My Summer Style Guide- How to Dress for a Wedding

Our 4th wedding anniversary is coming up this week so I’ve had wedding attire on my mind. I love going to weddings, I think they are just a feast for the eyes: the cake, the dress, the flowers and all the guests. But dressing for a wedding can be so stressful; my tip is to read the invitation carefully or just ask the couple. There is nothing worse than being way under dressed for a wedding or going to a conservative wedding with a non conservative neckline. My recommendation is to always pack a cardi in your car just in case and never ever wear a white dress, no matter how cool the bride says she is with it. Even if you look great in white people will assume you are being disrespectful.  

Dress- The Gap (similar-ish)
Shoes- Payless (similar-ish)
Accessories- Gifted and Thrifted 

My biggest style tip is to take a cue from U.K. style and wear something fabulous on your head. How many occasions do you have to wear a huge hair piece? I’m betting not that many, so take advantage. 

Are you guys attending some weddings this summer? Do you enjoy the fashion parade or does all the potential for mishaps stress you out?

much love. 

Guest Post by Unusual Form

Today’s guest blogger is Kara from Unusual Form! This gal is truly something to behold; she is a remixing master and always looks like a million bucks. I am so thrilled she’s here with us today!
Style inspiration is such a funny thing.  It isn’t just the fashion magazine you read last month or the cute outfit you saw on Pinterest last night.  It encompasses all of your life experiences.  As a personal style blogger, I find inspiration from a variety of sources: fashion magazines, TV shows and movies, other blogs.  Perhaps one of the more unusual places I find inspiration is in the thrift store.
If you are familiar with my blog, you know I’m a big proponent of thrifting.  It’s great for the environment and your wallet.  I have an on-going thrift wish list, specific items that I look for when I’m thrifting, but more often than not, I just go for whatever I’m drawn to.  While this may not make for the most coherent closet, it does make for an interesting one.
It’s those serendipitous finds that you just can’t plan for.  I can go into a thrift store looking for a red skirt and may have a modicum of luck.  But no one ever goes into a thrift store saying, “I’m going to find a vintage blouse with a vaguely animal print, turquoise accents, and I want it for $0.53.”  You can’t plan these things, they just happen.  Call it luck, karma, whatever you want to, but that’s were I find my inspiration, in fortuitous thrift finds.  Below are three ways thrift finds influence my wardrobe.

         Inspiration 1

Blouse - Vintage, Thrifted
Skinnies - F21, Resale Shop
Heels - Antonio Melani, Thrifted
Belt - Vintage, Thrifted
1. Accent - When I’m thrifting, I look for items in unique colors and patterns.  These items act as the accent in my closet.  The above blouse was indeed thrifted for $0.53.  It perfectly matches my turquoise skinny jeans, but would also be a perfect pop of pattern layered under a more neutral shift dress or blazer.

Inspiration 3

Blouse - Vintage, Thrifted
Skirt - Vintage, Thrifted
Flats - Vintage, Thrifted
Necklace - Vintage, Antique Mall
Belt - Gap, Thrifted
Bracelet - Vintage, Garage Sale

2. Interest - At thrift stores, I look for interesting pieces.  Things that are different than what you may find in retail stores.  Sure, I could go to the mall and probably find a midi skirt in a vintagy floral print, but by buying this skirt at a thrift store, I can pretty much guarantee that I won’t see another girl wearing it around town.

  Inspiration 2

Dress - Vintage, Thrifted
Sandals - Vintage, Thrifted
Bracelet - Vintage, Local Boutique

3. Statement -  At thrift stores, I look for statement pieces, items with a real wow factor.  It doesn’t make since to pay hundreds of dollars for a dress you may wear once a season or once ever.  So a $3.00 psychedelic maxi dress is just right for that garden party.
Hopefully I’ve inspired you to give thrift shopping a whirl.  Thanks, Roxie, for letting me share my love of thrifting on your blog!

The Trench

This is a true smile of pure happiness. The snow is gone! I can’t believe it. The sun came out the last two days and the snow melted so fast. I wore my flats outside today and it felt so good to be able to switch it up in the footwear department. 

I have to say that even though most of the snow is gone it’s still quite chilly. So thankfully I have my trusty classic trench. It is the perfect transition piece, it’s way lighter than a winter coat but it’s still long enough to keep you covered and warm.
Aren’t these pups the cutest?!

Trench- Joe Fresh (similar)
Dress- Suzy Shier 
Earrings- RF Designs (similar)
Shoes- Blowfish (similar)
Purse- Thrifted 

Who else is loving the neon and neutrals trend? I am. It brings me back to when I was a little girl in the 80’s. It’s so bright and fun.

I hope everyone is having a super week.

much love. 

Take A Look At Yourself

Okay, so I know it’s not great blogger form to take your photos in the mirror BUT my hair looked so good in the morning with it’s natural curls that I thought I’d better quickly take some photos before the wind deflated them (see below).

I’m smiling, but my hair isn’t. Wind is so cruel.
And say hello to my blur of cat Felix. 

Dress- Suzy Shier
Pleather Jacket & Scarf- via Fairweather
Accessories-Thrifted

I was pretty happy with this outfit, I feel like it looks really put together but office appropriate (even though most of the people in my office wear jeans and sweatshirts). 

Anyway, I promise better photos tomorrow.

much love.

P.S. if you know where my title of my post is from you will win….MY Admiration and Respect. 

Flowers in the Snow

Hey Party Peeps! Look at me, I am finally taking photos outside again. I mean, I am just standing on my balcony but it is outside. It was a balmy 5C degrees out today!
I love this dress, so much. I think it is super flattering, especially since I have a fair bit of hips to me. However, I feel like this outfit is so uninspired. There is no real pizzazz to this outfit, no edge. I am looking into ways to improve it. But it was suitable for work.

 

Dress- Suzy Shier
Cardigan- Old Navy
Ring- Thrifted
Necklace- Black Apple

I added this last shot because I thought it was a little ridiculous to be outside in my bare feet right next to the snow. But I out right refuse to wear socks anymore, I am just so tired of those little feet prisons. 

Anyone else hate socks? I can’t be alone in this.

much love. 

Wishful Dressing

This is my I-Wish-It-Was-Spring outfit. Even though I love where I am living right now, like I love it. This place is so magical. However, the last couple of days I have been longing for warmer days. So, it has been a little bit warmer (-8 degrees) the last couple of days so I have been wishful dressing like it was a lot warmer. I should probably cut it out before I get sick… 

Dress H&M, Boots Gifted, Leather Jacket Thrifted, Bag Aldo, Sunglasses Old Navy, Belt Vintage, Infinity Scarf Joe Fresh (for $2!!) 

Before I go I must gush about how much I love this scarf. Seriously, it’s so big and plushy, it keeps me so warm and makes an excellent hood too. 

And I should mention how much fun Minigo and I had outside in the snow. 

Hope y’all had an excellent day.

much love. 

Long Lost Friend

The other day when I thought my luggage was lost and gone forever I was moaning because I thought I had lost this vintage cardigan. In honor of it be returned to be I thought I would throw it on. Sadly, the photos don’t do it justice; it has beautiful tiny seed bead flower embroidery and pearl buttons. I paired it with this lilac pink lace dress; the whole outfit is very light and soft which is not normally something that attracts me. But I am loving feeling like a lady in this ensemble.

…And yes I am standing on my bed which is sadly just a mattress on the floor, please just ignore it.

Cardigan Vintage, Dress Modcloth, Ring H&M, Necklace Gift

This necklace has so many baubles, but it is so light weight. Plus it makes a slight jingle when I walk, which I really love. for some odd reason.

much love.