February 2012
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The IT List -- February 24th 2012
Happy Friday!
Take some time to enjoy these amazing links!
good clean fun has the key to getting your favorite Girl Scout cookies all year long - a recipe to the oft sought after Samosas! They look amazing! (find good clean fun on twitter!)
here and now finds the perfect mint colored jeans. She will clue you in on how she found them and compare other options out there for you. These...
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Spring Blossoms
Maxi Dress: Apt. 9 (similar), Blazer: Forever 21, Sandals: Classified (old & my mom’s), Necklace & Earrings: Forever 21, Watch: Nixon the Spur in rose gold, Bracelets: J.Crew necklace (similar) & Spike the Punch.
February 22nd 2012
The weather here in California is beautiful (from what I’ve gathered via my Twitter friends, Oklahoma had a warm day too) so a flowy dress...
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Guest Post: Joanne of FabAve -- Colored Denim
Hello Rachael, Really readers, its Joanne again from Fabulously Average. When Rachael tweeted that she needed guest bloggers while she was visiting family back in California I totally had to jump at the chance to help a sister out! Like I mentioned before, Rachael and I became fast blogger buddies and we’ll actually be rooming together during the Texas Style Council Conference. I’m uber...
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Casual in California
Jacket: Apt 9 (not similar but CUTE), Skinny Cords: Forever21 (similar), Boots: Steve Madden, Scarf: Eddie Bauer (similar), Watch: Nixon Spur in Rose Gold, Bangle: Navajo made, Necklace: Urban Outfitters, Sunglasses: TOMS Eyewear, Lips: MAC Cremesheen in Speed Dial.
February 21st 2012
Occasionally I’m completely simple and boring. It’s hard for me to do, I feel a need to dress...
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Sometimes Crafty
Jacket: TJ Maxx (similar), Tee: Target (similar), Jeans: Target, Boots: Hunter Wellies, Umbrella: Target, Necklace: Self Made, Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelet: Spike the Punch.
February 18th 2012
There’s a whole lot of DIY happening in this outfit. First, perhaps you don’t remember this top, but let me refresh your memory from last week. I decided I hate the way I look in turtlenecks....
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The IT List -- February 17th 2012
Happy Friday ladies!
Take some time to enjoy these links!
gs lillian is inspired by coral and aqua for spring… stop by to check out this gorgeous color combination and you will be inspired too! (check out gs lillian on twitter!)
the capital barbie shares this chocolate cream cheese cupcake recipe - as if we haven’t had enough chocolate this week! But this looks too good to pass...
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The Art of Being Creepy
Sweater: Old Navy, Minty crop jeans: Rich & Skinny (sold out | similar | in yellow), Flats: Steve Madden, Necklace: Forever 21, Ring: old, but this is similar.
February 15th 2012
I’ve essentially been living in this sweater since I picked it up on Saturday. I bought it twice as large as I normally would. It wasn’t really on purpose, I just wanted the darn thing so bad that I...
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Red
Turtleneck: Target (similar), Red Jeggings: Old Navy, Shoes: Sam Edelman, Watch: Michael Kors, Ring: Forever 21 (very old), Lips: MAC in MAC Red.
February 11th 2012
This is my entry for the February Bloggers Do It Better challenge, RED. If I was nuts, I would have thrown on everything I own in red — but that would have been half my closet.
I’m not sure when the love affair began,...
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Blogger's Night Out Oklahoma
Dress: J.Crew Factory, Coat: Tulle (available in yellow), Belt: Lucca (similar), Necklace: Banana Republic Factory, Shoes: Sam Edelman, Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelet: Spike The Punch.
February 9th 2012 — Blogger’s Night Out
I attended the BNO meetup in Oklahoma City Thursday night. Walking into the venue, The Makeup Bar, I was hit with a momentarily wave of fear as I didn’t...
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(Not) Lonely in Oklahoma
Furry Leopard Vest: Forever21, Flowy shirt: Old Navy (similar but more expensive — sorry.), Flare Jeans: Gap Outlet (similar), Shoes (not pictured): Sam Edelman, Watch: Michael Kors (similar, um and better.), Necklaces: Forever21 (similar), Monserat De Lucca, J.Crew Factory.
February 9th 2012
Again with the jeans. I promise, I wore a dress with tights later that evening for...
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The IT List -- February 10th 2012
Happy Friday folks… take some time to read these great links this week!
rachael really is sporting a fun pink jacket just in time for Valentines Day. And check out her fun V-day inspired manicure! (find rachael really on twitter!)
gs lillian has got a Valentine’s inspired outfit going on too! I love pairing pink and red together - especially this time of year! (find gs lillian...
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Reader Request: V-Day Party Outfit
Love Necklace: Bauble Bar (similar if still sold out), Flowered Heart Necklace: Forever21, Tiny Heart Necklace: Forever21, Top: Victoria’s Secret, Faux Leather Shorts: Rampage, Essie Nail Polishes: Pink & Orange, Flocked Rose Tights: ASOS, Wedges: Payless, Patent Neon Belt: Gap.
My friend Kerry asked me WEEKS ago to give her some suggestions on what to wear to a co-ed bachelor(ette)...
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If It Quacks Like a Duck
Blazer & Jeans: Gap Outlet (similar and similar), Top: Target, Shoes: Urban Outfitters, Scarf: Vintage (just as lovely), Watch: Michael Kors (similar).
February 6th 2012
Looking over these photos, I vow to never again wear those little yellow shoes with wide leg pants. I can’ t quite put my wing on it, but something seems quacky.
At the mall yesterday, a sweet flamboyant gentleman...
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Denim Devotion
Pink Ruffle Coat: Tulle, Polka Dot Pussy Bow Shirt: Tinely Road (similar), Flare Jeans: Joes, Black Ankle Boots: Target, Watch: Nixon Spur in Rosegold, Bracelet: Spike The Punch, Necklace: Forever21, Lips: Mac in Insanely It, Sunglasses: A.J. Morgan Optics (similar).
February 4th 2012
I’m getting a little tired of seeing myself in jeans, aren’t you? Especially these jeans. I love...
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The IT List -- February 3rd 2012
Happy Friday… take some time to check out these great links!
a fashion fixation is giving away a gorgeous turquoise beaded necklace - stop by her blog to enter to win it! (find a fashion fixation on twitter!)
here & now is channeling Marilyn with gorgeous stills from the new movie and tips on how you can get the look yourself! I absolutely love this simple and classy style! (find...
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Blood Orange
Tee: Target, Jeans: Gap, Wedges: Payless, Bag: Pour La Victoire (similar), Necklace: Send The Trend, Cuff: Roadside Stand in Oklahoma, Lips: Revlon Moondrops Lipstick in Orange Flip.
February 1st 2012
Well I hope you’re all having a wonderful Summer, mine sure is going great.
I know clashing the bright orange top with the cranberry shoes makes some matchy-matchersens out there cringe,...
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Driving Hazards
Jacket: Tulle via Modcloth (sold out, but similar), Skirt: J.Crew (similar), Boots: Steve Madden, Sweater: Target, Scarf: H&M (similar), Hair feather: Forever21.
January 31st 2012
I can’t believe how warm it has been lately, almost feels like late Spring. Just one year ago the whole Midwest was slammed with one of the worst blizzards in history. We were still living in California but...
January 2012
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Meh
Shirt: Target, Pants: Forever21, Boots: Miz Mooz, Necklace: Urban Outfitters, Watch: Nixon Spur in Rose Gold, Bracelets & earrings: from roadside Native American stands, Hat: Forever21
January 28th 2012
Eh, you win some you lose some. I like the boots with the pants, it’s a crisp combo and works well, however the rest of the outfit falls flat for me. The shirt, not one of my...
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The IT List -- January 27th 2012
Happy Friday ladies!
Enjoy these great links this weekend…
suze wears clothes brings us words of inspiration each and every Sunday. I love this week’s installment, especially this colorful quote on joy! (find suze wears clothes on twitter!)
gs lillian found these adorable “spike” necklaces at Target… pop on by her blog to see what other fun pieces she found -...
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Lakeside
Sweater Dress: Michael Kors (similar), Fur Vest: Old Navy (similar), Rain Boots: Hunter, Bracelets: Forever 21, Necklace: Forever 21, Watch: Michael Kors, Lips: MAC in MAC Red, Nails: Zoya in America.
January 25th 2012
I happened upon this pretty little lakeside spot last weekend while I was trying to find a yoga class. A place like this is almost non-existent in California, it would be...
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Reader Request: Yellow Bridal Shoes
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Did you know, I first started blogging as a runner? Maybe you did if you’ve been a friend and follower of mine since 2009, like the infamous Jen Morgan of Caution: Redhead Running. I’ve been a reader of her blog long before she ran her first (fateful) marathon in Chicago, where she met her soon to be husband.
I can say this with some confidence, the girl has ISSUES with...
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One Year Ago
Coat: Tulle via Modcloth (similar, as mine is sold out), Top: also Modcloth and sold out (similar), Jeans: Joes Jeans Visionaire in Stephanie, Shoes: Urban Outfitters, Bib necklace: SendTheTrend, Hair: Wind whipped.
January 22nd 2012
It has been exactly one year since our lives changed forever. A death in my husband’s family propelled us forward in such a direction that you are now...
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The IT List -- January 20th 2012
Happy Friday!
Take some time to warm up this weekend and check out these awesome links!
gs lillian says “yes” to the sweater skirt. She seriously rocks this look and has me wanting a sweater skirt for myself! (find gs lillian on twitter!)
rachael, really makes “four eyes” look impossibly chic. Go check out her new glasses and fabulous red shoes! (find rachael,...
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Respectable in Spectacles
Jacket: Forever 21 (Fall 2009 — similar), Trapeze Tank: Target (Summer 2011 — similar), Cardigan: Forever 21 (not seen, but important that you know how layered I am), Flared Jeans: Joes Jeans Visionaire in Stephanie, Red Faux-suede pumps: Payless Shoes Source, Scarf: Forever 21, Glasses: c/o of GlassesUSA.com (these are the iSee 025 in Tortoise).
January 17th 2012
In case you...
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Reader Request: Winter Coats
My cute little Texas friend Lauren asked me for some advice on finding a stylish winter coat. Now I realize the Winter season is nearly over, but for us here in the Midwest and the South, it’s still warm. We’re all waiting with baited breath for the cold that’s destined to arrive this month.
Lauren asked for something in black or a neutral tone that was under a $100 — with...
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Modcloth 70% off Cabin Fever Sale!
I don’t normally do this, but I think you need to be aware of this awesome Modcloth sale, like really.
That’s all.
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Pink Lemonade
Yellow Jacket: Anthropologie (similar), Grey Check Shirt: Target (similar), Hot Pink Scarf: Target (similar, also great in RED), Holey Jeans: Gap (similar), Boots: Steve Madden, Lips: Urban Decay Super Saturated Lip color in Crush.
January 15th 2012
Our stuff finally arrived on Friday. All Kate Spades are accounted for.
Now comes the unpleasant task of unpacking boxes. Any volunteers? I pay in...
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The IT List -- January 13th 2012
Happy Friday ladies! I hope you have a fabulous weekend, but first…
take some time to check out these amazing blogs!
suze wears clothes tries something new (to her)… you know that feeling when you take a leap of faith with your wardrobe and it works? Love it! Check out what she wore! (find suze wears clothes on twitter!)
the tiemann girls offer up some eye candy and a...
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Furries & Flurries
Furry Leopard Vest: Forever 21, Yellow Sweater: Target, Jeans: Joes Jeans Visionaire in Stephanie, Boots: Steve Madden, Necklace: Forever 21.
January 11th 2012
Holy weather Batman.
I desperately wanted to take photos outside and show you more of this outfit, but the wind had other ideas. This one little shot was all I could manage without risking the fall of my camera from a six foot high...
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(Empty) Home Sweet Home
Jean Jacket: Thrifted Levi’s (similar), Buffalo Check Top: Forever 21, Red Skinny Jeans: Old Navy (similar), Faux Fur Stole: Forever 21 (better!), Boots: Steve Madden.
January 10th 2012
We arrived in Oklahoma City last week tired, cranky and apparently — without our stuff.
When we first started researching our move across the US, we came to several options. Each of them cost a...
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Trend 2 Try: Blushing Metals
1. Simply Stacks via QVC.com — 18K Rose-Gold Plated Chain Ring ($29)
2. Link Bracelet via HSN.com — Sterling Silver & Copper ($99)
3. Breda Rose-Gold Boyfriend Watch — Like mine but much less expensive! ($54)
3. (<— I know.) Urban Decay Heavy Metal Liquid Liner in Baked ($18)
4. Chinese Laundry Whistle Pump — Rose gold Metallic ($54)
5. Zoya nail lacquer...
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Lady of the Day
Sparkly Sweater Cardi: Express, Breezy Over-sized Button-up: Old Navy (similar), Cocoa Brown Skinny Cords: Forever 21, Platform Oxford Booties: Vince Camuto, Feather Hair Clip Thingy: Forever 21, Sword Ring: nOir, Watch: Nixon “Spur” in Rose Gold (a cheaper version!), Copper Bracelets: from roadside stands in Arizona and Oklahoma (another copper cuff here, penny cuff here &...
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The IT List -- January 6th 2012
Welcome to the first IT list of 2012! Check out these amazing links… you won’t be disappointed! fabulously average makes 2012 the year of the “better me” instead of the “new me” - I love this way of thinking! Check out how she’s going to do it! (find fabulously average on twitter!)
gs lillian says what most style bloggers are all thinking right about...
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Get Your Kicks
Oversized button-up: H&M, Jeans: Joes Jeans, Shoes: Converse All Stars (similar), Sunglasses: TOMS eyewear, Watch: Nixon “Spur” in Rose Gold, Copper Cuff: Roadside Navajo stand (another copper option).
January 4th 2012
As you can tell from my earlier post, I wasn’t wearing this at the start of my day. I was essentially wearing the exact same thing I wore yesterday. I...
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The Move Midwest: Part II
Why hello, and welcome to The Grand Canyon, where it’s cold as a witch’s … sorry, I was about to throw in an expletive that my dad commonly tosses around.
Seriously though, whoa. It was COLD.
We arrived at our hotel late Tuesday night, I stepped outside and nearly fell on my ass right away. Ice, and lots of it. We tried to wake up in time to visit the canyon as the sun rose,...
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The Move Midwest: Part I
As you might recall, my husband and I started our 1,800 mile road trip to Oklahoma City from Northern California on Sunday. I thought it would be fun to show you some of our trip pictures.
The following were all taken with my iPhone the first 3 days of our trip (Sunday-Tuesday), using either Instagram, PicFX, Hipstamatic or some crazy combination of them all. If you have any questions about...
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On a Dark Desert Highway
Sweater: Target, Breezy blouse: Old Navy, Rust Skinny Cords: Forever 21, Socks: Target, Boots: Steve Madden, Flower Pin: The Attic (a small decor boutique in Chico California — similar online), Watch: Michael Kors (I have my eye on this one), Studded Cuff: Forever 21.
January 3rd 2012
(please forgive my goofball face in the first picture, people were watching our little session and it...
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Goodbye To You
Striped Sweater: Target, Chambray Button-up: J.Crew Factory, Wide-leg Flares: Gap Outlet, Shoes: Vince Camuto, Watch: Nixon “Spur” in Rosegold, Necklace: Forever 21, Lips: Jouer Gloss in “Birchbox Pink”, Sunglasses: TOMS.
January 1st 2012 — Moving Day & New Year’s Day
Early Sunday morning my husband and I loaded up into our Durango with one very angry...
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New Years Eve-Eve
Silky tee: Target, Gold foil leopard skirt: Forever 21, Tights: Simply Vera via Kohl’s, Bag: La Victoire, Watch: Michael Kors, Arm Jewelry: Forever 21 (here & here), Bird Skull Brass Necklace: Monserat De Lucca, Totally Awesome Ass-Kicking Shoes: Sam Edelman.
December 30th 2011
Rather than battle hoards of drunk NYE party goers in notoriously crazy Downtown Chico, we fancied up the...
December 2011
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Rachael, Really: The Best of 2011
I’m super busy this week prepping for the big move to Oklahoma. Our moving van arrives tomorrow morning and get this: we don’t have to lift a box. Professionals will be doing all of that for us. I can’t begin to fathom how awesome that will be.
I wish I had more time to put together a really great round up for the end of the year, but I’m currently getting the...
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Haul: Come Ogle My Christmas Loot
Yesterday I asked if you wanted a quick “haul” post featuring some of the items I got for Christmas, I was aiming to determine if such a post would seem either gratuitous or interesting. I’ll take the general silence over the issue as a declaration of interest.
By no means am I trying to show off or put off anyone. Sometimes I dislike revealing to the entire internet what I have...
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Love Big Papa
Sweater: ELLE, Plaid: Target, Jeans: Joes Visionnair in Stephanie, Shoes: Target, Bag: Pour La Victoire (<— sold out on Gilt, add to the waitlist!), Sunnies: TOMS, Watch: Nixon “Spur” in Rosegold, Pearly Jewelry: Forever21, Lips: MAC Red.
December 25th 2011 (Christmas Day)
Clearly I was spoiled for Christmas. I wasn’t expecting my husband to get me anything actually,...
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Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas
At the close of our most challenging year yet, we would like to thank our friends & family for all the support, love & understanding as we make our move to Oklahoma this winter.
We wish you the warmest season from our hearts to your’s …
I hope this post finds you happy and well and that you are spending time with the ones you love. To all my readers, you mean the world to...
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Holiday Face + Nails Inspiration
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I don’t often get too crazy with my nails, in fact usually I have a gel color on that lasts me for weeks. I received this brilliant emerald green polish in my Birchbox last month. Wondering what a Birchbox is? Great, I’ll explain.
Once a month, I get a small box of 4-5 “Deluxe Size” beauty samples. They’re always a surprise, but are based off...
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All I Want For Christmas
Faux Fur Coat: Lulu*s.com, Sweater: Forever 21 (similar), Blouse: Old Navy (similar), Jeans: Gap (similar), Shoes: Target, Arm Jewelry & Necklace: Forever 21, Watch: Michael Kors (this one is much better than mine).
December 20th 2011
This was a monumental day. For those of you who don’t know, my husband has been living and working 1,700 miles away in Oklahoma, since April 1st. It was...
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Misaligned Planets
Sweater coat: H&M (similar), Top: Forever21, Jeans: Gap (similar), Shoes: Ciao Bella “Ballad” Foldable Flats, Earrings: Gift, Lips: Urban Decay Super Saturated Pencil in Punch Drunk.
December 19th 2011
It’s absolutely impossible to love everything you wear. I try, I really do. You know that. These days are far and few between now, but I absolutely HATE this outfit.
Why...
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Holiday Hoedown
Sweater: LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl’s, Corduroys: Forever 21, Cowboy Boots: Old West (similar), Clutch: Forever 21 (similar), Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelet: nOir, Necklace: J.Crew Factory, Lips: Revlon Moondrops in Orange Flip, Nails: Zoya “Holly”.
December 18th 2011
This is a great sweater, I’m so excited about Lauren Conrad’s line at Kohl’s. I have quite a...
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The IT List -- December 16th 2011
The IT list is signing off for 2011… But we’ll be back in 2012!Enjoy these links in the meantime! good clean fun whips up a batch of apple banana pancakes - these have Christmas Break breakfast written all over them! Yum! (find good clean fun on twitter!)
the posh blog whips up what looks to be the easiest and tastiest cocktail ever - perfect for Christmas brunch or New Years Eve....
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Tying Textures Together
Blouse: Old Navy, Faux Fur Vest: Old Navy, Scarf: H&M (similar), Cords: Forever 21, Knee-Highs: Forever 21, Boots: Steve Madden, Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelet: nOir.
December 14th 2011
I’m wearing a lot of varying textures with this outfit. Fur, corduroy, silky and fringed. When you stick to mild color palettes that mix well with each other, you can play with different mediums in your...
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Winter White Candy Stripe
Coat: Forever21 (similar), Cami: H&M (similar), Lace Skirt: Forever21, Pumps: Charles Jourdan (cheaper version), Lips: MAC in MAC Red, Watch: Michael Kors (this one is so much better), Pearls: Family heirloom.
December 10th 2011
Remember that old rule, No White After Labor Day? Throw it out the window. The thought comes from the idea that while the whole world pales to the light of winter,...