InStyle has always been my favorite source of style inspiration. Even in the days of Pinterest, where you can find a million outfit ideas with the click of your mouse, I still dog-ear and sticky note my favorite pages the old fashioned way. So when InStyle named me “Reader of the Week” last week, I was completely honored! You can read the full article here, but here are a few of my favorite InStyle inspired looks…
When the skies are cloudy and grey, I try to find ways to boost my mood, like excessive shopping and wine. Kidding, I only make responsible decisions. I find little ways to boost my mood like wearing colorful denim or a fun lip shade. I’ve had a recent affinity for colored denim, a nice and unexpected change in the winter months to brighten things up. Green today… purple tomorrow? We’ll see.
Jacket: Gianni Bini
T-Shirt: The Limited
Denim: Loft
Bracelet: J.Crew
Bag: Madewell
Heels: Sam Edelman
p.s. If you scoop up the February issue of InStyle, you can find me on page 44!
The thing about the wardrobe dumps is that it really gets you motivated to clean out your closet. After my wardrobe dump episode, I kicked it into high gear and purged a few things in my closet. I got rid of a few dresses that I hadn’t worn in over a year and found some things I forgot about… Like this shirt. I totally forgot about this polka dot blouse and was inspired to pair it with denim after reading the October issue of InStyle. So, instead of screaming “I have nothing to wear!” I actually have some pretty cute outfits to choose from…
Blouse: Ann Taylor
Bracelets: Loft (on sale!)
Denim: AG via Anthropologie
Clutch: Banana Republic
Flats: Ann Taylor (similar)
Do you ever get a case of the wardrobe dumps? You know, when you stare into a closet full of absolutely nothing to wear and end up in a crazed frenzy, pulling clothes off hangers while screaming “My wardrobe sucks!!” Please tell me you can relate…
This happened to me a couple weekends ago when I was getting ready for an event. I tore through my closet convinced I had nothing suitable to wear and ended up with half my wardrobe scattered across my floor, bed and dresser. It took me over an hour to repair the damage I had done to my closet in about 15 minutes. Well, whenever I get the wardrobe dumps, I know it’s time to consult my favorite fashion magazine for some styling inspiration. The October issue of InStyle is chock-full of amazing fashion inspiration and looks which I was eager to recreate from my own closet. Turns out I do have something to wear…
Jacket: Ann Taylor (similar)
T-Shirt: TJ Maxx
Necklace: Banana Republic
Skirt: Ann Taylor
Bag: TJ Maxx
Booties: Jessica Simpson (similar)
p.s. Want to see how I recreated the outfit on the other half of this page? Stay tuned for tomorrow’s post…
Happy Friday! This week was so lovely not only because I was home all week, but because it truly felt like fall. And I’m actually wearing tights today for the first time this season! Hello tights, farewell razor. (Ha, kidding!) Anyway, I’m looking forward to this weekend and hopefully picking up some pumpkins for the front porch! As always, here are a few of my favorites from this week…
Favorite Rainy Day Necessity: Polka Dot Rain Boots
Favorite Nail Shade: OPI Color to Diner For
Favorite Delivery: J.Crew Polka Dot Clutch (still available in different colors)
Favorite Read: October Issue of InStyle
p.s. Are you a fan of Shop It To Me? I sure am! Check out my Trendsetter Spotlight on their blog!
As I was flipping through the July issue of InStyle, I was happy to see that they featured summer’s sweetest shade – Watermelon! The pinkish-red hue with a punch of orange looks great on many skin tones and adds a little color pop to an outfit. I was also excited to see that a shirtdress I recently scooped up at Banana Republic was featured on the page. I decided to pair the dress with a khaki flower belt and tangerine shoes to make the outfit extra sweet.
Dress: Banana Republic
Earrings: Banana Republic
Belt: Nordstrom
Cuff: Ann Taylor (similar)
Heels: Poetic License
Looking polished and perfectly ladylike can be easy peasy with a crisp tailored white blouse. A white button down is a closet essential and completely versatile when creating girly and ladylike looks.
Each month when I get my copy of InStyle in the mail, I pour over the pages looking for new outfit inspiration, trends and beauty ideas to try for myself. I am constantly encouraged to try new color combinations and patterns and am reinventing my wardrobe with ideas inspired by the magazine. So, when one of my looks was featured in the October 2011 issue, I was completely thrilled and shocked. It was wonderful to feel like my passion for fashion was recognized by a publication that I love and look forward to reading.
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