Polka Dot Scarf & Sunnies

Outfit Details:

scarf: vintage

dress: Target

sunglasses: C Wonder

shoes: via Thredup

necklaces: Chloe & Isabel; Charming Charlie

ring: Olytata

This dress I got from Target is one of those perfect dresses to throw on when nothing else is working. As you can tell that is a common trend in my wardrobe. I love having easy pieces to throw on that are not only comfortable, but can give you a different look just by the addition of certain accessories. 

For instance here, I'm trying that cool girl vibe. I have so many scarves that were my great aunt's that I have decided to start inserting them into my outfits more often to add something different to my wardrobe. 

What is your 'cool girl' outfit?

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Dressed Down

Outfit Details:

top: Piperlime Collection (on major sale now too!!!)

pants: Express

clutch: Hand painted by Me

ring: BCBG MaxAzria

boots: Asos (similar)

sunglasses: Asos (similar)

After Christmas Piperlime always has an amazing sale (additional 50% off of sales items!), so of course since I got a gift card to use at Piperlime I totally took advantage of the sale! This sweater is one of the pieces I got this time around.

When choosing pieces from the sale items I thought of these criteria when perusing the selection:  something I have been wanting for some time, would fill a void in my wardrobe, add diversity to my wardrobe and I can create at least 3 outfits with the piece. Lately I have been wanting comfy easy to throw on sweaters to wear on a casual day of working or running errands. This sweater fit into the category of filling a void in my wardrobe and also adds some diversity to my wardrobe since I didn't have anything like it.

These are the usual steps I try to take before making a purchase, this helps me to keep my errant spending at a minimum (for the most part) and to try and fill my wardrobe with pieces I love, instead of having pieces that I will never wear. So if you are trying to cut back on random shopping sprees that result in buying millions of things and only really loving 3 of the pieces; try to come up with some criteria like I have to keep needless spending at bay. Another tip I have is to have a list of things that you really need in your wardrobe, and add to the list whenever you think of something. So before you shop look over the list and see what is on there to remind yourself to stay on track.


What steps do you take to keep your shopping addiction at bay?

Cat Eyes

sunnies: C Wonder; lipstick: Hold up Red by Lancome (similar)

These are some beautiful cat eyed sunnies I got while perusing what C Wonder had to offer. It was instant love because I had been searching for these for quite some time.

C Wonder has a great selection of designer-look-alike pieces for great prices! You should go check them out! Find some fabulous sunnies of your own to sport this summer! 

Time to Wear White

Do you really have to follow the rule: Only wear white after Memorial Day and until Labor Day?

Personally I don't think you do. As always in fashion there are exceptions to the rules. For example a winter white pant suit or just the pants paired with a slouchy sweater can be the perfect winter outfit to feel fresh and not dulled down by the dreary weather.

When there are too many rule, fashion can seem harder than it has to be; so the best way to decided when to wear what is to look at your outfit and ask:

Do these fabrics add the much needed warmth to brave the weather outside?

Does this outfit make some sense (even if it is hidden logic)? 

Is it flattering to my figure? Or does the outfit make me want to hide under the covers?

All these questions will help to guide you into knowing what white you can wear and when; which does not just apply to the color of the clothes, but the fabric and the fit as well--try to keep all of these in mind. 

sunglasses: C Wonder; top: Talbots (similar); belt: vintage Ralph Lauren (similar); pants: H & M (similar); shoes: ShoeMint; rings: Ireland; snake ring: BCBG MaxAzria; lipstick: Lancome Hold Up Red (similar)

What are your opinions as when to wear white?