Checkered & Floral

     Round 2 of my effort to mix unexpected patterns and colors. My outfit could have benefitted from some accessories but it still squeaks by with just the busy pattern on both the dress and clutch. The pockets on this dress are darling and the fit gave me plenty of room which upped the comfort factor by like a million. Strolling around with my maltipoo in these heels was also a breeze so this outfit is definitely going on my "repeat" list. Maybe with an added necklace... or two. :)

 I might have to take the hem of the dress up a couple inches but otherwise, this is one of the few thrifted pieces that I never have to do much on. :)

I love this clutch! Definitely a spring wardrobe staple.

Dress: Thrifted
Belt: F21
Clutch: F21
Shoes: Payless

12 Minutes to Take Off!

     Is it really horrible of me that I constantly blog about waking up late? I think it might be.. just a little. Well, same ol' story here. Woke up terribly late since I stayed up terribly late watching Downton Abbey. I'm hooked. It's like Gosford Park but with characters that play a lot dirtier and have no problem constantly trying to one-up each other. I won't bore you with the specifics about the plot since I'm sure that's like opening the flood gates. Once I start, there may be no turning back!
     Back to the TWELVE minutes I had to get ready. I grabbed the nearest piece of clean laundry that is folded in a teetering stack by my basket and this is what I got. I haven't worn this purple floral top on the blog but I wear it practically once a week in the warmer months. I know it's not exactly warm yet but my spring/summer wardrobe is starting to take over my closet already.

Cardigan, Top, Pants: F21
Scarf: World Market 
Shoes: Nordstrom Rack

Flower Shop Top

     Hello lovelies :)

     Just a quick post with my work attire. Wore my new shirt from H & M. I actually wanted one from the Zara store but couldn't part with the $140 big ones, even if it was for the perfect floral top. *sigh
Sooo... you can imagine my happy surprise when I saw this one at H & M. Honestly, I just picked it up and went straight to the registers. That's how bad I wanted it.
     Wore this shirt with the same ol' pants I usually wear to work, a coral tank, mint belt, hunter green coat and brown sandals. Of course I accessorized with two necklaces, three bracelets, two rings and a pair of earrings with a floral motif to play off the pattern on the shirt. That's not too much, right? This "quick" post is getting long... so here you go!

 This picture makes me laugh since my fuzzball looked like he was practicing the "stop, drop, and roll" routine. A blurry mess!

Now, he's playing "hide and seek". Can you spot him? 

 A better shot of the necklaces. One trick I use when wearing multiple necklaces and not wanting them to tangle is to wear one on the inside of the shirt and the other "outside" the collar. Same illusion, no knots.

 These earrings seem to be made for this shirt.

Sorry the picture is off kilter. I don't have eyes on the back of my head so this is the best I could do to get a shot of the back of the shirt.

Rings, bracelets, maltipoo.

Minty goodness. :)

Do you know how comfy and tough these shoes are? I've jogged across a four lane street in these without falling!

 There are tiny little studs on the ankle strap. Must get a better picture of that!

 Come....

 Play...

 With...

 Meee.....

Pllllleeeaasseee...........?!?

Jacket: F21

Top: H & M

Coral Tank (under the top): F21

Pants: H & M

Shoes: Kenneth Cole

Earrings: F21

Neckalaces: Anthropologie (Blue Stones), Flea market (Rubik's cube)

Bracelets: F21

Ring: Swarovski

Belt: F21



Purple Me Happy

     Purple. A color that I clearly have no problem wearing. Want embarrassing proof that I definitely wear the color borderline too often? My nickname among friends is Grimace. Yeah, like that big, blob of a character from McDonalds. Obviously, I had no say in it. Now it's just stuck to me like superglue. Stuck like the gum at the bottom of your shoe that just spreads everywhere after trying to scrape it off. Class all the way.

I LOVE the beautiful vibrant color on this pleated skirt!

A DIY I found on Kinsey's blog. Isn't the nest the cutest?!

Trench: Ross
Shirt: Floral Tank Forever 21
Skirt: Covent Garden
Tights: Forever 21
Shoes: Forever 21
Belt: Anthropologie
Necklaces: RoseBowl Flea Market and DIY
Bangle: Gift from Aunt in Hong Kong
Rings: Francesca's (Multi-color), Mom's shop (leaves)
Nails: Essie's Merino Cool, Forever 21 silver glitter polish