Thursday, June 24, 2010

Style Like: Khloe Kardashian

Dare I say I love me some Kardashians!? Nothing like starting out the week with a Mojito while watching Khloe and Kourtney hitting the streets in Miami!

and as someone who can appreciates a womans curves... I'm loving what Khloe is wearing while shopping on a Saturday.

photo courtesy gossip center

Want recreate the look (on the cheap of course!)?

My personal preference is the green Old Navy dress, although the colors aren't the same as Khloe's, I thought the pattern resembled it better, but if you want something a tad truer to Khloe's outfit, I added the JCPenney dress.

Also, I used cheap sunnies, mainly because I constantly lose mine and refuse to spend more than $20 on a pair now!

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Stitch and Swash

bella bag I bought this bag a long, long time ago.  So long that I have since stained the crap out of it with a leaky pen and I am full of mourning.  I love this bag, it's probably my favorite accessory and definitely the most expensive.  Not that I begrudge the price.  The thing I love most about buying beautiful things directly from artists is that you know it was made by someone who cares and that that person who dreamed it, designed it and built it gets all the profit they deserve.  It's a purchase I feel good about buying, wearing and using.  I have received more compliments on this bag than any other single thing I have ever worn, even with the ink stains!

cosmetic bagStitch and Swash just opened their own online store where you can get this bag, in any combination of colors, and see her other beautiful work.  I am in love with the birdie print cosmetics bag to the left and the heart print bag below.


large messenger

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

American Apparel T-Shirt Dress

I love t-shirt dresses.  This is exactly the kind of thing I never would have worn when I was twenty and only twenty pounds overweight and it's exactly the kind of thing I should have been wearing.  I did not appreciate my body when I should have so now I'm appreciating the shit out of it!  And also this dress.  I love the variety of colors and that there are so many ways to wear it.  Belted with a sweater for work, off the shoulder for a low-key evening out.  American Apparel has some great basics and this dress is the definition of versatility.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Trend: Clogs




How do we feel about clogs?  I keep seeing high heel clogs on the lists of trends for this summer and I'm just not sure.  Obviously, Kate Beckinsale looks awesome, as do all the other celebs who are rocking the high heeled clog, but I'm just not sure this is the trend for me.  Clogs make me feel clunky, even the name is like the total opposite of sexy.   

However, any opportunity to shop for shoes is an opportunity I want to take so I've been unselfishly searching the internet for clog inspired shoes that any woman would want to wear this summer, and next summer...and the summer after that.    

I'm a big fan of summer sandals, maybe because in Maine summer is a brief affair and one has to make the most of the the opportunity to shed wool socks and snow boots.

These adorable black sandals by Miss Sixty have a hint of the clog inspiration in the rivets on the toe bed and a very sexy heel for a clog.  
These gorgeous brown leather clog inspired sandals are by Biviel. I recently discovered Biviel and I love them. The reviews for fit and comfort are great and I'm really looking forward to owning a pair myself.  

The white clogs are by BCBGMaxAzria and are the most on trend.  Wood, leather, buckles, there is a lot going on with these clogs but they still have the chic look of quality that can take them beyond this summer trend.  A great pair of leather sandals is worth the money and should last more than one season.  I think each of these sandals could be staples for summers to come making any pair a worthwhile investment.




Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Matilda Boots by Frye

I love these boots by Frye.  Strong and feminine at the same time.  I imagine nineteenth century vixens kicking ass and taking names in these boots, while drinking a cup of tea and having a nice bit of cake!



I'm saving my pennies to pick these up for fall.  I just need some hoops skirts and a bussel to go with them!

They're available in black and brown and are on sale now at zappos.com.