LEOPARD + RED

TOP: H&M - SIMILAR HERE - $30  //  JEANS: AEO - SIMILAR HERE - $68  //  NECKLACE: ROCKSBOX (Get your first box free with promo code 'simplysabrinaxoxo' at checkout)   //   LEOPARD PUMPS: DSW - SIMILAR HERE  //  BAG: KATE SPADE - SIMILAR HERE - $298,  BRACELETS: ALEX & ANI 

Coral + Mint. Has there ever been a better color combination? I love how these two bold colors compliment each other so well! I paired this simple blouse with a loose fit distressed boyfriend jean that I picked up a year or so ago. Of course, no outfit this time of year would be complete without my trusty leopard heel! Leopard is a neutral - right? 

This post is linked up to: Spotlight //  Thoughts For Thursday // Look What I Got // What I Wore To Work // Treat Yourself // WIWT

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CASUAL CORAL- 30X30 - Day 23

Top: Old Navy - Similar Here - $40   //   Boots - Same Here - c/o OnlineShoes.com - $160   //   Boyfriend Jeans: AEO - Same Here - $30   

//   Nike Fuelband Rose Gold - Same Here - $169   //    Statement Necklace - America's Mart 2012

You know those people who always complain about their hair? If you have straight hair you want curly hair, if you have curly you would die for straight. Yeah, i'm not one of them. I am one of the few who love my natural hair. I'm blessed with unfrizzy very sleek hair that is pretty cooperative- especially because I love styling my hair different ways (curls, braids, buns, etc). 

A few months ago I decided to put a bit of color in my otherwise monotonous dark do' with a subtle touch of highlights on the bottom 1/3 of my hair. The goal was to get some dimension when I curl or braid my hair. Normally, as soon as I make a change to my hair - I regret it. Cut it short, immediately miss it long. Dye it light, wish it was dark. You get the gist. But for some odd reason, I've been pretty satisfied with this decision. Except, I recently remembered that my hair gets lighter in the summer. My natural hair does it and the color-treated part is especially sensitive to it! With spring underway, I can expect my subtle highlights to have a mind of their own. So if you notice strands of blonde, you know why.

Linking up with Manic Monday, Funday Monday, Visible Monday, Mix It Mondays, & Little Miss Monday

HALFWAY THERE - 30X30 - Day 15

Top: Old Navy - Similar Here - $40   //   Midi Skirt: Asos - Similar Here & Here - $33   //   

Heels: JLO for Kohls - Same Here - $30   //   Bag: Kate Spade - Similar Here, Here, or Here  - $158

It's Saturday, and I normally don't posts on Saturdays - but this outfit was too cute not to share. I'm starting to realize that with so many monochromatic colors in my 30 x 30 wardrobe, accessories really are key. My fuel band is seamlessly fitting into my daily wardrobe which is a definite plus. 

(Review on that coming soon)

I'm off for a quick getaway today - but come back and visit tomorrow evening when I share our proposal story for the first time. 

HOW TO WEAR PRINTED PANTS: Black & White Printed Arrow Trousers

Trousers: F21 - (Sold Out!) Similar Here & Here - $20
Coral Chiffon Pleated Top: Kohls - Similar Here - $35
Heels: Jennifer Lopez for Kohls - Similar Here - $50
Rose Gold Cuff: Kore Luxe - Similar Here - $49


I was absolutely terrified. Terrified of printed pants. Pretty sure it's called Pantophobia. (just kidding, I just made that up)

But really. I do lace & polka dots-- and dabble in leather. Bows and Mary Janes are right up my alley, but printed pants?! That is just outrageous.

But I did it, and I'm pretty happy with the look. 

When you see photos of models in printed pants it often looks like this. & you look cute Zendaya, but it's just not me. I ordered this pair of High-Waisted-Arrow-Print-Trouser-Pants from Forever 21 and just fell in love with the fit and fabric of it. They were actually cute and not too crazy. My imminent reaction was to throw on a solid black tshirt with them... and then I slowly considered the cream lace top. It wasn't until a few days later that I realized that black and white would be perfect for a colored blouse.

The Geometric     -     The Print     -     The Dots     -     The Animal     -     The Floral

  
So what's the verdict? Printed Pants in or out?

Linking up today with Fashion Informant , Favorite Fashion Fridays, What I'm Loving Fridays, & Best of Fashion Fridays, be sure to check them out!

POLKA DOTS: Mixing Textures

Top: Kohls - Similar Here - $18

Skirt: Forever 21 - Similar Here - $15

Camel Heels: LC Kohls - Similar Here - $50


This has to be one of my favorite skirts because every time I see it hanging in my closet I think of a dozen ways to pair it--- but somehow it always comes back to red. There is something so classic about a navy and red combination that draws me in, and the red lip and bold bow and great additions!

This pleated top is from Kohls and when I saw the bow I knew I had to have it. Mixing textures is a great technique for Fall and I plan on trying out a few different combinations. 

See how I wore this skirt in a previous post here (hello, Emma Pillsbury)
Till next time,