My Take - Louise Roe

1. Tinley Road top / 2. Nanette Lepore pants / 3. ASOS leather clutch / 

4. DKNY pumps

1. Alfani top / 2. Banana Republic pants / 3. Derek Lam crossbody / 

4. Cole Haan shoes

Top picture via kurtgeiger.com

My Take - Angelina Jolie

Loving this outfit! It's so simple, yet so chic!

1. J.Crew Factory pants / 2. Caslon tee / 3. Sole Society wrap

4. Havaianas flip flops / 5. Ivanka Trump satchel (on mega sale)

Angelina Jolie image via 

My Take - Ruben Toledo Illustration from Nina Garcia's Book "The One Hundred"

Just finished Nina Garcia's "The One Hundred" last week (see review here) which is chock full of gorgeous illustrations by Ruben Toledo.  When I ran across this one, I knew I wanted to recreate it.

Crappy snap I took on my phone, from the book.  Such a chic look, the book full of gems like this!

Here's my recreation (each piece is under $100):

1. Lands' End pants / 2. Givenchy brooch / 3. Lands' End Sweater / 4. Anthropologie

Quick styling tip - when you are wearing a fine gauge sweater/knit and you want to wear a pretty substantial brooch like above, then take a thin round makeup sponge (clean, obviously) and use it to help anchor the pin on the inside of the sweater.  Take the sponge and place it on the inside of the shirt where you want the pin to be and pin it through the shirt/makeup sponge).  That way it won't sag down or pull the sweater too much.

Are you there Spring?

Raise your hand if you are sick of Winter. I think most of us are.  I'm ready for some happy, floral pants and a tee - no coats required.  I ran across these pants and I'm loving them.  Here's to a little Spring Fever in outfit form!

1. BaubleBar / 2. J.Crew / 3. Banana Republic / 4. Deux Lux / 5. Birkenstock

Color Combination - Mint & Grey

Are we still into mint (the color not the flavor - ha)?  I thought I was kind of over it until I saw these jeans.  Now I'm reconsidering my stance.  The color looks especially fresh when combined with a little grey.

1. Topshop / 2. Fossil  / 3. Mavi jeans / 4. Nike

5. Steve Madden / 6. BaubleBar

Have a great weekend!!

Linking up with Lena and Rachel for Passion for Fashion!

Monochromatic Monday - Khaki

So not totally monochromatic today, I couldn't resist the touch of neon yellow, it perks up the khaki and makes it a little more fun!

1. J.Crew sweater - $89.50 (I REALLY want this sweater!)

2. Melie Bianco clutch - $26

3. Old Navy khakis - $25

4. Gap tote - $170

5. Gorjana birthstone necklace - $50

6. J.Crew flats - $125

Linking up with BonBon Rose Girls, Momtrends and Thirty Something Fashion for Monday Mingle!

My Take - Kourtney Kardashian Denim and Tweed

First of all, I'm breaking one of my New Years resolutions.  See, I made a resolution to not lay eyeballs on anything to do with the Kardashian/Jenner crew in 2014. I'm just tired of them, tired of everything they do.  And what do I do? I find this picture of Kourtney (it is from 2013 in my defense) on Pinterest and I adored what she's wearing and now I'm posting about it. I'm weak, forgive me.

1. Big Buddha - $66

2. Madewell - $25

3. ASOS - $65

4. James Jeans - $72

5. Chinese Laundry - $60

6. Jeffrey Campbell - $90

Kourtney Kardashian image via StyleBistro

Monochromatic Monday - Hunter Green

1. Ann Taylor top - $35 (on sale)

2. Topshop necklace - $35

3. Loft lace trim top - $30

4. Fossil belt - $34

5. Alexis Bittar necklace - $45 (to rent)

6. Sam Edelman d'Orsay pumps - $100

7. French Connection - $98

8. Super Blonde pants - $98

9. J.Crew skirt - $98

10. Sole Society pumps - $69.95

Oh and one more thing, I didn't even watch the SAG Awards, but I did see the red carpet and let's just begin and end the Best Dressed list with Lupita Nyong'o in Gucci. Perfection!

Image via Style.com

Linking up with BonBon Rose Girls, Momtrends and Glamamom for Monday Mingle!

Monochromatic Monday - Winter Whites

Getting back in the groove today - back to school for the little one, back to a more regular work schedule for me.  Let's dive into the first full work week of 2014 with some Winter whites. First up, is a proper Winter white, which is really an off-white, which is warmer and less stark.  I love pairing it with camel/tan colored accessories to play up the warmth of the color.

1.  Calvin Klein pants - $60

2.  Lands' End cotton sweater - $35

3.  House of Harlow cuff - $85

4.  Jessica Simpson pumps - $79

5.  Urban Outfitters vegan leather tote - $59

Now this is more of a bright, optical white, which would be great in the latter part of Winter (when there's not so much snow to blend in with and more light in the day) or for parts of the country that don't see much snow.  I would wear this right now in my snow-challenged part of Georgia!

1.  Glamorous leopard knit sweater - $70 (I love this fluffy sweater!)

2.  Brooks Brothers stretch pants - $79.50

3.  Free People vegan leather tote - $68  

4.  Steve Madden sneakers - $99.95

5.  Nike Free 5.0 running shoes - $100 (for a more sporty option - how fun are these leopard kicks?)

Hope 2014 is off to a great start for you!  I have a feeling it's going to be a fabulous year!!

Linking up with BonBon Rose Girls, Momtrends and Glamamom for Monday Mingle!

Monochromatic Monday - Olive

1. Gap Khakis / 2. Gap top / 3. Columbia wrap sweater / 4. Anthropologie necklace / 5. Tory Burch sneakers - now on sale! / 6. Very Volatile shoes

Linking up with Glamamom today for the Monday Mingle and with Lena and Rachel for Passion for Fashion!

My Take - Celine Fall 2013 Plaid

I know it's a little quirky, but I love this plaid jacket from Celine's Fall 2013 collection.  I'm not the biggest plaid fan, but I found some really cute, budget friendly alternatives.
1. Mango coat / 2. Mango coat / 3. Zara dress

Runway images via Style.com

Monochromatic Monday - Black/Grey

Okay, so not a complete monochromatic look, more of an "absence of color" look, but I'm loving it!
1. Darth Vader tee / 2. Heather Hawkins earrings / 3. Mango leopard print coat / 4. Gap clutch / 5. Converse slip-on sneakers / 6. Blank NYC vegan leather pants

Linking up with MomTrends today for the Monday Mingle and with Lena and Rachel for Passion for Fashion!

My Take - Olivia Palermo

1. Nicole by Nicole Miller sweater / 2.  Co-lab by Christopher Kon bag / 3.  BaubleBar earrings / 4.  Luichiny pumps / 5.  Gap cords / 6.  Guess satchel /   7.  Merona sweater

My Take - Rihanna Casual Chic

I'm going to mix things up a little and pop in with a celebrity "my take".  Ever since I first saw this picture of Rihanna I've been in love with the mix of super casual (sweatshirt - trend!) and fancy (jeweled necklace and heels).  Of course this mix isn't groundbreaking, but it really works!

1. Vince Camuto Sweatshirt / 2. Fornash necklace / 3. Audrey Brooke pumps / 4. Style & Co. clutch / 5. LOFT jeans

Linking up with Lena B and Rachel for Passion for Fashion!

Rihanna picture via here

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Monochromatic Monday - Camel

1. Michael Kors watch / 2. Pim + Larkin pullover / 3. New York & Co. chinos /
4. Mango pumps / 5. Gap driving mocs / 6. Old Navy khakis / 7. Coldwater Creek sweater / 8. Sole Society flats / 9. Coldwater Creek necklace

Linking up with BonBon Rose Girls today for the Monday Mingle!

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Monochromatic Monday - Indigo

1. Gap Jeans - $69.95

2.  J.Crew jeweled sweatshirt - $98

3.  Nine West wedges - $89

Head over to the super sweet Lena B. Actually, I'm giving away a Starbucks gift card!  See you there!

Linking up with BonBon Rose Girls today for the Monday Mingle and with Lena B and Rachel for Passion for Fashion!

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My Take - Oscar de la Renta Spring 2013

1.  Hive & Honey top - $14.97

2.  Hair Color Chalk - $15.95

3.  Tinley Road silk blouse - $31.97

4.  Nine West shoes - $55.99

5.  Splendid skirt - $78

6.  Sole Society shoes - $59.95

7.  Liz Claiborne skirt - $24.99

8.  Anne Klein belt - $19.99

Linking up with Lena B and Rachel for Passion for Fashion!

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Monochromatic Monday - Blue

1.  Merona pants - $28

2.  Old Navy top - $16.50

3.  House of Harlow 1960 necklace - $75

4.  Gap leopard slip-on sneakers - $59.95

5.  Pim + Larkin beaded bracelet - $22.99

6.  ASOS top - $15.19

7.  J.Crew Minnie pants - $49.99

8.  Gap shoes - $44.95

Make sure you head over to Lena B. Actually where I'm co-hosting a giveaway for a $30 gift card to ModCloth!

Linking up with MomTrends today for the Monday Mingle!

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What I Wore Wednesday 8-14-2013

Just one look this week because I've been in full cleaning/organizing/back-to-school mode.  My girl started Kindergarten on Monday (already?)!

Shoes - Simply Vera, Vera Wang at Kohl's

Pants - Coldwater Creek

Tee - Target

Bag - Tory Burch (old)

I'm linking up again with The Pleated Poppy for WIWW!

Monochromatic Monday - Grey

1. Merona ankle pants - $28
2. Old Navy tee- $8.50

3.  Topshop necklace - $30

4.  Sam Edelman shoes - $150

5.  J.Crew Factory shirt - $62.50

6.  White House Black Market bracelet - $48  

7.  Nine West shoes - $30

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