Selena Gomez...who woulda thought?

While reading yet another spring magazine...this one People Style Watch...I found a page with some great outfit ideas.  All of them on Selena Gomez...not my typical fashion icon.  But alas I must admit that she looks great and some of these outfits are way cool.  Is it ok to be 27 and find her style cool???  If not, then I guess for this week I am no longer as cool as you previously thought ;-)

My favorite look is this one below with the snakeskin bustier.  I love me some snakeskin!

I love how this is a snakeskin bustier yet she doesn't look trampy at all.  She looks so cool and put together.  I seriously want to try this look.  P.S.  I think one key to not looking slutty in this is the bra size...those of us in the A and B cups should be ok.  You lucky ladies in the later lettered cups might need have some trouble.

I found this really cute top at Bebe for $98 that has a similar color to hers, sadly without the snakeskin.

And there is also this really cool top from Victoria Secret for $69.50.  It has the metallic flakes on it that you could match with a fun belt like she did in the original picture.

The pants are really simple.  Hers are more high waisted because the bustier is a crop top so the higher waist covers her middle.  So if your top hit closer to the waist, then a regular rise would be perfect.  The best way to figure it out is to get the top first and bring it with you when you try on the pants.  I have these pants from the Gap and I love them! They are so comfortable and can be dressed up or down so easily.  I think these type of pants would be great with either top I found.  Also, they are only $49.50!

And the final touch...shoes and belt.  Any pointy toe black pump will work.  And if you can find one with bows like this, even better!  This one is from Zappos, by Badgley Mischka on sale for $140.

And the belt needs to be a skinny metallic, the color that matches whatever top you choose.  Piperlime and J.Crew both have a great selection of skinny belts.  Express also has some great options too.

Happy Shopping!  And happy last week of February!!!

Spring Inspirations

First off, sorry for the major delay!  I have been feeling uninspired and under the weather lately so I haven't had anything new to post. But, although I am still under the weather, I am getting back in the blog game!

I just recently started getting all my new magazine issues for next month and they are all super thick with spring fashions.  I have just started to read them so there is still a few to go, but In Style has a great issue.  I LOVE this magazine.  And next month has my fav Jennifer Aniston on the cover looking fabulous.  Inside, they have so many good ideas for spring and how to change up your styling once the weather finally breaks.  Color is a big part of the spring fashion, including colored denim! (I am all in for the colored denim, but I have not had a chance to shop for it so stay tuned for that blog soon.)

For today, I came across this picture of Olivia Palermo and I am so excited because I am currently obsessed with these 70s style jeans for the spring.  I have a couple pairs already!  Also, this outfit can so easily be worn while its still cold out and then again when it warms up without the jacket and different shoes.  First is the picture of Olivia, then the pieces I found.

I bought a jacket like this from H&M a few seasons ago for only $14!  Sadly that one is no longer available, but there are similar styles at some other stores.  I found a great one by Michael Kors on Piperlime for $175.
 

And if thats too high for your budget, there are some great options on ebay too.  This one I found is from Ann Taylor Loft for only $9!  You just have to sort out all the Chanel $2000 jackets on there too :-)

I found a perfect pair of jeans from Nordstom by Rachel Zoe.  They are a bit lighter in color than Olivia's, but the style is spot on.  I think any color blue would work great with this outfit.  And if you dare..colored denim would be so fun too!

And for the shoes...if its still cold out when you try this, black platforms would be the best.  Like these Steve Madden pumps on Piperlime.

And if you try this in warm weather, just remove the jacket and wear the jeans with a grey or white t-shirt or tank.  And then swap the black pumps for a cool pair of wedges.  How fun are these by Jessica Simpson???

Happy Shopping!!!

My Happy Shoes

Yesterday would have been my Grandma Maisie's 90th birthday.  So today I wore my happy shoes :-)  They are these pink suede oxfords by Dolce Vita.  

Last year when the one year anniversary since she passed was approaching, I found myself holed up in our apartment, alone because Jon's busy season schedule was insane and kept him at work til 3 am all weekend.  I took the approaching date much harder than I thought I would.  So I rented chick flicks, drank wine, ate too many oreos, and cried for two days.  And then shopped online to cheer myself up!  :-)  And I found these pink oxfords and they spoke to me thru the laptop instantly.  It was like these shoes were meant for me, for that exact moment in life when I needed them to lift my spirits.  Another reason why shoes are my absolute favorite thing!  And now every time I need a little pick me up, I wear my pink happy shoes.  And think of my Grandma Maisie, and how her house was always my happy place.  

They may not all be pink, but here are some other oxfords that I think have the ability to make you stylish and happy when you wear them.

Steven by Steve Madden "Mandee" Oxford

   

Kelsi Dagger "Frances" Flats

And for the designer lust worthy pair...Yves Saint Laurent "Shield" Loafer Pump...AMAZING!

Happy February Everyone!!!