Make A Statement: In Tights

Yesterday I put on my (old) favorite pair of blue jeans.  For the record, I have not put them on in months. And this is simply because I have found comfort in other things to cover my legs. Look around any relevant clothing store or website and you will most likely find either a) a colorful pair of skinnies b) a fun printed legging or c) an awesome pair of tights that cover fun in both print and color. 

This year, I am voting for tights and will protest why everyone should own at least one pair (excluding standard black opaque or sheer)! 

Here are five reasons everyone should go out and purchase a new pair of tights:

1. They are quite cheap so you aren't making a huge investment in something you may only wear a few times

2. Everyone owns a LBD.  Spruce that LBD up with an oxblood pair of tights or add a black patterned pair

3. Tights look good on all shapes and sizes! If you are bigger, think about how diagonal stripes look good in tops and do the same thing with tights, they will create a slimming illusion! If you are short, purchase a pair that have vertical stripes to create an illusion of never ending legs! 

4. They now make opaque tights that are fleece lined! Yes, I know that sounds weird and pretty thick but its not. You can wear these tights all through winter.

5. A lot of people get caught in a rut of buying black, white, cream, and grey in clothing.  This is an easy (and relate back to #1) way to add a pop of color to any skirt or dress in your closet.

1. DKNY blackout

2. Pretty Polly fleecy

3. Pretty Polly sparkle

4. ModCloth i'm just kitten 

5. ASOS metallic 

6. House of Holland alphabet

Wish List: Stolen Girlfriends Club

I usually avoid opening e-mails from clothing stores because it usually results in me wanting something really badly and trust me, this wish list is never empty. However, I opened one from Urban Outfitters the other day and looked at their International Brands.  Stolen Girlfriends Club really stuck out to me because of their Fuzzy Cardi! 

I checked out their website and found a lot of other cool items and learnt a little about the brand.  I think its really neat that three surfer boys who have no design background started Stolen Girlfriends Club.  They obviously found their calling because their men's and women's clothing is pretty fantastic. 

1. Fuzzy Cardi

2. Hands on Belt

3. Sheer Bell Crew Dress

4. Solid Gold Bow Ring

You can also visit their collab with Urban right here! 

*BREAKING NEWS*

This just in:

Nordstrom will carry Topshop starting September 10

Why this is good:

1. Topshop and Nordstrom are on the top of my favorite stores list

2. There are 14 Nordstrom stores carrying the British brand which is highly more than the 3 US Topshop stores

3. Where will it stop? Does this pave the way for other high street stores to do the same?  How would you like to visit one department store and shop for Topshop, H&M, Urban Outfitters, and more?  Sounds like a good plan to me :)

via Topshop.com

Why this is bad:

1. The closest Nordstrom to carry Topshop (at this time) is Oakbrook, IL.  The closest Topshop is Chicago, IL.  Basically, for me, I have to go to Chicago to buy Topshop clothing via store anyways.

2. Read #1(basically, there are no really bad problems with this!)

Check out Topshops latest collection, Made in Britain here. 

And here is a list of the Nordstrom shops that will carry Topshop:

Ala Moana (Honolulu, HI) 
Barton Creek Square (Austin, TX)
Burlington (Burlington, MA)
Chandler Fashion Center (Chandler, AZ)
Dadeland Mall (Miami, FL)
Garden State Plaza (Paramus, NJ)
Irvine Spectrum Center (Irvine, CA)
Oakbrook Center (Oakbrook, IL)
Phipps Plaza (Atlanta, GA)
The Plaza at King of Prussia (King of Prussia, PA)
San Francisco Centre (San Francisco, CA)*
South Coast Plaza (Costa Mesa, CA)*
Southcenter (Tukwila, WA)
Valley Fair (San Jose, CA)

To Market We Go

Saturday farmers markets are a really refreshing and rewarding weekend journey.  You feel good knowing that you are buying local and helping small farmers business.  Running into old friends and meeting new wonderful people is also just as exciting.  I sometimes dream of the perfect market experience... riding to market on a green tandem bike with my lovely boyfriend who completely resembles Matthew McConaughey.  Picking up fresh veggies and fruits for our weekend BBQ in which all our wonderful friends come over for a Martha Stewart-esque night complete with gingham bunting and fruity drinks.  

Anyways, here is what I would wear...

1. Tennis Knit AA Top

2. Betsey Johnson Ring

3. Faded Pleat Anthro Skirt

4. Sunday Market Tote 

5. Mia Braided Quarter Strap Shoes

What is your perfect Saturday market outfit?

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Fashionably, July 4th

It's almost here!!! The best holiday of the year!

And yes, I am talking about July 4th.  Not only is it a time for colorful fireworks, tasty BBQs, and warm lake days... but it is also so very close to my birthday! 

Some might think it is cliche, but let your patriotic colors fly on your clothes this year.  Why not? Fashion is all about fun and this season is filled with wonderful outfits whether they channel the flirty 50s or 90s grunge.

Flirty 50s

Dress

Sunglasses

Shoes

90s Grunge

Dress

Vest

Ring

Shoes

What kind of look will you pick this fourth? 

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The Backpack Grows Up

When most of us think of backpacks, we revert to third grade when we walked around hunched over carrying a bag three fourths our size.  School was cool and so were those bags.  

Flash forward to 2012....

Backpacks are cool again! 

This time you don't have to worry about being swallowed up by their size.  The fashionably small bags are perfect to fit all your necessities plus a cardigan for a night out or a towel for a day at the beach.  

And you don't have to worry about looking like a little rugrat.  Some styles show a grown up sophistication in leather or enjoy a laid back denim style.

1. Kingdom, Phyllum, Classroom Backpack

2. Tory Burch 'Dash' 

3. Topshop

4. Deena and Ozzy

5. Topshop

These Flatforms Are Made For Walkin'

ok, ok, ok... Flatforms are the best shoes right now and everyone should own a pair. 

1. They give you height!

2. They come in so many styles (sandals, closed-toe, open-toe, sneaker)

3. You can wear them with anything (see #2)

4. They don't give you funky feet issues like heels do

5. Its time to fill your wardrobe with fun summer essentials

1. ASOS Dillon 

2. Ecote Sweetheart d'Orsay

3. Elizabeth and James Bax

4. Jeffrey Campbell Bright 2

5. ASOS Viper

Let's join together to make Flatforms the new Flat. 

Stylemint

On Friday, Stylemint hosted the first stylemintlive!  

I really enjoyed seeing the styling and new shirts.  

Also, I ordered my first stylemint tops.  

WHOO HOOO!

I am waiting impatiently upon their arrival. 

In preparation, I have styled the Mason T so I can wear it the first day it comes! 

The tulip hem is one that I do not own so it will be a lot of fun to work it into different looks.  

Here, I have created a casual/sporty/on-the-go look.

Urban Outfitters necklace, Marc by Marc Jacobs i-Pad case, Stylemint Mason T, 3.1 Phillip Lim silk pants, Jeffrey Campbell shoes

How would you style the Mason T?