Must Have: Patterened Denim

I have gone on and on about how much I like floral denim, but it doesn't stop there. I am a big fan of patterned pants, in general.  I found these pairs and wanted to share.

Polka Dot Denim Skinnies - Forever 21 - $24.80
Sueded Leopard Print Skinnies - Forever 21 - $29.80

I think the polka dot pants are a great starting point for someone who has shied away from the trend because the pattern is subtle and the colors are neutral.

What do you think? Would you wear these?

Spied: Polka Dot Capris (+ 20% Off)

I don't think I can tell you how excited I was to stumble on these polka dot pants. After spotting those fabulous Anthropologie dotted pants, I became a little obsessed with finding my own pair. I ended up thrifting and refashioning my own pair, but I am so excited to share these with you guys:

Printed Capris - Old Navy - $22.35 $27.94

(this print also available in shorts)

Old Navy's selection definitely has an ebb and flow. Sometimes I love everything and sometimes I shrug at the whole lot. But I am happy to announce that their new batch is noteworthy. Here are a few of my other favorite things:

Polka Dot Button-Front Cardi

Striped Halter Swimsuit

Buttoned Tie-Waist Shirt Dress 

Ruched Button-Front Top

  

Plus, Old Navy is having a 20% off sale online. Coupon code | ONBIG

Must Have: Summer Blouses

I don't know about you, but I'm already tired of sporting tees every day. It's obviously too hot to layer - unless you work in an office with A/C on overdrive. Lightweight blouses are just the thing to spruce up your summer wardrobe.

Here are my favs:

1 • Charmeuse 3/4-Tab Sleeve Top • Old Navy • $17.00 (Orig. $29.94)
2 • Smocked Floral Print Blouse • Forever 21 • $19.80
3 • Oversized Peter Pan Collar Top • Forever 21 • $19.80
4 • 3/4-Sleeve Bow-Back Blouse • JCPenney • $18.00 (updated link)
5 • Box Pleated Top • Forever 21 • $22.80
6 • Sailboat-Print 3/4-Sleeve Top • Old Navy • $14.99 (Orig. $29.94)
7 • Boxy Distressed Stripes Top • Forever 21 • $17.80
8 • Roslyn Blouse • Alloy • $19.90 (Orig. $24.90)
9 • Crepe Flutter-Sleeve Blouse • Old Navy • $19.00 (Orig. $22.94)

What's your favorite?

Trend: Statement Necklaces

Last week, I stumbled on a fabulous little store, Charming Charlie. Ever heard of it? The stores house a massive collection of color coordinated, budget friendly accessories. The in store selection varies from the online offerings, but both have great options. I stumbled on this great option in store, but couldn't find it online.

As the weather heats up, I find myself wearing lightweight tees and statement necklaces almost every day.

Here are a few of my favorite statement necklaces from a variety of stores for under $20:

1 - Draped Chain Necklace - Forever 21 - $8.80
2 - Color Craze Green Stone Necklace - JCPenney - $12.00
3 - Fringed Teardrop Necklace - Forever 21 - $9.80
4 - a.n.a® Collar Necklace, Gold Tone Filigree - JCPenney - $16.00
5 - Latticed Bead Necklace - $13.59 (Orig. $39.95) [free shipping with code: WFH2987]
6 - Opaque Beaded Necklace - Forever 21 - $12.80
7 - Lacquered Bib Necklace - Forever 21 - $5.80
8 - Liz Claiborne Statement Necklace - JCPenney - $12.50
9 - Gullung Necklace - Aldo - $15.00

I don't know about you, but I am head over heels for #5 (which also comes in aqua). What's your favorite?

Trend: Floral Maxi Dresses

My style sense is leaning a bit on the resort side these days. I can't help it, with all the tropical humidity and palm trees in my neck of the woods. I want to laze about in clothes that don't really feel like clothes. That's where these pretty floaty dresses come in:

V-Neck Maxi Dress in Pink/Orange - Target - $24.99 (Orig. $29.99) (and in plus)

Floral Surplice Maxi Dress - Forever 21 - $24.80

V-Neck Maxi Dress in Violet/Pink - Target - $24.99 (Orig. $29.99)*

*Also available in black/white (and in plus)

What do you think? Is this a style you would wear?

Trend: Flat Sandals

Flip flops have their place, but I need to wear something a little more substantial on a day to day basis. And I do mean day to day. I find myself wearing sandals constantly and am in desperate need of a new pair.

Here are a few options:

1 - Flossy Leather Sandals with T-Bar - ASOS - $32.72
2 - Studded Thong Sandals - Forever 21 - $16.80
3 - Braided Strap Sandals - Forever 21 - $19.80
4 - Fantasy Neoprene Twist Flat Sandals - ASOS - $27.27 (Also available in green and grey)
5 - Braided-Trim Cross-Front Sandals - Old Navy - $19.94 (Enter ONSAVE20 for 20% off)
6 - Crossed Ankle Strap Sandals - Forever 21 - $14.80
7 - Wrap Ankle Sandals - Forever 21 - $11.80
8 - Fabio Leather Flat Sandals with Color Block - ASOS - $36.36

I think my favorites are 3,5,7, and 8, but it's tough to choose. What are your favorites?

Trend: Knee Length Skirts

As I mentioned before, I get really excited when I find modest dresses and skirts at the mall. Once again, Forever 21 has a great selection of things to the knee and beyond.

1 -Accordion Striped Skirt - $19.80
2 - Mosaic Handkerchief Hem Maxi Skirt w/ Belt - $22.80
3 - Matelasse Midi Skirt - $12.80
4 - Bold Floral High-Low Skirt - $17.80
5 - Calf Length Skirt - $19.80
6 - Polka Dot Calf Skirt - $19.80

I think my favorite is the high-low floral skirt. Adorable.

Check out my last set of modest finds at Forever 21 here.

What do you think? Which is your favorite?

Trend: Colored Denim

Colored denim is one of my favorite recent trends. I was super excited to find this great selection of colors over at JCPenney. I was even more excited about the price. 

Bisou Bisou 5-Pocket Skinny Jeans - JCPenney - $15 (valid price for the month of April)

I also really like this option from Forever 21.

Would you wear colored denim? Which color is your favorite?

Trend: Mint Pants

 

I have been hoping to snag a pair of mint pants this spring, which is why I was so stoked to see these:

Pleated Life In Progress™ Chinos - Forever 21 - $24.80

What do you think? Something you would wear?

Trend: Statement Necklace

As the weather heats up, it's time to rethink wardrobe choices. As you all know, layering cardigans is a crutch tool that I implemented for years to make my outfits feel more dynamic. And boy, did it make me rethink everything when I moved somewhere far too hot to consider wearing any more clothing than absolutely necessary.

Enter the statement necklace. They are a fantastic option for adding a lot of dimension to an outfit without compromising your heat management. Plus they are pretty.

Here are my favorite picks: 

1 - Pearlescent Flower Necklace - Forever 21 - $12.80
2 - Double-Band Collar Necklace - Charlotte Russe - $9.50
3 - a.n.a® Bib Necklace, Large Flower - JCPenney - $8.00
4 - Knotted Mesh Tube Necklace - Charlotte Russe - $8.50
5 - Coral & Goldtone Bib Necklace - JCPenney - $16.00
6 - Hammered-Plate Collar Necklace - Charlotte Russe - $9.50
7 - Color Craze® Yellow Woven Necklace - JCPenney - $12.00
8 - Liz Claiborne Necklace, Gold/Silver - JCPenney - $16.00
9 - Tubular Bib Necklace - Forever 21 - $10.80

What do you think? Which is your favorite? Any tips for dressing well in the heat you can impart?

Trend: Knee Length Skirts

For me, wearing skirts to the knee isn't a trend, it's a way of life. Which is why I am always excited to spot a skirt that doesn't flash too much of my leg at the mall. Much like the dress I posted on last week, I was surprised to find so many options at Forever 21.

1 - Pleated Skirt w/ Belt - $13.50
2 - Striped Skirt w/ Belt - $10.80
3 - Buttoned Front Skirt - $24.80*
4 - Pleated Daisy Skirt w/ Belt - $22.80
5 - Striped A-Line Skirt - $17.80
6 - Colorblock Pleats Skirt - $22.80

I think they are all great in way or another, but that button front tomato red number is my absolute favorite. Which is your favorite?

Spied: Old Navy Animal Print Blouses

This is the post in which I proclaim Old Navy is killing it. First with the adorable dresses, and now these? I am totally into small scale animal prints (I'm talking animal shapes, not leopard spots here). Birds, kittens, and puppies, oh my!

Bird-Print Charmeuse Blouse - $36.94
Bow-Back Animal Print Top - $34.94

What do you think? Something you would wear? Leave your thoughts below.

Trend: Dots are the New Stripes

Dots are my new fave. Liz tweeted that dots are the new stripes and I have to agree.

Crackled Polka Dot Tee - Forever 21 - $13.80
Kensie Sweater - Macy's - $33.74 (Orig. $68.00)
River Island Polka Dot Pencil Skirt - Asos - $35.81
Polka-Dot Canvas Flats - Old Navy - $24.94
Ribbon Back Top - Forever 21 - $15.80

What do you think? Are dots the new stripes?

Spied: Tangerine Tango

Did you hear that the Pantone color for next spring is Tangerine Tango? I am mildly obsessed with the bright red/orange hue. I was lucky to snag a few things in this color from Old Navy last summer, and they are the first pieces I reach for when getting dressed in the morning.

I spotted this sweater and thought I should share:

Merona® French Terry Zip Up Cardigan - Target - $22.49

What do you think of the color? Something you would wear?

Can't Get Enough: Floral Blouses

I am sure you are all thinking is she really posting on blouses again? You bet I am. I was reminded yesterday how much I love them when I walked into Forever 21 and saw floral blouses everywhere. I wanted to take every single one home. {I held back and just bought this one - I consider it a little "someday you will have a waist again" present.}

{As a happy side note, I was at the mall yesterday because my company gave every employee an iPad. I went into the Apple Store to exchange the black version I was given, for a white model. On my way out I couldn't help but zip into Forever 21.}

Here are a few floral blouses I have been eying lately.

1 - Sheer Blouse & Camisole Set - Kmart - $10.99 (Orig. $21.99)
2 - Ditsy Violets Woven Top - Forever 21 - $19.80
3 - Ethereal Floral Top- Forever 21 - $15.80
4 - Ruffled Chiffon Top - Old Navy $12.99 (Orig. $26.50)

So what do you think of floral blouses? Will you be jumping on the bandwagon? Leave your thoughts below.

Pantone Color Forecast Fall 2010 {Lipstick Red + Living Coral}

A few months ago, I started a series to highlight the Pantone fashion color report for this fall {find the full report here}. The report for spring has already been released, but I am resigned to continue living in the moment of the current fall season. Today we are talking about lipstick red + living coral.

Can I tell you how excited I am that coral is in this fall? I am always sad to put away the lively colors of spring to be replaced by the more serious autumn color line up. Here are my color picks:

1 - Naomi Scoop Neck LS - Delia's - $19.40 {2 for $25}
2 - Puff Sleeve Silk Top - Forever 21 - $24.80
3 - Triple Skinny Belt Set - Forever 21 - $7.80
4 - Poppie Jones Selma Satchel - DSW - $34.95 (Orig. $55.00)
5 - Round Toe Pump - Wet Seal - $10.00 (Orig. $24.50)
6 - Jersey Boyfriend Cardigans - Old Navy - $15.00 (Orig. $19.50)

What do you guys think of these colors to come? Will you be jumping on the bandwagon, or standing by? Leave your thoughts below.

Can't Get Enough: Animal Print

Lately, I have been totally loving animal prints. Cheetah print, especially, never goes out of style (Ask Michael Kors. He said it once, and I listened). I also had a reader ask about reasonable priced animal prints.

I went on the hunt, and here's what I found:

1 - Jones New York Animal-Print Cap-Sleeved Top - Lord + Taylor - $10.99 (Orig. $29.00)
2 - Merona Doubleweave Skirt - Cheetah Print- Target - $19.99
3 - Sunny Leigh Top, Sleeveless Crinkled Animal Print Wrap - Macy's - $9.99 (Orig. $29.98)
4 - Merona Sweater Cardigan - Cheetah Print - Target - $24.99
5 - Mossimo Odell Ballet Flats - Cheetah - Target - $12.99
6 - AB Studio Animal Sheath Dress - Kohl's - $23.99 (Orig. $48.00)

What are your thoughts on cheetah print? Leave your thoughts below.

Happy Shopping.

Spied: Kmart Oxfords

You guys probably remember my post on oxfords a few months ago. I still really want a pair, but I haven't found the right pair yet. I was really excited when I stumbled on this amazing deal at Kmart.

Attention Shayla Oxfords in Cognac, Black + White - $9.99 (Orig. $16.99)

$10! So crazy. And apparently white oxfords are kind of hard to find, so this is doubly great.

What do you think? Is this price enough to get you to try this trend? Leave your thoughts below.

Happy Shopping.

Pantone Color Forecast Fall 2010 {Endive + Golden Yellow}

Every fashion week, Pantone surveys the designers of NY fashion week to identify the 10 most directional colors. You can read their full report here. I am planning to do a series on the colors, two at a time. Here's the first peak of the in colors of Fall 2010:

Here are my reasonable finds in these color families:

1 - V-Neck Short Sleeve Braided Embroidery Top - Macy's - $24.00
2 - Shimmery Scoopneck Tank - Charlotte Russe - $10.00
3 - ELLE Ruffled Tunic - Kohls - $19.99 (Orig. $34.00) 
4 - Tribal Print Ruched V-Neck T-Shirt - Calvin Klein - $19.99 (Orig. $39.00)
5 - Simple Scoop Neck Tee - Forever 21 - $5.50

What do you guys think of these colors to come? Will you be jumping on the bandwagon, or standing by? Leave a comment.

Happy Shopping.

Color Inspiration: Coral

This season there is one color that I just can't get enough of - coral. I am consistently drawn to it and wish I had a few more pieces in the color. I rounded up a few accessories that would add a pop of coral to your wardrobe:


1 - Super Skinny Waist Belt - Asos - $8.45
2 - Short Geometric Shaped Necklace - Asos - $5.41 (Orig. $16.91)
3 - F2849 Sunglasses - Forever 21 - $5.80
4 - Fusion Coral Rose Earrings - tianarutledge's Etsy shop - $6.00
5 - Blu Bijoux Cabochen Ring - Max & Chloe - $12.00 (Orig. $20.00)
6 - Solid Gauze Scarf - Coral - Lori's Shoes - $18.00

What do you think of coral? Any of the picks you would want to bring home?

Thanks for reading,

Happy Shopping!