Clearly I am on some type of orange kick this week. Today’s Inspiration: Miso Crop Camisole ($25.00), VINCE High Waist Short ($232.00), Forever21 Beaded Spikes Necklace ($7.80), Snakes Belt ($10.00), Kate Spade Flicker Ellie ($298.00), H & M Sandals ($24.00), Marie Helene Opal Ring ($6,415.00), BYS Polish in Tempt Me ($10.00), LuLu Orange Bangle Set ($22.00), NARS Eyeshadow in Lhasa ($24.00).
I am currently obsessed with refreshing shades of mint + seafoam and am looking for interesting shades to pair it up with. I feel like burnt orange + mint is a fun and unexpected combination. Today’s Inspiration: TOPSHOP Fiona Layer Blouse ($87.00), TOPSHOP Co-ord Stripe Boucle Skirt ($76.00), Jas M.B. Move on MInt Bag ($363.00), Kara Pointed Leather Toe Cap Flat ($51.00), Mint Enamel Earrings ($7.90), Mint Enamel Bangle ($22.00), Kevyn Aucoin Lip Gloss in Molasses ($27.00), Essie Polish in Mint Candy Apple ($8.00).
Today I am tickled to be guest posting over on The Lifestyle Guide. I’m chatting about The Dip Hem (more affectionately called the mullet skirt) and giving you tips on how to wear it. You can read the entire piece as well as get information about each item shown above by clicking here.
This isn’t my first Neon + Leopard post of the season (see here) and it probably won’t be the last. Today’s Inspiration: Wallis White Chambray Tie Hem Top ($46.00), Bauble Bar Neon Color Block Collar ($62.00), Delia*s Neon Shorts ($34.50), Leopard Print Belt ($31.00), Neon Panama Fedora ($142.00), Rebecca Minkoff Neon Mini ($195.00), ModCloth Neon My Mind Earrings ($7.99), Madewell Neon Sandals ($175.00), China Glaze Polish in Neon Celtic Sun ($5.99), Barry M Neon Polish ($4.70).
You can easily style a patterned or brightly colored skirt by following these two rules: 1. Pick one color from the skirt and use it in your top & shoes. 2. Pick a second color and use it in your accessories. Today’s Inspiration: Miss Selfridge Orange Peplum Top ($44.00), Dorothy Perkins Teal Belt ($9.00), Bqueen Skirt ($79.00), D & G Glam Sunglasses ($135.00), Miss Selfridge Faux Snake Clutch ($57.00), Janis Savitt Stud Earrings ($75.00), Mango Double Bangle Bracelet ($9.50), Two Lips Helen Bootie ($69.95 ), Kevyn Aucoin Plum Eye Pencil ($24.00), Essie Polish in Pansy ($8.00).
Nothing says summer like a good shopping binge at J. Crew, right? Today’s Inspiration: J. Crew Leopard Tank ($29.99), J. Crew 4″ Chino Short ($45.00), J. Crew Nested Enamel and Crystal Necklace ($78.00), J. Crew Selima Sunglasses ($118.00), Charter Club Bracelet ($27.00) Wallis Black Trim Tote ($52.00), Corso Como Sandal ($94.99), Lipstick Queen Pencil in Chinatown ($20.00), Essie Polish in Clambake ($8.00).
Happy Easter! May you have a three day weekend, consume too many Cadbury Eggs and wear too many pastels. Today’s Inspiration: Floral Belted Dress ($90.00), Dorothy Perkins Purple Belt ($9.00), Phospho Boho Drop Earrings ($34.00), Friis & Co. Square Clutch ($48.00), Steve Madden Dynemite Sandal ($69.00), Buxom Big & Healthy Limp Tarnish ($18.00), Essie Polish in She’s Picture Perfect ($8.00).
Most colored skinny jeans are approximately 15 inches too long for me. I’m thrilled that Miss Selfridge has them in this colorful Petite version. Today’s Inspiration: Pieces Poncho Nini ($37.00), Miss Selfridge Jade Jeans ($65.00), Crochet Belt ($11.00), Rafia Trilby Hat ($49.95), Mango Large Tote ($45.00), Office Conga Sandal ($44.00), Charm & Chain Long Beaded Necklace ($98.00), Stella & Dot Camilla Ring ($49.00), Bare Escentuals Ready Eyeshadow Quad in The Elements ($30.00), Essie Polish in Go Overboard ($8.00).
These shoes are apparently selling like hotcakes. If someone catches this color in-stock somewhere can you give me a heads-up? Today’s Inspiration: Wallis Aqua Blouse ($35.00), Roxy Skipper Shorts ($44.50), Gray Faux Leather Handbag ($34.90), Minnetonka ‘Kilty’ Suede Moccasin $39.95), RGB Nail Polish in retro pastel green ($16.00), Rosebud Perfume Co. Smith’s Menthol & Eucalyptus Balm ($5.59), NARS Trio Eyeshadow ($45.00), Kate Spade Cooper Strap Watch ($195.00), Blue Hexi iPhone Case ($12.50).
While this season seems to be all about mixing different patterns and fabrics (see here and here) you can also get a great effect from mixing different variations of the same. I grabbed a simple lace top like this yesterday at Dry Goods and I feel like it’s going to get a lot of use this summer. Today’s Inspiration: Dorothy Perkins Gold Foil Lace Tee ($35.00), Dorothy Perkins Navy Floral Lace Skirt ($44.00), Dorothy Perkins Tan Plait Skinny Belt ($5.00), Vince Camuto Kim Large Tote ($250.00), Senso Karalay ($245.95), Butter London Polish in Slapper ($14.00), Bobbi Brown Lip Balm ($19.00).
