Canary

Canary yellow is absolute perfection. Yellow can often turn into a disaster where outfits are concerned: reason being,  choosing the wrong shade. I have yet to find someone this shade of yellow doesn't favor. If you are brunette with olive complexion or blonde and fair like me, this shade will work for you! Throw on a bright pink or red lip and some skinnies and you are ready to go!

I found this fab top from H&M about a month ago. I love the fabric and ruffle front. One thing to always be mindful of with tops is volume balance. I paired my leather blazer with this to bring down the fullness and bring everything to the center with a tapered front. I'm all about adding interest, but you never want to let it takeover. Always find something to keep your looks grounded.

 I am so grateful for the ability to shop H&M online now. I found several items that are amazing quality, but each came in around $20. You really can't beat that. Especially when one of my finds is a great dupe for several designer bags I have been eyeing lately. This bag is quite large, but is perfect for those days when I have a lot to cart around with me. Another great part is the large mouth opening. There is nothing worse than a large bag with a small mouth: all that size and no way to easily access  your items... no thanks! 

Blouse: H&M

Jacket: Express, similar

Denim: 7fam

Heels: J Crew, similar 

Bag: H&M

Sunnies: Anthropologie, similar 

Watch: Michael Kors 

Earrings: option

Lippie: Stila Poppy

Another change, I wore my Luxies straight for once. I was scared my hair wouldn't blend well and would look piecey, but I was pleasantly surprised. Just a little leave in to keep the ends smooth and my flat iron and we were in business.

Luke and I both have the day off today! Thank the Lord for holidays. We are spending the day working on wedding plans! Wish us luck! We are in crunch time and have a million things to accomplish on our to do list before May 31st!!

Thanks for reading and talk to you soon!

The Trend Transition

Today I am Teaming up with Jessica from Afternoon Style to show how we are transitioning our favorite trends from 2013. We each chose a favorite and did some looks to showcase. For me black and white was a major hit in 2013. See below for how I am keeping this trend going in the new year. Also check out Jessica's look here on Afternoon Style. 

 

Look 1:

Dress: Asos

Boots: Lacoste

Bag: Rebecca Minkoff

Earrings: Kate Spade

Watch: Michael Kors

Bracelet: J Crew

Lippie: Candy Yum Yum

Look 2:

Dress as top: Asos

Skirt: Express, option

Heels: J Crew, option

Bag: Rebecca Minkoff

Watch: Michael Kors

Bracelet: J Crew

Lippie: Stila Poppy

A Few 2013 Looks

How are you transitioning your favorite trends? 

Thanks for reading and have a lovely day!

Prepped and Proper

 

 

Vest: Talbots | Chambray: J Crew | Denim: Level 99 | Clutch: K slademade | 

Heels: Nine West, similar | Watch: Michael Kors | Bracelet: J Crew | 

Necklace: Forever 21, similar here and here | Lippie: Stila Poppy

I gravitate toward preppy classics... like quilted vests and plaid. I stumbled upon this vest online several months ago. I had already acquired quite the vest collection and couldn't justify the price tag at the time... so I contained myself. I know we were meant to be  because when shopping on Sunday our store happened to only have one of these left... the one lonely vest also happened to be my size... and was 50% off. You know I couldn't pass that up! I've talked about my affection for Talbot's before and here I am again... telling you how very much I love Talbot's at age 26. Every brand has a target market, but that doesn't mean you have to trap yourself within those age limits. Loving timeless classics is nothing to be ashamed of ladies... so don't let anyone fool you. If you find something that works for you; wherever it is, by all means buy it! 

I'm a creature of habit and once I develop an obsession, it's hard to break. I've worn a little Poppy Red all but one day out of the last week... not sure when I'll break the habit. 

We are also expecting snow again today... oh the joys of winter! Who else is counting down the days until summer?

Have a wonderful day and thank you for reading!

Printed Poppy

Top: old: similar here | Blazer: Target | Denim: HudsonBoots: Lacoste 

Bag: Louis Vuitton | Necklace: similar here | Watch: Michael Kors 

Bracelet: J Crew | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Lippie: Stila Poppy

I don't know about you, but I am so ready for the weekend! I have also been super ready for a splash of inspiration for outfits lately. Who would have thought that splash would come from a new lip product obsession? These Stila lip laquers are serious perfection! I have never found a lip product that produced so much shine and color payoff in one. The shade I'm wearing is called Poppy and it truly is my new favorite color. 

The top and blazer have been in my closet for a while, and when I was perusing my closet I pulled them out thinking: match made in heaven! Black and white is one of my all time favorite color combos and the poppy red gave some extra umph! 

Bringing old and new together to help spin old pieces in my closet is a major priority of mine right now and I'm glad to be off to a great start! How are you guys giving your tried and trues a fresh take in 2014? 

Have a blessed weekend and thank you for reading! 

Uniform

Sweater: J Crew Factory/ Pants: J Crew/ Necklace: L Mae Boutique, sold out/ 

Bag: Louis Vuitton/ Boots: Lacoste via 6pm/ Watch: Michael Kors/ 

Bracelet: J Crew/ Headband: J Crew/ Lippie: Stila laquer in Poppy (new fave)

Everyone has a uniform: that go-to outfit that never fails... Mine just happens to be a cozy sweater, boots, and my pixie pants. I have each in several colors to make getting ready on-the-go a cinch. This sweater is one of my favorites. It's more of an open knit, but so incredibly warm. 

The boots were a recent splurge. I had told myself that I didn't need another pair of boots this year, but when I completely tore the leather on my best black boots I knew I couldn't make it through winter without a replacement. I found these on 6 pm and was surprised when I saw the brand as I didn't realize Lacoste also makes footwear. I was so happy when I got them and realized how great the leather is! Not to mention that they are super comfy! Definitely a great find! 

The weather here has been so cold that taking these pictures was very difficult. We made it above freezing, but I still felt like an ice cube. It's predicted to be much warmer through next week and I couldn't be more grateful. 

Have a great day and thanks so much for reading!