Mixed Prints- Nautical Style

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Bracelet: Madewell (Online Store)

Necklace: Nordstrom (No Longer Available)

Cardigan: Merona (Target)

Anchor V-Neck: J.Crew Factory (No Longer Available)

Skirt: Joe Fresh (Online Store)

Shoes: Mossimo (Target)

*Photos by Valerie Jensen

Dinner and a Show

A few weeks back I went to dinner then attended a play downtown with my family.
I wanted to look nice while still feeling comfy.
Here is What I wore:

Earrings: Madewell (Find them here)

Necklace: J.Crew Factory Store (Similar here)

Bracelet: Madewell (Similar here) 

Shirt: J.Crew Factory Store (Similar here)  

Jeans: Paige Denim (Similar here)

Sandals: Target (Find them here)

Nail Polish: OPI Diamond Series (No longer available) 

Green Skirt For Work

I picked up this green skirt at J.Crew last year for a steal! It is absolutely one of my go to skirts. I love the rich color and the fit is so flattering. I also adore the detail at waistbands. J.Crew and the J.Crew Factory carry the skirts almost all the time and I highly recommend them.
Here is what I wore to work last week:









Necklace: J.Crew Factory
Shirt: Forever 21
Skirt: J.Crew
Boots: Merona (Target)

 

Here is a link to one the J.Crew Factory has in stock now.

Check it out! I would love to hear what you think!

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

Choice Picks -Statement Necklace

Kaya's Pick:

Turquoise Beaded Necklace from Icing by Claire's

Heidi's Pick

Crystal Necklace from J.Crew Factory

Lobsters Are Perfect For Spring

I am absolutely in love with this lobster sweater I picked up last week at the J.Crew Factory Store.

It's incredibly soft and has a great fit. Plus it's so fun! The jeans are Rock and Republic. I bought them years ago at Nordstrom Rack. I have yet to find another pair of distressed jeans that I like as much as this pair. I like that the distressing is subtle and the color is great. I picked up the yellow statement necklace along with the sweater at the J.Crew Factory Store. I always like the color yellow but I have a hard time wearing it because I am so pale, but the color is so great and so spring! It makes me think of sunshine.

Here is what I wore for a beautiful Spring day:

 

 

Gold Hoop Earrings: Nordstrom Brand Similar here.)

Yellow Statement Necklace: J.Crew Factory (Get it here.)

Bracelet: Madewell (Similar here)

Lobster Sweater: J.Crew Factory (Get it  here.)

Distressed Jeans: Rock and Republic (Nordstrom Rack, years ago)  (Similar here)

Booties: Charlotte Russe (Similar here)

Lunch With Friends

A couple weeks ago (when we still had snow here...) I went to lunch with my good friend Trixi and our friend Derek who was visiting from NYC. We went to this great restaurant called Mazza that is absolutely delicious. It was great catching up with them!

I have this thing that if I don't wear something in my closet I have to get rid of it. (Okay, lets say I'm trying REALLY hard to do this. It's easier said then done!) Hence the faux fur vest I am wearing in todays post. It's not my favorite, yet I never get rid of it when I do closet clean outs.

Faux fur isn't really my thing. I feel weird wearing it, it scares my pets, and I constantly worry people will think its real. That said, I bought this vest a few years back for a Halloween costume where I was a wolf, and every now and then I force myself to wear it in order to get my moneys worth and allow it to keep living in my closet.

Here is what I wore to lunch:

Necklace: J.Crew Factory

Bracelet: Madewell (Available at www.Madwell.com)

Plaid Shirt: J.Crew Factory

Faux Fur Vest: Charlotte Russe

Jeans: Dylan George (Nordstrom Rack)

Boots: Merona (Target)

Kate Middleton Inspired

The other day at work a girl I work with was pursuing photos of the beautiful Kate Middleton. Every since she burst onto the style scene I feel like I often find myself saying. "This is SO Kate Middleton. I have to have it!" Such was the case with the blazer I wore to work. I was digging through the clearance rack a few years back at Nordstrom Rack when a friend of mine found this gem. I am obsessed with this blazer, yet somehow I always forget to wear it!
Well after spending a good chuck of my day looking at Kate's photos with my coworker. I was inspired. So here is what I wore that was inspired by the stunning Duchess of Cambridge.
Who do your draw your style inspiration from?

Hoop Earrings- Nordstrom Brand

Necklace- J.Crew Factory

Shirt- Stem (Nordstrom)

Blazer- Gibson (Nordstrom Rack)

(Gibson makes the BEST blazers and you can usually

find them at Nordstrom Rack for a reasonable price.)

Bracelet- Madewell

Riding Pants- Leith (Nordstrom)

 Boots-  Merona (Target)

Working the Ballet

It seems like all I do these days is work! I recently worked a ballet at the ticket office, and thought it would be a great time to wear my new tweed skirt. I love that it has the faux leather pocket detail.
Its such a fun update on a  classic tweed style.
Here is what I wore:

Floral Shirt- J.Crew Factory

Red Sweater- J.Crew Factory

Locket- Brand Unknown (Nordstrom)

Tweed/Faux Leather Skirt-  Frenchi (Nordstrom)

Boots- Charlotte Russe

 

 

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)