Today's Everyday Fashion: Warm Holiday Outfit

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I am so grateful for a recent Instagram conversation that lead to the idea for today’s look! It was a question about how to stay warm when you’re dressed up in the winter. You can throw a coat over your outfit to travel to the event, but what do you wear during the event? I suggested a faux fur vest! They are SO warm and cozy, but don’t detract from the dressiness of your look. This is my third year styling this stripe top for the holidays, and my favorite thus far. Check out the other two below!

Top: Forever 21, $20 (similar, similar, similar)
Vest: Calvin Klein/Ross, $35 (similar, similar, similar)
Pants: Express, $45
Shoes: J.Crew Factory, $35 (similar, similar, similar)
Purse: Bloomingdale's, $70 (similar, similar)
Necklace: Stella & Dot (similar, similar, similar)
Approx. dates: Necklace are 3 years ago. Vest, top are 2 years ago. Pants, purse are this year.

Today's Everyday Fashion: Pineapple Print

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I'm dreaming of summer weather in today's cutie patootie pineapple print. It's my favorite season to dress for, and it can't get here soon enough! I love that "throwing something on" in the summer means little breezy dresses like this one. I'd wear it for errands or lunch in the top photos, and for the beach in the last photo with hat, green bag and flip flops. I rounded up even more fruity options on a budget, below! 

Dress: Forever 21, $20
Shoes: Forever 21, $28
Purse: Forever 21, $25 (similar) 
Earrings: J.Crew Factory, $15 (similar)
Green bag: Anthropologie, $56 (same)
Hat: Mud Pie c/o, $19 (similar)
Approx. dates: Green bag is 3 years ago. Bag, earrings, hat are 1 year ago. Shoes are recent, dress is new.

Shoptiques  /  Saks  /  Trina Turk  /  Old Navy
Gilt  /  Forever 21 (plus)  /  Forever 21  /  Boden
Amazon  /  Neiman Marcus  /  River Island  /  Forever 21
Forever 21 (plus)  /  Forever 21  /  Nordstrom  /  Amazon

Today's Everyday Fashion: Crop Tops Are [Blank]

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Lemons, gingham, and little bows on the shoes?! Gah. I'm dying over this print mix. That's how I wound up in this outfit, because crop tops are not always my first choice. I tend to avoid clothing that spurs thoughts like: Am I spilling over in this? Has it migrated and is now showing something I don't want it to be showing? I loooove the look of a high waist short with crop top for summer because it's such a retro throwback. But if I'm being honest, it's not always the most comfy silhouette to wear. What's your take on crop tops and high waists?

Top: Forever 21, $10
Shorts: Ann Taylor, $28 (similar below)
Shoes: Forever 21, $28
Purse: Mud Pie c/o, $25
Earrings: My Stella & Dot
Sunglasses: Francesca's, $10 (similar, similar, similar)
Approx. dates: Shorts are 2 years ago. Purse is 1 year ago. Shoes are recent. Top is new. 

Today's Everyday Fashion: This $15 Shirt Is Too Good

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I mean... bright blue gingham with ruffle sleeves?! I'm sold. Except, when I ordered it I wondered  "how great can it be for only $15?" (it was an easy return if it didn't work). But it's SO good in person. It didn't need to be ironed right out of the package, the fabric is that nice and thick. And it's work-friendly! It would go great with some dressy chinos, or with shorts for a picnic. In my humble opinion... it's too good!

Top: JCPenney, $15
Jeans: Express, $37 (similar, similar)
Shoes: Forever 21, $28
Bag: Forever 21, $25 (similar below)
Earrings: Amazon c/o, $18 (fair trade, similar)
Sunglasses: Francesca's, $10 (similar, similar, similar)
Approx. dates: Jeans are 3 years ago. Purse and earrings are 1 year ago. Top, shoes and sunglasses are new.

The Best Spring Finds From Nordstrom

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Today’s post is brought to you by Nordstrom and ShopStyle. All clothing selections, opinions, and editorial decisions are solely my own.

 

Dress  /  Earrings  /  Shoes

Dress  /  Earrings

Top  /  Skirt  /  Necklace

Top  /  Jeans  /  Earrings  /  Shoes

Dress  /  Earrings

Dress  /  Earrings  /  Shoes

 

Oh how I love Nordstrom – let me count the ways: free shipping both directions, a wide selection including exclusive brands and extended sizes, a loyalty program, and stellar customer service (buy online and pick up in-store, alterations and tailoring, styling services). When asked what retailer I trust the most, Nordstrom would definitely top the list. Especially as I get older, I want quality brands that will last, and Nordstrom has become a place I shop more and more frequently!

The jeans and blush shoes in today’s post are my own Nordstrom finds from last year (still in stock). And then I selected a few more items to try from their website for a wide variety of occasions – work, date night, and casual weekend. My favorite find is the floral maxi. I can’t wait to wear it for date night with the hubs, and for an upcoming shower. But all of it’s super cute for different reasons!

Nordstrom is truly a one-stop, hi-low destination for all occasions. Is Nordstrom a top retailer for you, too?

Which outfit is your favorite?

Dress  /  Top  /  Cardigan  /  Top
Sweater  /  Top  /  Bralette  /  Dress
Jacket  /  Pants  /  Earrings  /  Top  /  Purse
Shoes  /  Shoes  /  Shoes  /  Shoes

Today's Everyday Fashion: The Pink Suit

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Inspiration: Tibi

 

Seriously, where was this pink suit when I needed it?! When I worked in an office, I would've jumped at a traditional suit in such a fun color. Nowadays, while I do still need professional clothes from time to time, I'm on the fence about whether I would wear it enough. (Probably more likely to repeat outfits such as this, this or this?) I'm definitely a fan of all the colorful suits retailers are offering now (see below) and think they are great for the office. Would you ever wear a colorful suit?

Blazer: Banana Republic Factory, $44
Pants: Banana Republic Factory, $29 (also a pencil skirt, and curvy fit pants)
Top: Ann Taylor c/o, old (similar, similar, similar)
Shoes: Steve Madden c/o Ross, $25 (similar, similar)
Purse: Aldo/Amazon, $40 (similar, similar, similar)
Earrings: My Stella & Dot
Approx. dates: Top is 5 years ago. Shoes and purse are 2 years ago. Suit is new (keeping?).

Express  /  Express  /  Express  /  Express  /  Express
JCPenney top, bottom  /  Express  /  Banana  /  Banana  /  Banana