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Lookbook: Ruffle Shuffle

Presenting another Lookbook Video!

I just noticed that my hair is a bit ruffled like my vest! I used a new curling iron, one without a clamp (this one) and it gave me these fun curls! I like the different type of curl that it produces. I’m trying hard not to use the curling iron everyday as I don’t want my hair to be further damaged but I’m kind of failing at it as I do love having curly hair.

This vest has become so versatile in my wardrobe. I love that it adds such a cute accent without being overbearing and it’s not like I’m wearing that much of an extra layer since it’s just a vest. I hate it when I layer too many shirts and then my arms get all bunched up with the extra fabric. A ruffle vest is a perfect solution to layering! Also, quite a few of you were surprised to see me wearing a while blazer during the winter in this lookbook but I love wearing white in the winter! I wanted to show you this outfit to show you the contrast of a different way you can wear a white blazer in the winter and still look “winter appropriate”. If it had been colder (and if I had been forced to be outside more) I would’ve worn boots but the layering of the vest helped keeped me plenty warm that day.

What I’m Wearing

Blazer: Eryn Brinie

Vest: Madewell

Top: Martin + Osa

Jeggings: Vince

Shoes: Christian Louboutin “Bianca”
Bracelet: gift from Ice.com
Ring: Wendy Brandes

Those little bows on my lapel you see up there? They are earrings! Thought they looked better on my blazer than on my ears. Cute right?

Aqua 3/4 Sleeved Blazer

I’m all about the light colored blazers. I just bought a cream one that I’m loving. How cute is this ruffle blazer, check out the ruffle on the back!

Forever21 Ruffles & Lace Vest – so cute and under $20!
You could do the same with this short sleeve ruffle cardigan or this vest comes in several colors.

Max Studio Crinkled Chiffon Blouse

I’m not a huge yellow person but it’s a nice color to mix in every once in awhile.
Really though with this outfit you could just do a tee underneath in practically any color. These are my favorite long sleeve tees.

Vince Zip Leg Denim Legging

I am a jeggings lover 🙂 They are so comfy!

Christian Louboutin Bianca Patent Platform Pump

My gray wool ones are sold out but I love the new colors that they brought out for this style.

I’ve never head of this brand but these are really similar and are only $28! Or these are pretty amazing for $100!

Blue Topaz And Diamond Sterling Silver Bracelet

Wendy Brandes Diana Ring

I forgot to photograph the jewelry but you can see them on the video.

urban decay apocalyptic nail kit
I used the two purples in the kit Meltdown and Apocalypse…

as well as Chanel Vendetta, which is one of my favorite dark polishes that I own.

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Lookbook: Party time!

Just wanted to say THANK YOU for downloading my 2011 CD Calendar! So far it’s been downloaded over 600 times!! I completely underestimated it and when I first posted it I had a 1GB limit on my downloads which I thought would be enough. Within 4 hours of posting I had exceeded my limit and had to find an unlimited download host ASAP! I just can’t believe it and am really glad you guys liked it. If any of you guys have pictures of it sitting on your desk or displayed in any other ways, send them over, I would love to see it! 🙂 I also want to thank those of you that blogged about it, tweeted it and also the sweet comments and emails I received in regards to the calendar. It truly made my day and I’m so glad that I could do something to share with so many of you!
I had a couple of requests for holiday party lookbooks and I tried to do some but each time I got dressed up, guess what? it rained! Boooo. So I was able to squeeze one party outfit in during the few hours where it wasn’t raining. I ran outside to take this picture and came back in and literally 5 minutes later, downpour! So I guess I was lucky I even got these pictures. I didn’t go to any fancy schmancy parties this year so no fun sparkly gowns but for a nice dinner party, I pulled out a LBD that I bought ages ago but never wore. The pictures don’t show the details too well but it’s got layers of poofy tulle that make it a perfect little party dress.

What I’m Wearing

Blazer: Anthropologie

Dress: H&M

Tights: DKNY

Shoes: Christian Louboutin “Ron Ron”

Ring: Kenneth Jay Lane

Necklace: J Crew

I did some major damage at the designer shoe sale at Nordstrom and these pretty pink glitter Louboutins are one of my buys! They are one of those shoes that are so impractical that they end up going with everything! Or maybe I just love them so much that I want to wear them with everything! 🙂

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GUESS by Marciano Lorene Striped Blazer
I love this! It comes in gray too.

I tried on this this Elizabeth and James blazer yesterday and it is GORGEOUS! Or this one is super similar to mine and on sale!

Alice + Olivia Tessie Tulle One Shoulder Dress
eeeeek! Sooo pretty!

This Modcloth Sound Check Dress is really cute too. I love long sleeve dresses. The Sweet Jamz Dress is pretty dang cute too.

Steve Madden Glitter Pump

These Louboutins are a lot more of a subtle glitter but gorgeous nonetheless! And these for sure will get you noticed!

Taking a little holiday break so see you guys next week. Hope you guys enjoy your holidays!

If you missed it last year here’s my adorable card that I sent out that I don’t think I can top this year. (Original design by my husband with input from me!)

Did you see that the Loubies that the reindeer is wearing are the same shoes I’m wearing in this post? Total coincidence! I must have had a premonition that those would be in my life when I had J create the card. Loves it!

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Lookbook: Fabulousity

I have shoes that are “no fail” every time I wear them I will get a compliment and these are one of them. I was out at lunch with a friend and while we were talking this lady interrupts us just to tell me how much she loves my shoes! Love those moments! It’s funny though because these yellow Loubies always get the compliments from women and when I wear my gray Louboutin Biancas I always get stopped by men. It seriously happens every single time. Too funny! I like wearing them when the rest of my outfit is kind of boring so it focuses the attention onto them. If I had just been wearing black pumps this outfit would have just been “meh” but the yellow brings in some fabulousity don’t you think? (click on the link, I love the Urban Dictionary definition of it – unbearable extreme LOL!)

What I’m Wearing:

Top: Madewell

Jeans: Rag & Bone

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs “Petal to the Metal” bag
Sunglasses: Chloe – gift from shadesdaddy.com*

I know we’re in the middle of winter and all but when shadesdaddy.com offered to send me a pair of sunglasses I couldn’t resist as I’m addicted to sunnies! I adore Chloe sunglasses but don’t yet own a pair so I picked out these Chloe Tilias and they promptly shipped them to me in the pretty Chloe case. I am SO in love with these and the slight cat eye shape! I usually wear big, round sunnies so these are a bit different but I’m glad that I picked them out as they fit to my face perfectly. I have a very flat bridge on my nose so finding sunglasses that actually fit are near to impossible so I’m so happy that these ones actually sit on my nose! Definitely check out shadesdaddy for designer sunglasses (the prices are a lot lower than buying them at the stores and they offer free shipping!)

And look, two of my favorite celebs own them too! Rachel Bilson and Leighton Meester wearing the same pair but mine are in the Plum color.

(via geeksunglasses)

*Please see my disclosure on product reviews/gifts from companies*

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Madewell Supper Club Tee

As seen in my shopping at Madewell post

I am loving shoulder detailed tees. It’s just an easy way to dress up a plain ol’ tee shirt. Loving this lace detail tee. Or check out the gorgeous detailing on this Sass & Bide tee.

Rag & Bone ‘RBW8’ Straight Leg Stretch Jeans – 60% off! (limited sizes so get on it!)

Christian Louboutin New Simple

Mine have been long sold out but these orange-y ones are still available. If you’re not wanting to break the bank you can get these for under $60. (+ 8% cashback from ebates!)

MARC BY MARC JACOBS ‘Petal to the Metal – Natasha’ Flap Crossbody Bag
They were all sold out my bag last year so I’m glad to see it back as I’ve had so many people ask about it! It’s a great bag and I love wearing it cross body when I’m out walking my dogs (often times we walk them to the neighborhood coffee shop so I want my purse with me) but most of the time I’ve doubled the strap as you can see in the picture to make it into a shoulder bag.

I’ve been thinking about getting the mini version for walking the dogs, that way I can just carry some cash and my phone on me. (psst… don’t forget to use your ebates to get 5% cashback from Nordstrom and 3% from Bloomingdales!)

Chloe Tillia Sunglasses
They have them in other colors too but I love the plum ones that I have!

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Lookbook: Spray Paint

I’m not a sweatshirt kind of girl. I really don’t own that many (and I only wear them to the gym) but when I saw this one on Gilt, it seemed like something I needed in my life. And I was right! I love it. It’s a comfy little sweatshirt but doesn’t scream GYM CLOTHES. Know what I mean? I love the double row of buttons and that it zips to one side and not in the middle.

What I’m Wearing
Hoodie: Marc by Marc Jacobs via Gilt
Tank: from Aritzia
Jeans: Madewell
Shoes:Christian Louboutin Bianca
Earrings: gift from Marika King Jewelry
Ring: YSL

And funny enough, while wearing my spray paint printed sweatshirt, we actually were out spray painting! And no I didn’t do that on purpose.

We had some candlesticks and other decorative items that we thrifted and spray painted them a new color (they were gold/brass before). They add fun touches to our decor! (I only wore my Louboutins to take this picture, I changed shoes to finish spray painting. No Louboutins were harmed in the making of these photos. haha!)

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Quilted Cotton Zip Up Hoodie use “shopstyle40” to take $40 off your first order of $200 or more + 3.5% cashback

this one is a similar style but love the fur collar. This one zips up the same and is really cute!

AE Women’s Polka Dot Tank – very similar to mine and on sale for $14.95
Or this one is very similar and this one on sale for $9.95!
Take 15% off with your AE.com order with code 54876589 and 3% cashback from ebates.

Madewell Legging Jeans In Classic Black

Glamour Gal Earrings in Gold & Emerald

A great Look for Less for under $100! (plus get 3% cashback) They’re even the gray flannel! And check out these in the “gray multi fabric” with an additional 30% off and 3.5% cashback.

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Lookbook: Pinstripe

I bought this blazer I think over a year ago and finally got around to wearing it just now! I can’t believe it’s taken me so long, I love it! As I always say, fit is everything especially in a blazer and this one fits me so well in the shoulders and in the body. I just rolled up the sleeves as I always do for a more casual look.

What I’m Wearing
Blazer: Rag & Bone via Gilt
Top: Mystree – *Gift from PB&J Boutique
Jeans: Naked & Famous
Shoes: Christian Louboutin “Bianca”
Bangles: *Gift from gigishoponline.com
Bag: Vintage Gucci

Thank you to Erica from PB&J for the pretty top that I’m wearing! I love the soft ruffled embellishment. If you haven’t checked out PB&J Boutique yet, you have to go now! They carry the cutest pieces for very reasonable prices. They also just started carrying shoes! And just for my readers, take 20% off your entire order with the code ‘iamstyle‘!

Thank you also to Jennifer from gigishoponline.com for the pretty bangles! If you can believe it the set came with even more bangles than I am wearing! I love the color of these and they go with everything. The best part is that they are only $12.99! Love a good bargain on fun jewelry. (These are called the “Berman Stacked Bracelets” – I can’t direct link to them.)

I found this lovely bag while antique shopping. I have quite a few Gucci bags from the past few years but I think this vintage one is my favorite! I just love the colors and the structure of the bag. What a great find right? If you are wondering I found it at Pacific Galleries which is my favorite antique mall in Seattle. The place is huge and the vendors do such amazing things to their spaces. It’s not just an antique mall it’s more like a showroom! It’s so much fun going there but I usually have to commit to spending a few hours in there as I can never leave without looking at every single stall.

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Rag & Bone The Knit Blazer – 8% cashback from ebates!
Rag & Bone is pricey but well worth it. The quality is always amazing and they pay great attention to details on all their pieces. If you are going to splurge, I highly recommend Rag & Bone. This blazer is gorgeous or how about this much more budget friendly version (and 5% cashback!)

Embellished Halter Top
Use code ‘iamstyle‘ for 20% off your order! Expires 12/31/2011

And don’t forget to check out their new shoe section! I love these and would totally get them if they had them in my size!

Naked & Famous Slim Girl, Stretch Selvedge

These are one of my few pairs of jeans that are not skinny jeans. I usually roll them up like this but let them down to wear over my very tall shoes!

Christian Louboutin Bianca 140 Flannel Pumps

A great Look for Less for under $100! (plus get 3% cashback from Ebates and 20% off with code GIFT) They’re even the gray flannel! And check out these in the “gray multi fabric” with an additional 30% off! And 3.5% cashback with your ebates!

Berman Stacked Bracelets

Gucci Vintage Web Medium Boston Bag
Not vintage but the same shape as my bag. Maybe that shape is vintage so they named it vintage? Who knows?

*Please see my disclosure on product reviews/gifts from companies*

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The Girly Project

It’s been awhile since I’ve done a photography post! This project came to me a bit randomly as I was organizing my accessories one day. I keep my bags and fine jewelry quite organized and I like to take things out once in awhile to check to see if anything needs cleaning or fixed and I also rotate out my winter bags with my summer bags etc… While I was doing that, I started noticing all the little details that made me love all my things and probably the reason why I bought them. So, I brought my camera out and decided to capture all those details that I love and when I saw all the pictures together, I decided to call it the “girly project” since it’s all these things that I think us girly girls love and appreciate. I’m thinking about printing these out and framing them to put in our bedroom just to add a fun girly touch to our room. I think it will look really cute!

Anyway, here are the pictures and just some of the details that I love. I want to note that I’m not trying to brag here about my material possessions. All these things are years and years of collecting (except the Louboutins are new). It just so happened that I was pulling these things out of my closet that day and they all happened to be recognizable name brands but I do think that’s also what attracts us to them right?

Photography details: most of these were shot with this macro lens on a Canon 40D and some with the 50mm f/1.2L lens on a Canon 5D Mark II. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative to that lens (it’s amazing, I love it) and you aren’t needing it for a lot of low light situations (i.e. you are not a wedding photographer) you can get this lens for a much better price and just as nice pictures! Any other photography questions? Ask here!

All were post processed in Photoshop using some kind of action from Totally Rad Actions.

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Lookbook: Heels and Paws

Hi Hi! We just got back from a week in Aruba and I’m a bit more relaxed and a lot more tan! I forgot to turn on my vacation auto responder, apologies to those of you that sent me an email, I’ll get back to you this week! Anyway, since I was gone I thought I’d take advantage of some lookbooks that I never got a chance to post so the ones that I just posted were from end of summer/beginning of September. I got lots of questions/comments about the weather in Seattle seeing as how I was dressed in my recent lookbooks, so yes I was decieving you all (on accident!) Seattle is not that warm right now! 🙂

Here’s a look that’s a bit closer to the weather we are having now…

What I’m Wearing

Blazer: Eryn Brinie

Top: from Aritzia

Jeans: Uniqlo

Shoes: Christian Louboutin “Alti” pumps

my two favorite things… Louboutins and my dachshund babies!

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Rails Ella Striped Shirt in Navy/White

Loving striped shirts lately, like this tunic from Shopbop or this top. And don’t forget to use ebates to save 6% on your shopbop order! Adore this ruffle-y sleeve Juicy Couture top too! So cute and on sale for $29. Might have to order it!

Gap Petite Cropped Skinny Button Jeans

Mine are regular length that I rolled up but these crop jeans are adorable and on sale for 50% off! (and 8% cashback at ebates!)

Eryn Brinie Mandarin Blazer

I’m sure I’ve mentioned this before but I love this blazer. Eryn Brinie makes really great pieces. I can’t believe the price of this one! It’s 80% off – only $35!

And another one for 70% off!

I’m really loving this tweed blazer too.

Christian Louboutin Rolando Hidden-Platform Pump
My pumps are discontinued but these are pretty similar.

Or these are a great look for less. If you are looking for a designer shoe that isn’t as expensive as Louboutins these Stuart Weitzman pumps are fabulous (and 3% cashback!)