J. CREW STYLE

TOP: OLD NAVY - SIMILAR HERE - $66   //   SKIRT: JCREW - SAME HERE - $33   //   

CLUTCH: EBAY - SAME HERE - $5   //   HEELS: F21 - SIMILAR HERE - $29

As Fall is approaching, i'm starting to see my wardrobe in a new light. Identifying which pieces can be repurposed for different seasons. For example, I can see this skirt with a  dark grey cable knit sweater and short stacked brown booties - voila. Fall Ready. While we are on the topic of this skirt, it's probably my favorite piece that i've bought this season. I picked it up at a J.Crew Outlet a few months ago and get this, it's still available! The skirt is $33 online - run don't walk here. 

Linking up to Tuesday Pretties // Life's a Party Dress Like It  // Stylish Tuesday // 

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TOP 5 OSCAR 2014 MOMENTS - 30X30 - Day 26

Chambray Shirt: GAP - Similar Here & Here - $30   //    Striped Skirt - F21 - Similar Here - $12   //   

Brown Booties: Forever 21 - Similar Here - $35   //   Belt: Fiore - Similar Here - $12

I solemnly swear, that I will not wear this striped skirt or chambray shirt again. As i'm getting into the last 3 days of my 30x30 i'm actually starting to feel... (dare I say it?) nostalgic. It's graduation goggles, I know it. I'm trying to get these last few pairings that i've been planning in to end with a bang. 

Did you guys watch the Oscars? I had to be somewhere around 7-10, so I taped it and avoided all social media in the intrem. Worked out pretty well, that is until CNN & Washington Post started e-mailing me the winners. Regardless I enjoyed the show and here were my top 5 thoughts:

1) Ellen is HILARIOUS. She is my favorite (daytime) talk show by far. She rocked the stage last night, and I died laughing at the pizza debacle.

2) How stunning was Lupita Nyong'o? I can't tell you how much I wanted her to win. Not only did that dress look incredible on her, but she is so poetic. I was thoroughly impressed. 

3) Kicking off the show with Pharell was the best. idea. ever. Someone deserves a raise, whoever made that call. Go you!

4) Jared Leno's speech. Of course stars will thank their agents, directors, and movie teams -- but it is so touching when someone dedicates their entire speech to their family. I was so moved by Jared Leno's speech dedicated to his single mother.

5) Kerry Washington asking for two slices of pizza - Enough. Said.

What did you think about the awards? What was your favorite moment?

ALL STRIPE EVERTHING - 30X30 - Day 25

Top: Express - Same Here (Sold Out) - $35   //   Striped Skirt - F21 - Similar Here - $12   //

Black Pumps - JLo Kohls - Same Here - $28   //  Bag: Kate Spade - Similar Here, Here, or Here  - $158 

I've come to find that I love stripes. I just do. It's crazy how one pattern manages to never go out of style. My favorite fall bag (Kate Spade here), mini skirt, and winter coat are all black & white stripes. I'm a total fashion mess when I forget and wear them all together (oops!) 

Women splurge on different things. Some of us are shoe people, some jewelry people, and others are handbag people. I don't generally find myself investing in mid to high priced shoes or jewelry because I like changing it up often and having a variety. Handbags are one thing that I do invest in. I believe a good handbag should last you two seasons and therefore should be able to transcend from winter to spring or summer to fall. 

Kate Spade was my splurge, what was your latest?

STRIPES + CASHMERE - 30X30 - Day 7

Cashmere Sweater: H&M - Same Here - $60 // Striped Skirt: F21 - Similar Here - $12 // 

Mustard Scarf: Gifted - Similar Here - $10 // Black Opaque Tights: H&M - Similar Here - $10 // 

Black Pumps: JLO for Kohls - Same Here - $55

Well it's Monday. There are only so many good things about that. Back to the grind for at least 5 days- which is complete with exhausting days and seriously bad traffic. On the plus side, it is always refreshing to have a fresh start. Today we eat healthier, work out more, floss, and watch less YouTube videos when we should be working. 

Here's to the start of a great week: Cheers!

Linking up to More Pieces of Me, Mix it Mondays, Monday Bloom,Funday Monday , Monday Must Haves

MINT + STRIPES: Winter Fashion

Top: LC at Kohls - Similar Here - $23
Skirt: Love21 - Similar Here & Here - $12 
Opaque Tights - Similar Here - $20
Black Pumps: J.LO at Kohls - Similar Here - $50



5 Celebrities that I want to be BFFIRLs (best friends forever in real life)with:

Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson is known to be one of the most down-to-earth musical artists in the industry. Her success is a result of strong, female empowering music that is raw and real. She was the first artist after Destiny's Child who's record I could listen to on repeat for months. Plus she got engaged in UGGs, and that's awesome.

Lucy Hale
Lucy is my favorite of the PLLs. Maybe because she reminds me the most of myself, minus the whole dating a psycho stalker teacher fiasco. I think we could be besties, drink tea, and talk smack about Jenna & Shawna. And we could trade closets, so that's always a plus. 

Sophia Bush
It's no secret what an inspiration Sophia Bush is. Between her war on Urban Outfitters and being an equal rights advocate, she still manages to have time to be an amazing actress and promote social entreprenurship. She has high standards and she would be the kind of girlfriend who would never let you skip going to the gym and hit up a Panera instead. I need a Sophia Bush in my life. 

Zooey Deschanel
I don't know too much about Zooey Deschanel, except that she is on the cotton commercial and I love red lipstick on her. However, her character, Jess, on New Girl is my favorite. We could make up songs about everything while curling our hair and wearing hipster glasses. It would be the beginning of something beautiful. 

Jennifer Lawrence
Um, duh. Of course Jenn La is going to be #1. Her GIFs are what I read when I am having a bad day and need to remember that some people are significantly more awkward than I am. Jenn wins an Oscar and falls UP the stairs and makes the perfect recovery by making fun of herself. I wish I would take life a little less seriously like her. Also since Jenn and I share a mutual love for food, we could have sleepovers and eat fries all night. #besties


Who would your celeb BFFIRLs be? 

P.S. Today is Veteran's Day and we honor all of those who have served our country. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service. #AmericaTheBrave

Linking up with Style Elixir & Karly Kim