Fall Equestrian

The fall runways were full of designer feeling the need to saddle up their horses. Knee high riding boots are probably my fave equestrian inspired fall must-have, but I have not found a pair that is within my budget yet. However, I was happy to break out my Ralph Lauren khaki riding pants. I am … Read more

I Need A Taxi Military Nails

  I Need A Taxi Military Nails by aprilgolightly featuring deborah lippmann nail polish Kenzo over sized sweater $420 – youheshe.com Wildfox Couture screen print shirt shopthetrendboutique.com Current/Elliott army skinny jeans $315 – montaignemarket.com Leather handbag boticca.com Timex bloomingdales.com Nars cosmetic barneys.com Deborah lippmann nail polish nordstrom.com

Cool Nail Polish

Cool Nail Polish by aprilgolightly on polyvore.com

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Election Day Style

This election seems to be never ending. Everywhere I look I am being bombarded with advertisements for candidates. There is no place to hide!!! I suppose that is the point, but I am exhausted by it all and look forward to the post-election world. To celebrate the election, my friend is hosting an election night … Read more

Shop My Closet: Coach High Tops

For a relaxing weekend, mix prints that have a color scheme in common. Here I mixed a floral black & white wrap top and ikat gray and black shorts with comfortable Coach high tops. The Coach are listed through I-Ella. You can buy them by Shopping My Closet. Wrap Top in Black & White Floral, … Read more

3 Ways to Wear Short Printed Skirt

Karalee texted me the other day to let me know that she has been using the pictures we took to help pick out her outfits. I fell in love with Karalee’s short printed skirt while I was helping her choose outfits. Now that it is getting colder in Miami, I want Karalee to wear the … Read more

Weekend Wear with Sperry Top-Sider

  Weekend Wear with Sperry Top-Sider by aprilgolightly featuring mini shorts Polka dot shirt indressme.com Tweed coat $765 – countryattire.com Mini shorts $40 – republic.co.uk Sperry Top-Sider low heels sperrytopsider.com Acrylic jewelry okajewelry.com

Full Color For Fall

I hit the mall today and found an amazing chartreuse skirt from J.Crew for only $24.99.
As you can see, Cobalt blue looks great with chartreuse. I cannot wait to style my new skirt.

Effie Trinket Costume

Halloween is my favorite holiday and I take it pretty seriously. I started looking for elements of this look several months ago. First I ordered the wig. Then I scowered the earth in search of a worthing suit or dress that had the Capital Style we are all fond of. I found it pinning on Pinterest one … Read more

Fall Nordstrom Shopping

Nordstrom is awesome. They have the friendliest staff and I found all kinds of trends for fall. I tried on houndstooth tuxedo pants, Christmas Geek Sweater, Jean Vest, and Polka Dot Velvet Jeans. sweater horse

Shop My Closet: Brand New Blue Dress

These are the dresses that I purchased for the bridesmaids for my wedding. I bought them from Mod Cloth, but they are current sold out. One of the dresses was never worn due. It can be purchase unworn with tags still on through I-Ella. Let me know if you have any questions. Also, there are … Read more

Vest Over Dress

This dress has been sitting unworn  in my downstairs closet for a while now. I bought it at good will in Stuart, Florida over 3 years ago, but have not been able to incorporate into my wardrobe until now. In an effort to save money for a home and children, I am shopping in my … Read more

50 Shades of Grey Halloween DIY

50 Shades of Grey is the hotest book of the year. I recently read it for my book club and realized it would make a great halloween costume. I started searching for as many shades of gray that I could find online. I found 50 shades of gray using google. To complete the look you … Read more

Effie Trinket Halloween Costume

Effie Trinket Halloween Costume created by April Golightly Effie Trinket was such an awesome character in the Hunger Games trilogy. She epitomizes the Capital fashion look, but allows you to see the side of it that is removed from what is going on the districts. I was drawn to her look immediately when reading the … Read more

Still Love Neon Sandals

  Neon Sandals by aprilgolightly on polyvore.com Neon Sandals were fun this summer! I wore them to the beach and out shopping. They can be worn this fall with opaque tights and layers. For ideas on how to wear neon sandals in the fall, check out my Neon Madness Pinterest Board. neon sandals pump

Fashion Designers Expo – Maker’s Shoes

Leopard Top, Forever 21; Houndstooth Jeans, Nordstroms Rack; Lips Bangle, Target; Lips Earrings, Target; Red Booties, Sole Society; Gucci Bag, Gift Fashion Designers Expo helps emerging fashion talent, like Maker’s Shoes, gather the excitement and exposure they deserve. The event tonight was wonderful…especially since I was given my pair of free shoes!!! I adore the … Read more

3 Ways to Wear Chevron Dress

Black and white pattern dresses are always a good staple for every wardrobe. Karalee had this lovely chevron number with tags still on it tucked into the back of her closet. I added a leopard belt to accentuate Karalee’s tiny waist. Mixing prints is something most people are not comfortable with, but Karalee has been … Read more

Miss Scarlet Clue Costume

Miss Scarlet from Clue by aprilgolightly featuring a silk evening dress off the shoulder dress formal

Fall Color

Even though it is sweltering outside, the magazines are already starting to show all kinds of fall fashion. Since my office sometimes keeps the AC pretty frigid, I can wear fall outfits during the work week. For me, fall means dark colors, but I try not to let a little cool weather suck the color … Read more