8/30/10

The Making of an Outfit

This outfit seems so quintessential of what Stacey London might tell someone to wear, that I hesitated to even post it~ haha! Just like 1+1=2 every time,a pair of dark straight leg jeans + a jewel tone ruffle top + patent leather pumps+ a great accent necklace= a great outfit every time. I can think of few occasions in my life where this would not be appropriate.

I'm like a magnet to prints when it comes to shopping, so I grabbed this Zara top and "suggested" Matt get it for me for Christmas. He can take a hint.

Don't we love Zara?! I was so glad to have a Zara close by when I moved to Atlanta. If you don't have one near you, you're in luck! Zara opens its online store Sept 2nd!! (This may be bad for my work productivity).

I'd never really shopped at Calvin Klein until they had a going out of business sale. I got these jeans for $12! Aannd so it goes... you finally find a pair of great fitting jeans, and the store shuts down the next day.

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Outfit Details:
Top: Zara
Jeans: Calvin Klein
Necklace: Forever 21
Shoes: Old Navy
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Preash you stopping by ;)

8/27/10

Work to Weekend

Happy Friday everyone! Today's outfit is a 2 for 1 deal! Here's my work to weekend look...
(please excuse my sloppy photoshop skills and the fact that half of my toes are missing).

On Fridays we typically head straight from the office to a restaurant (preferably with an outdoor patio) to unwind from the busy week! This time, I just stripped down to my romper, threw on some flip flops, and I was good to go!

I just love this romper! I was glad I finally came up with a way to wear it to work! The only downside was when I had to use the bathroom. It took me forever to unzip, untie, and unbutton everything and then put it all back together!

Remember when Arden B. was so awesome?!! I don't know (maybe it's just me) but I think their style has changed a lot lately. It's just not my style anymore. I was glad when I saw this cute romper though. I found it for only $5 thanks to Shop It To Me! How could I pass it up?!
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Outfit details:
Romper/Top: Arden B. (via Shop It to Me for $5!!!)
Skirt: Forever 21
Work shoes: Steve Madden
Weekend shoes: Target
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Enjoy your weekend everyone!

8/25/10

Wednesday's Child

After all that hype about pants yesterday, I bet you never thought I'd be wearing a dress today! Well, I like to keep your toes~ haha ;)

This blazer is one of those pieces from my wardrobe I used to stare at longingly, wishing I had added it to the mix for the 30 for 30 challenge. I'm so glad to have it back in action!

I pass this old abandoned Chinese restaurant on my way home from work everyday, but today i suddenly realized how cute it was! A pink brick wall has "Presh photoshoot" written all over it. Why haven't I thought of this before?!

The necklace is a new purchase from my fashion binge this weekend! I tried on a ton of clothes at Forever 21, but ended up not really feeling any of them so I headed over to the jewelry section. I scored 3 necklaces, 2 pairs of earrings, some knee high socks, and lace tights for under $30!!
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I really am a Wednesday's Child, although I don't think I'm full of woe.....it just sounded like an appropriate blog title for a Wednesday..... and no other title came to mind.

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Outfit Details:
Dress: Kohl's
Blazer: H&M
Necklace: Forever 21
Shoes: Steve Madden
Bangles: Old Navy
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Thanks for stopping by~!

8/24/10

She wears the pants!

So, I went on a little fashion binge this weekend!  (No, for your information, I didn't max out my credit card at the mall.......although I might have had Matt let me take the credit card...;). Instead, I spent a good 2 hours sitting in Barnes and Noble sipping Starbucks and catching up on the latest fall trends~  it was heaven! So, what one Fall trend am I most pumped about? The Pants!
Yes that's right, Elle Magazine claims pants are the must-haves for Fall. At first, I was thinking.....wait....pants??!! Did they ever go out of style? Well no not really, but they were definitely out of the spotlight. Think about it~ the past few seasons have been all about the dresses!  I mean, good luck finding a great pair of pants amongst all the leggings last season! I even had to start pretending like leggings were pant substitutes!  Not this season! A/W 10 brings us a bountiful array of gorgeous wide leg trousers, sexy high waist skinnies, and chic boot-cut slacks~! Gimme Gimme!
So.. ..I then proceeded to spend another good couple of hours online looking for some affordable pant options for Fall! I couldn't really decide between all these.................


1. Urban Outfittters $58 Skinny Cargos~ I would have to buy the socks and shoes too!

2. Newport News . $49 Stretch wide legs- These look so comfy yet so chic!

3. Loft $69.50 Skinny Riding Pant- Ok, just the name sold me. Annnd I'm loving the olive green trend!

4. J.Crew : $59.50 Everyday Chino~ I love how they can be worn rolled up or down!

5. Forever 21: $19.80 Skinny Chinnos~ these are the best value, and they're just as cute!!

6. Free People $68 pink skinny cordoroys. ~ I mean.....how presh?!!

7. Anthropologie $49.50: Orion's Belt Trousers~ They're studded!!!

8. Americn Apparel $75 Calvary Twill High Waist Pleated Pant: I just love this 60's menswear look!

I guess you could say I had a productive weekend! Now, all I have to do is choose a pair!

8/21/10

Etsy Shop Now Open!!

I have put a few little things up on my new Etsy shop! Go take a looksy~! More to come later!

For my first collection, I wanted each piece to evoke the name "Presh." I put a lot of precious elements in such as tulip-like overlays, criss cross straps, and fun mini pockets. I wanted the looks to be easily translated from summer to fall so I styled everything up with knee-high socks, cardigans, and suede booties. Each piece is perfect for this "in-between" weather we're having~!
As you will see, I love prints! I especially love the vintage vibe these prints give. If you like a print, but would rather have it in a different style, I would be glad to accommodate~!
And now, without further ado,
The Pocket Full of Rosies skirt...




The Pink Tulip Skirt.....




The Criss Cross Dress....




And the Sweetheart Cocktail Dress.....




Hope you enjoy. :)

8/19/10

Aftershock

Here's the final recap~! What were your fav's?






What were my favorite looks? #5 and #21~ I love the skirt belt thing.
What was my least favorite: #15~ just not that creative.
What was my most re-mixed piece? The floral Target dress (as seen in #3,10, 21, and 27)and Loft Jeans (#4, 15, 24, 25, 30)
What one piece from my closet do I wish I had thrown in the mix? My blue shorts, because they were nice and summery and it's about to be too late to wear them!
Will I ever do this challenge again? Oh fahuure-sure.
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Well friends, I even took the day off work tomorrow to celebrate this challenge being over~! (Haha- that's not exactly true... but kinda).  You know, sometimes you just need a day.......to go shopping by yourself, to watch Regis and Kelly, to eat breakfast somewhere other than inside your car, to go to a book store and catch up on all the September issues I haven't had time to read, to eat greasy food court food, and to work on my Etsy Shop. Sounds like a great day to me....eek!

8/18/10

Day 30: Stick a fork in me

I'm done!!!!!!!

Hooray!!

Fist Pump!!!!!

Whoa! I can't believe it's over! I have really loved participating in this challenge! I mean....there were moments about midway through that I didn't think I could come up with a single more outfit combination, but then it would just magically come to me somehow! It has really been eye-opening to discover I really can make it with only 30 wardrobe pieces!!

I would love to say that doing this has cured me of my shopping addiction, but that would be a complete and utter lie. (I'm not ashamed to admit that I am dying to get into the brand new 2 story Forever 21 that just opened up near by.) The challenge has, however, taught me to think twice about what I do purchase. I think from now on I will really really need to be in love with something before I buy.

I am also a lot more open to wearing things as other things.....like dresses as tops, skirts as dresses, dresses as skirts....etc. I've definitely learned to stretch my wardrobe beyond the tiny walls of my closet through flipping inside out, twisting, and pinning.

Lastly, one of the best parts was getting to know so many of you other fellow challengers! I know it's sappy to say, but it feels great to be connected with people that share my same interests and passion~ people that "get" me. I really appreciate everyone's support! I wish we could all meet up in real life for a 30 for 30 party~ wouldn't that be great?! Kendi? Party at your place? :)
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Outfit Details:
Dress: Charlotte Russe
Jeans: Loft
Shoes: Old Navy
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Here's an attempt to do a heel click.....in heels.....
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