friday's fancies - pretty in plaid

This week's Friday's Fancies theme with Long Distance Loving is pretty in plaid. I found this amazing (and inexpensive!) blanket scarf in fall's favorite print. I love how the traditional red color combo and also how the size of the scarf can double as a blanket - when it's not making a statement. ;)

scarf, sweater, skirt, booties, bag

For the rest of the outfit, I chose not-so-simple basics: a neutral-colored sweater with side buttons and elbow patches from J. Crew, a faux leather mini (been seeing these everywhere!), and black ankle booties. The blue snakeskin bag has a fun shape and print to add a little something "extra" to the outfit.

xo-ally

Popular Prints for F/W '11-'12 - Shopping Guide & Inspiration, Part 2/3

On Friday I began the first of the three Popular Prints shopping guides on animal print. You can check it out here if you missed it!

Today we're looking at the second featured print, plaid. Plaid is a classic print that has been a fashion staple for years and will continue for many more. From preppy to grungy, to anything in between, there are many ways to incorporate plaid into an outfit! Check out the shopping guide below with inspiration from two fabulous outfits from the ladies I found on Lookbook.

1. Street style photo from Lookbook of Anosha T from Boston

2. Street style photo from Lookbook of Alexandra P from Vigo

3. Forever 21 "Fold Over Mid Shaft Boot" - $34.80

4. ModCloth "Hold Me Cloche" - $49.99

5. ModCloth "Going Study Skirt" - $64.9

6. ModCloth "Homemade Marshmallows Coat" - $177.99

7. Nordstrom "Dollhouse Plaid Peacoat" - $64.00

8. Forever 21 "Cotton Plaid Shirt" - $19.90

9. ModCloth "Crop Swap Top" - $29.99

Happy shopping! Check back soon for the last shopping guide on the navajo print!

xo



indecision, as per usual

Skirt and Tights: Forever 21 Tank: J. Crew Sweater: Nordstrom Bracelets: Forever 21 Ring: Nordstrom Rack Watch: Michael Kors Boots: Corso Como

aaand a shot up close of the bracelets/tights/boots:

So I put this outfit on, took a couple photos, then looked out the window and saw the rain. And looked in my closet and didn't see any rain-appropriate jackets that went with this outfit. So I changed my outfit because of the weather, four times, slowly getting farther and farther away from Outfit #1. I eventually came up with this:

Jacket: Italian market in Florence Tanks: Nordstrom Skinnies: Forever 21 Scarf: Urban Outfitters Boots: Corso Como

I have a feeling I'm going to be wearing this jacket a lot! I love it and it's perfect for the weather these days.

Earlier this week I went to a meeting about Public Relations (which is also what I am majoring in for school) and I loved it. I just had a really good feeling. Then I read a couple of articles in the handout they gave us and I knew that I was in the right place doing the right thing. Isn't that feeling the best?

xo