R i g S t y l e: May 2012

5.31.2012

knit dress. denim jacket.

A knit dress, denim jacket and wedges...it doesn't get much more comfortable than this.

Dress, Jacket and Bracelet - Loft

Watch and Shoes - Michael Kors

Ring - Homespun Treasures (local store)

Earrings - Express

Belt - Limited

Handbag - Dooney & Bourke

5.30.2012

bright summer florals

Summer florals...love them or leave them? What do you think?

Dress - Thrifted (Express)

Belt and Bag - Limited

Bracelet - Loft

Earrings - Express

Sandals - Gianni Binni from Dillards

5.29.2012

white tee. shorts. converse.

Tee - Gap

Shorts - Eva from VS

Bracelets - Homespun Treasures (local store)

Earrings - don't know

Scarf - Forever 21

Shoes - Converse from DSW

Sunglasses - Max Azria

I am so happy for the warm weather and sunshine. I feel like I am finally able to pull all my summer things out of my closet. I am loving these new shorts from victorias secret, perfect amount of room for my tush with very little gapping in the back, and for me that is a celebration. Perspective - My 9-year old daughter told me last week she doesn't want to be shaped like me when she grows up. When asked why not, she replied "because I don't want a bubble butt". Good thing I am aware of my bootie and comfortable with it! It comes back to being comfortable in your own skin no matter what anybody has to say about it (that's another whole post).

Thanks for stopping by and I hope your week is sunny and bright!

5.25.2012

pink . stripes. dash of cheetah.

Top - Forever 21

Skirt - Express

Earrings - Limited

Necklace and Ring - Homespun Treasures (local store)

Clutch - don't know

Sandals - Guess from Macy's

Happy Memorial Day weekend!!! I will be spending the weekend camping with my family so I will see you on Tuesday. Be safe and God bless.

5.24.2012

plaid shirt. ripped jeans

This look is a bit preppier than I normally wear. I had even considered wearing my Sperry's with it and then it WAS too preppy. Nude flats with bling were just more me. I have several preppy pieces but tend not to wear them together. That's what personal style is all about - staying true to yourself while trying things that you may not normally be drawn to.

Shirt and Necklace - AE

Jeans - Love Jean from VS

Earrings - Express

Watch - Michael Kors

Handbag - Dooney & Bourke

Shoes - Vince Camuto

Glasses - Ted Baker (men's frames)

5.23.2012

sail away with me - from work to play

Dress - random store in NYC

Jacket - Express

Necklace - Hamptons Necklace by Janelle Schmucker Designs

Earrings - don't know

Watch - Michael Kors

Ring - Homespun Treasures (local store)

Belt - Limited

Shoes - Vince Camuto

Above is how I wore this dress to work. After work I ditched the jacket and switched out my heels for flats, making it appropriate for running errands in the sunshine and spending the evening with family.

5.22.2012

Felicia's prom makeup

Say hello to Felicia, who so kindly let me take pictures when I did her makeup for prom.

I evened out her skin tone using Mineral Photo Touch Foundation without completely covering her freckles. When you have freckles why try to hide them? Own them, it's who you are.

I thickened up her somewhat over-plucked brows with a SuperWear Brow Definer Pen. Your brows are like a picture frame for your eyes so don't underestimate what great brows can do for you. :)

Botanical Shadow Primer was used as a base for her eye makeup to ensure her "look" would stay put for the entire evening. Two shades of Shadow were used along with Creme Liner and three coats of SuperWear Mascara to make her crazy naturally long lashes look even longer and thicker.

These two photos are courtesy of her wonderful mom, Lena.

Hair was done by the talented Bambi Wagers.

Felicia, you look beautiful and once again I had a wonderful time working with you.

5.21.2012

gingham. chambray. white jeans.

Shirt and Jacket - J Crew

Jeans - NY&CO

Earrings - AE

Ring and Bracelets - Homespun Treasures (local store)

Watch - Michael Kors

Necklace - Village Gift Barn (local store)

Shoes - Michael Kors

Here's to a fabulous Monday!!!

5.18.2012

hi-low hemline

I am loving the hi-low hemlines on dresses, skirts and tops. What do you think? Do you or would you wear them?

Dress - Threadsence

Jacket - Express

Necklace - HRH Collections

Earrings - unknown

Watch - Michael Kors

Handbag - Dooney & Bourke

Sandals - Steve Madden

Sunglasses - Max Azria

5.17.2012

green shorts. floaty top. animal print shoes.

I was so excited to finally be wearing shorts yesterday! Yay sunshine and warmer temperatures! I know Gail would tell me "if you moved to Florida you could have been wearing shorts a long time ago".