Playing Dress Up - Virtual Reality

While perusing the latest issue of one of my favorite magazines, InStyle, I came across these cute little numbers. All three looks incorporate the punches of bright color we see spilling over from the summer trend right into fall.

Exhibit A: Falling for Fuchsia!!

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This puts me in the mindset of the oh so trendy color blocking style. While I loved to gaze at the color blocked outfits worn by my blog crushes, I could never muster up the courage to give it a go. However with these filtering into early fall styles, maybe I can jump on the bandwagon. I’m thinking this look would serve as a cute date night look with Mr.SpkH.

The fuchsia tunic top and canary purse provides just enough punch. While I may not opt for the navy slacks, I would rock the bright colored tunic with a pair of jeans (a dark skinny for an edgy glam style or dark wide leg trousers for a more classic look). Stay tuned for an outfit post inspired by this look!!

Exhibit B: Orange Ya Glad??!!

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Okay so I’m very partial to this look, why you ask? Well Orange happens to be my favorite color. InStyle nailed this with the burst of color on the bottom and neutrals on top. For me, this outfit is a winner for the office or brunch with the girls. For the office, I would trade the flats in for a nice nude pump and a cute pair of sandals for brunch. Hummm, perhaps another inspired look that is worth the challenge.

Exhibit C: Getting the Blues!?

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Cobalt blue was everywhere this summer. Ty over at Words and Wardrobes have been spotted rocking this color in a few of her posts this summer (check her out here and here).

I don't know about this one. For one, I don’t think I could pull off these pants for some reason I see pleats and unfortunately my body type is more suited for a flat front trouser. And two, I feel like something is missing. While studded bracelet is cute, I’m thinking that more accessories may be needed. Not sure but it is a little blah. Maybe another challenge is on the horizon, how I completed this look - nice!! Then again, I'm not sure if I’m gutsy enough to try this. Listen folks, I’m an amateur, what can I say?

I'd love to hear from you, so tell me how would you jazz up this little number or share what summer trends you plan on incorporating into your early Fall wardrobe?

Work Style: Summer Looks to Love

I believe in one of my past lives of blogging, I mentioned that I have a special place in my heart for The Limited. I worked for the company for a very long time and loved everything about their brand. However after a leaving my discount behind, I began to enjoy the fruits of other brands like The Banana Republic, Loft, Anne Taylor, J. Crew, the Gap…there are many, many, more… must I go on? Seriously, all of these places hold a special place in my heart.

Some of the reasons that I love these brands are their ability to provide timeless classic style with a hit of trend and the sizes are pretty true – sometimes alternations are needed, but for the most part their clothes fit pretty well right off of the rack.

So with summer fast approaching, I thought I’d take a peek at what a few of my lovers have to offer on the work front. Working in a corporate setting, it can get a bit difficult keeping up with trends and keeping work attire appropriate, however these brands give an idea how to keep things cool and professional at the same time. Who are some of your favorite brands/looks for the office? 

source: The Limited



Source: Banana Republic

These are a few looks that I love and feeling like I may recreate with what I have in the closet... I think I feel a confession coming on soon...

Loving: The Color of Love

I found this photo in my collection of home decor inspiration photos. If memory serves me right, I believe it was pulled from the fabulous “Gorgeous Shiny Things” blog - thanks Lovely!!

When I first came across this photo I saved it. It actually made me smile and still does as a matter of fact. The colors create just enough pop over the neutral back drop of white. I just want to fall on this inviting sofa and snuggle in the pillows and not to mention run my feet across the plush white rug…This is the EXACT same feeling I would like to have when walking into my family room.

Unfortunately I feel nothing when walking into the sparse area that was designated for the ultimate relaxation. So what’s a woman to do? You got it – GET TO WORK!!!! The challenge at hand is to bring some color and pizazz into what is now a total BORE!