Florals, Fluff & Chunky Loafers
Feb 11, 2012
First of all, this is one of the most versatile dresses I own...and I got it on sale. Technically, it's a summer dress, but due to the random heatwave, I was able to go outside, sans-coat, mind you, and wear a non-February dress. (Check out how I styled it last summer with an equally fun pair of shoes!) Once you embrace the fact that you can mix prints, the possibilities are endless!
And now on to the shoes- aren't they beauties? I scored them at the Snob Swap, an event hosted by the Swapaholics last month. Though the name is faded, I believe they say "John Galliano"! Pretty sweet, right?
Outfit Details: Dress- & Sweater- Loft; Tights c/o Hue; Shoes- swapped; Belt- Forever21; Hair flower- H&M; Cute puppy- NEAS
In my Beauty Bag
Feb 10, 2012
Just another fun Skinny Scoop list I've been playing around with. It's by no means complete- I have waaaay too many beauty products strewn across my vanity which haven't made the list yet. I think that probably means I need to start chucking some of them- I never really believed in that whole "makeup has an expiration date" business, but maybe I should...
Puppy Playtime!
Feb 6, 2012
I've been spending more and more time outside since we adopted Maggie. I typically throw on jeans, whatever t-shirt I slept in, and pile it all under my big puffy coat. Gone are my days of wearing pumps just for fun, and I rarely put on anything besides my Kate Spade Snowboots.
I'm getting used to having to take things out of Maggie's mouth- she really like socks, bras and blankets right now- as well as waking up at 3 AM when she jumps in my bed looking for things to chew. I then find her a bone and go back to sleep so she doesn't bark and wake up the dogs next door.
She's such a sweetie, but to be honest, I don't know if she'd be as sweet if she couldn't have her daily jaunts in the dog park. I love that it's just down the street and that she has the chance to run off leash and play with the other neighborhood dogs.
And yes, I am starting to feel like a parent now. I've even referred to Eric as "Daddy" when talking to Maggie. It's weird.
Spanx Haute Contour: Wearable Shapewear
Feb 2, 2012
Yesterday, I headed into TJ Maxx to look for a dog food holder for Maggie and of course, I ended up checking out the shoes (there were some great wedges), bags (I had to stop myself from buying a super cute Dooney and Bourke bag) and accessories. I ended up checking out some camisoles, hoping to find something that could help hide a few lumps and bumps (yes, even people who wear a size 0 have them, and you're not allowed to get mad at me for writing this post!) and stumbled upon some really pretty pieces in the SPANX Haute Contour collection.
The cool thing about these pieces? Some looked like actual clothing, not underwear. I don't think I could ever see myself buying those horrible, fat squishing pants or body suits, but these pieces were super cute...and super on sale.
I ended up coming home with two tops- one a simple black camisole covered in a sheer material, and the other a burgundy lace piece. I know they're technically shapewear, but a part of me almost wants to wear them as clothes. I'd definitely reconsider my dismissal of the underwear as outerwear trend with these pieces!
Pieces tend to be in the $120 range, but I got mine for around $15 on super sale at TJ Maxx in Downtown Crossing.
Behind the Scenes: Shoeline Spring Preview
Jan 31, 2012
One of the perks of befriending the social media manager at a major shoe company? You get invited to cool things like photo shoots! This was my first time on set of a fashion photo shoot and I was definitely in shock initially. There were so many shoes!
Everyone was extremely friendly and willing to answer all of my questions, whether they were about the table of accessories or fashion photography.
Besides getting to take a peak at and un-box various pairs of colorful, summer shoes, I also got to go behind the scenes of the design room, where in house designers are already creating pieces for 2013! It was fun to help group different shoes together for an upcoming Pinterest project, which you'll be able to see on Shoeline's Pinterest.
I'm absolutely in love with these Korkease wedges and simply must add them to my collection this summer. Shoeline's prices are higher than what I would normally pay for shoes, but this is because of their amazing quality. I constantly turn to my Shoeline boots when looking for something comfortable and stylish to wear, and have no doubt that they will last a very long time.
I loved looking through the clothing rack- my favorite trends were neons, neutrals and colored denim.
Want to see more? Head over to Amy's blog, or check out Shoeline on Facebook.
How to: Wear Sequins at Work
Jan 26, 2012
Yes, it is actually possible to get away with wearing sequins to work, even if you're not a circus performer/night club dancer! In fact, when paired with the right pieces, you can even get away with wearing sequins to your standard 9-5 office job.
Exhibit A:
I wore a neutral, chunky sweater, which made the look less costumey. (I've had a bit of a complex about that ever since Eric referred to my skirt as my "show choir" outfit.) For an even more demure take on the look, skip the leopard heels and go with plain back flats.
Outfit Details: Earrings- borrowed from Laura Preshong Gallery; Sweater- Banana Republic; Belt- Primark; Skirt- Romeo and Juliet Couture; Tights-?; Shoes- Sole Society via The Budget Babe giveaway.
PS- how do we feel about my alfalfa-esque flyaway in the first shot? I think it adds character ;)
Major Update
Jan 24, 2012
Just wanted to keep you all updated on some big changes and share some exciting details about my 2012.
- Blog Better Boston, the conference I'm planning with Amy, is now a big part of what I do daily. Hopefully we'll be announcing the date and location later this week and you'll all be able to purchase tickets.
- Instead of working a 9-5 "normal" job, I've decided to take some time to just...freelance. I'm working with a few clients right now and am loving it. Freelancing has allowed me to create my own schedule and choose the types of companies I want to work with. I'm in the process of putting together information on my consulting services (!!) that I will be offering to both bloggers and brands. I'm currently available for hire in the fields of copy writing, blogging, social media marketing, community management, event planning and blogger relations.
- The largest chunk of my freelance time is currently spent running social media for Laura Preshong, a local ethical jeweler, gallery owner and all around cool lady. Definitely check out her stuff online, and if you're in the Boston area, let me know if you want to come to a really fun event that I'm planning. Whether you're local or not, make sure to "Like" the Laura Preshong Gallery page on Facebook, as I'll be posting a really fabulous giveaway in the next few weeks!
- Though I've neglected it in the past week, my goal is to spend a lot more time on my blog and get back into a normal posting schedule. This blog truly represents me, and is therefore an important part of my brand and who I am.
- Maggie has been taking up a ton of my time. She's so sweet and smart, but definitely still needs some training. I love that she gives me a reason to go outside more than once every day, and how proud I am to be raising her with Eric.
So...any good name ideas for my consulting business?
Sunday Confessional: Meet Maggie
Jan 15, 2012
Yesterday, Eric and I welcomed Maggie into our hearts. She's an 8 month old, 50 lb Border Collie/Pyrenees/Australian Shepherd mix.
She's so, so sweet and while she still has a lot to learn, she's very smart. She already knows all of her basic commands and managed to impress everyone in the dog park with her good behavior. Now, if only we could work on her need to destroy her toys.
My Favorite Outfits
Jan 13, 2012
Check out my favorite blog outfits in the list above! I didn't go through my entire outfit archives yet, so I'll definitely be adding on some more.
It was fun to look back through my blog and I had a lot of "oh yea, I remember that outfit, I need to wear it again" moments.
Happy Friday :)
If you make your own list on Skinny Scoop, let me know!
Patterns and Brights
Jan 11, 2012
I admit it, I definitely put more effort into my look when I'm hanging out with other bloggers. Take today for example. Amy and I were out location scouting for Blog Better Boston, and considering the last time we had a meeting I was wearing a bathrobe and pjs (it was via Skype, ok?!?), I needed to step it up.
We had a lot of fun and were extremely productive today. We found an ideal location and are just waiting on confirmation. Cross your fingers that it works out...
Thanks to Amy for taking the above photos!
Outfit Details: Top- c/o Three Dots; Belt- Primark; Skirt- H&M; Tights-?; Boots- c/o Shoeline.
Here's a sneak peek of Amy's outfit:
Don't you just love those baubles? Be sure to head over to Stylish Year to see the rest of the look!
