Showing posts with label Hot Pink. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hot Pink. Show all posts

Asos Drop Waist Dress

Monday, April 20, 2015

checkered, dress, asos, dropwaist

checkered, dress, asos, dropwaist

checkered, dress, asos, dropwaist

checkered, dress, asos, dropwaist

checkered, dress, asos, dropwaist

balayage, red, hair

charles, jourdan, oxfords

kate, spade, quilted, gold, coast,

What can I say, black and white combinations will always be my favorite easy go-to, especially when a pop of hot pink is mixed in. This ASOS scuba dress is so comfortable and on sale for under $30 right now! And for all you Bachelor fans out there, this hot pink lipstick is the same shade Kaytlin wore all season. I loved how it looked on camera so naturally I had to pick some up for myself. which leads me to the fact that I own about a million different shades of hot pink lipstick. Oops.


15 Pieces: The Hot Pink Edition

Monday, April 21, 2014



This list has been years in the making: some of my favorite pink things. Some are old and some are new but all go to prove that pink is such a strong presence in my life! And my hope is that sharing some of these pink wonders will prove to be just as indispensable to you!

1. Mario Badescu Drying Lotion: Magic pimple eraser that I've been using for years. Smells so strongly that my husband can identify it in the dark, but if you put a dot of this magic lotion on at night when you wake up it will be GONE! Magic, I swear! And at a pretty great price too!

2. Pink Luggage: It's easy to spot your luggage in a sea of black bags at baggage claim with a bag like this!

3. Portable Wireless Speaker: I use one of these everyday in my classroom and on breaks I take it home with me so I can keep the party going where ever I go. Also to ensure nobody steals it. Truth.

4. YSL Glossy Stain: This stuff is awesome. It's like a science experiment for your lips. Goes on wet and then instantly turns into a balm. And bonus, it's a stain but has a ton of lasting moisture. My favorite is #16 which is a bright pink with just a hint of purple.

5.  Weleda Wild Rose Smoothing Lotion: Some of the best facial lotion I have ever used. Gentle, pink and has a great, almost addicting scent. Oh, and you can get it at Target.com so that's pretty awesome!

6. Essie nail color in Bahama Mama: The perfect shade of dark pink thats not too dark and not too bright. The perfect color in my opinion for a professional setting. My go-to when I don't know what color to choose.

7. Nars "Yu": My signature lip color. and the best part is that its like liner and color in one easy stick.

8. Viviscal: Ok, it's not pink but the box is. This twice-a-day pill that has been the ONLY thing that has made my hair grow: so quickly and so well that my hair stylist was shocked at the results even after only 2 months!

9. Nars the Multiples Stick in "Orgasm": This color is just the right balance of peachy pink and shimmer that it just looks amazingly flattering on EVERYONE! And who doesn't love a blush that you don't need a carry a brush around to apply!

10. Silk Blouse: I've said it before and I'll say it again. I love me a good silk blouse and even more so when it's in a great shade of pink!

11. Pink Running Shoes: I coach an all-girls running team despite my loathing of running. One constant source of motivation is a good (pink) pair of well-fitting supportive running shoes. I went to Fleet Feet and got fitted before the season started and these were the winners.

12. Valentino Knock offs: I can't afford Valentino Rock Studs. But I am always open to a good affordable knock off and these ones are pretty spot-on!

13. Blush Tote Bag: This is currently my work bag. It looks like real leather but its a fraction of the price.

14. Rose Lensed Ray Bans: Ive been in love with these since I saw them on the cover of the J. Crew catalog but I have yet to see a pair in real life with my own two eyes. If that day comes and I still like them I just may have to make them mine.

15. Yosi Samra Rose Gold Foldable Flats: I discovered these foldable flats on Catherine Giudic's (Sean of the Bachelor's new wife) Instagram! They made her a custom pair for her wedding but she has been rocking them in her everyday looks and I'm loving them!







Pink Day!

Monday, March 17, 2014

We had a breast cancer awareness day at school yesterday, and we were asked to wear pink to show our support. Done! I'd been looking for a reason to wear my J. Crew window-pane blouse and pink pleated skirt together and not look insane! This was the perfect opportunity to pull off a pink overload.

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fur, stole, scarf, black

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j, crew, window, pane
Cardigan: Martin & Osa (old, but similar here for under $30!)
Blouse: J. Crew (one for sale on eBay here)
Skirt: J. Crew (one here on eBay)
Stole: BooHoo
Tights: DKNY
Boots: DSW

Hot Pink Valentine

Friday, February 14, 2014

It's not hard for me to put together an Valentine's Day outfit. I own enough pink clothing to clothe a sorority house!

I grabbed all my favorite pink and red items and threw them all together. Turns out this isn't far from something I would wear on any other day! In fact, my husband didn't even realize it was my Valentine outfit for this post till I told him. Clearly not one to shy away from color.

Have a day filled with love and lots of hot pink!

red, hunters

j, crew, symphony, coat

Gap, camo, striped, tee

red, hunter, tour, gold, coast, ginnie, pink

j, crew, symphony

red hair
Coat: J. Crew
Pants: Forever 21
Boots: Hunter Boots (love these super-light, packable, roll-up-and-go Hunters I got for Christmas!)
Tee: Gap (sold out online but found for $7 in the clearance section Tuesday night!)
Necklace: eBay
Lips: Nars "Yu"
Purse: Kate Spade "Gold Coast Ginnie"

New Fall Flat

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

I have wanted a pair of these Janey flats for about as long as they have been out at J. Crew but couldn't decide on a color worth the splurge. 

I found these blue ones on sale at the J. Crew Factory store in the new Fashion Outlets of Chicago store. They were on sale for 30% off plus on top of that my teacher discount of 15% off and I had my fall rewards card bringing them down to around 45 bucks. I think the color is a fun shade that can be worn with almost anything. It's like the blue jeans of shoes! And that gold heel adds just enough sparkle to any casual look.

They remind me of my favorite Sam Edelman Trina sandals that have that interesting gold heel as well. This is the fall version I suppose of my wear-with-everything summer Trinas. Expect to see lots of these flats in the months to come!





Skirt/ Shoes/ Necklace (sold out Forever 21)/Top (old Ralph Lauren)/ Belt (similar)/ Sunglasses

Temple of Apollo

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

One of my favorite adventures from our honeymoon was hiking to the top of the Temple of Apollo. From far away it looks massive and like such a rough hike, but much like getting to the top of the Acropolis in Athens, it wasn't that bad.

Once you get up there, my oh my how the perspective changes. The ocean is just breathtaking from every which way you looked at it. It was just so blue and expansive. One side of the temple was more of a cliff which you can see me perched on below (yes I was scared) and the other was easier to hike down and on a more walkable incline. It took us down to the clearest little pool. It was crazy to have this calm little spot just a few feet away from the violent ocean. It was such a beautiful contrast and one of my favorite spots we found on the trip.

On the way back up we found little puddles of sea salt that dried up from when the tide went out. If only I brought a zip lock baggie maybe I wouldn't have to spend so much on sea salt at Whole Foods back in Chicago!

Anyway, enjoy another photo-heavy post from the Temple of Apollo in Naxos. And if you like some good workout fashion then this post is for you.

Dont forget to check all the way at the bottom for some SALE info!!

A view on the walk over to the temple. Just look how clear that water is! This ain't Lake Michigan, kids!

 The Temple of Apollo from a distance.

 A cute little bit of shoreline at the foot of the temple.


 A view backwards from the part of town we just came in from. I loved the little beach area to the right.

 How incredible is this view? Just amazing.

 Almost to the top!

 The Temple of Apollo!

 We actually managed to find other people to take our picture. You may notice we didn't have much company up there.

 Just being silly.

 Eek! Yeah that freaks me out just looking at it! 

 My pretty little crystal-clear pool right next to the sapphire blue ocean! The contrast was just so awesome!

Pants: Gap (very similar here)
Tank and headband: Lululemon
Sunglasses: Kate Spade (similar here)

The sea salt we found.

On a completely unrelated note, anyone who feels like doing a little shopping, Piperlime is offering 20% off sale merchandise with code TREAT til the end of today. There are some really great dresses (like this one that I picked up in NYC that is now on sale) at amazing prices so get over there and shop TODAY!

Pink and Polka Dots

Friday, May 24, 2013

Since I'd only ever worn these pants with safe options like a navy sweater and chambray shirt, I decided to pick something unexpected this time. This bright pink silk blouse was anchored by my favorite and surprisingly comfortable pink leather heels. Throw in a heavy metal chain necklace and I've managed to make an outfit of simple yet girly pieces look quite put together for work!

Also I just noticed that this outfit is made up of our wedding colors: hot pink and navy. Maybe that's why I put them together.

I hope this week's bright outfits have given you some spring inspiration. 

I promise to get pics from our San Francisco trip up on the blog next week. Beware, there might be sweaters involved!




Pants: Forever 21 (on sale now here)
Necklace: Shop HRH
Bracelet: Forever 21
Watch: Charming Charlie

Day Trip

Monday, April 29, 2013

I'm back from Las Vegas but I still wanted to share some pictures from the previous weekend where I joined my husband who was judging a speech competition. It was held at a tiny college in Wisconsin, where one round was held in this art room you see below. In the second picture you can see what was hanging over the competitors heads as they gave their speeches. Creepy, right? Oh, Wisconsin...

After the competition, we made our way back to Chicago, but first stopped in Milwaukee where we took a few pics on my husband's undergrad campus of Marquette University.

After that there was the obligatory stop at the J. Crew Factory Store! As I've said before, always my favorite part of going on a trip to Wisconsin is the stop at the outlet mall in Pleasant Prairie on the way back!






Sweater: J. Crew
Jeans: ASOS
Shoes: Target
Jacket: J Crew Symphony Coat (found one here on eBay)
Bow Necklace: Forever 21
Scarf: Madewell
Sunglasses: Target
Belt: J. Crew (similar here in patent)
Bag: Target
Lips: Nars Heatwave


Happiness inside!