InStyle Inspiration

I love InStyle Magazine. I always seem to find great ideas in that magazine!


Well, 2 months ago the issue had these fun little tear outs in it!

I keep them hanging on the inside of my closet door just in case I need some inspiration. 

And today I got the chance to use one of them! 

I focused on the navy blue neutral color when I found this fantastic skirt at GOODWILL! I took a page from Amy this week and braved the never-ending racks of baggy jeans to find that one special piece!

I went with the bubblegum and navy combo to bring this outfit!

Shirt: H&M
Skirt: Nine & Company
Shoes: Steve Madden

I have been looking for a pleated skirt forever and I finally find the perfect one and it was only $2.50! How could I say no?!


So how did I do with the inspiration?

Look of the Week: "Casualizing"

This week has been hot. 


Not quite as hot as this past weekend, but warm enough to not feel comfortable in pants. So I dug this dress out of the closet. I wore it for my bridal shower last year but hadn't had a chance to wear it since. 


I decided to through a casual twist to it for work yesterday. 

Dress: Paper Doll
Vest: Levis
Shoes: Forever 21
Necklace: Baked Beads

By throwing the vest with the dess, it accented the waist and the flat shoes dressed it down a little bit.

(FYI: menswear shoes are another closet staple for this fall. These were super cute and only around $10. Fashion forward without breaking the bank!)

So what do you guys think?

Tuesday Guest Post: Salvation Amy

Hello readers! Happy Tuesday to you all! 


I am so excited to bring to you a new type of post today, the guest post! When I first started this blog, I contacted Amy, a super awesome girl that I went to high school with. She has this unique style and an even cooler way of finding that style and I wanted to share her knowledge with all of you.


So I had her write up a guest post on one of her fabulous finds. Enjoy!

Striped red and white vintage dress (without belt): $18

It’s always a great idea to support your local businesses, but sometimes that can get pricey. You don’t always have to choose the upscale one-of-a-kind retailer on Main St., you have to dig a little deeper. Local secondhand shops are AMAZING places to find rare vintage pieces that will leave your wallet intact and a smile on your face. 

I decided to visit One Girl’s Treasure, one of my favorite local resale stores, in the heart of East Town which is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  I found this vintage to die for red striped dress and crossed my fingers in hopes for a perfect fit and the rest is history! There’s something about the tailored fit at the top and the flowing bottom that was reminiscent of a 50s French style. I instantly wanted to eat a baguette; I’m not going to lie.  The dress did not come with a belt; however I snagged the belt from another vintage red dress I had previously purchased.  Add a pair of your favorite shades and you’re set to go!

One tip about vintage shopping is that you are going to find holes, rips, or missing buttons on at least a few of the items. Don’t be alarmed, this is something that can be quickly fixed either by hand sewing or taking the item to your local alterations business. I did find a rip in the back of this dress where the fabric meets the zipper seam towards the back of the dress, but luckily it can be easily fixed in less than five minutes by hand stitching! 

Isn't she fabulous?! And she also has a blog of her own check it out! http://salvation-amy.blogspot.com/

The Curse of the Dad Jeans!

Oh yea, you know what I'm talking about. High waisted, stone washed almost always worn with white tennis shoes. 

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Ugh I'm shudder just to look at it!


Whether it is your father, brother, son or husband that wears these it is time to stage an intervention!!!


For many men, these jeans are just comfortable and they have had them since the 90's so they just don't care and have a little bit of a hard time separating from the "Dad Jeans." 
So I am here to tell you it's time for the man to get rid of those jeans. It ages anyone that wears them about 10 years, and NO ONE wants that.


A couple of tips that will change things up without totally overhauling the man's jeans wardrobe:


Instead of going with the light wash, go for a darker jean. The look nicer, can be dressed up or down and above all are slimming.

J. Crew Relaxed fit in dark wash

Now, depending on the shape your your "Dad Jean" victim you can go for a little bit of a skinnier jean. If your man is a little on the larger side I would stick with the relaxed fit. Here is an example of the skinnier jean though.

J. Crew 484 slim-fit jean in black

I love this look and think that men look super sexy in them. So it's time to get rid of those awful "Dad Jeans" and replace them with the "Sexy Man Jeans," creating a man that you wouldn't be embarrassed to be seen out in public with!

Look of the Week: Fourth of July Edition

Hello Readers!


I hope that everyone's holiday was a lot of fun! 
It was so weird to have the holiday in the middle of the week so I was a little reluctant to blog on my husband's rare day off. 


But I am back on the hunt for new styles to showcase!


So here is the Look of the Week! 

Top: Old Navy

Shorts: Tommy Hilfiger

Shoes: Aldo

This is what I call my Ballpark look. Ketchup and mustard! These are my favorite shorts, so comfortable and aren't too short.


So enough for today! Tomorrow I'm going to change it up with some men's looks! 

Tuesday Obsession: Blazers

I just want to start off by saying that I love blazers. I think they are just about the most amazing thing to have in your wardrobe. They dress almost any outfit up and they come in such a range of colors, styles and prices imaginable!


Blazers are a great piece to have instead of a bunch of different sweaters. They hold their shape so much better and they just look nicer. Check out several that hang in my closet:

BBDakota

BBDakota

H & M

esquire

Forever 21

I have a couple others but they are currently being held hostage borrowed by my mother. 


So while it may seem like a no-brainer on how to wear blazers, I'm going to trow together a couple of outfits that I have that maybe ways you haven't seen before.

See? There are so many applications to wear blazers, from fancy to casual. Warm weather to cold and everything in between! 

Fake It Till You Make It

This saying can be applied to a lot of things in life.
But there are certain times when it applies to fashion most of all.


We have all had those days. The ones where all you really want to do is throw of sweats or yoga pants and a big ole T-shirt and call it good. You might even venture out of the house in such a get-up.


STOP! Don't turn that key just yet!


Do you really want the entire world to know you feel bloated, having a bad day or just didn't want to go the the grocery store? If your answer was "yes" then there really isn't much I can do to change your mind. But when those other grocery store patrons and mall-goers are giving you a wiiiide berth, don't say I didn't warn you!


It doesn't take much to get ready, actually the exact amount of time it takes you to put on those sweats.

Grocery Store Get-Up by sarahkeck86 featuring super skinny jeans

All it takes is throwing on a pair of comfortable jeans and a fitted tank. Pair with a brightly colored sweater and a delicate necklace, grab your flats and you're out the door! 

You really don't need to even put on make-up or do your hair if you're having a really rough day, but as long as you don some structure you are good to go.