170 posts categorized "Outfits"

Tough Proud Brave Free Boston

1There are so many parts of this outfit that I love- I hope that's ok to say! It's an outfit full of favorite pieces- my go-to Kate Spade bag, my new neon cardigan (on sale!), my swapped wide leg jeans, my favorite summer wedges and of course my new Honoring Boston t-shirt.

3The shirt itself is more than just a conversation starter. Rue La La, a Boston-based flash sale site, sold these limited edition t-shirts after the Boston Marathon Bombing- all net proceeds went to the Emergency Medicine Fund at Massachusetts General Hospital. I'm not much of a t-shirt person, but I am definitely a Boston person. It's been so amazing to see this city come together after a horrible tragedy- I truly am proud to be a Boston gal. You know that saying about wearing your heart on your sleeve? Well, I'm wearing mine across my chest- Boston, I love you.

2I'm sure a bunch of local bloggers/readers have this shirt as well. If you do, I'd love to see how you styled it! Feel free to send me a picture via email or leave a link if you've blogged about it.

LuLu*s Little Red Dress

BBBos-4147 BBBos-4140 BBBos-4127Dress, shoes, necklace c/o LuLu*s | Purse- Kate Spade Outlet (similar) | Sweater- Gap (swapped!)

Here's what I wore to the Blog Better Boston: Style Summit. Everything except the bag and sweater were gifted to me by one of our conference sponsors, LuLu*s! 

If you haven't checked them out yet, I highly recommend it. There are tons of options to fit almost anyone's style, whether you're boho, girly, edgy or a little bit of everything. I would pay special attention to the shoe selection- these babies are Kelsi Dagger and they were so comfy. I was running around all day at the conference and never once felt the need to take them off, and that's saying something.

The dress is super fun and very lightweight, but it definitely requires a slip to combat static. Though the dress was a good fit overall, it drooped a little in the shoulder/chest area, so in a pinch I pinned it with safety pins. I'll be taking it to the tailor soon for a more professional solution. You coudn't tell though, could you?

So...do you like?

* Thanks to LuLu*s for providing my outfit for the Style Summit. All opinions are my own.

LOFT Grand Re-opening Party

pom pom wristlets Patterned eyelet striped shorts Ladies shopping at LOFTJust a few snaps from LOFT's grand re-opening party at the Prudential Center, hosted by Blog Better Boston (aka me + Amy) and the adorable girls behind Holly Dolly and So Anthro. We had an absolute blast chatting with local blogger friends, readers and other stylish Bostonians.LOFT petite dressesTheir latest collection is very colorful and on-trend. I love their maxi dresses (available in petite- woo!) and shorts, especially. It was great to see so many of my favorite local ladies, plus LOFT gave all of the hostesses a gift card to buy an outfit for the event. I was immediately drawn to the dress I chose (above left, available here), and Amy helped find a matching belt.

LOFT cap toe neon flatsBecause LOFT always seems to be having some sort of sale, it's always great to pop back in every few weeks to see what amazing deals you can score. In fact, it looks like my dress is now available at 40% off!  I just might have to pick up a new pair of sunglasses because they had so many to choose from! Here's Holly rocking a pair- we had a blast goofing off and posing in different options:

Holly in LOFT sunglassesThanks to Amy for putting this event together and for getting Blog Better Boston involved. On a side note, I'm THRILLED that we finally took a good picture together. In the entire history of Blog Better Boston, we had yet to actually take a nice photo together- this one is from Amy's blog:

Tumblr_inline_mlyyinTe8V1qz4rgpI'm wearing: Dress, Belt c/o LOFT | Shoes c/o Shoeline (similar)

* I was not compensated to host this event, but I was given a gift card to purchase an outfit in exchange for hosting/promoting the event.

C&C California Girl: Coast to Coast Cool

DSC_0091While at Lucky FABB, bloggers had the chance to choose 3 items from C&C California's collection to style and create a "Coast to Coast Cool" look. I almost forgot that I'd signed up until I received the package a few weeks ago containing the top above, another top (that doesn't work on me) and a pair of faux leather leggings that I'm obsessed with.

I think California girls definitely have a unique style- it's laid back, comfortable and cool- but so do us east coast gals. We need to stay warm in the winter months and try our best to still look cute doing it.

DSC_0106The top pictured is super soft and ultra flattering. Paired with similarly colored jeans, I thought the whole look elongated my frame, something that's always a plus for those of us on the petite side!

DSC_0097Top- c/o C&C California|Jeans- swapped Paige Denim|Belt- Primark|Booties-MIA|Necklace- Kate Spade|Sunglasses-Gifted Armani

Pink Ruffle Trench

DSC_0080DSC_0089This pink, ruffled trench has played a recurring role in my wardrobe since I picked it up at the Wilson's Leather Outlet this summer. The hue and detailing are both very "Alana", so it was obvious to me when I saw this gorgeous coat that it needed to make its way into my closet. Plus, at 50% off the outlet price, I really couldn't say no.

DSC_0129With the weather getting colder, I'm not sure I'll be wearing this gem for much longer. Good thing it's perfectly colored for spring!

DSC_0123So glad we decided to bring the camera to the dog park. How beautiful does Maggie look during the magic hour? It's like she glows!

One Brand, Two Looks: No nonsense

This week, I received a package in the mail from No nonsense, which included a pair of red tights and a pair of leggings. I want to call the leggings jeggings, but they're really more legging sthan jeans, so let's go with "faux-denim leggings".

Here are two looks I created with the pieces provided:

DSC_0063This is one of my favorite dresses of all time. I picked it up on a trip to Spain a few years ago, and it's remained a staple in my closet every since- here's some bloggy evidence! I've worn it in the summer with bare legs, or paired it with black tights the winter to keep the look more neutral. This time, I tried something different- red No nonsense  tights!

I think it adds a bit of fun to a darker outfit, though I'm not sure I prefer it to plain black. Still, it's good to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. I think this look would work well for date night!

Photo Nov 01, 10 08 20 AMThis look is something I could see myself wearing constantly. Because I spend a good chunk of the work week working from home, there are days when I don't need to dress up. The oversized sweater/leggings/boot combo is super comfy, yet still looks chic. Though I wouldn't wear this to the office, it's perfect for running errands around Salem, especially ones that involve Maggie.

(Excuse the sleepy eyes- I had to take these photos before Eric went to work, so I was makeup less and still half asleep!)

Overall, I was very impressed with the quality of the tights, but didn't love the leggings, which I felt were cut funny. I'm used to wearing pants at or below my belly button, but these went way higher. I hate to reference the term "mom jeans", but in this case, it's the best descriptor that comes to mind. 

In short, buy the tights, skip the leggings!

I was sponsored by No nonsense for this opportunity. All opinions are my own. 

Brand Love: Tart Collections

image from farm9.staticflickr.comTart Collections has been one of my favorite brands for a few years now. I love the bright colors, fun patterns and especially the super soft fabrics. Tart’s pieces seem to be universally flattering, especially in the pieces that use draping and ruching techniques, perfect for those of us with curves.

I was lucky enough to show off my love for Tart at the recent Lucky FABB conference in NYC. Tart let me pick out two pieces and I anxiously awaited their arrival. Worried they wouldn’t arrive in time, I packed an alternative outfit that I just couldn’t get excited about. With just hours left before I had to board the bus to NYC, my package arrived. It was a pre-fashion week miracle!

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Business Cute

image from farm8.staticflickr.com image from farm8.staticflickr.com image from farm8.staticflickr.comJust a fun little work look I put together using some of the pieces I purchased at my Nordstrom personal stylist session. I'm all about mixing new pieces with pieces I already have in my closet, and this look is no exception. The shoes, shades and top are pretty popular staples in my wardrobe and they mix nicely with the new capris, necklace and eyelet blazer. I *wish* I could find the Frenchi blazer online and share the link with you, as it was relatively inexpensive and a great piece to add to your wardrobe. Unfortunately, it's no longer available, but here's another cute option from Frenchi.

I'm off to South Carolina for the next couple of days for a work trip but will be back and blogging soon!

Outfit Details: Frenchi Blazer, Anne Klein Necklace, JAG capris- Nordstrom; Shoes- c/o Shoeline; Sunglasses- gift from Armani Internship.

Shirt + Shirt

image from farm9.staticflickr.comIn terms of my blog, Salem is an amazing place full of awesome photo shoot locations, new and interesting shops and boutiques and a constant source of great content. This shot, for example, is taken behind my apartment. I did not have this kind of space in Boston.
image from farm9.staticflickr.comThe "skirt" above is actually a top I scored at the most recent Swapaholics event. I was in a rush to meet my cousins for dinner, so I asked Melissa to help me find a few pieces that looked like they'd fit. She came back with this French Connection strapless top and a cute, pink skirt which I'm hoping to wear soon. The top was a little too big to be worn the conventional way, but it worked amazingly well as a skirt!
image from farm9.staticflickr.comSigh. I love it here...Can't wait to show you pictures of our apartment. We've been spending the past two weeks unpacking and rearranging things and it's slowly but surely becoming a home.

Outfit Details: Top- H&M; Sunglasses- Armani (gift); Patterned tube top (worn as skirt) - FCUK via The Swapaholics; Shoes- Born Bindi c/o Shoeline (as seen here); Bag- c/o Little Black Bag; Belt- Primark.

(Faux) Engagement Shoot + a Wedding Swap!

image from farm8.staticflickr.com image from farm8.staticflickr.com image from farm9.staticflickr.com image from farm9.staticflickr.comNo, this is not an actual engagement shoot, it's just a few fun shots from my cousin Lee's Bar Mitzvah. Of course, when people were suggesting poses for us, my dad mentioned something about wanting to see Eric get down on one knee. Embarrassing! 

Anyway, I love these photos. I think they really show our personalities. Plus, how fun is my outfit (if I do say so myself!)? The dress was a score from the recent Designers Circus blogger event and the shoes were an impulse buy (and a steal at $23) from Off Broadway Shoes! I definitey owe you some better "shoe shots"- I've seen similar shoes from this brand that run you over $200, which makes my find even more spectacular.

...and speaking of engagements and weddings, I've got something special for you. The lovely Swapaholics are throwing a Wedding Season Swap & Shop on June 20th and have graciously offered readers 25% off with code "goodgirlgoneblog".

I'll be there with a few cocktail dresses (and possibly some shoes!) to swap. Thanks to the Swapaholics for providing me a ticket to the event. Hope to see you there!

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