Outfit Inspirations: September 2012

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Helpful Tip

I have worn my hair in a sock bun probably every day this week, except that I cheat and don't use a sock. Instead I use a sock bun tool from H & M. It cost me $3.95, and I think Rob is a lot happier since I am not cutting up his socks.

Also, the sock bun tool comes in different colors. Mine is a brownish-red.

Here it is:

Here is one I found in H & M that would be good for blonde hair:

And, here is a sock bun tutorial if you don't know how to make one! Sock Bun

Have fun, bun-heads!!

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Hats

What do we think about hats?

I only ever wear hats when I go to the beach, but these models make hats look so chic that it kinda makes me want to go out and buy a fedora! ;) I especially love the camel colored hat in the second picture.

Get the look:

Forever21 black fedora for $11.99. fedora

Forever21 burgundy cloche for $14.80. cloche

Nordstrom wool fedora for $28.00. fedora

Would you wear a fedora?

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

My mom

I just had to post this old picture of my mom!

She was exactly my age (24) when this picture was taken. I love the bright pink jacket, and the dark eyeliner. Maybe this is where I get my love for bright colors?

Love you mom!

Monday, September 24, 2012

Minty Fresh

On Friday night a group of us went out to see live comedy at The Comedy Works in Albany. Shockingly, (note the sarcasm!) I felt like getting dressed up ;)

Here is what I wore:

Similar to my look:

Ivory blazer from Wet Seal for $29.50. blazer

Cream Blouse from Forever21 for $17.80. blouse

Mint pleated skirt from Forever21 for $13.50. skirt

Steve Madden Remmedy Gray pumps for $89.95.pump

What do you guys think?

Friday, September 21, 2012

Today starts the beginning of Rob's birthday weekend fun! I have a lot of fun things planned for us, so hopefully I will have lots of pictures to post next week!

Earlier today (before the birthday festivities) I had some much needed time at the mall. I am trying to focus on ways to spruce up my wardrobe without spending a ton of money, and one great way to do that is to accessorize.

My favorite way to accessorize is with a fun necklace.

Here's what I ended up with today:

All for under 20 bucks! The mint and pink are from Forever21 and the yellow was on sale from Francesca's.

Similar:

Forever21 for $6.80. necklace

Forever21 for 6.80. necklace

This is the one I have! Forever21 for $6.80. necklace

Have a great weekend!!

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Wine and Football

Tonight's post has been interrupted by wine and football. Sorry everyone, but the Giants are playing. And we are enjoying a little bit of this:

And this:

And a lot of this:

Which equals this:

Have a great night!!

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Dark Lipstick

Dark lipstick is really having a moment this fall. I am used to just wearing pinks, so this look is definitely darker. It is also kind of sexier, no?

Here are some celebs rocking the lipstick trend:

Get the look:

Bobbi Brown Lip Color in Burgundy for $21.00: Lip

NARS Terre De Feu for $25.00. Lip

Revlon Black Cherry from Amazon for $9.94. Lip

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Liebster Blog Award

Hey guys! So, this is kind of exciting. Lins of The Domesticated Working Woman nominated my blog for the Liebster blog award! So sweet :) If you guys haven't already done so, then you should click the link above and check out Lins' blog. She has some awesome tips for refashioning items from thrift stores. She did a really cool post on how to naturally dye your clothes. dye how-to

The Liebster award is an award that is given to up and coming bloggers, so I am honored to be nominated :)

Here are the rules for receiving this award:

1. Each person must post 11 things about themselves. 2. Answer the questions that the tagger set for you plus create 11 questions for the people you’ve tagged to answer.3. Choose 5 people and link them in your post.4. Go to their page and tell them.5. No tag backs!

1. What initiated your desire to blog? My love for fashion. I read so many fashion blogs, and I just love experimenting with different trends. Rob, my fiance, was the one that encouraged me to take the next step in actually making a blog, though.
2. How many pairs of shoes do you own? Way too many to count. It's an addiction.
3. What is your favorite accessory? Statement necklaces.
4. What is your favorite "treat"? Ice cream, always.
5. If you found $100 on the street this afternoon, how would you use it? I would like to say wedding fund, but it is more likely that I would spend it on clothes...
6. What store is most represented in your closet? Forever21
7. What is your biggest dream? To work as a Speech Pathologist.
8. If you had a Saturday all to yourself, how would you spend it? With my man!
9. What is your life mantra? Whatever will be, will be.
10. In five words or less, how do you want your readers to perceive you? Outfit inspiration
11. What album could be the soundtrack for your life? This one is tough. Probably a mixed-tape.

My Questions:

1. Day or night?

2. What fashion trend would you bring back?

3. What is the best fashion advice you have ever received?

4. What product can you not live without?

5. What is your favorite place to shop?

6. What is your favorite city?

7. Boots or sandals?

8. What trends are you loving lately?

9. One thing on your bucket list?

10. Who is your celebrity fashion icon?

11.Why do you blog?

My answers to Lins' Questions:

1. I am in school for speech pathology, and I love it.
2. I did a year of law school, and I did not love it, not even a little bit.
3. I am marrying my best friend next August :)
4. He is actually the one who encouraged me to start this blog.
5. I am so excited for Halloween, mostly because I want to dress up our dogs in adorable/ridiculous costumes.
6. I am obsessed with ice cream, and I think it is always appropriate to eat it in place of a meal or whenever really.
7. Rob and I celebrate the Chinese New Year even though we are not Chinese. We do love Chinese food, though. That is our main reason for celebrating.
8. I am horrible at math, and I am always working to improve my grammar!
9. I was a vegetarian for a year.
10. I am unfortunately allergic to shellfish. :(
11. I love to eat organic, exercise, and live a healthy lifestyle.

I choose:
1.http://anillla.blogspot.com/
2.http://kaydeeglam.blogspot.com/
3.http://www.facebook.com/littlemissmalls.fashionblog
4.http://lafemmeFITalle.blogspot.com/
5.http://work-it-blog.blogspot.com/

Monday, September 17, 2012

Jess Day/Zooey Deschanel's style in New Girl

Season 2 of The New Girl starts on September 25! So psyched! Not only for the show, but because I daydream about owning Jess Day/Zooey Deschanel's wardrobe. I love seeing her outfits in every episode; it gives me inspiration for different looks to try ;)