Rose & Gold Summer Soiree Worthy Sandals

1: belle sigerson morrison laser cut mirrored leather sandals | 2: vince camuto zimily | 3: giuseppe zanotti metallic patent leather gladiator sandal  | 4: naturalizer - danya  | 5: audrey brooke jelly sandal | 6: nine west so much luv sandal

I am a hug fan of a neutral shoe & I have a bunch of them but I need some that will go with the dress I'm wearing for my cousin's grecian themed wedding.  Which one do you like best?

Winter Color Inspiration: Marie Claire 2013 Cover

heels: Jessica Simpson Calie - Lipstick Red; dress: ModCloth's Sincerly Mint Dress; braclets: Oversized Watch Chain Bracelet & Platner Bangle Set in Mint; clutch: Linea Pelle - Alex Quilted Clutch; belt: Pointed Chevron Stretch Belt

Recently, I was at Walgreens buying tape & wrapping paper. I saw this Marie Claire January 2013 cover with Lea Michele on it & I couldn't stop staring at it. I loved the colors.

I loved them so much that I made this mini color inspiration board & virtually shopped for pieces that would make up an outfit with these unique color combos. What do you think? Would you wear apple red, mint green, gold, taupe & black together?

Fancy Socks

socks (HauteLook); heels (Vince Camuto); dress (Forever 21); cardigan (Anthropologie); nail art (Sally Hansen)

I know what you're thinking.  It's the same thing Chris said to me this morning "those are socks?"  Yes, they're socks.  Sometimes I dig deep into my closet & start the day off with some fun like with leopard, opened toed patent leather tooth achingly sweet heels, shimmery socks & a bright cardigan.

The weather in the North East is still warm enough to go bare legged but not warm enough to go bare toed (read: perfect weather for socks!)

I bought these socks last year & just rediscovered them in my sock drawer. I'm usually much more of a tights girl, but these were so cute I knew I would wear them one day.

Happy Friday! Have a great weekend!

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Swingy Stripes

top (Freebird); tank (Forever21);  jeans (Ernst Sewn); heels (Steven by Steve Madden); bag (Anthropologie); lip stain (Tarte in Spirited); nail polish (Sheswai in Honey Fox)

Stripes, check. Color, check. Waxy jeans that look like leather, check. Leopard heels, check. Bright punchy polish & lips, check, check. These are a few of my favorite things all bundled into one outfit. 

I know horizontal stripes can be unflattering but I think the cut of this top combined with the way it swings cancels out any unflattering that might happen & just makes it cool.  Plus, I love it, so there.

What are your favorite things to wear?

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P dot S: Happy Birthday Auds, love & miss ya! xx

Polka Dot Confection Perfection

dress: Anthropologie; shoes: Ann Taylor

Any dress that can make you feel like Marilyn when the wind blows is a keeper in my book.  That's why I've decided to keep this dress that my sister lent me (ha ha just kidding, well not really, tee hee I'll give it back I promise).  I wore this sweet little confection of a dress to Marie's baby shower.  It's the perfect amount of lady who lunches with enough fun details (& a plunging neckline) that it doesn't make it stuffy. I kept the accessories to a minimum & let the dots do the talking.

Thanks for the dress Penny :)

Hot Pink Dress Combo

Dress (Anthropologie); Earrings (Gift from my mama); Necklace (Forever 21, remember these); Shoes (Vince Camuto; similar here)

This dress is easily my favorite closet addition this summer.  It's super wearable & fun.  I love the hot pink color & the pockets (!!!!).  It's surprisingly versatile & has been my go to "wedding" dress this season.  Check out more photos after the jump to see how I traded these neutral accessories for bolder ones. Which do you like best?