graphics, color and fur

Don't immediately judge something on the hanger.

This dress is actually very boxy and shapeless on a hanger. By simply adding a belt I can give it shape and interest. 

When shopping try things on and add accessories before ruling them out. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. That's why you need to try it on and play around with it. Shopping for things that fit well and look good on you isn't always a walk in the park. Like a client said to me during a 5 hour shop "I didn't know looking effortless took this much effort."

Dress - NYC boutique

Vest - Yes Style

Belt - Limited

Scarf - Charming Charlie

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelets - local store and street vendor

Leggings - Express

Boots - VS

Glasses - Warby Parker

double stripe

Button Up Shirt, Skirt and Earrings - Express

Sweater - Forever 21

Bracelets - Loft and street vendor

Watch - Michael Kors

Tights - Hue

Boots - Nine West from Marshall's

Lips - Cherry Red from Rig & Co.

Glasses - Warby Parker

spring birdies

Dress - Necessary Clothing

Jacket - J Crew

Watch and Handbag - Michael Kors

Necklace - vintage

Bracelets - Homespun Treasures (local store)

Leggings - Express

Boots - Cole Haan

pucker up

Sweater and Rings - Limited

Pants and Fur Vest - Loft

Bracelets - Loft, street vendor and gift

Watch - Michael Kors

Shoes - Nine West

Glasses - Warby Parker

double dots and chambray

Mixing dots with dots makes me happy just like all pattern mixing. The key to pattern mixing is to have one pattern be larger than the other, and if it's simply not your style that is quite alright. Wear what you love and love what you wear.

Well, I am off to the sunny south to celebrate my nieces' wedding and enjoy spring break with the family. Therefore, you may or may not get any posts the next week. Either way, enjoy your weekend and spring break!

Chambray Shirt - Gap

Sweater - Necessary Clothing

Pants - Loft

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelets - street vendor

Rings - Limited

Handbag - Dooney & Bourke

Boots - Aldo

Glasses - Warby Parker

it was spring...for a day

It was spring... but only for a day. I quickly pulled out the ankle pants before it started snowing again. Ahhh, the weather in Ohio.

Tank Top - Loft

Pants - Express

Jacket - VS (mine was from last year)

Necklace - Rig & Co.

Handbag - Dooney & Bourke

Shoes - Aldo

Glasses - Warby Parker

dots for my legs

Color and dots can make my work day even more cheerful and fun than normal. Not sure that's possible. Yes, I really love my job that much. As an Image Consultant and Makeup Artist it's like working with human Barbie dolls all day. It's true.

Dress - Zara

Jacket - Forever 21

Belt - Wet Seal

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelets - street vendor

Tights - Hue

Boots - Madden Girl from DSW

sweatshirt dress

This dress is one of my favorite recent purchases. It's really just a sweatshirt in dress form. Here are two ways I have worn it over the last couple of weeks, although I do end up wearing it almost every weekend. It's just ridiculously comfortable.

Stripes and Cheetah Print

Dress - VS

Scarf and Leggings - Express

Boots - Macy's

Bracelets - Homespun Treasures (local store)

Stripes and Chevron Stripes

Dress - VS

Scarf - c/o Sheri Kate Designs

Leggings - Hue

Boots - Cole Haan

Bracelet - Loft

Watch - Michael Kors

Glasses - Warby Parker

printed raspberry pants - re-mixed

A few ways I have worn my printed raspberry pants the last couple of months.

Printed, colored pants really can be versatile, you just need to be creative and wear them confidentially. 

Do you like and do you wear printed or colored pants?

Super Simple

Sweater - Limited

Pants - Loft

Necklace - DIY

Boots - Steve Madden from DSW

Pattern with Pattern

Long Sleeve Tee - Old Navy

Sweater - Express

Pants - Loft

Scarf - H&M

Boots - Steve Madden from DSW

Layers

Tee - Limited

Denim Shirt - Madewell

Vest - Zara

Pants - Loft

Boots - Steve Madden from DSW

Sequins, Print and Texture

Tank Top - Express

Jacket - VS

Necklace and Pants - Loft

Shoes - Aldo

Classic with Print and Studs

Button Up - Express

Vest - Zara

Pants - Loft

Bracelets - street vendor

Watch and Shoes - Michael Kors

snowflakes, fur and lace

Long Sleeve Tee - Limited

Skirt - Village Gift Barn (local store)

Vest - Loft

Belt - Wet Seal

Tights - Hue

Shoes - Nine West from DSW

Handbag - Forever 21

dots, cheetah and denim

Polka dots and cheetah print are two of my favorite prints, so why not mix them in an outfit. Yep, it just makes me happy. And since we have to get dressed why not wear something that makes you feel good. It also helps you have a more positive attitude throughout the day. It's true. Try it.

Dress and Vest - Gap

Belt - J Crew

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelets - street vendor

Handbag - Zara

Boots - Cole Haan

chevron and dots

And here I am mixing patterns again. Chevron stripes are everywhere and I am loving mixing my new scarf with other patterns. Thanks to Sheri Kate Designs for the softest scarf in the greatest color and pattern. Check out her etsy shop for more fun colors and patterns.

I am in love with my new specs from Warby Parker. 

They may quite possibly have the most brilliant plan when it comes to shopping for frames online. You get to try 5 frames for five days for $1 and no shipping. Then simply send them all back and order the ones you loved online. I had them in a couple of days. I know, brilliant! I had my local optometrist put my lenses in since I need bifocals. 

Not a paid plug, I was just that impressed.

Dress - H&M

Jacket - Gap

Scarf - c/o Sheri Kate Designs (visit her etsy shop)

Leggings - Express

Boots - Cole Haan

Glasses - Warby Parker

black and blue

Tee, Jeans and Silver Bracelet - Loft

Jacket - H&M

Earrings - Express

Leather Bracelet - local store

Silver Bracelets - street vendor

Rings - Limited

Handbag - Fossil

Shoes - Nine West from DSW

Client Closet of the Month - behind the scenes

Some behind the scenes from this last weeks styling and photo shoot with Jenny, Amber, Kate and Rachel. 

Enjoy :)

Yes, we did lots of laughing and yes, Rachel (on right) is very animated.

Apparently I'm super funny! (love this picture)

The princess is getting tired of posing.

Just me styling while the princess makes faces behind my back. LOL 

Rachel posing Kate into perfection. Apparently actually moving her head works better than giving directions. Smile.

Practice poses. Deciding what their next pose will be. There is a mirror hanging on their front porch which was ideal for this particular part of the day. Yes, it pretty much happened between all outfits. 

Not sure what I was doing but obviously it was funny.

Part of the reason we were always laughing.

And more prepping...and acting...and being annoyed...

Take 1 on the Bond Girl pose...Jenny and Amber may need to lose the smiles.

Thanks girls! I love you all!