MIX 6

PLEATS AND PASTELS

 Ich glaube ich bin süchtig nach Tüchern. Ganz ehrlich, gerade habe ich gezählt, ich besitze schon 24 Stück und kann doch an keinem vorbeigehen, das mich anlacht. Wie schwach von mir! Das gute Stück in den Fotos ist ein Neuzugang aus einem Second Hand-Laden hier in der Nähe, der solche Tücher für nur einen Euro verkauft. Ganz ehrlich, wer würde da nicht zugreifen?

  I think I'm addicted to scarves. Seriously, I have just counted them, I already own 24 of them and I still can't resist one that's cute. How weak of me! I got this little number in these photos from a second hand store nearby that sells thos kind of scarves for only one Euro each. I mean, who wouldn't be tempted?

Mein ganzes Outfit besteht heute aus second hand-Teilen, Strumpfhose und Armband mal ausgenommen. Find ich super sowas, mein Ensemble hat mich insgesamt weniger als 20 € gekostet und ich brauche kein schlechtes Gewissen zu haben


My whole outfit today consists of second hand pieces, except for the tights and the bracelet. I love that kind of stuff, my clothes today have cost me less than 20 € overall and I don't need to feel guilty 

Hair bow: shop in Augsburg // scarf, shirt, belt: second hand // skirt, shoes: ebay // bracelet: a headband from Primark

Original post-http://almoststylish.blogspot.com

Greeeeeen

 Happy Friday!!! Boy am I glad it's the weekend. I still have one more loose end to tie up, but this weekend is going to be all about self indulgence. I certainly feel as though I have earned it. Tonight I'm going to check out some local bands perform in the Mission, and a bacon wrapped hot dog may be on my radar :) As for my outfit... it's pretty green. Like all green. I feel pretty retro in this ensemble, but I'm liking the vibe. Sorry for the general blurriness of the photos, but the sun was going down and my camera was doing it's best without the flash.

Jacket: Velvet. Dress: Anthropologie. Tights: Unknown. Booties: Rachel Comey. Bag: Anthropologie.

Original post-http://postgradchic.blogspot.com

Pretty Pleats

 Hello darlings! I hope you are all having a fabulous day! The sun was out today and it was glorious. I am pretty in love with these thick black polka dot tights. I don't feel like I have wore them nearly enough, but I like you guys to think I am sanitary so I will refrain from wearing them daily. Glad we cleared that up.

One of the best discoveries of my life (ok, that might be a slight exaggeration) is that you can wear a top, sweater or jacket over a dress and totally transform it. I got this darling dress at Nordstrom for a decent price back in November. Today I decided to put a see through knit sweater over it so it looks like I am just wearing a pleated mini-skirt. I really love the way this looks. I accessorized with a cool belt, necklace and adorable shoes. I am quite smitten with this outfit, if I could wear an outfit like this every day, I totally would.

Dress: Nordstrom, Sweater: Savers, Tights: Hue (gift), Necklace: Clothes Mentor,

Belt: Le Dominique Consignment, Shoes: Isaac Mizrahi for Target 

Putting it In Neutral

Greetings, beautiful friends.  Hope you all have been having a wonderful weekend. I got in some retail therapy yesterday and ended up with four pairs of shoes, 2 dresses, 2 tops, a skirt, handbag, belt and a watch. A pretty successful day in my opinion. The skirt and handbag in these photos were purchased yesterday. How do you like them?

I really love these lace tights, they add such a dimension to an outfit. The back of this outfit is actually more interesting than the front. I love outfits that have a surprise element to the back. The vest is all lace in the back and the skirt has a wide vertical line. I added a simple necklace and bow bracelet as accessories.

Top: I.N.C. via Macy's, Vest: Inherited from my mom, Skirt: JC Penney, Tights: Kohl's

Bracelet: Target, Boots: Piperlime, Handbag: Charming Charlie

Rank and File

 Hello fellow fashion lovers! Hope you are all having a lovely weekend. I decided to wear a color today I do not own or wear a lot of: Army Green.  I tend to like it as a great neutral, but for some reason I just never think to wear it. My mom was kind enough to buy me four pair of colorful tights (in case you are a new reader to my blog, I have a bit of an obsession with colored and patterned tights) that she found for $1 a piece. My mom is pretty awesome, I've probably mentioned that too.

These were one of those pair and I was really eager to wear them since I haven't ever had a pair of tights from the green family. I paired the tights with a similar colored button down top that was lost in the abyss that is my closet, a black faux leather skirt, multi-strand necklace and leopard print heels for fun.

Skirt: H&M, Necklace and Bracelet: Kohl's, Tights: Gift (JC Penney), 

Leopard Heels: Clothes Mentor, Top: Old

Mixed Signals

 Hi all! Sorry I have been sparse these past few weeks, there has been a whole lot going on. Today I officially rejected an offer to stay where I am currently working. I was not pleased with the monetary side of it and I feel like this is my opportunity to change careers and do something different. It's nerve-racking and exciting all at the same time. We will see what comes about from my job hunt, hopefully I will find something sooner than later. 

On to my outfit. I got these amazingly fun tights for a birthday present and immediately wanted to wear them. I knew I wanted to mix the big dot print on the tights with stripes, thus the belt and shoes. Mixing prints is effortless when you keep it in the same color family. Pair it all with a pink skirt and it's a party on our body. Am I right? Of course I am. It was lightly snowing when I took these pictures, just so you know those aren't huge flakes of dandruff.

Cardigan: Clothes Mentor, Bow blouse: H&M, Skirt: Gift (JC Penney), Tights: Gift

Shoes: White House Black Market, Belt: New York and Company

Original post-http://theclosetintervention.blogspot.com

I Hate Everything You've Become

Houndstooth Mini Skirt, Black Bow Blouse, Pearl Earrings: Thrifted.

Black and White Flats: Charlotte Russe.

1950's Inspired

In Good Taste Royal Blue Satin Dress: c/o Lulu*s.

Velvet Mary Jane Flats: c/o Lulu*s.

Patterned Tights, Pearl Ring: Jcpenny's.

Head Scarf: Thrifted.

Original post-http://someonelikeyou18.blogspot.com

Le Sac & Spidey

 It was gorgeous outside today and I had the opportunity to take my photo's outside at my mothers office. They came out great and I am happy to share them. It was such a long day today. I had my classes then I was picked up and I went to my mothers office before getting my hair cut (just a trim) and then I came back here just to eat pizza and then go out with my brother and his girlfriend! It was a good day.

 Well today I wore the American Apparel Le Sac dress which I adore along with my spider web tights and some flats. I did wear a sweater because it was windy. I love this dress because you can wear it so many different ways but tying the enormously long straps in different formations! :)

original post-http://isabellasfashion.blogspot.com

Flavia from Brazil

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Pleated skirt

 When I was a little girl, my mother and I got in a big car crash. I had to go through a risky operation and that left me with an also big scar across my belly. This has been part of me since, and it never really bothered me to the point I’d ever try to cover it up. Who am I kidding, belly display in Brazil is as classic as the trench coat. The transformations your body is exposed to overtime tells a story of who you are. Just like my “made in brazil” tattoo is expressive of where I come from and my wrinkles will represent wisdom acquired in years to come, my scar reminds me I’m a survivor

topshop blouse, aqua skirt, forever 21 boots, michael kors watch, h&m and purchased in brazil bracelets and bangles, neon orange lipstick by mac

Black & Flowers

 It took me long enough to pull this jacket out of my closet and make some good use of it. You know that garment in your closet you absolutely love individually, but at every attempt it doesn’t make it further than the mirror, right back to the hanger? It’s a shame because this one has a lot of potential, I know. Surprisingly, there were plenty of these left the night after the Versace for H&M launch and even months later. Like the Portuguese quote says “taste is just like a butt, everyone has got one” and apparently mine is very different from the rest.

versace for h&m jacket, topshop blouse and sweter,aqua skirt, zara tights, urban outfitter boots, francesca clutch

Soiree

 For the Independent Fashion Blogger Soiree the pressure was off. Assembling this outfit felt like a breeze compared to the outfit I posted on Tuesday. I spotted this dress at Akira (a local boutique I should be posting about fairly soon) and instantly knew it would serve me well. Black (although the purchase was made for a specific event, I was in serious need for something preto), basic but also flirty and fun. Me, happy.

akira dress, trevita earrings, vintage belt, topshop tights, arezzo shoes, vintage bag

Minimal

…in parts, this is the simplest, least accessory adorned outfit I’ve shown on the blog yet. As much as I’d fantasize my style would be perceived as Kate Moss inspired (stylistically, we clearly don’t share the same amount of melanin), I know I’m miles away from obtaining her lifelong eclectic taste for fashion, which includes many minimalistic takes. Lulu never seems to fully embrace minimal, and even when I try (today’s photos fitting example) I fail to incorporate color in a non-distracting, minimalist way. Harsh but true. This is my Brazilian way to wear minimal, though: minimal accessories, just a little splash of color and maximum confidence. What’s your way?

urban outfitters sweaters, zara skirt, topshop tights, steve madden shoes, chanel sunglasses

Mustard Tights

You’d think I’m a spokesperson for Topshop. Not really, just obsessed. Too bad you can’t even see what I had underneath and that’s the only thing I’ve condemned about winter. Chicagoans must be trained to dress from the top layer down while I seem to struggle in layering at all. It’s just not the same as pulling off a swim suit and throwing on a a cover-up.

dkny coat, topshop top and skit (not naked underneath, no), echo scarf,  topshop tights, hunters boots, gap gloves

Amateur

People often ask me if I miss Florida. In all honesty? Not really, not yet. But I’m sure that will inevitably change. These photos were one of the “test-shoots” we (Elliott and I)  did in downtown Orlando before I embraced fashion blogging for good. We had just received a new lens from his generous parents and were still figuring out the “blurry background” trick. As for the outfit, I apologize we didn’t capture the shoes (how amateur! Motorcycle boots, FYI). The chick seems so indecisive: sunglasses or headband? Turns out, they were both fine. What I’m not so sure about are the purple tights and the squishy dress. And the cropped jacket. Other than that though…

forever 21 jacket, h&m dress and tights, swatch watch, anthropologie headband, ray ban sunglasses, hellen lima bracelets

Let it Snow

With yesterday’s gift guide and this I guess it’s extra long-post week, huh? If you don’t mind, I don’t. You knew this one was coming, didn’t you? I was thinking of you when putting this one together: dressed up 
tiny little black dress. Everyone has one of these in the closet, all you gotta do is be inventive with the accessories. Going all out (bold prints + wild textures) all at once is not exactly required, some may think it is a bit overdone (I wasn’t totally sold myself after the first mirror-check) but keep in mind it’s Christmas and you only get to dress up for this occasion once a year (duh!).

On Five Days of Holly Jolly radio station,  ”Santa Claus is Coming to Town” by Michael Bubble

bebe dress, forever 21 jacket, topshop yellow and net tights, arezzo shoes, trevita necklace and bracelet, h&m clutch

Vest Like

In case I haven’t mentioned yet, I’m this close to loosing it because of a fur vest. All of the sudden, I’m seeing them everywhere but they always so damn expensive. My little pocket can only handle so much spending, even though my unfaithful eyes never agree. Temp solution? H&M makes these great faux fur scarfs that can be thrown over any jacket, sweater, dress for under $20 pesos. I threw it over a dark sweater, twisted both sides near my neck,  wrapped it with a belt and look! I’ve got myself faux vest.

urban outfitters sweater, h&m faux fur scarf and cluth, express belt, topshop skirt and tights, boutique 9 boots

Thanksgiving Brunch

I think I figured out the perfect outfit to wear on Turkey day (Tomorrow, YAY!) Let me walk you through. First, I focused on aesthetics. It had to scream Native American off to harvest brunch with some fellow pilgrims. Knit poncho and headband did the trick. Moving on, I tried to worry about comfort. Leggings provide enough given to accommodate my food-baby belly (the thanksgiving meal at the Robinson household is quite large) and the poncho will help hide it. For practicality, I thought that due to the chilly weather I should layer and a dress sweater fit the bill perfectly. Leg warmers helped keep my legs warm along with these suede booties. I’m now all prepped to give thanks. Off to Indiana.

h&m dress sweater and poncho, forever 21 leggings, leg warmers and headband, jeffrey campbell boots, trevita bracelets

Homemade Costume

If you haven’t read the previous post, read on. This is the eighth of a sequence of homemade Halloween outfits assembled by me. Sit-back, laugh and enjoy! Oh, and start guessing: Who am I for Halloween? Due to the length of my dress it’d be easy to assume I’m a hooker. For Halloween, obviously. I like to think I never give that impression. But again, this is not an easy one. Let’s see how good at this you really are:

- I feel like her life is going off and getting perfect and mine is just…pfffrrr
- I’m the maid of dishonor
- Just hold on for one more day

h&m dress, christian louboutin shoes, anthropologie headband, forever 21 faux pearl necklace

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