A Little Bit of Everything

Top: Forever 21: Old; Pants: Target; Shoes: Urban Outfitters

Is it just me or does anybody else want to burn everything in their closet? Ok, maybe not the Chanel handbags or a few other things... I do this everytime when a season is coming to an end. I've worn everything and I'm just tired of it. It's time to get in there and get creative. I hadn't worn these pants in a few months, so I wore them with a different bootie. Nothing crazy exciting but it's better than the default knit shirt, jeans, and booties... which I've been guilty of lately. I'm ready for spring and some new outfits!

Here's a few other random pictures for your entertainment... Cocoa has quite the social life these days. Between the dog park and our friends with furry babies, she keeps herself busy.

I'm in the process of sprucing up my room (pictures soon!) You might recall this post for the DIY Chevron curtains. Here's a little preview of the colors I'm using: 

Most people would look at my never ending list of DIY projects and say....

Last but not least... for a little Throwback Thursday- This is my cousin and me with our sweet Granddaddy. Clearly, I was a fashionista in the making- Posing for the camera and ALWAYS had a bow in my hair.

Have a fab day!

Transitioning to Spring

Sweater: Kohl's (old); Pants: Lauren Conrad for Kohl's (old); Shoes: Vince Camuto (old); Bangles: Random 

I've gotten to the point where I'm over winter clothes. With our crazy yo-yo weather, it will drive anyone crazy. One day it's freezing, the next day it's convertible weather. Today is one of those warm days. I paired a light sweater with a floral print pant. Easy enough! Bring on the brights colors, shorts, and fun sandals!

Just Another Day at the Office

Shirt: Uniqlo; Cardigan: Club Monaco (old); Jeans: James Jeans; Booties: Urban Outfitters (and on MAJOR sale!)

Today one of my photographers (or co-worker friend) wanted to get creative. (Thanks Kelly!) I purchased this shirt when I was in NYC at my fave, Uniqlo. It was part of their Designer Invitation Project. I just liked that the shirt looked a little western/animal print. Pair it with some red booties and red lipstick (my lipstick may or may not match my shoes) and easy breezy, ready to go!

And always remember....

Getting the Baroque Look Without Going Broke

Sorry for cheesy title. I couldn't help it.

Faux Fur Vest: JcPenney (and it's on clearance!); Pants: Target (clearance); Bracelet: J. Crew; Necklace: Forever 21 (old)

You're seeing the Baroque (think late 80's Versace) look a lot this fall/winter season... Black, gold, oversized chain prints, etc. I found these hideous fun pants at Target and thought it would look great with the (faux-wish-it-was-real) fur vest. I'm usually not a fan of faux because it can come across looking a little cheap but this was a really good faux find! (Such a thing?) I stumbled across it at JcPenney while doing some work shopping. (You can get it now for just $30!)

Cheers!

Feeling Colorful for Friday

What. A. Week. First (full) week back at work and super busy at that. I've challenged myself lately to stop cutback on wearing jeans to work. I have so many great dresses and skirts that I rarely wear because of our casual environment. You might have seen this skirt here. I've added tights and a simple cardigan. I love all the colors in this skirt.

Cardigan: Target (old); Skirt: H&M; Booties: Lucky Brand; Necklace: J. Crew

Yay Bracelet: Alex and Ani; Bracelet: J. Crew; Colorful Bracelet:  Not sure (Christmas gift); Heart Mug: West Elm

I finally spluged on the J. Crew pave link bracelet (a staple for every fashion blogger). Well actually it didn't cost me much- with a 30% discount and a nice gift card. But I love the silly thing.

Prabal Gurung for Target

I'm loving the sneak peek from Prabal Gurung for Target (see video below). I hope this is a much bigger success than the Neiman Marcus and Target collaboration. I think it wasn't as successful as they hoped because the price point was very high. It was very expensive for items that didn't "read" designer. When Target collaborated with Missoni, it was HUGE. But the print was Missoni, it was recognizable... it "read" Missoni. People know that chevron signature print from a mile away. My only concern with the Prabal Gurung line is that he is not a very well known designer but hopefully (from the sneak peak of the video) his colorful prints will win over the Target customer.

View more of the collection here.

Have a FABULOUS weekend!

Spicing up the Sweater Dress

Sweater Dress: Barneys New York Private Label; Scarf: Madewell (sale); Boots: Michael Kors (old); Purse: Elliott Lucca (sample sale); Bangles: random and old; Tights: DKNY; Necklaces: random and old; Watch: Michele

We all have one, your basic sweater dress. In fact, I've had this one for 6 years. I bought this on super discount when I worked at Barneys New York. It's cashmere and I've taken great care of it (hand wash, not dry clean and store with cedar chips in the summer). I find myself wearing this often in the winter because it's a no-brainer, especially when I'm in a rush to get to church on Sunday. I paired it with colored tights, contrasting boots (I love brown and black together), chunky bangles, long necklaces, and topping it off with a fun scarf. It looks pulled together and it was so easy!

Once again, with the right accessories you can jazz up any outfit. Minus the Madewell scarf (bought on clearance for $15, regularly $60), I've had this stuff for a while, many flea market finds or hand me downs from my Mama. Think outside the box or steal my look! Make getting dressed in the morning fun!


It's almost Friday, cheers!

Mixed Neutral Monday

Shirt: Target (clearance rack); Pants: Uniqlo; Booties: Steven (old)

Outfit of the day... I love mixing prints. If you stay in the same color palette, it's easy to do. Here I have a mixed media shirt from Target (bought off the clearance rack for $9.99) and the infamous "Perfect Pant" from Uniqlo. Paired with gray suede booties. Done.

Cocoa hasn't made an appearance in a while... this is her casual weekend wear. We love a lazy Sunday!

Holiday 2012 Wrap-up!

I'm back! Sorry for the few and scattered posts as of late but work has been cray-zay. Now that the Holidays are over.... I can get back to my favorite hobby: Cocoa & Stella!

The Holidays were here and gone in a blink of an eye. I always suffer the "Post-Holiday Blues." The month of December was wonderful. It was filled with a trip to NYC, friends, family, and many great memories. These are just a few of my favorite moments in December, too many to really capture...

But now we have a fresh new start! Ah, the NEW year, so much pressure to get on those resolutions. I have your normal- get back in the gym, eat like a rabbit, cut spending, cut out back on the alcohol. I have a feeling that 2013 is going to be my most successful year yet. Oh, and of course my most fashionable! Stay tuned for many new outfit posts, DIY, and any other fun, random thing I come up with!

Below was my NYE outfit. I didn't do the fun tights, it ended up looking disastrous. So I stuck to a basic black tight. I built my outfit around some beautiful earrings I got as a Christmas gift. The dress was $19 from Forever 21. It was a black knit with subtle silver sparkle. I added the infamous J.Crew venus flytrap necklace and I was rather pleased with the outcome. UNFORTUNATELY, I didn't get a clear picture. But you can kinda get the idea below.

P.S.- I tried a new hair style that night and I'm kind of digging it...