7 Days of Outfits!

At last, my outfit round-up for the week! 7 days of work and casual attire. A lot of these outfits are older and from last season, so I will try to my best to post similar styles.

My first outfit is from one my favorite spring/summer designer; Yumi Kim. You can buy some her items in department stores and local boutiques. This dress is from last season, but I love florals and tan mixed together. It looks very country/western and matches so well. The sandals were the biggest steal ever! $25 Kate Spade Saturday cognac heels. Got them from TJ Maxx.. I assume they were liquidation leftovers. 

Purse  Rebecca Minkoff: Mini MAC Crossbody (on sale!)

Sandals  Kate Spade Saturday: Cognac Sandals (similar)

Dress Yumi Kim: Floral Dress (similar)

Rings  Forever 21: Statement Cocktail Rings

Lipstick  Chanel: Le Rouge Pirate

Belt  H&M: Tan Belt (similar)

I mix coral and navy on the reg. These pants are super old and show up during the fall and winter months on J Crew Factory. I would keep searching to see when they pop up. Meanwhile, I linked a similar pair (more orange) but would look equally as nice! 

Flats  Marc by Marc Jacobs: Tan Flats (similar)

Tank  Banana Republic: Navy Chiffon (similar)

Necklace  Kendra Scott: Rayne Necklace

Pants  J Crew Factory: Winnie Pants (similar)

Cardigan  J Crew Factory: Navy Sweater

More drapey pants appearances! These olive ones look awesome with leopard and black sandals. It's dramatic with the pattern, but a great outfit to wear to work or to convert it into a night time outfit.

Shirt  Express: Portofino Leopard Shirt

Pants  Banana Republic: Drapey Pants

Sandals  Nine West: Meant to Be 

I really wish I could find this long cardigan again. I bought it 4 years ago from Ann Taylor in about three different colors. They are so soft and comfortable. I linked a similar long cardigan, but the color is a tad darker. Most of the rest of the pieces are sold out, but this outfit can be recreated to be pretty similar!

Dress  Banana Republic: Black Sloan Dress (similar)

Necklace  J Crew Factory: Crystal Pendant

Cardigan  Ann Taylor: Blue Cardigan (similar)

Wedges  Tory Burch: Sally Wedge

I bought these shorts yesterday for Ivy & Leo at downtown (uptown) Charlotte. I can't really link it, but I recommend calling the Ivy & Leo's around you or the one in Charlotte to see if they have these shorts available. It's a pull on and incredibly comfortable! I love pattern mixing, so this is another example on where you don't have to thoroughly think it through. Just mix the colors and the patterns will follow.

Purse  Rebecca Minkoff: Mini MAC Crossbody (on sale!)

Shoes  Vince Camuto: Camel Gladiator Heels (similar)

Shirt  LOFT: Striped Blouse (similar)

Necklace  LOFT: Necklace (similar)

Shorts  Ivy & Leo: Navy Shorts (call in store)

Love black and pink! This top came in the mail earlier this week and has already been sold out. So strange! (UPDATE: FOUND IT!) The pink skirt is also from last season, but Zara always has similar items. I think I bought this one on sale for about $20. 

Skirt  ZARA: Pink Mini Skirt (similar)

Shirt  J Crew Factory: Striped Blouse

Cardigan  J Crew Factory: Black Sweater

Necklace  J Crew: Statement Necklace (similar)

Pumps  LK Bennett: Shilo Pumps (similar)

More pattern mixing! Stripes and Floral! J Crew Factory has great floral shorts. These are from a year ago, but similar floral prints are available everywhere. If you are new to mixing patterns, I recommend mix patterns with stripes. Great combination and looks amazing all the time.

Purse  Rebecca Minkoff: Mini MAC Crossbody (on sale!)

Shorts  J Crew Factory: Floral Shorts (similar)

Tank  J Crew: Navy Drapey Tank (similar)

Sandals  Tory Burch: Effie Sandal (similar)

Outfit for Days! (.....and this week)

How is everyone surviving the heat? It has been crazy down here. Times like these, I wish I just lived up north.

My round-up this week has basically everything! Pattern mixing, crop tops, matching sets, work attire, neons... you name it!

The outfit below is actually my favorite this week. I found these items in my closet, and thought, why not mix these together. I love mixing different patterns. It limits the need for heavy accessories, but looks so put together. My top is actually an old Mara Hoffman from last season. I am obsessed with all of her clothing. Her and Clover Canyon really win with prints. I paired it with my favorite Banana Republic drapey pants. It felt so comfortable to wear all day for work and great after work as well! Since both the tank and the pants had some black mixed in with the prints, I thought it really brought the outfit together.

Tank  Mara Hoffman: Silk Racerback Tank (similar) 

Pants  Banana Republic: Drapey Print Pants

Cardigan  J Crew Factory: Black Cardigan 

Purse  Tory Burch: City Messenger (similar)

Shoes  Tory Burch: Sally Wedge

This cobalt tank is from LOFT. They really hit the mark with nice tanks. Not to mention a lot of their clothing always go on sale! I paired it with some white pants and gladiator heels. 

I mixed in a lot of my favorite bracelets to jazz it up for a night out on the own. My Rebecca Minkoff crossbody seems to be in everyone's closet these days. I absolutely love this color and the studs on the bottom. It's so trendy, yet boho chic. It's also on sale! Great steal!

Bracelets  Forever 21: Bracelet Set (similar)

Purse  Rebecca Minkoff: Mini MAC Crossbody (on sale!)

Shoes  Vince Camuto: Camel Gladiator Heels (similar)

Pants  LOFT: White Marissa Fit Pants

Tank  LOFT: Strappy Tank

Perfect conservative work attire! The grey ankle pants are actually my favorite style (sloan) from Banana Republic. Pair with a cream top, sweater (or blazer), and a great pendant necklace.

Pants  Banana Republic: Sloan Pants

Cardigan  J Crew Factory: Black Cardigan 

Necklace  Kendra Scott: Rayne Necklace

Shoes  Tory Burch: Sally Wedge

Tank  LOFT: Rib Tank

Clover Canyon strikes! again. Like I said, they have great prints! A lot of garden, outdoor prints...but also mixed with tons of florals! My favorite!

The outfits run a little pricey, but I usually wait for a sale (SAKS, Clover Canyon, Revolve Clothing, Neimans... on occasion, all have this brand on sale) I wore this dress with my fuchsia pumps from Barneys. Perfectly matched!

The best part of this outfit is that you don't need crazy accessories. The printed dress speaks for itself, and the hot pink pumps are your accessory. Sometimes there is no need to go overboard! The outfit really speaks for itself.

Dress  Clover Canyon: Print Dress (sold out)

Shoes  Barneys NY: Fuschia Pumps (similar)

Neons are so much fun during the summer! I got these trousers from J Crew Factory on super sale. They look awesome paired with cobalt, hot pink, black, etc... I paired this outfit with leopard pumps. It may look a little crazy, but the leopard to me actually acts as more of a neutral with this outfit.

Necklace  Kendra Scott: Rayne Necklace

Pants  J Crew Factory: Yellow Trousers

Shoes  Nine West: Flax Leopard Pumps (similar)

Blouse  JCrew Factory: Cobalt Blouse (similar)

Monday night I went to the Taylor Swift concert. It was amazing! I know she's a super fan of crop tops, so I decided to wear my favorite crop top outfit.

Which brings me to my second obsession, matching sets! I love matching sets these days. Tops with skirts or shorts with the same print look so great all throughout the year! This outfit is from Bloomingdales and is incredibly comfortable! Since I'm 5'1'', the crop top doesn't "crop" till I raise my arms, etc... but it's still super cute (and super slimming)

Sandals  Tory Burch: Effie Sandal (similar)

Purse  Rebecca Minkoff: Mini MAC Crossbody (on sale!)

Crop Top  LUCY Paris: Crop top

Skirt  LUCY Paris: Matching Skirt

Last outfit of the week is my Lilly Pulitzer summer go-to dress. I throw this on for almost all occasions. It's actually a "big girl" XL. Sometimes being petite has it's perks. However, it's still a little short on me, so I wouldn't really wear it to work. It can also function as a great beach cover-up. 

Purse  Rebecca Minkoff: Mini MAC Crossbody

Sandals  Tory Burch: Effie Sandal (similar)

Dress  Lilly Pulitzer Girls: Leaf Dress (old season)

Instagram Round Up - 3 Days of Work Fashion

Long time since an update! Since I will be on vacation this weekend to see my parents, I figured it was best to post my Instagram round up! 

I really wish I can find this dress I wore Monday online, but it was only available at my local Banana Republic store. The necklace is also sold out entirely! Piperlime went out of business... so unfortunately I have no idea where to find this. I linked to Baublebar as an alternative.

I love the classiness of a black/grey dress. It's so timeless. I know a lot of people don't want to wear color. If that is you, just invest in a lot of black, grey and white. It will never go out of style and is always classy.

Dress  Banana Republic: Mesh Insert Dress (on sale!)

Necklace  Piperlime: Pearl Necklace (similar)

Shoes  Ann Taylor: Kylie Pumps

J Crew Factory had amazing Memorial Day sales. I bought a ton of stuff, but mainly bought two gingham printed button downs. This one is in a pale green, but I also bought a pink one (will be worn soon). I am just obsessed with gingham. 

I really think with DVF, this has become the print of the summer! Not only that... but it's SUPER work appropriate! 

I wish my flats were still available. I will tell you guys, Marc by Marc Jacobs flats are literally the most comfortable pair of flats ever made. I have tried Tory Burch, Ferragamo, etc... and these are my favorite. Unfortunately, my black ones been worn to death, so I am trying to take better care of my tans flats.

Flats  Marc by Marc Jacobs: Tan Flats (similar)

Shirt  J Crew Factory: Gingham in Green

Skirt  J Crew Factory: Navy Pencil Skirt

Ring  Forever 21: Gold Midi Ring Set

My favorite outfit this week! The craze these days are drapey pants. They have an elastic band and are made out of a silky fabric. You can buy them from Banana Republic, J Crew, etc...

I am so obsessed with these! With my new job I really can't pull off the "leggings looks"anymore... This is now my version of leggings. I am about to order the black and green. They literally feel like pajamas, but look so chic!

Ring  Forever 21: Gold Midi Ring Set

Necklace  Kendra Scott: Rayne Necklace

Cardigan  J Crew Factory: Navy Cardigan

Pants  Banana Republic: Drapey Pants

Shoes  Nine West: Flax Pumps (similar)

Tank  LOFT: Rib Tank

Cobalt & Black

I love cobalt & black as much as I love cobalt & white. It's a great color combo. I wore this outfit two ways. One with peeped-toe booties and one with sandals.

My favorite piece to this outfit is my pineapple ring! Isn't is cute? Pineapples seem to be a continuous trend these days. I love adding a bit of color with this ring and my staple Kendra Scott Rayne necklace.

Shorts  J Crew Factory: Cobalt Shorts (similar)

Shoes  Nine West: Peep-Toe Booties (similar)

Sandals  Tory Burch: Miller Sandals

Ring 1  Forever 21: Gold Midi Ring Set

Ring 2  Forever 21: Pineapple Ring

Necklace  Kendra Scott: Rayne Necklace

Tank  LOFT: Rib Tank

Hump Day Fashion Roundup!

Sorry for the late posts! I have been so busy at work that I haven't had the time to update the blog. I just wanted to post a round-up of everything I have worn this week.

I wanted to start off by saying that my floral maxi dress from the wedding I attended Sunday is unfortunately sold out. Whomp whomp. I got it from Asos and recommend checking that site periodically to see what pops up. This dress was around $400 and I got it for $87! Constantly checking websites is a great idea to find fashion steals!

My first outfit is a dress I recently purchased at Forever 21 with a multitude of accessories. To be honest, i don't wear a lot of rings, so I like to buy cheap cocktail and midi rings because it's not an investment piece in my eyes. This dress is so comfortable and can be worn casually with sandals or dressed up with a blazer. 

Dress  Forever 21: Floral Dress

Blazer  J Crew Factory: Black Blazer

Ring 1  Forever 21: Emerald Cocktail Ring

Ring 2  Forever 21: Gold Midi Ring Set

Shoes  Tory Burch: Sally Wedges

This top is actually super old from Zara. I love the peter pan collar and print. So cute! The biggest star with this outfit is my Zara leather jacket. A leather jacket is a such a great staple piece! I recommend getting a moto style one as it gives outfits that edgy look. But it's really all preference!

Shirt  Zara: Peter Pan Shirt (similar)

Jacket  Zara: Leather Jacket

Pants  Banana Republic: Sloan Pants

Shoes  Ann Taylor: Kylie Pumps

I love a great pleated leather skirt. This is super old from Ann Taylor so I am unsure if it is still available. I will link similar skirts. I particularly love these Aztec style bracelet. Forever 21 find and they were less than $7!

Blazer  J Crew Factory: Navy Blazer

Skirt  Ann Taylor: Leather Pleated Skirt (similar)

Necklace  LOFT: Gold Statement Necklace

Top  Banana Republic: Silk Tank (similar)

Bracelets  Forever 21: Bracelet Set (similar)

Rings  H&M: Midi Ring Set (similar)

Shoes  Nine West: Flax Pumps (similar)

Black & White on Fridays

Today's post is all black & white. Black & White are just two colors that are so timeless and perfect anytime of the year for any season! I know a lot of people live by the phrase "No white after labor day", but should be just thrown out the window! With pretty winter whites, or heavy cotton slacks, white can be worn anytime of the year.

Black & White almost functions as a monochromatic neutral palette where you can jazz it up with jewelry and other accessories (bright colored sandals and/or clutch, a colorful brooch, etc...)

Here are some black & white looks I have found throughout the internet. You really can do so much with this color combination (work, travel, errands, night out, dinners, etc...)

Images courtesy of Styleoholic - website has many ways to wear black and white for all occasions and throughout all the seasons

Fashion Makeup and Beauty also has a great post on "31 Ways to Wear Black and White" I think it's a great read, but if you're like me, I just go through the photos to get inspiration for future outfit ideas


I also love booties during the fall/winter, but absolutely adore peep-toe booties during the spring/summer. This black pair is from Nine West and incredibly comfortable! I think peep-toe booties are a great transitional piece for the Spring where it may be cold/rainy and you may want coverage, but it's still fun and flirty!

In other news, can you all tell that I am just obsessed with my long Kendra Scott necklace? It really just matches with everything in my wardrobe! My boyfriend just got me the black one and I can wait to start wearing that as well!

Top  Loft: Black Swing Tank

Jeans  Hudson: Mid-rise Nico Jeans

Necklace  Kendra Scott: Rayne Necklace

Booties  Nine West: Webber Peep Toes Booties

Ring  Forever 21: Multi-Finger Ring (similar)

Color Blocking for Spring

Remember when color blocking was super in about two years ago? Well I'm still not over it. I love mixing magenta/orange during the spring time. The colors just pop and it's so bright and festive with the warm temperature.

Other colors I love mixing: blue/green, blue/orange, yellow/blue. Below is a photo (courtesy of google.com) from an old Gucci runway show and the other image below is from style.com. Trends change all the time, but you can still mix old trends with new trends.

My top is actually from J Crew Factory and comes in cobalt and neon yellow (so in right now). The pink and cobalt is sold out (whomp whomp), but I posted a similar tank for you all.

Sweater  J Crew Factory: Claire Cardigan  (similar)
Necklace  Kendra Scott: Rayne Necklace

Top  J Crew Factory: Hot Pink Tank

Leggings  Forever 21: Basic Leggings

Shoes  Tory Burch: Sally Wedge

Featured: Kendra Scott Rayne Necklace

Hey all!

Sorry for being MIA the past week. I went on a great trip to San Diego with no computer and no posts. I think some people were wondering where my maxi dress was from this week. It's actually from loft.com and 50% off! My other outfit that week is a silk tank from Nordstrom's and my Joe's boyfriend jeans. I think both are sold out, but you can definitely emulate the look pretty easily.

Today I am wearing my favorite Kendra Scott necklace. It comes in tons of colors and I am eyeing the black one next. When buying expensive jewelry ($80 is a lot for someone who likes to wear fake, cheap jewelry), I like to buy neutral colors so it matches with everything. This pearl color will look great with any colored outfit. I think it's a great statement piece for all seasons. I really don't seeing this going out of style anytime soon. If you don't like gold, this comes in silver as well.

Bracelet 2: Banana Republic: Gold Bracelet (similar)

Necklace: Kendra Scott: Rayne Necklace
Bracelet 1:  Alex and Ani: Libra Bracelet

Top  Chloe K: Lace Trim Tank

Jeans  J Brand: Maria High Rise Jeans

Shoes  Vince Camuto: Effie Sandals
Ring  Forever 21: Floral Ring (similar)

Cable Knits and Leggings

Sweater  Forever 21: Slouchy Cable Knit

Shoes  Tory Burch: Sally Wedge

Leggings  Forever 21: Black Leggings

Sweater  Forever 21: Slouchy Cable Knit 

Leggings  Forever 21: Black Leggings

Shoes  Aerosoles: Betunia Leopard Loafers

Gingham and Sneakers

Shoes  Vans: White Slip-on Sneakers (big kids sz 4)

Dress  Asos: Midi Gingham Skater Dress

Is any other location around the country suffering from fickle temperature? I swear it's hot and cold every other day! I have been sick for weeks now.

Anyways, after watching Cinderella (which was amazing and true to the actual movie) last night I came home to a package from Asos. Gingham is so in this spring and pairing it with white sneakers makes it double trendy! I bought this dress in a size 0 and it honestly fits like a glove. I am a little short, so I may need to get the dress hemmed a bit so it looks like a true midi dress. However, heels solve that problem as well.

Hope everyone has a great weekend. It's raining here, so it's Netflix for me!

Scarf  Zara: Brown Blanket Scarf

Leggings  Forever 21: Classic Black Leggings

Sweater  Target: Merona Camel Sweater (similar)

Tote  Marc by Marc Jacobs: Ligero Tote

Boots  Tory Burch: Margaux Booties 

Coat  Zara: Black Anorak

I think I have been wearing leggings every day this week. They are just so comfortable! Camel and black is a classic combination that literally matches with everything. Since its 50 degrees today and rainy, my anorak coat and blanket scarf kept me extra warm.

I love finding a great sale, and I ending up getting this great Marc Jacobs tote for $230. What a steal! I highly recommend to keep checking your favorite websites for deals. They really do change daily.

Casual Work Week

Cardigan  Banana Republic: Black Cardigan (similar)

Leggings  Forever 21: Basic Black Leggings 

Tote  Marc by Marc Jacobs: Ligero Tote

Shirt  Skreened: Ramen T-Shirt

Shoes Vans: Slip-Ons (kids sz 4) 

I am obsessed with my Vans! Since I fit into a big kids sz 4 (women sz 6 equivalent), I keep wanting to buy more!  Right now I have the blue and white ones. White sneakers are so on trend right now, especially paired with distressed denim and dresses (during the warmer months). I love my Chuck Taylors, but they keep nipping on the back of my ankles. :-/ These slip-ons are pain free and highly fashionable! Since Vans have been worn for years, I doubt they will ever really out of style. It's a great staple piece for any wardrobe.

 

Leggings  Forever 21: Basic Black Leggings  

Shirt  Burberry Kids: Tulisa Tee (sz l4)

Tote  Longchamp: Le Pliage Large Tote

Flats  Marc by Marc Jacobs: Black Flats

What can I say, I love buying designer duds in children sizing. If you're petite, I highly recommend it! For timeless brands (such as Burberry), clothing is about half the price.

Over the Knee Boots & Floral Skirts

Sweater  Forever 21: Black Popcorn Sweater

Boots  Zeagoo: Over the Knee Boots

Skirt  Express: Floral Skirt (very old - similar)

50 Shades of Blue

Sweater  Line and Dot: Pastel Blue Sweater

Coat  Forever 21: Boucle Coat

Jeans  Hudson: Mid Rise Nico Jeans

Boots  BP Trolley: Grey Leather Ankle Boots

Purse  Tory Burch: Robinson Tote (similar)

Earrings  Baublebar: Crystal Earrings (similar)

This may be one of my favorite outfits yet! Pastels are all the rage for spring, and I love mixing pastels colors with white. I bought this sweater on sale recently from Piperlime, and the XS fits perfectly with my petite 5'1'' frame. I really think the different shades of blue add depth to the outfit.

What Farah Wore: 3.5.15

 Booties  Tory Burch: Margaux Booties

Leggings  Forever 21: Black Leggings

Top  Loft: Black/Floral Sweatshirt (similar)

Necklace  Loft: Statement Necklace (on sale)

Can you spot the leopard umbrella? Great for the rainy weather and only $7.99 from Marshalls. I couldn't find the exact sweatshirt from Loft online, but you can buy the similar one I listed -- more springy (or go into the actual store for the one I wore.... I saw a few last weekend). I love an all black ensemble with a pop of pattern or color. It may be the New York mind in me. 

What Farah Wore 2.27.15

Earrings  Tory Burch: Large Logo Studs
Scarf  Amazon: Blanket Scarf
Sweater  Forever 21: Navy Cable Knit
Jacket  Forever 21: Leopard Coat

Pants  Zara: Ankle Green Pants

       Boots  Nine West: Cozie Boots

What Farah Wore 2.25.15

Purse  Louis Vuitton: Damier Purse

Blazer  J Crew Factory: Blazer (similar)

Shoes  Nine West: Cozie Leopard Boots

Pants  J Crew Factory: Minnie Pants (similar)

Scarf  Sole Society: Blanket Scarf

Earrings  Tory Burch: Large Logo Studs

Sweater  Forever 21: Cable Knit

YSL: Matte Dark Red Lipstick

What Farah Wore: Brown & Cream (2.23.15)

Sweater   Forever 21: Cable Knit Sweater

Earrings  Tory Burch: Large Logo Studs

Tights Spanx: Reversible Black/Brown Tights
Scarf  Zara: Brown Plaid Blanket Scarf
Booties  Nine West: Cozie Booties

I love a great blanket scarf. Obviously! I have about 20-25 scarves and can not get enough! I got this dark brown one recently and love how the color comes through in this photo. I recommend a scarf to dress up any winter outfit. it really accentuates an otherwise plain outfit.

I have been trolling Amazon daily to find blanket scarves. I really recommend going on there. The quality is just a same and costs only $8-$12. Granted, it probably comes from China (since it takes 3 weeks). However, if you are willing to wait, I highly recommend.