All Gussied Up
I have a question for ya: Why is it so much easier for me to get dressed up in the colder months? Is it because we have so many more of them? Anywho, with all these fun spring and summer events on the horizon- including wedding season!- I think what works best for me is to pick a fabulous pair of shoes- unique, but not trendy- and pick something fantastic to pair them with. Yup, sounds perfect to me, and a lot less work than poring over my closet every time I have to gussy up.
So spectacular dress + jawdropping shoes + simple but striking earrings = getting dressed up will never give me a headache again— now there’s an equation for success!
The key is to pick something that you feel comfortable in. I picked this shift shape because it’s a shapeshifter; you can wear it loose, belt it, tie a sash. And it’s a long-sleeved mini, so you can pair it with a blazer or cardigan, or tights… So versatile! Don’t let bright prints scare you! Plus, the beauty of the proportions insure that you’re never showing too much.
Add a shoe in a contrasting color (we’re over our fear of bright colors, right?) and some classic, eye-catching earrings (I call them “quiet storms.” Is that a thing?) and you’re in biz! This outfit can take you from one occasion to the next without a second thought, all you gotta do is say bye bye to black!
xoxo,
Sally
(Shoes by Neosens, earrings by Minoux.)
So Celestial
The “Luna Comet” by Indigo made an impression on me when I first saw it— similar to the way a meteor makes an impression when it crashes into the earth!
Don’t those earrings from Besty and Iya remind you of a comet tail? And the coral necklace made by Towne and Reese is like a sunburst!
Take a night to shine brighter than the full moon with this celestial inspired combination.
Top Necklace: Towne and Reese Harper Necklace in Coral
Bottom Necklace: Betsy and Iya Nomad Necklace
Earrings: Betsy and Iya Deadly Nightshade Earrings
Handbag: HOBO Full Swing mini handbag in Ocean
Beautiful Shoes: Indigo Luna Comet in Taupe and Black
Stay Lunar (and maybe a little loony) Portland!
-Marika
What’s in a name?
Without a second thought I introduced a new silhouette into my closet this week. I saw it on the rack and I knew, but with that haste decision I have also come to a few crossroads….
A) How will this work with my existing wardrobe?
and
B) WHAT IS THIS SKIRT CALLED?
The first thing I knew I wanted pair it with was a fancy heel, like the Yapp by Esska… I’ve also paired it with everything I own, but my favourite combo was with a patterned blouse with a peter pan collar and a slouchie sweater.
The thing is though, I still don’t know what the skirt is called. Tell me in the comments?
xx- svr
Happy new year: the not-so-casual casual
Hi! We’re back with another fun suggestion to kick of the new year with some pizzazz! In the event that you currently have no clue where you’re headed on new year’s eve, and may not know until the last minute, here’s an outfit suggestion for you. I dig this one because it’s classic, dressy without being fussy or over the top, and will basically work for almost any setting you may get into on this night.
Stick to a simple palate (black and white is always chic) and you cannot go wrong. Add some sassy boots that dress up and down, and a few pops of color (I chose the oh-so-now hot pink!) and you’re ready to get down!
Hat: Coal, necklace: Betsy + Iya, scarf: Echo Designs, bag: Latico (can also be worn as a clutch,) booties: Camper (and comfy enough for any adventure!)
Happy 2012, folks!
xoxo,
Sally
Happy new year!
For those among us who consider what you end up wearing to celebrate new year’s eve as important (or more so) than what you do to celebrate, this one is for you. If you are heading to a fancy pants event to ring in 2012 (it sounds so futuristic, doesn’t it?) here’s a suggestion for ya:
Leather “Lauren” clutch by Hobo, metallic retro “Priscilla Renee” heels (also available in black) from Indigo, big ole’ chain necklace from Zoë Chicco, mixed metal dangly earrings by Betsy + Iya.
This outfit is easily put together, so you can spend the night dancing and schmoozing instead of fussing. Now doesn’t that sound like an idea you can get behind? Let the clothes speak for themselves, and go dance the night away!
Come back tomorrow for another stylish idea for the new year.
xoxo,
Sally
In Canada, it’s just a tuxedo.
If you haven’t noticed, the denim on denim trend is all up in the streets’ and runways’ business right now. It can seem like a challenging to try on for size, when what you are wearing is no more than a Canadian Tuxedo with some serious style. If you’re down to try it, please don’t overdo it. Whether you’re feeling timid, or you’re already well-versed in the formal wear of our neighbors to the north, I gotcha covered.
More Canadian, less tuxedo:
Viva denim! All’s ya gotta do to pull it off is make sure that there’s a big difference in the washes of the top and bottom to break it up. Add a thick leather belt to break it up even further. Play up the outdoorsy vibe with some desert boots (Clarks, of course,) and some cool brass jewelry (Betsy + Iya.) If this look is still a little much, add a leather bomber jacket to ensure you are cooler than everyone ever. With all these sweet pockets, all you’ll need is your wallet or a small purse (Christopher Kon!) Or…
More Tuxedo, less Canadian:
If that is just too Canadian for you* try this. To get rid of any and all rodeo vibes, I suggest wearing the denim top open, with a comfy shirt underneath peeking out. Add a sleek black belt, some knee high boots (“Collette” by Born) and a bag for grownups (Christopher Kon strikes again!) Polish it off with some cool jewelry (necklace from Minoux, earrings from Betsy + Iya.) Throw on a chic woolly coat in a contrasting color and you are so set!
So what do you think, eh? Would you try these looks, or would you blame Canada?
xoxo,
Sally
*By which I of course mean too much denim.
A Girl Can Dream (Dream 3, Act 3)
Hello again, sleepy shoe fans! I hope you all had a great weekend! We had a short intermission due to a HUGE influx of amazing jewelry, as I am easily sidetracked by shiny things, but we’re back to shoe biz today. If you’re just joining us, we’re talking about these way-too-good Morenatom Lauren boots. To showcase their versatility, I wanted to show you how you can wear them as a great base for a colorful outfit- something we could all use on these frosty grey days. Let me know what you think!
Rainy days are all about layering, and what a perfect opportunity that is to add more color and texture into your life! Try a bright top layered under a bright sweater in a complimentary color, with your favorite jeans to balance the whole thing. Add a neutral colored coat- emphasis on the color! Try wine, navy, or rust instead of black or brown. It’ll be fun, I swear! Another way to add color is through your accessories, but it’s best not to do them all at once- the eye won’t know where to go. Here I added some colorful leather earrings (Heidi Roland,) simple silver layered necklaces (filigree necklace from Luscious,) muted leather tote (Christopher Kon,) and printed scarf I matched to the sweater (Shiraleah.) And you’re out the door in one happy, warm, stylish piece! What more do you need?
How would you wear these boots- or would you? Let us know!
xoxo,
Sally
A Girl Can Dream (Dream 3, Act 2)
Hello Dreamers! If you would plotz at the idea of wearing that many light colors at once, perhaps this dream is for you! I have paired this neutral-but-not-even-close-to-boring Morenatom boots with some darker shades this time because, well, you can wear them with damn near anything!
Including your comfiest jeans and sweaters (bonus points for a cool print peeking out on top,) polished off with a gorgeous Latico bag (“Meadow” shown here,) a floppy wool hat for some bohemian flare (“Brigitte” from Coal shown here,) and layers of necklaces and piles of rings, all done in silver for a brighter contrast from the blacks and browns (the necklaces are Minoux, the rings are from my dream!)
Just to keep things all even-stevens, I’m also going to show you a colorful way to wear these puppies too, because I am have been wearing a lot more color lately, and my dreams reflect that. How would you wear these boots? Do you ever dream about shoes too?
Let us know in the comments section!
xoxo,
Sally
