bring on spring

Outfit #1: J. Crew shirt | Tory Burch bag | Kate Spade bracelet | C. Wonder jeans | C. Wonder shoes

Outfit #2: Juicy Couture dress | Juicy Couture bag | C. Wonder sandals | Ray-Ban sunglasses | J. Crew pearl cluster bracelet | J. Crew gem bracelet

I am so ready for warmer weather. I would wear the above two outfits in a heartbeat if I could!

xo-ally

friday's fancies - summer treat

This week's Friday's Fancies theme with Long Distance Loving is summer treat. I can't wait to get to Italy in just a little over a week and get some gelato! I can taste the delicious-ness by thinking of it. Here is my outfit inspired by strawberry and raspberry flavored gelato:

photo credits: one, two

jacket, dress, pumps, watch, clutch

I like how the dress and suede pumps make the outfit dressy, but the moto jacket adds a hint of edge. Since the jacket is white, it makes the outfit summery and works better with the girliness of the rest of the outfit. I adore the cork and gold clutch, which goes well with the gold Juicy watch!

xo-ally

brights on brights on brights

Lilly Pulitzer skirt | Nordstrom tank (similar) | Nordstrom cardigan | Juicy Couture bag (similar) | Chanel sunglasses (similar) | Michael Kors watch | Nordstrom chevron bangle (similar) | Juicy Couture pink bracelet | New Look flat espadrilles (similar)

It's been a while since I've done a .gif outfit post! Hope you like the look today, I wore my Lilly Pulizer skirt (one of my favorite spring skirts) in the Wild Confetti print and hinted at the blue-green color in the skirt with my tank. It was windy and chilly so I had to throw on my cardigan, but that didn't stop me from keeping the outfit totally spring! I pulled out my white flat espadrilles for the first time this season and I'm so excited because they go with almost anything. Yay for spring clothes!

xo-ally

neon and navy

Haha, what am I doing with my wrist?

 Chaser tank (similar) | Vivid Collection jacket | Hudson jeans | Louis Vuitton bag | Chanel sunglasses (similar) | J. Crew bracelets (similar link one) (similar orange one) | Juicy Couture ring | Henri Bendel earrings | Me Too ankle boots (similar pair)

I love the combination of navy and pink. The neon hue of the pink tank adds an extra dose of fun to the outfit, as do the accessories - like the butterfly ring and colorful bracelets. Classic cognac grounds the outfit, as seen with the ankle boots and the vintage Louis Vuitton bag my mom gave to me ages ago.

And I'm still wearing the Bendels earrings! Ahh, I've worn them almost every day. That's when you know you made a good wardrobe investment - when you just want to wear it every day. (And, with jewelry, you usually can.) This pair of skinnies are also another good investment. The style and wash makes the pair so versatile and I wear them all the time.

xo-ally

on the strip

 Skirt Lilly Pulitzer (an online outlet has the print) Tank Brandy Melville Bandeau Brandy Melville Sunglasses Chanel Bag Juicy Couture Sandals gift from my mom (similar pair) Ring Kate Spade Necklace Swank Boutique

I am currently at the airport, about to leave lovely Las Vegas. I had an amazing weekend filled with a ton of fun and a whole lot of Gonzaga basketball. Walking around on the strip was really cool - the hotel buildings are so extravagant. It reminds me of a grown-up Disneyland! Haha. The weather was beautiful and allowed for sandals and skirts. I don't want to go back to cold Spokane when spring break is over. :(

Tomorrow I will be swapping blogs for the day - be sure to check back for a fab guest post on color combos for spring!

xo-ally

with a pop of pink

 Bag Juicy Couture Shirt Subdued (Florence) Jeans Rock & Republic (similar) Heels Nine West Watch Michael Kors (similar) Bracelet J. Crew (slightly similar) Earrings Nordstrom Necklace Max & Chloe

Wow! What a day. I can't believe I'm just getting around to blogging, and it's almost midnight! Tomorrow morning I need to get up SO early - 4am - to get in line for Vegas basketball tickets at 4:30. I'm so excited to see Gonzaga in the WCC Vegas tournament, but I'm definitely not excited about my 4am wake-up call. I also have my first midterm tomorrow in marketing - wish me luck! I hear the tests are pretty tough for this particular class...maybe I'll study tomorrow in line while half asleep. :P I think that'll work out well.

Also - what do you think about the .GIF outfit posts? Yay or Nay? I'm leaning toward YAY because I think they're fun, but I'd love your feedback since it's something new I've been trying out!

xo-ally

neon high-low dress

Dress, necklaces: H&M (similar material, different color/style) Sunglasses: Chanel Bracelets: Juicy Couture Sandals: Tory Burch (similar)

High-low is super trendy this season, and to be honest, I'm not that much of a fan. I have two shirts that are high-low that I like, but I don't think high-low skirts or dresses are really my style. I did, however, pick up this dress at H&M earlier this summer and it has a high-low hem. I don't mind it too much - mostly because I LOVE the color and material - and figure that when high-low exits trendiness, I can have a tailor even it out for me.

I really like how there's a solid slip built in underneath the outer layer. I can see the pattern from the longer part of the outer layer in my shadow when I'm walking around :)

xo-ally

outfit x2 - finally!

Shirt, jeans: Nordstrom Sandals: Tory Burch Watch:Michael Kors Bracelets, headband: Forever 21 Red cuff: Velvet Hanger Sunglasses: American Eagle

Tank: Madewell Red cuff: Velvet Hanger Bracelet & charms: Juicy Couture Belt: Forever 21 Shorts: H&M Flip Flops: Havaianas

I haven't posted many outfits lately due to my broken camera. Well, it's fixed!! Kind of. It's hard to explain. But it takes pictures again! So I had a whole lot of fun playing around on Photoshop now that I had new photos to edit...maybe a little too much fun. ;)

xo-ally

new juicy bag!

Bag: Juicy Couture Tank: James Perse Skirt: F21 Bracelets: Nordstrom Flats: Tory Burch

I got this wonderful new Juicy bag that I've been admiring for a while now...on sale! (You may remember seeing it here.) It was $98 (50% off) at Nordstrom this weekend. There were only two left - one in pink, one in navy - of course I chose the pink!

I love the wave print, but especially the square jewel charms!

I also got two sets of these chevron bangles. I like having both warm colors and light colors so I can mix and match.

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

xo

scallops!

Scalloped hems are another trend popping up this spring. I think scallops are girly and fun and am excited to possibly get something scalloped when I go shopping this season. 

Here is an "outfit" I put together with a scalloped shirt I adore:

Tank, Shorts, Hat, Bag, Shoes

Here are some other great scalloped options!

I like the sleeves on this dress - perfect for the semi-warm-semi-chilly weather of spring!

This tank takes on a bohemian flair with intricate lace and subtle colors.

The red color of this shirt is simple yet makes a statement.

The black and white detailing on this dress have a unique, '60s modern feel.

This dress is also black and white, but the structure is totally different! I like how the scallops are layered and the dress is fitted.

xo