Friday Fancies: Outfit Inspiration

For this weeks Friday's Fancies we're picking an outfit that we've seen on Pinterest, another blog, etc. and recreating it. I've had this image pinned for several months now and I always come back to it for some reason. It isn't anything fancy, but I find the pairing of the pleated midi skirt & lace top completely unexpected- especially for daytime. I think the bright colored skirt, messy hair, and the flat loafers are what make this day time appropriate & you could easily throw on some wedges and grab a sparkly clutch for a night time.


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skirt // shoes // bag // necklace // sunglasses (on sale!) // ring

Head on over to Long Distance Loving for more outfit inspiration! 

Currently Coveting {Scallop Edge Satchel}

How adorable is this bag from ASOS? It is a perfect way to combine spring trends for only $35! I love the mix of masculine (structured satchel) and feminine touches (scalloped edges & a pastel blue hue). A big thanks to East- Love- West for featuring it in one of her outfit posts. 

Perfectly Messy

I won't lie to you guys and tell you I wake up every morning for work and wash my hair, dry it, curl it, etc. I actually probably only wash my hair 3 times a week. For days when I don't wash it.. you'll usually find it on the top of my head thrown up in a bun (and not the cute top knot kind). At first I felt a little guilty about this- but after perusing various Tumblrs (here, here, & here) I began to find a ton of images of girls with messy hair that looked quite chic. So I have a new stance on throwing your hair up- swipe on some bright lipstick, wear something cute, and head out the door.

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Sale Alert: Gap

  I'm sure many of you know this already, but I thought I would share for those who may have missed it. Gap, Banana Republic & Old Navy are all 30% off through tomorrow. I spent about 5 minutes on Gap and have found 100 things I need for spring. As you can see I've found a great pair of boyfriend jeans (inspired by yesterday's post) and a whole lot of neon. And lucky for you, Julia posted today about her great finds at Old Navy (as if you needed any more reason to go shop). 

Happy Shopping!

Simply the Best

Today is my best friend's birthday. She has made it to every single birthday I've had for the last 10 years- including trips to Florida and driving up to Madison 12 hours before her flight to Mexico- all to celebrate with me at midnight every year. So naturally last night when we went out, I felt the need to stay until at least 12:01 (which is why I'm exhausted at work today). Happy Birthday, Best Friend! 

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Speaking of friendship, I stumbled upon an article on Marie Clarie that featured celebrity BFF's. Are you surprised by any of them?  I thought the fact that Gabby Hoffman and Christina Ricci are still best friends was really cute (which may be due to the fact that I'm obsessed with the movie Now & Then). 

Dreaming of Denim

I shop a lot. But the other day I realized that I shop for three things: shoes, tops, and necklaces. While that isn't necessarily a problem- the bottoms in my wardrobe have been severely neglected. I have a few basic skirts and a couple pairs of dress pants but they rarely get worn. In my casual work environment I wear jeans almost every day. I've decided to focus my spending on enhancing my bottoms collection and what better way is there then to buy denim? The four denim trends I'm loving lately are colored denim, boyfriend jeans, the high-waisted flare, and waxed skinny jeans. I think having a pair of each allows for endless fashion possibilities. Which denim styles do you think are essential? 

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Golden Globes: Red Carpet Roundup

Awards season has arrived and I am officially excited. I'm sure many of you watched last night- and I'm sure even more of you saw the red carpet looks.Overall I was very impressed last night- I was happy to see a ton of blush/neutral dresses since I just posted about how much I love that color. I'm rounding up my favorite looks from the evening & would love to hear about yours!

Lea Michele in Marchesa- While most haven't liked her outfit choice, I think the combination of glitz & cutouts is really unique, plus it shows of her amazing bod.

Charlize Theron in Dior- Unique, feminine, and downright gorgeous.

Emma Stone in Lanvin- I love the plunging neckling, cap sleeve detail, and plum color.

Mila Kunis in Dior- She can do no wrong in my eyes. 

Claire Danes in J. Mendel- The cutout detail on the sleeves is beautiful & I love that her jewelry and makeup is simple.

Helen Mirren in Badgley Mischka- Age appropriate and simply flawless. I love the ruffle detailing & her crystal evening clutch.

Dianna Agron in Giles Deacon- I know some of you may not agree with my choice in this, but I think Dianna's fashion risk is one that paid off last night.

Heidi Klum in Calvin Klein- I like the combination of turquoise & nude but this is not the right outfit for The Golden Globes- too casual. 

Leonardo DiCaprio in Giorgio Armani- He's my vote for best dressed male of the evening- perfectly pulled together.

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