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Lookbook: Going to the Birds

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What I’m Wearing
Cardigan: Forever 21 (a V neck that I cut down the middle to create a cardigan)
Top: ASOS
Jeans: Madewell
Shoes: Christian Louboutin “New Simple”
Purse: Chanel 
Ring: Made Her Think
Nail polish: Essie and OPI “You don’t know Jacques”

Just got back from a fabulous trip to San Francisco.  It was a work trip but still got some “play time” in.  I was so excited to meet up with the super adorable Lisa and her husband while we were down there and had a fabulous dinner with them at Prospect ending the night with their decadently delicious housemade s’mores.  YUM!  Definitely save room for dessert and get those if you go there!  Lisa and I chatted over our love of Chanel bags, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and ridiculously high heels while our husbands bonded over stuff like cars and um the Military Channel (yup, that’s right, there’s actually a channel just for military stuff.  If I wasn’t married, I would never have known this.  Lucky me. *eye roll* haha!)  I’m a little, okay WAY behind on emails so apologies on the delay and am going to try and respond to all (or at least most) of my emails this weekend!


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ASOS Printed Pussybow Swing Blouse – on sale for $12.55!

Or you could get the plain version of my blouse which I love in the cream. But the short sleeve version is really cute and great for the summer and comes in 6 colors. If you like the bows, you gotta see this adorable Kate Spade bow blouse.

Heritage1981 Basic Knit Cardigan

If you want to try out mixing prints, this striped cardigan would be a great pairing with a printed blouse.  For those of you that live in a climate where you don’t need the cardigan, try a drapey vest for a fun and different look. 

Madewell Rail Straight Jeans

These Cheap Monday jeans are also great skinny jeans and they are on sale for $46.95 (also get 6% cashback at Karmalopp from ebates)

Christian Louboutin Simple Pump 
LOVE the color of these! The difference between the “Simple” and the “New Simple” pump is simply the extra platform in front and a bit of a higher heel. Both are relatively comfortable but for me, the simple pumps are way more comfortable as the New Simple pumps ran a bit small on me and took a bit of time before they stretched to fit my feet.

Louboutin is coming out with such pretty colors for the new season.  The Pigalle Plato pumps are SO hot. And still love the zipper Rolando pumps!  And if you are still looking for nude pumps, I’m completely obsessed with the new Beauty 100 pumps.  That bow! So cute!  Of course I can’t leave out yellow shoes, so check out these adorable platform bow pumps.

Essie Nail Color Angora Cardi

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I loved these colors together! I’ve been into wearing brighter colors on my nails lately but I liked the changes with these darker more neutral colors.

Made Her Think Siren Knuckle Ring

People are always so intrigued by this ring!  I love that’s it’s a statement but it’s not super big or heavy like most of my other statement rings (namely my YSL Arty Ring which I love but it’s really heavy!)

One last thing: Mother’s day is coming up, have you figured out what to get your mom yet?  I haven’t but still looking!  Just wanted to let you know that Ebates is doing special double cashback for Mother’s Day so make sure to take advantage if you are going to buy stuff for your mom (or yourself!)  Also worth a mention, today’s double cashback is at ebags for 12% and I love ebags for all my travel stuff, especially the packing cubes.  Which, btw, a packing post is coming soon!  If you haven’t yet, you can sign up for ebates with my referral link and you and I will get $5 with your first purchase.  Click here for more info on ebates and how to use it.  There really is no gimmick or “catch” just straight up cashback for shopping online!

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Adding to my Chanel Collection: Chanel Bag Reveal

I heart you guys because you all love my purchases as much as I love them! 🙂 It’s like when I get texts from my friends of “Look what I got!!” I always do a little squeal of joy for them and that’s what I feel like you guys do for me! I love this little network of ladies (and men!) who appreciate the love of getting pretty new things. Sure it may be superficial but I’m glad to be surrounded by superficial people. (haha!  I joke!  We aren’t superficial, we just have good taste.) 🙂

Anyway, got lots of requests to see my new baby and after a few times of carrying her out (all of which were raining, grrr) I am still in love!  She’s so buttery soft and just the right size.  Just thought I’d show her right out of the box (I took these the day I brought her home) before I post a lookbook with her.

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The name of the bag is the “Ultimate Stitch” and sizing wise it’s longer than a M/L classic flap.  I brought it home and my husband said “You bought a dachshund version of a Chanel bag!” as it’s long and skinny like our pups 🙂  So funny but true.

Here’s a little preview of the lookbook and you can see the size a little bit better.

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The inside has two sections and an internal zipper pocket.  It actually holds a lot of stuff!  My regular classic flaps only hold a wallet, phone and maybe a small cosmetic bag and this one holds all of that plus a reusable bag and my regular cosmetic bag.  I love that this one can hold a bit more.  You can change the straps several ways, the regular double strap, one long strap which can be worn over the shoulder or crossbody and if you tuck the straps in, it makes for a great oversized clutch!  It’s so versatile which was one of the reasons why I chose it over the others I was contemplating.
I’m going to tell you that I’m not really into showing my bags on the blog but I’ve been trying to integrate some into my lookbooks.   I’ve had several requests for a bag collection post and I’m super hesitant but I don’t mind showing you guys a few of my bags… expect a video blog soon!Also, if you missed my “what’s in my bag” video post, click the link to see what I carry in one of my vintage Chanel bags.  Also, the fabulous Tam over at Get it Girl Style featured me in a post about what I carry in my bag so click on over to see the post and also check out her weekly series which she features a different blogger and what’s in their bag!

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Lookbook: Rosey

I very rarely wear a lot of logo-ed type stuff and I actually look more at the style/design than any logos so if I love the style of something but it has logos on it, unless it detracts from it, I have no problem at all with the logos.  There is a line of being “tacky” with logos or just wearing something because you like the design.  Anyway, moving on…I was given this scarf as a gift from a friend (thank you! I love it!) and I wanted to wear it and really, I just loved the color scheme of the dark gray and red.  It’s such a pretty pairing.

What I’m Wearing
Blazer: Bird by Juicy Couture
Blouse: J Crew
Jeans: Madewell
Booties: Prada
Bag: Chanel (vintage)
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I’m wearing a silk J Crew blouse underneath the scarf that you can’t really see but I love it a lot.  The silly thing was that I cooked breakfast in it the other day and I got a big spot of oil on it.  WAH! I was so sad.  I haven’t had much luck with silk + stains, I really hope the dry cleaners can get it out.


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Bird by Juicy Couture ‘Fuji’ Sequin Blazer
Love this!  So pretty, I would wear this with everything.

Everyone needs a white blazer, they are so versatile!  I also really like this tuxedo blazer.  A little bit different but how pretty is this lace jacket? 

Ella Moss Estelle Silk Safari Shirt

I love to wear silk blouses under my blazers especially for work.  Tucked into black pants it’s always an easy go-to outfit.  This navy one would be great too or this one is perfect and it looks a lot more expensive than the price!

Madewell Back-Zip Legging Jeans – on sale for $59.50 now!

I just ordered more of these legging jeans and these.  I wear mine so often that I needed to get extras in case something happened to them!  Both are on sale and free shipping! (Use code: WEEKEND) and make sure to use ebates before you put in your order.  It’s not a huge amount (1%) but it’s still something!

Prada Booties

You know I love my booties, not only are they totally cute and go with everything, they are really comfy too! I used to not be a bootie kind of girl but I’ve discovered that the lower ankle booties work better on my shorty legs (they don’t cut my legs off like the true ankle booties). You could also go for a classic black pair like these Pour La Victoire bootie. Or these DVF lace up booties are SO cute.  (and 50% off!)

Alexander McQueen Skull-Print Chiffon Scarf

I love to add a bit of color with scarves and you can’t go wrong with the classic Alexander McQueen skull scarf.   This rose print scarf from Madewell is also really pretty.  I can go either way with scarves, expensive or cheap I don’t care as long as I like the pattern.  This pink scarf is really cute and only $9.99!
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What’s in my bag – Update and Vlog!

An update to what’s in my bag! I did one awhile back so come see the new things that I’ve added.


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In the video I’m wearing a Spring & Clifton sweater (it’s on sale and get 2.5% cashback from Saks!) and a Swarovski ring.

Glad to finally reveal my new (to me) Chanel bag!  It’s vintage and I love that it’s a style that not many people have or that you see very often.

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Clockwise from top:
Miu Miu Wallet
Envirosax resuable bag (gifted from Envirosax)
Chanel card holder
Chanel eyeglasses – as seen in this post
iPhone
Louis Vuitton Wapity case
Gucci Cosmetics Bag
Gloves – as seen in my “Winter Accessories” video
Rebecca Minkoff “Allowance” Pouch

I’m not going to go into more detail about the contents, I hope you guys will watch the video!  Oh and at the end I also did a quick review of the as many of you had questions about it and was wondering if I liked it.

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What’s in YOUR bag?  I’d love to see!

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