Fashion Inspiration: Risky

shirt: Gap (via consignment shop), cardigan: Target, jeans: American Eagle, sandals: Target
necklaces: Forever 21 & The Limited, lipstick: Revlon (Wine with Everything)

This may make me look like a "fashion" wimp, 

but here were the thoughts going through my head as I put this outfit together.

Dark "cranberry" lipstick....risky.

Messy bun worn as a "top knot"....risky.

Wearing 3 necklaces at 1 time....risky.

Overall, it was all worth the "risk."

It was amazing to me that I was able to show confidence in this "risky" outfit.

Maybe this whole blog thing is starting to rub off on me...in a good way.

I'm really learning to tap into my creativity and explore my "style" with confidence.

Fashion Inspiration: Green...Again

shirt: Target, cardigan: J.Crew Outlet, pants: NY&Company
necklaces: Forever 21, watch: Michael Kors (gift), sandals: Target

I'm having so much fun with these green pants!

They are adding a nice "pop" of spring color to my closet.

I know that I have mentioned this before...but blogging has really opened my eyes to the endless possibilities of remixing.

The "old" me would have picked a white or black tee to wear with these pants over and over again.

The "new" me continues to think of the endless possibilities of color and layering to wear with these pants.

So far, I've only worn these pants one other time, but...

I'm excited to see the combinations that I come up with in the future.

Fashion Inspiration: Clothing Swap

chambray shirt: J.Crew Outlet, cardigan: Loft, jeans: Forever 21
necklaces: Forever 21, boots: Arturo Chiang

Tonight, I went to a clothing swap.  It was a lot of fun!

Everyone cleaned out their closets and brought any clothes, shoes, or jewelry that they didn't want anymore.

There were about 7 of us and we brought a good amount of clothes.

I feel like everyone walked away with a few "treasures."

It was great to see people getting excited about their "new" pieces.

The night was a win-win situation...clean out your closet and spend $0 shopping.

I think that this may become a new tradition.

Fashion Inspiration: Stripes & Pink

shirt: Banana Republic Outlet, cardigan: J.Crew Outlet, jeans: Forever 21, necklaces: Forever 21, watch: Michael Kors

I wish that I could say it's because I was participating in some fashion challenge...but I'm not.

I just wore stripes 3 times this week, because I'm cool like that.

I love stripes and I never tire of remixing them.

I got the inspiration for this outfit from this picture on Pinterest...

{picture from Pinterest here}

I love the pop of green that she adds with her shoes.  

My sister has an adorable pair of green sandals.  

I think that I may need to borrow them this spring to recreate this outfit again.