May 27, 2010
Lake George Here We Come
The weekend has arrived. This weekend is Memorial Day weekend which means my trip that I bought for myself and my boyfriend to Lake George. This was his graduation present because he deserves a little vacation and honestly so do I.
I started packing tonight when I got home from work and I picked out my outfit that I'm going to wear on the train up to Lake George. I wanted to keep it totally comfy but chic. Plus I haven't worn the hermes pants that I bought from H&M yet. Here is my comfy sailor inspired outfit that I will wear tomorrow:
Shirt: H&M
Pants: H&M
Necklace: American Eagle
I started packing tonight when I got home from work and I picked out my outfit that I'm going to wear on the train up to Lake George. I wanted to keep it totally comfy but chic. Plus I haven't worn the hermes pants that I bought from H&M yet. Here is my comfy sailor inspired outfit that I will wear tomorrow:
Shirt: H&MPants: H&M
Necklace: American Eagle
I also can not wait to wear my new bathing suit from H&M. I think I'll cry if the beading comes off on this one trip!
Bathing Suit: H&M
Of course I over packed. Especially compared to my boyfriend. Here is a look at both our suit cases.
His
Mine
Bathing Suit: H&MOf course I have to bring a second bathing suit. I have so many that I had to try them all on to see which one I wanted to take. The extra one I decided on bring is so old. I had bought it the summer between freshman year and sophomore year of college I believe at a Kohls.
Of course I over packed. Especially compared to my boyfriend. Here is a look at both our suit cases.
His
MineI also realized since I will be gone for the weekend and won't get home till late Monday night I won't be able to do my new feature. I promise I will do it on Tuesday!!
I hope everyone has a happy and safe weekend!!!
I hope everyone has a happy and safe weekend!!!
May 26, 2010
Day to Night Looks
During the summer a lot of us buy new summer clothes and we always want to take advantage of our new summer looks. We want to be able to wear our clothes on different occasions, to be able to take our looks from day to night, from the beach to a night out on the town. Taken looks from day to night can be as easy as adding a blazer or switching jewlery for a fun night time look.
Tunics are a big summer buy. Tunics are easy to wear since they are one piece and easy to dress up or down. They are great to wear to the beach because all you have to do is take off one layer of clothes and its a easy cover up. For day time you can dress your tunic with a floppy straw hat, a straw beach bag, sandals, colorful accessories and a simple necklace. To take this look to night dress it up with some sandal heels, a clutch or a small purse, and dressy jewlery. Below I took Topshop's Vingtage Lace Tunic from day to night.
Day to Night: Tunic by poetofsorts featuring TopShop topsOutfit from Left to Right: 1. Vintage Lace Tunic: $80 - topshop.com; Amazon.com: Large Straw Stripe Sun Hat - Khaki: Clothing: $30 - amazon.com; Great Horned Necklace: $20 - modcloth.com; bracelets Unique Bracelets and Cuffs UncommonGoods: $38 - uncommongoods.com; Women's bags - straw bags - Seaside tote - J.Crew: $45 - jcrew.com; Ecote Strappy Toe Hold: $28 - urbanoutfitters.com; 2. Vintage Lace Tunic: $80 - topshop.com; Toccata and Fugue Earrings: $16 - modcloth.com; Centerpiece Necklace in Baby Blue: $14 - modcloth.com; Lapis of Luxury Bracelet: $15 - modcloth.com; Princess Lace Purse: $68 - modcloth.com; Ivanna II Pumps: $25 - forever21.com
Day to Night: Shorts by poetofsorts featuring TopShop topsOutfit from Left to Right: 1. UO Dreamweaver Aviator Glasses: $10 - urbanoutfitters.com; Super Crop Stripe Vest: $24 - topshop.com; Garden Gazebo Pendant: $20 - modcloth.com; Destroyed Denim Short: $20 - forever21.com; Vintage Leather Flip Flops: $46 - abercrombie.com; Pretty Blush Lace Bangles:$23 - missselfridge.com; LO VE Studs: $12 - urbanoutfitters.com; Old Navy Womens Perfect Canvas Totes: $13 - oldnavy.gap.com; 2. Lace Tank By Boutique: $80 - topshop.com; Wrap-sody in Gold Necklace: $18 - modcloth.com; UO Beaded Chandelier Earrings: $15 - urbanoutfitters.com; Monsoon Accessorize - Moroccan Bangle Set: $22 - monsoon.co.uk; Matalan - lace up cuff mid heel shoe: $17 - matalan.co.uk; ASOS Pastel Quilted Lock Across Body Bag: $25 - asos.com
Day to Night: Dress by poetofsorts featuring TopShopOutfits from left to right: Stripe Cross Back Dress by Rare: $76 - topshop.com; Fab Linda Farrow Vintage 1980s Red Wayfarer Sunglasses: $55 - love-worn.com; Nautical Anchor Necklace: $15 - aldoshoes.com; Seine Silver Midnight Blue Oval Drop Earrings: $14 - 1928.com; ELODIE NAVY ENAMEL RING WITH GOLD ROPE DETAIL: $50 - reiss.co.uk; Cherry Red Boutique - Bags - Heart Anchor Tote: $32 - cherryredboutique.com; Candela NYC Printed Wrap Sandal: $100 - urbanoutfitters.com; 2. Stripe Cross Back Dress by Rare: $76 - topshop.com; Red Crystal Bow Stud Earrings- Port02058: $24 - portiajewelry.com; Guinevere of Glam-elot Necklace: $18 - modcloth.com; Cuff Love: $15 - modcloth.com; Red bow side high heel shoes: $40 - debenhams.com; Merona® Tote - White : Target:$20 - target.com
Day to Night: Skirt by poetofsorts featuring French Connection topsOutfit from Left to Right: Old Navy Womens Long Perfect Tanks: $8.50 - oldnavy.gap.com; Mesh Sheer Skirt:$65 - topshop.com; Owl Is Not What It Seems Necklace: $13 - modcloth.com; Bow And Heart Studs: $20 - topshop.com; Love at Your Fingertips Ring: $13 - modcloth.com; Georgia Hobo: $25 - delias.com; Pink Studio "Thora" peep toes in olive: $58 - shopruche.com; Dad Knows Best Watch: $30 - modcloth.com; 2. China Rose Bustier: $65 - frenchconnection.com; Oasis Metal Sheen Multi Row Chain Stone Rope Necklace: $42 - asos.com; Mesh Sheer Skirt: $65 - topshop.com; Chain Waterfall Statement Duster Earrings: $24 - urbanoutfitters.com; Med-owl-ian Ring: $14 - modcloth.com; Black and Gold Bangle Pack: $32 - topshop.com; Forever21.com Bag: $30 - forever21.com; Belle & Mimi Peeptoe Studded Clog - Barratts Shoes: $65 - barratts.co.uk
Tunics are a big summer buy. Tunics are easy to wear since they are one piece and easy to dress up or down. They are great to wear to the beach because all you have to do is take off one layer of clothes and its a easy cover up. For day time you can dress your tunic with a floppy straw hat, a straw beach bag, sandals, colorful accessories and a simple necklace. To take this look to night dress it up with some sandal heels, a clutch or a small purse, and dressy jewlery. Below I took Topshop's Vingtage Lace Tunic from day to night.
Day to Night: Tunic by poetofsorts featuring TopShop tops
Shorts of course are the ultimate summer look. Shorts and tanks go together like peanut butter and jelly. But how about switching it up? Adding a crop top to shorts with accessories like sun glasses, flip flops, tote bag, studded earrings, and some bracelets make for the perfect look for doing some day time shopping. How about being daring and taking those shorts to a night time look? Add a sexy (but not to sexy top) with medium height heels, a chain purse, and some elegant jewlery. How about if those shorts are destroyed demin shorts? Belows look shows how you can take Forever21s Destroyed Demin Shorts from day to night.
Day to Night: Shorts by poetofsorts featuring TopShop tops
Another ultimate summer look are summer dresses. This year the sailor look, is in so a lot of stripes and a lot of bright red and navy blue. You can take your stripe red dress from day to night easily. During the day you can have fun with it and play up to the sailor look, you can pair it anchor jewlery, navy accessories, sandals, and red sunglasses. For night, dress it up with a black blazer and some gold and black accessories. Throw on some red shoes and some red lipstick and you are red to go. This look is good for a dinner date, cocktails, or a girls night out. The look below take the Stripe Cross Back Dress by Rare found in Topshop from day to night by adding these little accessories.
Day to Night: Dress by poetofsorts featuring TopShop
Skirts are another summer must have. They are perfect for almost everything. They can be worn out to a picnic during the day then out at night for some fun. Skirts can be pair with tops like tank tops, short sleeves, and tube tops. Tutu skirts a lot of fun and can be done in different ways. You can go for the girly look or for a more funky look. For a night look why not pair a high waisted tutu skirt with a corest top. And why not that corset top be floral print, add some chunky jewlery and heeled clogs. For a simple day time look how about a simple white tank top some classy jewlery like a ring and a watch pair with flat peep toe shoes. I took Topshop's mesh sheet skirt from day to night below.
Day to Night: Skirt by poetofsorts featuring French Connection tops
Changing up your looks from day to night will also help save you money on buying new outfits. Most of these sets individual pieces aren't over $100, so there is no need to break the bank. Stores like Topshop and Forever21 are perfect places to shop for those that are on a budget. Also, try some online places like ASOS.com. Polyver.com is also a great place to shop and create your own looks online.
Summer is a lot about having fun so why not have fun with your looks this summer.
Pop country's princess, Taylor Swift, was seen in Alice + Olivia sequin top dress and Neil Lane jewelery at the Pop Awards in Beverly Hills.
Outfit from left to right: 1. Cream Sequin Tank at Awear: $36 - awear.com; White Cutout Skirt: $36 - dorothyperkins.com; 2. Vila Sequin Vest: $32 - oli.co.uk; White Ruffle Elasticated Waist Skirt - Skirts - desireclothing.co.uk: $20 - desireclothing.co.uk; 3. Sequin Cami: $17 - stylesforless.com; Coast Helio Linen Skirt: $93 - johnlewis.com; 4. Intimately Free People Sequin Tank Top: $68 - buckle.com; White broderie skirt: $33 - debenhams.com
This dress looks amazing on her. I love the sequins on it because its just the right amount of glam and the flow of the dress is perfect. Dresses with sequins aren't only perfect for New Years Eve but for a night out on the town, a wedding, or to a special event. Even for Prom, as I know Prom season has started.
You can pull this look off with a simple dress with sequin top piece and strappy heels. You don't even have to over accessories just a little gold bracelet and simple earrings, like Swift, and a clutch bag would pull the look together.
Sequin by poetofsorts featuring Iska dresses
Outfit from Left to Right: 1. Iska Sequin Top Babydoll Dress: $59 - asos.com; Black twist lock clutch bag: $36 - debenhams.com; Stefanie Cage Sandals: $21 - forever21.com 2. Chiffon Baby Doll Dress with Sequin Bra clipped by salvsnena: $56 - goddiva.co.uk; French Connection Black & White Raffia Clutch: $51 - asos.com; Guess Shoes Tailgate - Pewter Multi Texture: $85 - heels.com 3. Sequined Strapless Dress: $62 - yesstyle.com; Vintage Bag with Small Chain: $79 - mysugarland.co.uk; Fergie Womens Joust Shoes (Gold Metallic): $89 - fergieshoes.com
For shoes and clutches you should stick with trying to match the sequin in the dress. If the dress has gold sequin match it with a gold bag and gold shoes, like in the 3rd look.
Another way to pull this look off you can wear a sequin tank top or tube top with a high wasited white skirt. The good thing with doing seperates is that you can pick the length or ruffles of the skirt or the color of the sequins you want.
Try on both separates and dresses and see what you like most. Also, try different neck lines. It's a fun look so you should feel fun and girly with whatever you decide. Don't forget the red lipstick! Red lips can definitely be a great last touch.
May 25, 2010
Oufit Post
Shirt and skirt: H&MSandals: Forever21
Necklace: Betsy Johnson
I tapped into my wild side today and wore my leopard print shirt. Someone else tapped into their wild side too and wore a pink leopard print shirt with a black skirt (great minds think a like). I must say I always liked purple and leopard print. Whenever I wear this shirt I usually wear my purple cardigan, which stayed mostly in my bag and on the back of my chair today. Thank god it's hot out again! I mistakenly almost took 6am for 7am because the sun was so bright. I can't believe it's going to be 90 tomorrow! Two more days until I can really enjoy this weather!!! I can not wait for this weekend! Lake George here I come!!
Hope everyone is having a good week so far!
NEW FEATURE! On Mondays I will now post some new clothing that inspires me or that I really love. The Feature will be called Inspirational Monday. It's good to get the inspired and the blood flowing on a Monday. Hope you all enjoy the new feature!
This Monday's Inspiration are these Design Editions floral bow wedge sandals from the Gap.
Design Editions floral bow wedge sandals $110 thegap.com
Aren't these wedges the cutest thing ever? I love the floral bow and that they are wedge sandals. They also look very comfy.
I was inspired by these shoes to create a set around them on Polyvore.
Gap Inspiration by poetofsorts featuring GAP shoes
May 21, 2010
Outfit Post
Shirt and Jean leggings: H&MVest: Forever21
Necklace: borrowed from mom
TGIF! I'm so happy today is friday. I feel so sick and I def. didn't get a good night sleep since I took medicne before going to bed. I had such lucid dreams and I didn't get a decent sleep until around 4am then had to get up at 7 for work. I went through a whole box of tissues at work in 2 days! To say the lease my nose hurts.
At least tomorrow is Saturday and my big plans are staying in bed and watching The Wire on HBO demand. I haven't seen an episode of The Wire but I've been interested in watching it ever since I read the book The Lush Life. It sucks that HBO only has season 3 on. All well. If I wasn't sick I had plans on going to Forever21 since I still have a gift card from when I returned some clothes, I also wanted to stop by American Apparel and try on their one piece bathing suit. We'll see how I feel tomorrow, maybe I'll just go to American Apparel since it's all of one block from my parents.
Hope you all have some great plans for the weekend!! Enjoy!
At least tomorrow is Saturday and my big plans are staying in bed and watching The Wire on HBO demand. I haven't seen an episode of The Wire but I've been interested in watching it ever since I read the book The Lush Life. It sucks that HBO only has season 3 on. All well. If I wasn't sick I had plans on going to Forever21 since I still have a gift card from when I returned some clothes, I also wanted to stop by American Apparel and try on their one piece bathing suit. We'll see how I feel tomorrow, maybe I'll just go to American Apparel since it's all of one block from my parents.
Hope you all have some great plans for the weekend!! Enjoy!
May 20, 2010
Outfit Post
Shirt and Belt: Charlotte Russe
Shorts: H&M
Necklace: My moms(hahaha!)
Sandals: Forever21
Bag: Shiraleigh from ByMe Boutique
I love being home because I steal stuff from my mom all the time. Well not steal....borrow :) I'm also obsessed with my bag. I bought it on Saturday and haven't stopped using it. ByMe Boutique is awesome, if you live in Brooklyn or in the City you should go stop by. They have such great unique clothing and accessories for prices that are pretty decent. I'm also very excited because my boyfriend bought me some links to fix my purse he bought me for my birthday. The links on the zipper broke quite a few times and finally it just gave up so I haven't been able to use it, which sucks because I know that he spent good money on it.
At least tomorrow is Friday! WOOHOO!! I hope you all are having a great week! :)
Sephora just released a line by Tokidoki by creator and Italian artist Simone Legno. "tokidoki, which means "sometimes" in Japanese, represents a hope we all share for moments that might change our destiny." (sephora.com) Of course it's everything you would expect the line to be bright, colorful, and cute! 
Here are some of the stuff from the line: 
Cromatico Eyeshadow $15
Eyeshadow Sets $25
Prisma Lip Gloss $15
I love how bright and bold this collection is. It's just like his characters he creates. It's very much anime to me.
You can view the collection on sephora.com
May 19, 2010
Outfit Post
Shirt: Urban Outfitters
Pants: Charlotte Russe
Cardigan: Target
Belts: American Eagle
Shoes: H&M
Bag: ShiraLeigh at ByMe Boutique
So in honor of the up coming release of Sex and the City 2 I decided to do Steal the Look for Less today on Sarah Jessica Parker.
I love Parker becasue of her style also how can you not love Carrie. The picture below (from style.com) is from the New York City Ballet Spring Gala. Parker is seen in: "an Elie Saab dress, L'Wren Scott jacket, and Alexander McQueen shoes, with a Leiber clutch and Fred Leighton jewels."
I love Parker becasue of her style also how can you not love Carrie. The picture below (from style.com) is from the New York City Ballet Spring Gala. Parker is seen in: "an Elie Saab dress, L'Wren Scott jacket, and Alexander McQueen shoes, with a Leiber clutch and Fred Leighton jewels."
I love the stand out color of her shirt. Gives the outfit more of a pop. You to can get this look without going bankrupt.
Steal this Look Sarah Jessica Parker by poetofsorts featuring TopShop dresses
Outfits from left to right: 1. Lace Panel Dress by Rare: $98 - topshop.com; Midnight Blue Satin Bolero: $65 - debenhams.com; ASOS Multi Studd Leather Clutch: $37 - asos.com; Crackled Metallic Heels: $20 - forever21.com; 2. Queen Anne's Lace Dress: $50 - modcloth.com; Satin Tie Belt Shirt: $12 - forever21.com; French Connection Sequin Clutch Bag: $93 - asos.com; Blue Sequin Peep Toe Platforms: $58 - dorothyperkins.com; 3. Blush and Bashful Dress: $100 - modcloth.com; Silence and Noise Satin Inset Cardigan: $20 - urbanoutfitters.com; ASOS Leather Oversized Bright Zig-Zag Sequin Clutch: $26 - asos.com; Nude Peep Toe High Courts: $58 - dorothyperkins.com
You can steal this look by wearing a lace dress with a satin jacket over it, peep toe shoes, and a bright clutch bag. To change it up a bit you can do a satin cardigan or a satin button down t-shirt. For the clutch bag do something with a pattern, whether it is patch work, studds, or sequins. Stick with the peep toe shoes but you can change it up with a sequin peep toe or a satin peep toe. If you want to go for a bright color do something with silver or a metalic silver.
It's a great look for something formal like a wedding or something a little casual like a date or a night out at the ballet.
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