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Stainless Steel and Zebrawood Cuff

Stainless Steel and Zebrawood Cuff

Honestly, I don’t have (or wear) a lot of jewelry, but the pieces I do have (and wear) are special to me. This Tivi* stainless steel cuff inlayed with zebrawood, for example, was a gift from the hub years ago, and it always reminds of when we were newlyweds living […]

November 24, 2014 × 0 comments

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Glen Plaid, Orange, and Cream

Glen Plaid, Orange, and Cream

Blazer: Zara (paired with a gray cardigan in this post and denim-on-denim in this one) Red-Orange Cable Turtleneck: J Crew (styled with plaid and stripes here) Jeans (worn with a diamond ikat print and a bit of red here) and Belt: J Crew Crossbody Bag: Vintage Dooney and Bourke Boots: Ecco Sunglasses: Ray-Ban This […]

November 17, 2014 × 4 comments

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2 Ways to Wear an Orange Shirt and a Blazer

2 Ways to Wear an Orange Shirt and a Blazer

With stripes and distressed denim: Navy Blazer: J Crew (worn with a hooded sweatshirt in this post and a concert tee and distressed mini in this one) Striped Sweatshirt, Orange Button-Down Shirt, and Anchor Belt: J Crew  Slightly Distressed Jeans: Club Monaco Boots: Ecco With a cardi and hunter green pants:  Blazer: Zara (worn […]

November 14, 2014 × 4 comments

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2 Ways to Wear Hunter Green and Olive

2 Ways to Wear Hunter Green and Olive

Tone-on-tone: Houndstooth Sweater and Pants: J Crew White Button Down Shirt: Theory Jacket: Madewell Boots: Ecco With stripes and a pop of pink: Pink Striped Shirt: J Crew (paired with floral shorts here) Belt: J Crew Jeans: Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren  

November 7, 2014 × 0 comments

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Leopard, Denim, Gray, and Black

Leopard, Denim, Gray, and Black

Leopard Scarf: J Crew (styled with a blazer here, worn with casual layers here, and with stripes here) Denim Vest: Gap (The fit of this vest is a bit longer and leaner than my other denim vest.) Tee and Faded Black Skinny Jeans: Club Monaco Cuff: Tivi (dressed up a bit here and here) […]

October 31, 2014 × 4 comments

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Tan, Black, and Leopard

Tan, Black, and Leopard

Blazer: Madewell (see another Blazer + Cocktail Dress combination, plus 5 other dress-pairing options, in this post) Dress: BCBG Leopard Clutch: J Crew (paired with camel, gray, and blue here) Necklace: random  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  

October 24, 2014 × 8 comments

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Stripes and a Cropped Trench

Stripes and a Cropped Trench

Cropped Trench Coat: J Crew (layered with a cable turtleneck and white button down in this post and with way too much bright color in this one) Striped Tee: J Crew Skinny Jeans: Club Monaco Loafers: Cole Haan (worn here, there, and everywhere: with a belted peplum, with camo and a […]

October 17, 2014 × 0 comments

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Diamond Ikat Print, Cream, and Red

Diamond Ikat Print, Cream, and Red

I love solids (1, 2, 3). Then again, I also love prints (1,2,3). Not only does this diamond ikat print* have an interesting, neutral-colored tribal feel, but from a distance, it looks like something an extra on A Different World would wear. That’s a win-win for me 🙂 *I admit […]

September 3, 2014 × 1 comment

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Navy, White, Light Blue, and Polka Dots

Navy, White, Light Blue, and Polka Dots

The fact that I’m wearing navy in some form or other in practically every style post makes it pretty obvious that it’s my favorite color. (Gray is a very close second.) Dressed up or dressed down; nautical, preppy , or comfy vintage; lace, gingham, pinstripes…  Navy and I are close like this –><– 🙂 […]

August 22, 2014 × 2 comments

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Simple Style: Black and White

Simple Style: Black and White

Earlier this summer, a friend asked me what styles I was looking forward to wearing this season. This simple, simple, simple outfit pretty much sums it up: tops with volume paired with very fitted pants; understated accessories; and lots of neutrals. I don’t know if my eye sometimes gets tired […]

August 11, 2014 × 0 comments

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Reader Request: How to Style a Sequin Skirt

Reader Request: How to Style a Sequin Skirt

Reader Request: I am thinking about getting a sequined skirt. How do you think it can be styled for warmer weather? Image from J Crew (all other images in this post from Pinterest) Thank you SO much for your question! When it comes to introducing wow pieces into my wardrobe, […]

July 18, 2014 × 1 comment

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Denim, Straw, and Vintage Studded Leather

Denim, Straw, and Vintage Studded Leather

Denim Western Shirt: Madewell (similar, similar) Mini: Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren (paired with a black/white print here, a tied top here, and print mixed with large scale dots and gingham here) Straw Hat and Sandals: Target Crossbody Bag: vintage (paired with a blazer and buffalo check shirt in this […]

July 16, 2014 × 0 comments