flowey pleated skirt at the Salvation Army in Roseville a few weeks back and was excited to finally incorporate it into an outfit. To be 100% honest, it is actually meant to be a strapless flowey top, but for this purpose it looked much better as a skirt. I wore it over-top of my short sleeved jersey dress from ROSS to give the look of separates. The length of the black dress provided a nice lining and extra coverage under the skirt. I wore a thin black wrap over my arms earlier in the eve as it was still quite chilly. The outfit needed to be dressy, modest and comfortable since the event was for work- a suprise birthday party for the husband of one of my bosses. I was responsible for decorations and helping coordinate the festivities at the event location so she could bring him in without him suspecting a thing. I'm happy to say that everything went as planned and boy was he suprised!

My sister was there too, since she nannies their two sweet kids. She showed up wearing the same exact color scheme as me. See, we sisters think alike.

Ruffles and Bows

All Ruffles and Bows


This BCBG skirt is a thrifted find. When I discovered it hiding on the wrack, I fell in love. Mostly with the flared ruffle waist, belted bow and heavy woven metallic fabric. However, I'm not so much a big fan of the pocket hem. As my hubby noted, this skirt has a striking resemblance to a utility bucket organizer.


Pockets!



Now this is what I call a "utility skirt". 


Photo: Home Depot

Look familiar?

Bow-tiful!

Outfit Details:

Navy Dress- ROSS
BCBG Skirt- Thrifted
Mustard Pumps- Xhileration by Target
Jewelry- Cookie Lee

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 ;)

Skirting the Issue

With much encouragement from my fellow blogging fashionista's out there, I've made it my personal goal to wear more skirts and dresses this spring and summer- despite the fact that spring refuses to show it's lovely face.

I've decided to revisit my past clothing purchases and make them wearable. I originally purchased this fun fuschia and chocolate brown skirt for my honeymoon in Oahu. It was on clearance at our local JC Penney for $6! So I bought it's friend too- a nearly identical print in black and blue. I didn't own any light and flowy skirts before this and thought this would be perfect to toss over a tank or my swimsuit for a stroll on the beach or while out site-seeing. It's been hanging in my closet for almost 3 years- unworn. Sad, I know.

Brown Top (Charlotte Russe), Skirt (JCP, $6), Belt (Payless), Brown Bow Flats, Necklace/Earrings/Bracelets (Cookie Lee Jewelry by me)

Below is a close up of the detail on the Love Bird Necklace I'm wearing. It's from Cookie Lee's 2011 Spring/Summer Line. I absolutely love it. I'm kinda loving the highwaisted skirt look and the vintagey- accessories right now.  What about you?

Song of the Day: "Rockin' Robin"- Bobby Day

Speaking of Tweets- Have you checked out my TWITTER?

@BEJEWELED_BABE

Black and Blue and Ice Cream Too!

Today was my little brother's birthday so my family took him out to dinner at BJ's Brewhouse.

We ordered yummy deep dish pizzas and for dessert their famous Pizookie trio. Where they serve gooey warm out-of-the-oven cookies in mini pizza pans and top it with your choice flavor ice cream.

We chose the Peanut Butter (with Vanilla ice cream, Ghiridelli's triple Chocolate (with Chocolate ice cream), and Double Chocolate (with Cookie's and Cream). Mmmm mmm mmm..

I love these gray metallic flats from Ross- they are so comfy.


Outfit Details:
Dress: Target, Belt: ROSS, Cardigan: Forever 21 (thrifted), Flats: ROSS, Jewelry: Cookie Lee

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

Lady Elizabeth Duke of Packard

Lately, you may have seen the pages of your facebook friends graced with such fancy moniker's around the excitement of the Royal Wedding. Had I lived closer to the wedding location I would have enjoyed being part of such a historic moment, but like many of you- I have work. So I am relying on good ol' TiVo for the big day.

That's my British Royal Wedding name... and I will be escorted by my husband, Lord Elmer Fluffy of Burlington.  (When I read the directions and compiled mine... I must say I laughed so hard that I had tears running down my face.)

Here is what Lady Elizabeth would have worn to the Royal wedding, had she been on the guest list...

A striking royal blue satin with brilliant Cookie Lee Necklace

Will you be watching the Royal Wedding?

Song of the Day: Duke of Earl

 

Losing My Head

Look Ma! No Head!



My in-law's dog, Smokey, makes an appearance during my photo sesh. 



For some odd reason the glare of the sun poking through the trees, caused me to lose my head. I promise to you all that I am not vampire, nor ghost, nor fae. I do not have super powers that allow me to disapear when I want.

Note: I am not bruised or battered. I sport a port-wine stain birthmark on my right upper arm.

To see 10+ ways to wear the (multi-strand/multi function beaded) Twilight Fusion necklace, please check out my blog post, Jewelry Tips & Tricks- Twilight Fusion. There's a "how-to" video!



Smokey sneaks into another picture



Try OLD NAVY Keyhole Drop Waist Top

(Source)

Outfit Details:

Top: Daniel Rainn via ROSS

Tank: Arizona

Skinny Jeans: Old Navy

Boots: Markkon, thirfted

Purse: Nine West, thrifted

Belt: Payless

Jewelry: Cookie Lee

Rule Breaker: Black and Brown

Faux Pas? or Acceptable? Eitherway I'm calling this a rule breaker outfit. I never intentionally have worn black with brown. Matter of fact, I once gave the hubby a lecture on wearing brown shoes with navy blue socks, a black belt and black slacks. Faux pas!

Outfit Details:
Top: Black Stripes
Cardi: Old Navy
Belt: Thrifted
Boots: Markkon
Jeans: Old Navy
Jewelry: Cookie Lee
Purse: Nine West

All Ruffled

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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?