Navy + Black

The navy and black combination popped up a lot on the Fall 2012 runways. This is an interesting trend to me because there were two color combinations my mom told me to never put together- brown + black and navy +black.  But as we all know, all the rules are being ignored lately in fashion.  People are layering summer clothes and adding tights, rocking yellows and oranges in the dead of winter, and wearing white all year round.  So part of my inspiration comes from this trend. 

The other inspiration comes from Beyonce at the 2010 Grammys.  When she performed in this Fall 2009 Atelier Versace dress, I absolutely fell in love with the dress and the peep toe Giuseppe Zanotti ankle boots.  Once I saw this, I went out that year and bought ankle boots because I wasn't a fan before (I felt they cut the leg off at a weird spot) and later last year, I bought an a-line skirt that incorporated the navy and black trend.  (I know this outfit isn't a dead ringer for Beyonce's, but I took elements from it like the flare of the skirt and the ankle boots). I could see myself wearing more navy and black.  It looks good together.  Mom was wrong (lol).







**me-Blazer-Express; Tee-Charlotte Russe; Skirt-Forever 21; Tights-Sears; Shoes-Charlotte Russe

Colored Lace

Lately, I have seen quite a few celebrities in lace-colored lace specifically.  And since I'm a fan of color, this is a trend I love and wanted to try.  Upon browsing one of my favorite clothing websites, asos.com, I came across two lace skirts that I felt I had to have in my life.  I was in the middle of trying to decide which one I should add to my cart, when it dawned on me that I actually have a similar lace pencil skirt in my closet.  So I went and looked, and....I did (lol) I actually completely forgot about this skirt.  I purchased it in like 2010.  So I ended up saving myself money.  I did take a cue from the way they paired blush with creams and nudes.

*me- Top: Forever 21; Skirt: Target; Shoes: LC by Lauren Conrad (Kohl's)

30 Days of Denim Inspiration: Poncho

People Style Watch did a feature called "30 Days of Denim" in which they recycled two or three pairs of jeans and gave the reader a month's worth of outfits.  This particular shot caught my eye because of the poncho.  I had a black poncho that I purchased last year but never wore.  It was one of those purchases that I bought thinking I would do something different, but because it was so out of my comfort zone, it ended up sitting with the tag still on it...until I saw this pic.  I also love how she added the legwarmers to give a different vibe to the shearling boots. Everything about this outfit-from the colors, to the accessories, to the coziness, is a winner to me.
 *me-Poncho: Macy's; Sweater: Express; Jeans: Levi's; Legwarmers: Rue 21; Boots: K-Mart

Rihanna's Mint Green

Last post before the New Year!!  This was my outfit I wore for Christmas, inspired by Rihanna in 2010 while promoting her "Loud" album on 106 & Park.  I love Rihanna's style but normally I don't emulate her because she dresses a bit out of my comfort zone (it works for her though, she kills it every time!!)  Here, Rihanna is wearing mint leggings and a sweater with differing sleeve lengths from Alexander Wang 2011.  This was another outfit I had to do some searching for.  I finally found a similar sweater at Target and leggings at American Apparel.  It should be easy to see what I love  it--> this mint green is gorgeous!!!!!!

 **me-Sweater: Target; Leggings: American Apparel; Shoes: Cathy Jean

Printed Jeans: Python

The printed jean has become a big trend as of late.  Everything from reptile, stripes, leopard, polka dot, python, abstract, etc. can be found on a jean or pant.  I saw these in JCP and immediately knew I had to have them.  This was interesting and surprising to me because I really don't do prints that often-they make me feel overwhelmed! However, I am trying to step out of my comfort zone and try different patterns, prints, and stuff. (lol) This time I accessorized  with black and wanted to make it look a bit more street (haha) rather than how the pictures show the jeans more dressy. I think next time I'll try red with them. I really liked how in the second picture, the ladies added pops of color to the print. I'll probably wait to do that when it gets a bit warmer though.

*me-Bomber: Forever 21
        Tee: JCPenney
        Jeans: JCPenney
        Boots: Old Navy

Pop of Color

I'm always rushing around in the a.m. to get dressed, eat, brush my teeth, fix my hair, etc. So it's important that I get my hands on outfits that can be put together in a hurry, but without looking sloppy.  Earlier in the week, I was online and saw Khloe and Kim in these cute black and colored jean outfits.  (I was excited just for the fact that Kim was in color again!!)  I love the simplicity and the pop of color.  It really looks like it took them no time to get dressed...perfect for me to be inspired by.  This outfit was effortless and I managed to be out the door quickly and at work on time.

 *me-Blazer: Sears; top: Delia's; Pants: Forever 21; Shoes: Burlington Coat Factory

Emerald + Cobalt Blue

So for the Sunday before Christmas, I knew I wanted to wear a color that was representative of Christmas, but also a look that did not make you think only Christmas.  So any combination of red and green was definitely out!  Last year and into this year's spring and summer, there was a big trend of pairing blues and greens together, which looks really nice.  I figured this would give me the Christmas colored outfit I wanted, with a twist.  I paired my emerald blouse and pencil skirt with cobalt wedges and feathered earrings and off to church I went. :)
SN:Doesn't Alicia Keys look super adorable in this pic??!!

*me: Blouse-JCPenney; Skirt-Express; Shoes-Payless