Cut Offs Go Nautical

Obsession of the Week:  Tangerine Cut Off Shorts Nautical is back in style and I could not be happier.  Who doesn’t love a good navy and white stripe top? Instead of pairing navy stripes with red, wear it with orange cut-offs and tan Sperrys this summer. Gold accents look best with the tangerine and blue … Read more

Friday Neon Lace

Standard Used:  Neon Blazer After a long stressful week at work, I decided to bring some color into the office with my H&M neon blazer.  The neon blazer along with the lace detail are perfectly on trend for spring.  I picked up the Diesel jeans at Plato’s Closet for $35.00 and the rainbow platforms from … Read more

Cut-Offs and Neon

Standard Used:  Neon Blazer Over Memorial Day weekend, after a nice day at the gym, I decided to change into some cut-offs for a stroll around the mall and a stop at the market.  I incorporated my new neon jacket into the ensemble to add a little color.  The cut-offs were made from a pair … Read more

Standard of the Week: Neon Blazer

Fashion Star Neon by aprilgolightly featuring a fitted blazer Neon is a trend that I never thought would resurface.  The 1980s spandex and scrunchies frighten people away for a quite some time.  As with all dearly departed trends, neon remerged reinvented and sleek.  Now, all I can think about is neon.  So much so, I have … Read more

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Harrison Ford On His Back

Harrison Ford likes to have his belly pet. Here, he is getting a nice rub from his mommy.

Hats Off to The Artist

    Don’t let the silence stop you from seeing The Artist as it definitely will not stop the film from winning Oscars this upcoming weekend.  The movie was amazing!  I laughed almost as much as I cried. The wardrobe was fantastic and a true portrayal of the way women dressed in the late 1920s. … Read more

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Shirt Dress Goes to the Beach

Wearing: Button Down Shirt Dress by Theory (similar here) Windbreaker/Rain Jacket from J.Crew (similar here) Jewelmint Spellbound Earrings Escada Red Aviators purchased on Ideeli (similar here) Revlon Color Stay Nail Polish Black Skinny Belt (similar here) Wedge Sandals from Bealls (similar here) I was so excited when I saw shirt dresses were all over the … Read more

DIY Inspiration: Colored Loafers

I am trying to wear more flats to “save my feet.”  I love heels, but sometime a girl just needs to wear flats. I was never that girl until recently when my fiance started giving me flack for complaining about my feet.  Now if I know I am going to be walking a ton, I … Read more

Blue Polka Dots

Wearing: Madewell Polka dot Sweater (similar here) Navy Skirt (similar here) Ivanka Trump Nude Pumps purchased on Ruelala (similar here) Brooks Brothers White Shirt Jewelmint Earrings Monet Necklace (somewhat similar here) Monet Pearl Bracelet (similar here) polka dot tops

South Beach Brunch

Sunday brunch is my favorite meal of the week.  I suspect that it is the mix of the good company and mimosas that makes it my fave.   The fashion is just a bonus. Mind you, a bonus that I adore.  Today, I wore a polka dot dress from Marshalls (similar here) and J. Crew … Read more

Indi Custom Jeans Outfit of the Day

Wearing: Indi Custom Jeans (similar non-custom jeans here) MNG Green Top from JCPennys (Similar here) Shoemint Leopard Booties Gold and Gun Metal Necklace from Ann Taylor (similar here) Gold Earrings from Bealls (similar here) Escada Red Sunglasses purchased on Ideeli (similar here) Blue Faux Leather Jacket from Bealls (similar here)   I am so impressed by … Read more

DIY Edgy Pearl Necklace

DIY Ingredients Pearls Pendant Chain Quilting Needle Jewelry Pliers Jump Ring Step 1 Use the jewelry pliers, take off the clasp from the chain.   Remove the pendant.  Attach the chain to the quilting needle using the jump ring that was used to attach the clasp to the chain.  Use the pliers to crush the … Read more

OOTD: Conservatize Red Jeans Using Leopard, Silk, & Flats

Until I can find work pants that fit, I am finding creative ways to conservatize my colored jeans.  None of pants are fitting me anymore! Not that I am complaining!  Have I mentioned that I recently lost a ton of weight?  The weight loss has really taken a toll on my bottoms wardrobe.  Most of … Read more

Style Resolution for the New Year: Try Out Neon Yellow in 2012

    Polyvore was conducting a contest asking contestants to try something new in 2012.  Mainly, they wanted the contestants to step outside their comfort zone. I took the contest as an opportunity to play around with neon yellow.  I am big fan of all the other neon colors, but I have never worn neon … Read more

Wear White is for Peace in the New Year

White is the most popular color choice for New Year’s Eve in Brazil. If you search google images of Brazil New Years Eve, you will find a plethora of photo showing hundred of people on the beach in white on New Year’s Eve. In the Southern Hemisphere, New Year’s Eve is in the summer. I … Read more

J.Crew Glitter Spectator Flats

Even though I was not feeling well, I managed to muster up the energy to hit Boca Town Center on Monday.  I nearly cleared out J.Crew of all their sale items.  One of my favorite finds were these hidden heel spectator flats. The toe and heel have  black glitter and the cream leather is very soft. Also, added bonus for … Read more

OOTD Racer Back Vest with Purse Jeans

  As I was packing for my trip to Barcelona, I threw together a few fall outfits that are work really well together. I did not get to wear them all on my trip, but they are now in my fall rotation.  Here, I am wearing my tan motorcycle boots by MIA.  The purple jeans are from Gloria Vanderbilt. My mom bought … Read more

Holiday Nail Polish Adventure

For most of my life, I have been wearing pale pink or nude nail polish on my fingernails and reserving all the fun colors for my toes.  After seeing fashionista everywhere online embrace color and design, I decided to give some color a try.  I chose a hunter green and topped it off with light … Read more

OOTD Holiday Plaid

Cashmere Sweaters by Ralph Lauren Black Label

OOTD: Analogous Color Blocking

Today I am trying out some color blocking using analogous colors: green and blue.  They sit next to each other on the color wheel and match really well.  I am wearing Nine West tan boots over Volcom Teal Cords.  My cable knit sweater is from Banana Republic. I am wearing the Pomander necklace from Jewelmint.  To … Read more