WHITE LINEN SKIRT + CHAIN BIB NECKLACE

BLOUSE: KOHL'S - SIMILAR HERE & HERE - $40   //   LINEN SKIRT: F21 - SIMILAR HERE - $35   //   NUDE D'ORSAY HEELS: F21 - SIMILAR HERE - $80   //   CLUTCH: eBAY - SAME HERE - $5   //   CHAIN BIB NECKLACE (COURTNEY): PURPLE PERIDOT - SAME HERE - $26

I've been so into the the dark wine lipstick these days, that I forgot how great a simple red can look - especially on a bold color like blue. This is one of my favorite tops that I picked up a few years ago at Kohls from the Apt. 9 collection, the way it flows on me really works for my body style and the $20 price tag didn't hurt either. BUT the real stunner here is the Chain Bib Necklace from Purple Peridot. Baublebar has a similar necklace called the "Courtney" that is about 3x the cost of this one, but equally as divine. My girlfriend, Kirsten, was wearing it when we went to the Suja Juice event a few weeks ago, over a casual grey sweater and skinny jeans -- I fell in love with it! 

Fashion inspiration can come from anywhere, but the best is when it comes from your girlfriends-- thanks Kirsten!

This post is linked up with Style Elixir// Rachel The Hat//Fashion Favorite Friday // Friday Frills // Sabby Style// Sew Sarah R//Fashion Item Friday  // Sincerely Jenna Marie

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GREY LACE & WHITE PENCIL SKIRT - 30X30 - Day 18

Top: F21 - Similar Here - $18   //   White Skirt: Love21 - Similar Here - $30   //   

Belt: Fiore - Similar Here - $14   //   Shoes: Guess - Similar Here - $45

I hope you all had a great Valentine's Day weekend. I personally think that of all of the ridiculous holidays that we "celebrate" [really St. Patrick's day? Cinco de Mayo?] It's pretty damn cool that there is a holiday dedicated to love. Even the most cynical ladies manage to make sweeping declarations of love in the caption of their classic flower & chocolate heart pics. I think it's great. We should celebrate more often, god knows our economy could use the stimulus, and it will remind us that love is always louder. 

How was your holiday weekend? Still binge eating the chocolate? Or all your all out of the milk chocolate ones and only have dark left?

Linking up with Funday Monday, Manic Monday , Mix It Monday, Monday Bloom 

OUT OF SIGHT - 30X30 - Day 13

Top: Kohls - Similar Here - $42  //   Skirt: F21 - Similar Here - $19   //    

Watch: Anne Klein -Similar Here - $65   //   Rose Gold Cuff: Gifted - Similar Here - $48   //   

Nike Fuelband Rose Gold - Same Here - $169   //   Brown Heels: Guess - Similar Here - $43 

Okay, i'm not gonna lie. This 30x30 is getting hard. Not because i'm running out of outfits, I actually feel pretty good right about now, but because I miss my other clothes. There are beautiful silk blouses and printed pencil skirts that call my name every morning when I look into my closet. Instead, I have to pick out solid colored pieces. It's a sinister tease. 

If it wasn't for my "you can wear whatever you want in the evening" clause, i'd probably be loosing it. Next time around, I need to invest in a hanging wardrobe and only put the select 30 pieces on that rack. Out of sight, out of mind... right?

17 outfits left, wish me luck.

Linking up with Her & Nicole,Vodka Infused Lemonade,Simply Just Lovely, Everyday Fashion & Finance, The Tiny Heart, & Mix & Match Fashion  

Networking Event Style: "Smile"

 Top: H&M, Skirt: Love21, Necklace: gifted, Shoes: Guess

Love this necklace? Me too. This is a birthday gift from my lovely bf and I absolutely adore it. A black and white combination is classic and never goes out of style- which is why I love pairing this combination with a bold necklace like this one. 

I was invited to an event at Bloomingdales this evening where they are showcasing their summer wardrobe. I'll post pictures of the styles & events soon!