Clear Blue Sky

Love the clear blue sky, and the white trend for spring.

I was shopping with clients all day, and was loving all the feminine styles out for spring. Ruffles, bows, florals, whites, and brights!

Tank Top and Earrings - Express, Sweater - Loft, Skirt - Gabriel Brothers, Tights - Hue, Boots - Katie & Kelly (DSW), Necklace - Old Favorite, Bracelet - from Gail's closet, Watch - Homespun Treasures (local store) Sunglasses - NY&CO.

A ruffled top can work for all body shapes...it will give curve to those who have less curves, and conceal for those that need some concealing. Just make sure it's fitted well to your body and be mindful of length.

Blackout

Shirt, Vest and Earrings - Express, Jeans - vs, Necklace - F21, Bead Necklace - Boutique find in Virginia, Shoes - Nine West

Nautical Wishes!

This is one of my favorite places to go (besides the beach) in Sarasota. It is so beautiful and relaxing to look out over the water and see the city in the background.

Jacket - Francessca's, Shirt, Jeans, & Scarf - Express, Shoes - Ebay, Earrings & Necklace - F21

Design Your Look

It's day two of voting! If you like the outfit I have put together below or would like to support me in winning please hop on over here and cast your vote. I will certainly appreciate it!  

Moody Florals

Dress, Jacket, and Leggings - Express, Belt - Micheal Kors, Bracelets - H&M, Earrings - Claires, Boots - Kelly & Katie (DSW)

Mad for Plaid

Faux Fur Vest, Jeans, and Earrings - Express, Tank Top - Gap, Plaid Shirt - Old Navy (from my 11 yr. old son's closet), Necklace - My own creation, Bracelet - NY&CO, Shoes - Aldo

Denim and Pearls

Shirt - Birthday gift (Madewell), Jacket and Earrings - Express, Pants and Bracelet - NY&CO, Necklace - My own creation, Sandals - Steve Madden

What I want to wear this spring

I am entering a fun challenge hosted by jewelry designer Jess LC. She's cute, talented and motivated. Check out her blog here for some serious inspiration.

The contest simply asks you to style an outfit you want to wear this spring. The stripes, bright colors, and combination of accessories is exactly what I'm looking forward to, and is very "me". 

If you like my outfit or just want to support me in winning, hop on over here sometime between Monday, April 11th and Friday, the 15th and cast your vote. I will certainly appreciate it!

Tailored Sweatshirt

I still love doing all neutrals. It's classic, yet modern and easy to wear.

I found this simple gray dress at a boutique a few years ago. It's quite boring on it's own, therefore giving me a clean palette to build my outfit around. I have worn it countless times, making Price Per Wear very low.

Dress - Boutique find, Jacket - Express, Tights - Hue, Boots - Kelly & Katie (DSW), Necklace - AE, Earrings - Old Fave's (no idea)

The jacket is as comfy as a sweatshirt. Now you know you can't get away with wearing a sweatshirt for work, but buy a tailored piece in sweatshirt fabric, and presto, it's appropriate!

Lifted

Vanessa in a Tee from Maurices, Jacket from Macy's, and Seven Jeans from Lane Bryant. Plaid tennis shoes keep it casual and fun.

Dressing up the same Jacket and Jeans with a Tank from Limited, Boots and a Necklace.

This is what Jeans should do for your tush! Having a great fitting pair of jeans will make your tush look lifted, compact, and tight, no matter what size it is. Pay attention to the pockets when shopping for jeans...they should sit close together, almost straight up and down, and never go below your tush. It's all about fit and details! Happy jean shopping!!!