Elephants

This week I worked downtown and needed to dress up a little.
I decided it was time to wear my new elephant button down.
I picked up this "Elephant March" shirt at Madewell when I was in NYC.
It was too adorable not to buy.
The motorcycle pants have become a new favorite of mine.
I love the fit, and the zippers, as well as the interesting details down the legs.
Here is what I wore to work this week:

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Wayfarers (Nordstrom)

Necklace: Holding Pattern Necklace (Madewell)

Button Up: Elephant March Boyshirt (Madewell)

Pants: Motorcycle Pants, (American Eagle Outfitters, no longer available) 

Ballet Flats: DexFlex (Payless-Similar) 

*photos by Valerie Jensen 

All Plaid All The Time

As I'm sure you have now realized, I am a big supporter of plaid.

To say I have a few plaid shirts is an understatement.

I love them because I think they are a classic, versatile, piece

 that can be worn in lots of different ways!

I tend to style it in preppy way, but plaid can be easily styled to fit your personality.

How do you wear your plaid?

Necklace: J.Crew Factory

Bracelet: Madewell

Cardigan: J.Crew Factory

  Plaid Button Up Shirt: J.Crew Factory

Skinny Khakis: American Eagle

Boots: Payless

Iced Tea For Two

It's finally Spring! We are having the most beautiful weather here.

Just lovely. I met a friend for iced tea and cookies this afternoon to celebrate the start of Spring.

I am obsessed with Iced Tea. I could drink it all day everyday.

Here is what I wore: 

Sunglasses: Cole Haan 

Necklace: J.Crew (No Longer Available)

Sweater: Nordstrom Rack 

Motorcycle Pants: American Eagle Outfitters

Boots: Forever Young Shoes 

Spring Mix and Match -American Eagle Outfitters

American Eagle Outfitters has the most adorable collection for Spring! Below are some fun items that are perfect for mixing and matching. (I'm OBSESSED with the floral head band!) All items are currently available online at www.ae.com or in store.

American Eagle Outfitters Spring Mix and Match by heidihanson

*Saw something online for less then it is in store?
Tell them! American Eagle is great about price matching off their website.

French Hen at Work

You guys know how much I love my French Hen sweater. I pretty much wear it every opportunity I get! One of my favorite ways to wear an animal motif is with a button up shirt. I think it helps what could be considered a juvenile clothing item look more age appropriate.

"French Hen" Sweater- J.Crew Factory

Plaid Shirt- J.Crew Factory

Jeggings- American Eagle Outfitters

Boots- Charlotte Russe

Handbag- Steven by Steve Madden (Nordstrom)  



Plus Size Party Fashion

Plus Size Party Fashion by heidihanson featuring a colorblock coat

American Eagle Outfitters beaded dress / Goldie chiffon dress, $62 / American Eagle Outfitters navy cardigan / Mossimo flat top / Jack BB Dakota colorblock coat / H M black denim jacket, $57 / Vince Camuto stretch pants / Dune black suede boots, $72 / J by Jasper Conran black high heel pumps, $63 / Ballet shoes, $29 / Brooks Brothers 14k gold earrings / Stella Dot bracelet / Humble Chic art deco inspired jewelry

This post is for all my curvy girls out there! Reader Jessica who lives in New Jersey and is sales rep for Rodan and Fields recently asked me to put together a post of possible holiday party outfits for my full figured readers. So here it is! A great thing about the items above is they can all be mixed and matched to create different looks. Also, every piece featured in the post is under $100!
Happy partying ladies! Paint the town red!

Have a holiday outfit you are especially proud of? 

Send it to us for a chance to be featured on the blog!

Shoot us and email including pictures (jpeg format please) and outfit details to: whatiworethere@hotmail.com

Work

I just realized that a few weeks ago I uploaded these photos,

and wrote this entry but forgot to publish the post!

So its a few weeks late, but here is what I wore for a causal day at work:

Shirt: Layers Clothing (Now out of business)

Cardigan: American Eagle Outfitters (www.ae.com) Still available

Jeans: AG Jeans (www.Nordstrom.com) Similar styles available

Boat Shoes: Daniel Gray (www.shoebuy.com) Still available

Hair Pin: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Kitson store in LA)

 

My favorite thing about this sweater is the zipper detail.

I love how a simple thing like a zipper on a pocket, can

take a regular black boyfriend cardigan and make it just a

tad more exciting!

I have way too many cardigans, but I love how unique this one is!

Mad for Plaid

Plaid has always been one of my favorite things to wear

There are so many different options when it comes to plaid.

You can wear a little, or wear a lot!

I love plaid because it can be easily  dressed up

or dressed down.

Plaid has had so many great fashion moments in history.

From classic historical tartans

to the Seattle grunge scene,

Plaid has been around for centuries,

and I don't think it's going anywhere.

Here are some fun ways to wear plaid:

 



Mad for Plaid by heidihanson featuring a tube scarf

Fat Face henley t shirt, $35 / Yellow cardigan / Reiss navy t shirt / J Brand super destroyed skinny jeans / American Eagle outfitter / Rag bone / Lands' End navy blue skirt / Pink & Pepper taupe suede booties / Old Navy flat / Not Rated oxford shoes flat / Topshop red satchel bag / Zara messenger bag / ALDO handbag / Kate Spade bow earrings / Brooks Brothers 14k stud earrings / Topshop mid knuckle ring / Bracelet / Witchery earrings, $23 / Necklace / Scarve / H&M tube scarf, $13

Boyfriend Cardigan

One of my favorite wardrobe staples is the

boyfriend cardigan.

It's a great transition piece to help take some

of your favorite summer

pieces into the fall.

It is comfy, cozy, and is great for lots of different body types!

Here are some great affordable (all under $100) options I found that

are currently available online.

Check them out!

 

Boyfriend Cardigans by heidihanson featuring a lightweight boyfriend cardigan

Pretty Little Liars Fall Look- Spencer Hastings



It's finale time! I saved my favorite for last.

Here is my fall look for the witty, tough, and amazing 

Spencer Hastings played by Troian Bellisario.

Spencer Hastings Fall by heidihanson featuring a button down shirt

Pretty Little Liars Fall Looks -Emily Fields

Here is Day two of my Pretty Little Liars

Fall looks.

You have to love the sporty, sweet, and kind

Emily Fields played by Shay Mitchell.

Emily Fields Fall by heidihanson featuring steve madden boots

American Eagle Outfitters t shirt
ae.com

RSQ denim legging
tillys.com

Steve madden boots
swell.com

Black jade jewelry
hirshleifers.com