WIW: All Black

So my last post I shared my bright look and today I'm going the complete opposite direction with an all black look. I honestly contemplated what I would wear for the longest time. As I said last time I was invited to a taping of The Voice and they specified that they would like their audience to wear dark colors and no white or sparkly clothing. But I wouldn't be me if I didn't have some touches of color. They never said I couldn't have bright accessories. All in all it was a great day and lots of fun. I can't wait for The Voice to air. Maybe you'll catch a glimpse of me in the audience. Haha! 

Outfit Details:

Top: Armani Exchange [similar here] | Shorts: H&M | Shoes: Zara [similar here] | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Bracelets: PJ & Poppy, Stella & Dot, Charming Charlie's | Watch: Target | Sunnies: Anthro

Oh and did I mention, no cell phones were allowed! AAAGGGHH! I seriously was dying! 

After a long day of taping, I finally got to break out my trusty iPhone again and quickly snap this picture at Universal Studios. 

WIW: Summer Stripes

I'm assuming that by now, you all may have noticed my love of prints, all prints from florals to seahorses. I've rocked them all this Summer, but I feel like there is one print that stands the test of time. Stripes. They're just classic. And all Summer long when I don't know what to wear I just go right to my striped tee and find some inspiration. Pair it with shorts, jeans, skirt, or layered with a dress, it all works. You really can't go wrong with a striped tee, I guess that's probably why I own just about every kind of striped top, long sleeve, short sleeve, tank, peplum, the list goes on.

Today's outfit stemmed from the fact that I literally had no idea what I wanted to wear, and so I went straight for the stripes and kept the look simple. But even simple can be fun. I decided to change it up a bit glam up my typical casual Summer look by adding some fabulous metallic platforms. 

Now, when I ordered these shoes I wasn't quite sure if I could rock them because they were a little naughty to me. But I've become obsessed with them. Worn casually they're not as naughty as I thought. 

Outfit Details: Top: J. Crew Factory [similar here] | Shorts: Forever 21 [similar here] | Shoes: Shoedazzle [sold out, cute platforms to try here and here] | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Hat: H&M [similar here] | Necklace: J. Crew Factory | Bracelets: Groopdealz | Sunnies: Ray-Ban

WIW: Floral Playsuit

Jumpsuit, Playsuit, call it whatever you'd like. All I know it this little one piece is the perfect Summer get-up. 

I've contemplated trying this look for quite sometime now and basically had never found a jumpsuit that I actually liked enough to spend the money on. That is until I stumbled across this beauty from Zara. It is super light weight so it's perfect for Summer. And it can be dressed up or down with a quick change of the shoes. What made this playsuit jump out at me was the cut and print. I always felt like the all solid black ones were to urban for my style, and reminded me of J. Lo, which is so not my thing. So I was waiting on the perfect color and print one to come along. This tropical print is soft and so not overwhelming at all. I felt like I was wearing fancy pajamas or something. But I felt so put together and it only took a few short minutes to get dressed. Which is always a plus when your only given like a 5 minute window to get dressed. 

The hubs and I had a afternoon wedding rehearsal to go to and I knew this playsuit was that perfect in between fancy and casual. Seeing as it was at 2:30 in the afternoon, I definitely did not want to get too dressed up. However I can definitely see myself heading out in this outfit with a pair of dresser heels for a nice evening out. And there are so many great accent colors in this playsuit that it really can be paired with almost any color clutch too. Win! But for the days outing a pair of tan wedges was just it called for.  I wish I would have grabbed my neon clutch, but I literally had minutes to get myself together after sending the kids off with my parents. And this was the easiest thing to get to at the time.

Outfit Details:

Playsuit: Zara [new] | Shoes: unknown [old, similar here] | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Necklace: Lotus Blossom Design | Bracelets: Charming Charlie and Stella & Dot | Sunnies: Anthropologie

I will definitely have to update you guys with a night time look as soon as I get the chance because I'm absolutely in love with this piece. I don't think there is another piece in my wardrobe that I've been this excited for in awhile. 

And don't forget to enter the Lotus Blossom Design giveaway, here, for your chance to win a gorgeous floral enamel bangle.  Have a great week! Linking up with: Sunday Style

WIW: White Out

I've been dying to try this white on white trend for some time now, but I've been terrified too. Chasing 2 toddlers around all day isn't the cleanest job, which has kept me from trying this trend sooner. But I decided to give it a chance over the weekend. And thank goodness I took these pictures in the AM because I definitely got food on myself just minutes after taking these. If there's no chance of spilling on yourself then go on and try out this all white look. But if you're prone to spills and stains make sure you've packed one of those bleach pens in your bag the day you wear all white.

Outfit Details:

Sweater: Zara [old] | Shirt & Shorts: H&M [in stores now] | Shoes: Target | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Watch: Juicy Couture | Bracelets: Groopdealz

Lastly, some of you may be wondering what happened to Two-fer Tuesday's. Well now that we're in June I wanted to start a new series, "Steal Her Style," where I will share celebrity inspired looks. I received so much positive feedback on my recent Inspired by MK & Ashley post that I thought it would be fun to make it a weekly thing. So, please leave comments letting me know which celebrity styles you envy and who knows I just may "Steal Her Style." Look for my first post later this week.

Linking with: Real Girl Style | Style Sessions

WIW: Denim on Denim

Hello June!
Hope you had a wonderful first weekend of June and are experiencing beautiful warm weather as we head into Summer.

This weekend, I stumbled across this adorable printed denim skirt at my favorite place, Target. I couldn't leave without it. Denim is an essential to anyone's wardobe, that great pair of jeans, shorts, and shirts, I have them all, but the only thing that was missing from my wardrobe was a great denim skirt. Granted I worked at Abercrombie in college so I do have a stash of denim mini skirts, but I don't find them ever appropriate to wear any longer. Not only are they literally mini, but they're just so not cool any longer. I don't know why I still have them. But my closet was in dire need of a denim skirt for this Summer. And along comes this skirt, with it's tribal print and light wash, I knew it was the perfect skirt for Summer.

Also, the fit of this skirt is incredible! I've never had anything from Target fit so perfectly. So if you're looking for this skirt, know that it does run a bit smaller then other Target bottoms. And if you're petite, the XS is very true to size. I find that Target does vanity size and often times their XS do not fit as a XS should which usually leads me to hot washing and shrinking. I won't ever buy anything from Target that requires tailoring, it's just not worth it, but a hot wash to shrink before I first wear it is not totally out of the question. But this skirt fit without any hot washes. So I definitely recommend this for you petite gals looking for a cheap but cute denim skirt.

Outfit Details:

Top: H&M [similar here] | Skirt:: Target | Shoes: Steve Madden [similar here and here] | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Necklace & Bracelets: Groopdealz | Sunnies: House of Harlow

Hope you all have a great week! And stay tuned this week for a fabulous giveaway from Shabby Apple.

Linking up at: Trend Spin 

Vacation Style

Since I had shared with you previously some of the things I was hoping to find and wear on this vacation, I thought I might as well share some of my island style. 

Packing for this trip was a breeze, dresses, sandals, and bikinis galore. I promised the hubs to pack as lightly as I possibly could. And I some how managed to do just that, getting Baby Sis's and my own clothes in one carry on. I'm stumped as to how I did that, but it happened. A great tip for those momma's traveling with little ones, pack clothes for them that can be tossed if you don't have room after all the shopping you do while on vacation. I took PJ's and play clothes that the girls were growing out of that I didn't have any attachment to so that they could be thrown away before we headed back to reality. I even left behind a few of my own things, an old beach cover up to be exact. Another little tip, pack inexpensive clothing. I'm a worrywart  so I always think something could happen, therefore I don't like to take expensive clothes, shoes, etc when I'm traveling in case anything gets lost especially when checking bags in an airport. And aside from my Mini MAC nothing else was so valuable I would die if it were lost. 

 Dress: Forever 21 | Hat: H&M | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Bracelet: ILY Couture | Necklace: Lotus Blossom Design | Sandals: Target [same here] | Sunnies: Coach

Shirt: H&M | Necklace: Luxe Craving | Bracelet: Lotus Blossom Design | Skirt: TJ Maxx

Dress: H&M | Sandals: Target [same here]

 Bathing Suit: H&M [old, similar here] | Hat: H&M

 Dress: H&M | Necklace: Luxe Craving | Watch: Target [same here]

Shirt: H&M | Bathing Suit: Abercrombie [top here & bottoms sold out online, hipster bottoms here] | Sunnies: Kate Spade

What I Wore: Studs + Flared Jeans

Since retro looks are all the rage, I felt it was time to break out my Frankie B's. It's been quite some time since these jeans have seen some day light but it just felt so right this weekend. I put my flared jeans away a long time ago, but it seems that this fit is making its come back. And it was actually really nice to be wearing something other then skinny jeans. However, I still can't help but feel like I'm in high school again when I wear flares and funny enough I'm coming up on my high school reunion. 

 Do you guys still have your flared jeans hiding in your closet? I'm not a hoarder or anything but I find it hard to get rid of clothes that were priced over $100 whether or not I actually paid retail value for them. I guess that's why I'm bad at the whole Spring cleaning thing. But I am trying and have quite a pile growing that I'm going to have to put up on Poshmark here very soon.

The Details:

Shirt: H&M [old, similar here] | Jeans: Frankie B [similar here] | Shoes: unknown [old, similar here] | Scarf: Old Navy [last worn here, similar here] | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac in Fresia [more colors here] | Necklaces: Nordstrom Rack and Groopdealz Monogram | Bracelets: A Lotus Blossom Design [shop here], J. Crew [similar here], Stella & Dot | Sunnies: Vince Camuto [same here] | Lipstick: L'Oreal Colour Riche Balm in Legally Regal [buy here]

Getting in some quality Mommy and Nugget time while big sis is napping. I'm pretty sure she's trying to devise a way to get a taste of the leaves she found. 

Hope you're week is off to a fabulous start!

Wednesday Wishlist

There's always room for more! Here are a few things I've been eyeing.

1. Gap Jaquard Mini Skirt $59.95 | 2. Bauble Bob Necklace $18 | 3. J. Crew Collection Contessa Pumps $278 | 4. ASOS Petite Floral Mini Dress $67.82 | 5. J. Crew Collection Etta Pumps $378 | 6. Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAC in Mint $195 | 7. Bauble Bop Love Cuff | 8. Topshop Lace Crop Top $56 | 9. Forever 21 Retro Geo Shorts $11.80 | 10. J. Crew Stripe Bandeau Swimsuit $94

I've been looking for a swimsuit that resembles the orginial Barbie's and this J. Crew one is pretty darn close.  What do you think? 

Happy Hump Day!

What I Wore: Inspired by Hart of Dixie

I'm not sure if I have yet to tell you all that my celebrity style crush is hands down, Rachel Bilson, with Nicole Richie coming in second. With that said, I always make sure every week to tune into the CW to catch the newest episode of Hart of Dixie just to see what Dr. Zoe Hart, played by Rachel Bilson, is wearing and a little fashion inspiration. There is almost always something I see her wearing that I am just dying to add to my closet or a look that I want to recreate.

Since it was 80+ degrees all weekend, I felt like wearing my leather shorts, but "what with," was the question. Then I remembered the striped Equipment blouse and leather shorts look from Hart of Dixie season one that I've wanted to recreate for some time now. And I figured what a perfect outfit it would be for an afternoon lunch out with the fam. So here it is (please forgive me for the quality of the pics, this was an impromptu OOTD pic)...

My look: Blazer: H&M [old] | Top: Forever 21 [same here, also available in mint] | Shorts: H&M [old] | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff [similar here] | Sunnies: DG [old] | Necklace: Monogram necklace via Groopdealz [rose gold monogram necklace currently available here]

Shoes: Shoedazzle [old]

Baubles: Target | Stella & Dot

Thanks for reading and I hope you all have a wonderful week! 

XO,

Elvy and my mini-fashionista, Big Sis C.