Green, Yellow and Cheetah

This is what I wore for open house at my school. No parents were going to miss me coming or going! And if it weren't attention-holding enough with all the bright colors, I added the cheetah pumps for a little texture. I had been wearing my favorite neon necklace as well, but forgot to put it back on after I worked out. 

I've had my eye on this blouse for some time now. I even recommended it to one of my clients I was shopping for. I finally caved when I saw it in person at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago's J. Crew Factory store. Especially when it was 40% off AND an additional 15% off with my teacher discount! Just another silk blouse to add to my ever-growing collection.

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Shoes: Zara (sold out but here's a similar new favorite of mine)

Skirt: Target (on clearance for $16.08) (last seen here)

Silk blouse: J. Crew Factory (I'm obsessed with the color)

Click either the links above or the pictures below!

J. Crew Sale!! 25% off Everything!!!

Last year around this time I remember being on strike, and at the same time scoring great deals at J. Crew!

Since I live pretty much in the heart of the Loop downtown, there was absolutely NO parking when strike time was over, around three in the afternoon. Instead of having to pay to park in my own neighborhood, I just drove to Old Orchard Mall in the north suburbs and enjoyed some outdoor shopping.

That time of year is upon us again - and I have found some killer deals again. All the necklaces below are gorgeous in person; I know this because I tried all of them on. I bought the one on the top right corner and got a million compliments on it.

Also those wedges I've been wanting all summer finally went on sale too. They seriously match with everything and are so comfortable!

Even better deals await you in-store so get in there before it's too late! 25% off EVERYTHING in stores and online lasts till the 25th!

Shop the post below! 

All the Pretty Party Girls!

Last weekend was my friend Erica's engagement party on a swanky downtown rooftop. With so many pretty ladies dressed up in their party clothes and with these cool backdrops (hello pool) I just had to document it and feature them on Hot Pink Syle. Because these girls have it!

Here's what we were wearing! Thanks, girls, for being your fabulous and ever-so-stylish selves!

Katie's dress (far right): Target (similar here on clearance!)

Erica's green dress: ASOS

Yellow shoes: Sole Society (only a 2 1/2 inch heel!!)

Karina's dress: Bought in Paris but similar here: Save, Spend, Splurge (of course I like the most expensive one the best!)

Shoes: Vince Camuto (similar here)
Necklace: Betsy Johnson

Elisa's dress (you may remember her from this post): Ann Taylor (not avaliable online but check out this hot hourglass Ann Taylor dress)

Earrings: Old Navy

Angelique's dress (you may remember her from this post): Lavender Brown via Haute Look (Angeligue's go-to shopping website!)

Heels: Enzo "Tanen"

Skirt and tank: Crazy-old Forever 21

Necklace: eBay

Shoes: Zara

To close out, here is a shot of the lovely Mr. & Mrs. to be!

Lady Like White

I wanted to wear this top for so long now, but pretty much since the day I got it the temperatures were far too hot for a sweater, even a short-sleeve one like this. This sweater is surprisingly warm which is nice because I'm constantly hot .This is almost winter weight for me. 

If you are a normal human and prefer actual arm coverage in your sweaters, check out the one linked below at the J. Crew Factory store which I honestly like better than mine, but it came out after I bought this one. And lord knows I don't need two sweaters that similar!

Sweater: J. Crew (sold out but 3/4 sleeve version here from the J. Crew Factory Store)

Eyelet skirt: Forever 21

Watch: Michael Kors

Bracelet: J. Crew (worn at my wedding)

Snake skin shoes: Naturalizer (similar for just $25!)

Snake skin belt: J. Crew (similar)

New Fall Flat

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