Mix It Up

 

 

 

 



Sunglasses and Peep Toe Pumps: Jessica Simpson; Sweater: Gap; Necklace and Handbag: Simply Vera Vera Wang; Denim Leggings: LC Lauren Conrad; Earrings: Unknown (gift); Bangles: Forever 21

 

How many times do you pass someone on the street or flip through magazines and wish you could pull off a certain look? I guarantee the number surpasses zero. I love my fashion magazines. I subscribe to most and then I get online and read and gaze even more. A certain look that keeps grabbing my attention is mixing prints.

 

For many years, I was scared of doing such a thing. I've admired mixed prints all over New York City, in the beautifully styled pages of Vogue (all hail Grace Coddington) and on Sarah Jessica Parker's character, Carrie Bradshaw, in Sex and the City for years and years.

 

I am a fan of prints and as I've gotten older, I've been more open to buying more items showcasing prints. So as I chose my blog outfit, I knew I was going to use my navy and white striped sweater from Gap and pair it with one of my red heels (Jessica Simpson won in the end...though my Nine West strappy satin sandals embellished with a gorgeous chiffon rose came in a VERY close second).

 

I looked at my handbags and thought, "Ok. This is it. Grab a floral bag."

 

I breathed in deep, picked up this pretty Simply Vera bag and threw it on my shoulder before I could think twice. I went over to my full length mirror and LOVED IT.

 

Why was this scary? It's awesome. I love the stripes with the florals and it wasn't overkill. It was the perfect pairing of prints. If any of you feel anxious about mixing prints, start out small, like me. Do a top with a handbag. Or if you are fearless, do the top AND the pant! Have fun with it and experiment with your clothing.

 

Who knows? Maybe this is only the beginning for me in the mixed prints department.

 

Liz



Coffee Shop Chic

 

 

 Aviators: Tahari; Earrings: Chico's; Velvet Blazer: Gap; Tee: Elie Tahari for Designation; Floral and Pearl Rings: LC Lauren Conrad; Other Gold and Midi Rings: Forever 21; Skinny Jeans: Old Navy; Handbag: New York & Company; Lace Up Peep Toe Booties: Rock & Republic

Here's a few things you should know about me. I love coffee. I can never have enough (ask my co-workers). I live in jeans and have an obsession with high heels. I always try to style my hair but it almost ALWAYS ends up in a messy bun or ponytail. Hmm, what else? Reality programs on Bravo are consistently recorded on my DVR and though I complain non-stop about getting stuck on levels of Candy Crush, it is still my go-to game.

I'm always on the go. I love to stay busy. I'm always doing something around my town house or running errands...or shopping. I love to be social. I always put thought into what I am wearing, but I try to not take too long to get ready or to pick out an outfit. Today I wanted to run out to a local coffee shop and immediately grabbed some heels and jeans and one of my favorite tees from the recent Elie Tahari for Designation line at Kohl's (FYI- This line was inspired by New York City and I seriously had to own a lot from this collection)! I am obsessed with the taxi print on this tee. It was too cold for just a tee shirt (Spring, didn't we have this discussion in my last blog post???) so I threw on a trusty black velvet blazer.

It was a cute outfit. Simple, with minimal accessories. I had my I Phone if anyone called (or if I just happened to have some lives on Candy Crush...) and a cup of coffee because, well, why not? I was able to sit down and relax and have a bite of biscotti and hang out with my boyfriend. That is, until I felt the need to get going and return home to work on this blog...and maybe catch up on some Real Housewives, too.

Liz

Move Over Tees, There's A New Blouse In Town...



 

 

 

 

 

 





Pumps: Guess; Jeggings: LC Lauren Conrad; Floral Top: Nicole by Nicole Miller; Suede Moto Jacket: Elie Tahari for Designation; Earrings: Unknown (gift); Handbag: BCBGeneration

I love tee shirts.

Have I mentioned this before?

A few months ago, as I was shopping my closet for another blog photo, I was completely astonished by the amount of tee shirts I have.

Graphic tees. Solid tees. Short sleeved. Long sleeved. Plain tees. Embellished tees. Neutral tones. Brightly colored. Designer tees. Off the rack.

You name it, I own it.

So it has been my mission to upgrade my tee shirt driven wardrobe. I have pushed past my fear of button down blouses (a fear many busty girls have - FYI : camisoles are your friend!) and I can proudly say that my closet is (slowly) being consumed by beautiful blouses.

I picked up this Nicole by Nicole Miller sleeveless button down at JC Penney (it's beautiful, form fitting AND was on sale...what's not to love?) and I knew immediately that I could wear it separate, with a blazer or with this fierce suede Elie Tahari for Designation black moto jacket.

Since another staple in my wardrobe is a skinny jean, this top was a perfect match. I love the low seam in the back of the top and how it falls from the back of the cropped jacket. The flow of the top balanced out the tightness of the jeans.

Next was my favorite part of dressing, my shoes, and picking out which worked best. I wanted a neutral heel, something simple, so I went with my Guess pumps. Every woman needs to have a pair of black patent leather pumps in her wardrobe (with whatever heel height makes her feel comfortable - most of my heels are 4 to 5 inch heels) that you can pair with a dress, slacks or jeans.

So I looked in the mirror, and felt this outfit was missing something. Another accessory, of course! I added my chartreuse BCBG box crossbody bag for fun and I was out the door.

Liz