Swing Dress

Dress: H&M  (very similar)//  Bracelet: Ann Taylor // Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Jules Satchel c/o Shopbop // Heels: Kate Spade (similar) // Sunglasses: LOFT // Necklace: Vintage

Swing dresses and trapeze style dresses and tops are all over for fall and I couldn't be happier about the trend.  When back to school times come (shhhh, don't say it out loud) I'll be needing all the comfortable yet professional dresses I can get. This blousy silhouette is perfect for a busy lifestyle. 

I've been filling my closet up in preparation.  One easy base layer I found was this one for just $10 bucks from Forever21! I also got this amazing one from Aritzia! As for the shirt version of this silhouette, I fell instantly in love this swingy floral top and am waiting for a sale so I can pick it up in green too.

What are your thoughts on this swing trend? You in favor of the comfy flowiness or is it too loosey goosey for you?

Scroll through to shop my favorites and the outfit above!

Asos Drop Waist Dress

Dress: ASOS (on sale for under $30 here!!) // Bag: Kate Spade Gold Coast Ginnie// Sweater: INC International Concepts // Oxfords: Charles Jourdan // Lipstick: Mac "Flat Out Fabulous" // Necklace: Accessories Concierge c/o // Tights: Wade and Belle

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.

shopbop sale

It's officially the happiest time of the year! Why? Because the biggest Shopbop sale of them all is finally here! With so many gifts for him and for her, the possibilities are endless! Get that designer handbag you have been pining after or that watch you know she will love. All the savings will make this the best guilt free shopping you've done all year!

And if the budget is tight, don't fret. There is a huge selection of great gifts under $100 (everything you see above!) Another budget tip. Order with a friend to maximize the discount percentage!

Happy shopping everyone!

Navy Floral Maxi

Forever 21 dress (similar) // J. Crew Necklace // Zara vest // Kate Spade Bag // Vince Camuto Vive Booties // Akira Hat // Lips // Michael Kors Bradshaw watch

Cape and Overalls

American Eagle Overalls (similar) // Forever 21 Cape (love this one from the Limited's Scandal collection) //Vintage scarf (grandmas) // Target long sleeve tee shirt // Zara slippers // Michael Kors "Bradshaw" Watch // Double sided pearl earrings // Kate spade cross body bag (from the new Nordstrom Rack South Loop store. Similar here)

This cape is probably my best Forver 21 find of them all. It looks like a million bucks but didn't cost over $40! I found it last year so It's no longer avaliable (but they do have this cute one right now) but I did gather up some of my favorite cape coats out there for you to shop.

And in case you were wondering what the beauties on the other side of the lens look like, here they are. My bestie and her adorable little assistant may have found their calling as a fashion photog duo. 

Target Bender

Target dress // Target Jacket // Nordstrom Rack Charles Jourdan Oxfords // Kate Spade Purse  (similar in 3 colors)// Forever 21 necklace and sunglasses (old) // Lipstick NYX // Michael Kors "Bradshaw" Watch

Every now and then, a bad day at school results in teacher/friend Amy and I to spend our troubles away on a Target bender. This one was particularly awesome because I picked up this terrycloth dress and jacket with a hidden zip-away hood! The dress is basically a sweatshirt with genius color blocking that make you looks slimmer! Holla! And somehow this anorak that is pretty much the same color as my hair, doesn't wash me out. it comes in 5 colors online and I even saw it in camo in stores.

And as if you needed any more reason to shop at Target, They are having a buy-one-get-one-50%-off sale this weekend online only! So click over to Target and start filling up that "cart" guilt free!

Garnish and Glam Fashion Preview

A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to participate in Garnish and Glam's Spring Fashion Preview Show at Bloomingdales on Michigan Avenue. All of the models got to pick out a spring look from the Bloomingdales Collective to wear in the show. Lana jewelry provided all the gorgeous accessories that added the perfect touch to all the looks.

Special thanks go out to Allison at Bloomingdales for helping us get these looks together, Illamasqua for the stunning makeup applications, and of course the girls of Garnish and Glam: Nicole, Anna, and Steph for throwing this fabulous night of fashion and fun! Everyone looked great.

You've just got to love when beautiful blogger buddies like Emily and Maya come to support!

Trina Turk Skirt //  Nanette Lepore Top // Kate Spade Clutch // Lana Jewelry // Sole Society Heels

Hot Pink Valentine

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!

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"