R i g S t y l e: August 2012

8.31.2012

bright contrast

Tee - JC Penney

Skirt - NY&CO

Belt - Limited

Earrings - Express

Necklace - Jewels by Tonya (local talent)

Bracelets - Homespun Treasures (local store)

Watch - Michael Kors

Sandals - Steve Madden

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend.

8.30.2012

the last of summer uniforms

Paint me Pink

Tee and Earrings - Express

Skirt - Loft

Bracelets and Handbag - Homespun Treasures (local store)

Watch - Michael Kors

Shoes - Steve Madden

Bold Flowers

Tee - Zara

Shorts and Earrings - Express

Bracelets - Homespun Treasures (local store)

Watch - Michael Kors

Shoes - Sperry's

Orange Blossom

Tee - Loft

Shorts and Earrings - Express

Leather Bracelet - Village Gift Barn (local store)

Silver Bracelets - Homespun Treasures (local store)

Sandals - Aldo

Blue with a shot of Orange

Tee and Shorts - Gap

Bracelets - Homespun Treasures (local store)

Watch - Michael Kors

Earrings - Express

Shoes - Converse

A bright skirt or pair of shorts with a fun tee has been my casual summer uniform. I am looking forward to Fall and doing fun layers, although I will miss the warm weather.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are having a super week.

8.29.2012

I have had this dress for a few years but have not worn it for awhile. It's funny how I pull things like that out of my closet and then end up wearing it two weeks in a row. Maybe because it feels like I have something new.

Above is how I wore it last week, super simple with edgy shoes and accessories. Below is how I wore it yesterday. I added a vest and kept the same accessories and shoes.

Hubby hates this dress because it's too "full" and my sister thinks I need a rottweiler with a spiked collar to match my shoes. LOL I love both pieces and will continue to wear them whether they like it or not. Tell me, do you wear things even if someone else doesn't like your outfit or style?

Dress - Asos

Vest - Forever 21

Bracelets - Homespun Treasures (local store)

Earrings - Express

Watch - Michael Kors

Ring - BCBG Max Azria

Shoes - Aldo

8.28.2012

white before it's "too late"

I haven't worn my white pencil skirt all summer. Why? I have no idea but last week I started pulling out all my white bottoms. I think I might be panicking that Fall is around the corner and somehow I need to be wearing all my white before it's "too late". Not that I follow the "no white after Labor Day" rule. Do you?

Shirt - Forever 21

Skirt and Earrings - Express

Bracelets - Loft and Homespun Treasures (local store)

Watch - Michael Kors

Belt - Limited

Sandals - Aldo

8.27.2012

peplum top / cheetah shoes / bold necklace

When the peplum top rolled back around I wasn't so sure I could do it again. Yes, I am dating myself telling you I did this trend once before. I had considered posting a picture but didn't want to scar you for life, so just use your imagination. :)

How do I wear the peplum top you ask....well, here are a few tips...

If you have curves like me, pick a top that is more fitted around the bust, has only a slight flare to the peplum, with a hem that sits higher than the widest part of your hip. Shop this one or this one.

To add curves to a staighter figure, pick a top that has a fuller peplum and have the hem sit anywhere around the hip area, like this one or this one.

Happy shopping and I hope your Monday is fantastic.

Top and Shorts - Limited

Bracelets - Homespun Treasures (local store)

Necklace - HRH Collections

Watch - Michael Kors

Handbag - Dooney & Bourke

Shoes - Express

8.24.2012

spots and stripes

Wearing prints and patterns together is something that just makes me happy and defines my style. When doing so, keep one print/pattern larger than the other to create balance and keep people from getting dizzy as they stare at you. :)

Thanks for stopping by and happy weekend!

Tank - Loft

Jeans - Loft

Bracelets - Homespun Treasures (local store)

Watch - Michael Kors

Necklace - HRH Collections

Sandals - Vince Camuto

8.23.2012

the long and short of it - more summer uniforms

Lemon Lime

Tee - Zara

Shorts - Loft

Bracelets - Homespun Treasures (local store)

Watch - Michael Kors

Earrings - Express

Necklace - don't remember

Sandals - Aldo

When I grow up I shall ride a zebra

Tee - Loft

Shorts - VS

Earrings and Bracelets - Forever 21

Sandals - Aldo

Sunglasses - Moxie (local boutique)

Simple Black and White

Tee - Gap

Shorts - Limited

Necklace -special order by Nat's Knapsack

Earrings -Express

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelets - Homespun Treasures (local store)

Handbag - Dooney & Bourke

Sandals - Aldo

Birds of a Feather

Shirt - Old Navy

Shorts - Gap

Bracelets - Homespun Treasures (local store)

Earrings - Express

Handbag - Dooney & Bourke

Sandals - Aldo

8.22.2012

sequins - jr style

Mini me loves all things sparkly and sequins....

Pretending to be Lady Liberty

Tank Top, Shirt and Shorts - Justice

8.21.2012

color theory

Sooo...the original outfit did not include a scarf. However, after putting my jacket on I noticed I had a bleach spot on my collar after wearing it to a hair appointment a few weeks ago. Not having time to change into another outfit I added a scarf, and yes I do like the scarf with it, which is good since I will never wear this jacket without a scarf again. I do love the jacket enough to keep it, bleach spot or not! Tell me, do you keep an item that has spots on it if you can cover them up? Should you? Would you?