Polka Dot Jeans by Harajuku Mini for Target

Why limit yourself to women’s department? Even with curves, you can shop in the girl’s section! When designers started collaborating with Target to produce children’s clothing, I found that the prices were even more reasonable for the kiddies! In fact, at times, the kids designs are even more fun than the grown-up outfits. These amazing … Read more

Mad Men Banana Republic Shopping

Mad Men is finally returning! After waiting impatiently for the last year and a half, the world finally gets to see the lovably real style icons in action. It’s not just about the fashion for me. The writing is truly impeccable and utterly compelling. Since Mad Men seems to be finally boosting their ad budget, I suspect … Read more

Be the Girl on Fire at the Hunger Games

Hunger Games Chic by aprilgolightly featuring a stretch shirt We are reading Hunger Games for my book club and I have not been able to put it down.  Now that the movie has come out, I need to figure out what I am going to wear to watch the film and also to the book … 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.

Save Money on Save the Dates DIY

Ingredients 1.  Save the Date Magnets purchased on Vistaprint 2.  Craft Bond Spray Adhesive 3. Paint Chips (note: I chose to mix the colors, but all the same colors would work as well) 4. Magazine 5. Ream of 8 x 10 – 25 Pound White Paper 6. Paper Trimmer 7. Glue Dots 8. Fiance helper (much … Read more

Rose Gold Accessories

These amazing rose gold Giuseppe Zanotti sandals (similar here by Jimmy Coo and Jean-Michel Cazabat) were a great find from Ruelala. Rose gold accessories go well with spring and spring transition outfits. This outfit is perfect for spring transition as it is a little bit spring, but still keeps you warm when it is cool.   … Read more

Beach Themed Wedding Reception

The wedding planner called me to let me know that a wedding was going on at our venue. My fiance and I jumped at the opportunity to check out the room already set up for a real life wedding.  The ball room was set up for a beach themed wedding. The place looked very nice, … Read more

Camouflage Top

Wearing: Camo Shirt from Bealls (found similar dress here) Blue Faux Leather Jacket from Bealls as well (similar real leather one here) Modified Jewelmint Screen Siren Earrings  (check out modification here) Gun Metal Lock Necklace (similar here) Shoemint Jolly Leopard Booties (similar here) Red Escada Aviator Sunglasses (similar here) Diesel Boot Cut Jeans in Light Blue Orange Moschino … Read more

4 Ways to Wear an Eyelet Top

Girl Weekend Eyelet Top by aprilgolightly featuring chino shorts How to Wear an Eyelet Mid-Drift Top to a night Out on the town by aprilgolightly featuring clutch handbags Eyelet Mid-Drift Top Worn to Work by aprilgolightly featuring a gold bead necklace How to wear Eyelet Mid-Drift Top Worn on the Weekend by aprilgolightly featuring a … Read more

Saint Patrick’s Day Outfits

My little sister is heading off to New Orleans for Saint Patrick’s Day and she asked for some help deciding what to wear for the big day.  Since everyone will be wearing a green top, I figured it would be fun to put the green on the bottom.  Green bottoms are very wearable and easily … Read more

DIY Inspiration Scarf Outfits

Scarf Outfit DIY Inspiration by aprilgolightly featuring vintage clothing dresses scarves top

Don’t Let Earrings Weigh You Down DIY

Don’t Let Your Earrings Weigh You Down DIY by aprilgolightly on polyvore.com Don’t let your earrings weigh down your ears. At a very young age, my father warned me about what happens to earlobes after years of wearing heavy earrings. I’ve been wearing studs every since. Over the past few years, I have branched out … Read more

Green Shoe Envy

Green Shoe Envy by aprilgolightly on polyvore.com  

We Named the DOG Harrison Ford

Whether Harrison Ford was playing Indiana Jones, Han Solo, or Dr. Richard Kimble, I was entranced by his charisma and wit.  All my friends had crushes on Brad Pitt or Johnny Depp.  They are both good looking guys, but  they are no Harrison Ford! Harrison’s smirk was enough to have me watching his movies until the VHS tapes stopped working. … Read more

Tiffany Wedding Shoes

  Tiffany Wedding Shoes by aprilgolightly featuring stiletto heels   A friend of mine is getting married and she is on the hunt for some tiffany blue wedding shoes.  The Tiffany’s color is so specific, but here are a few pairs of shoes that I found that came really close.   Nicholas Kirkwood high heels … Read more

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Look Preppy and Trendy

Kate Middleton has taught us that you can be trendy and preppy at the same time.  It seems like a contradiction in terms, but if you take a page from Princess Kate’s play book you will see that it can be done effortlessly.  Here, two trends are represented in a very subtle way.   The … Read more

Like “Aprilgolightly.com” on Facebook, and follow April on Twitter!

Sometimes it’s difficult to stay caught up with the latest posts from your favorite blogs. If you use Facebook or Twitter though you can stay up to date with the latest from April Golightly. To get her posts on your news feed, simply like our Facebook page, or on Twitter, follow @april_golightly. April posts in … Read more

How Do You Wear Spring Colors Now

Why wait for spring to start wearing Prada’s new spring colors?  Prada’s spring ready to wear collection featured looks inspired by the 1950s.  The kitschy car details were adorable, but unfortunately cannot be incorporated into everyday wear.  The take-away from this collection were the Prada colors of red and the muted baby blue.  The colors in and … Read more

Tropical Outfit Inspiration

Outfit Inspiration Hawaiian Garb by aprilgolightly featuring sleeveless tops When are we leaving for the tropics?  Don’t bother forking out the money for a plane ticket this year, just check out the spring 2012 ready to wear runway collections and you will be transported to paradise. Stella McCartney’s palm tree tops make me want to break … Read more

Neon AND Glitter Nails

Why are your nails so boring?  These days finger nails are very important accessory that need to be factored into your outfit.  Here, I am sporting  neon pink Milani polish under Milani pink glitter nails with a camo top from the juniors section at Bealls.  Layering polishes is a way to wear glitter and neon … Read more