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J. Crew top (on sale!) | Marc Jacobs sunglasses (similar) | Italian leather jacket (similar) | Nordstrom arrow bracelet | J. Crew enamel link bracelet (similar) | GJG jeans | Tory Burch flats | Laurenly ring | Longchamp bag

Anything checkered/gingham/windowpane/whatever has always been my favorite pattern (stripes are a very close second). Bold, graphic windowpane patterns have caught my eye for a while and when I saw this black and white top from J. Crew, I knew I had to add it to my wardrobe. I added shiny and sleek accessories (leather jacket, Longchamp, and Tory Burch patent Revas) with a couple pops of pink to complete the look.

xo-ally

pink jeans and floral heels

GJG jeans | Subdued top (Florence), similar | J. Crew bracelet, similar | Nordstrom sunglasses | Anne Klein heels, similar | Michael Kors watch | Max & Chloe necklace

Happy Sunday! Hope you had a great weekend. Mine was filled with lots of homework, coffee, and a major to-do list.... I still can't believe it's April! Graduation is next month....ahhh....

xo-ally

colored denim in winter

Long necklace Kate Spade Monogram necklace Max & Chloe Boots Corso Como Watch Michael Kors (similar) Jeans GJG Denim Shirt Nordstrom Tank Nordstrom

Happy President's Day! We have the day off of classes, so I am sitting in the library as I type. I'm taking a break from writing a paper to blog! I tried the .gif outfit post again, hope you like it. :) With winter still (sadly) in the air, all I want is spring. That means that I will begin to phase in my spring pieces in any way that I can! Colored coral pink skinnies make the typical jeans + boots combo a lot more fun.

xo-ally

friday's fancies - lovely layers

This week's Friday's Fancies theme with long distance loving is Lovely Layers. While this look is a little out of place mid-February, the layers would definitely keep you warm! Bring on spring, please, and soon, preferably!

scarf, sweater, button-up, denim, flats, umbrella

xo-ally

wardrobe staples: stripes

I have noticed a slight trend in my outfits: stripes. I have a few different striped pieces that I wear often, and try to do different combinations when I can. 

Here are a few striped pieces I have and how I've worn them:

the navy and white striped dress

look 1, look 2

I wore this dress SO much last summer. It is so versatile! Navy is a fun neutral to play with no matter the season. Have fun and lighten up navy stripes with contrasting brights!

the blue and white striped mid-sleeve sweatshirt

this look

Another summer look, this was a comfortable outfit to wear on a brisk, July evening. The pale summer blue stripes complimented the soft shade of red on the hat.

the semi-sheer red striped t-shirt

this look

I wore this t-shirt with leggings, a knit vest, mittens, and rain boots for a cozy look at my friend's cabin this winter. Striped t-shirts are great for layering during the cold months and downplay bagginess or oversized-ness (is that a word? haha) of a vest.

the orange and cream striped tank

look 1, look 2

I've gotten a lot of use out of this tank too. One of my favorite color combos is orange and green, and I've been wanting to try out the color combo since I saw an outfit Blair wore on Gossip Girl season 1. I finally chose orange stripes over pink when I was shopping (one of the reasons I haven't done orange-and-green is because I always choose a different color!) and I'm glad I did. Bright orange stripes add a pop of color to neutral olive, or contrast against a kelly green hue.

the red and navy striped belt

this look

Wearing the red and navy striped belt broke up the solids of the rest of the outfit and complimented the other accessories.

the olive striped t-shirt

look 1, look 2, look 3

It is no mystery that I LOVE this t-shirt. I've had it for a while and wear it all. the. time. You've seen it in a gazillion of my outfit posts and will probably see it in a gazillion more! I chose three of my favorite outfits with this piece. I never thought I'd get so much use out of a striped t-shirt, but because of its neutrality and simple pattern, it goes with pretty much everything and has become a major staple in my wardrobe.

xo-ally

colored jeans for fall + messy fishtail braid

As for today's photo, it seemed like practically the whole campus decides to walk or drive by right when I decided to take it. I now have the whole awkward smile-really-fast-and-run-out-of-the-street thing down GOOD. ;)

Jacket, earrings: Nordstrom (old) Jeans: GJG Denim Flats: my mother's closet (similar) Watch: Michael Kors Sunglasses: Chanel

Since I loveeeee my ballet pink colored jeans, I wanted to wear them in a "fall" way. The weather hasn't totally switched over here in the inland northwest, so I threw on a light jacket in olive - one of my favorite neutrals - and leopard printed flats with the bright, pink jeans. Since the colored denim trend has exploded, I thought, why let the beautiful bright and pastel colored denim go to waste? 

Whether it is adding a jacket and flats or a scarf and boots, there are plenty of ways to "fall up" your spring-colored skinnies. Let me know how you plan to wear bright colored denim this fall!

xo-ally

PS - I finally made the plunge...and registered my own domain!!!!! This blog is now officially sunnysweetheart.com. I've been planning on doing this for forever, so I finally just did it this afternoon. Eek :D

downtown

Shirt: Nordstrom Jeans: GJG Denim Shoes: Steve Madden Bag, belt: American Eagle Watch: Michael Kors

I'm wearing these jeans AGAIN! Even though they are pink, the color is so versatile and I am able to put together many different outfits with this pair. I played off the pink color with the beads on my shoes, and wore the striped shirt to add a pattern. I tucked the shirt in in just the front to show the belt, and finished the look off with more neutral accessories.

xo

pastel, x3

Shirt: Michael Stars Jeans: GJG Denim Shoes: Report Bow hair accessory, knuckle ring: F21 Double ring: Swank Sunglasses: H&M Bracelets: Tiffany & Co.

I am wearing pastels in three different ways today: a baggy, lavender Michael Stars t-shirt, ballet pink skinny jeans, and "Tiffany blue" nail polish. I even wore my Tiffany bracelets to go with the nail polish today :)

This shirt is so comfortable, and the color is very subtle. I really like it, except I think the sleeves could be a little shorter or less baggy. I like combining the subtle shirt with the bright, pastel jeans. It is a good outfit to wear for studying, which I've been doing all day. I'm taking a quick break to post this, then back to research and reading and a bunch of other stuff I'd rather not be doing on a sunny day. Finals are coming up and I feel like everything else is on the back burner, including blogging. I'm sorry I haven't been posting every day! School is my first priority and as much as I love to post daily, I haven't had the time. Don't worry, though. I'll be back in full swing soon!

Also - is it just me, or does my hair look really short today?!

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

xo

3 great street style looks from Lookbook

Lookbook is a great site to browse for cool, fashion-foward street style inspiration as well as amazing photography. Here are a few of my favorite looks I found today!

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The jacket makes the simple black outfit so interesting! The pup is cute, too.

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A great way to wear colored denim. The shoes are so unique!

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That zebra bag is amazing! I really like that shade of orange with the electric blue on the bag.

xo

pastels vs. neon

Neon has been huge lately. Everywhere from simple items to dressier pieces to activewear has been hit by the neon trend.

This spring, pastels are making a comeback.

Pastels have never gone out of style, but the classic spring shades are beginning to outshine their loud-colored counterparts. I even saw a light pink car outside of Safeway! With Easter coming up this Sunday, I only thought it would be appropriate to showcase some fashionable items that are heading headfirst into pastels!

Colored Denim
Brighter vs. Lighter

Left, Right

Nail Polish
Neon sparkles vs. Light grass green

Left, Right

Shoes
Sunny bright vs. Poppy pale pink

Left, Right

xo


turquoise hi-low shirt

Shirt: Free People Jeans: DL 1961 Flats, beaded bracelets (right wrist): Nordstrom Bracelets (left wrist): F21 Watch: Michael Kors

Today I am wearing a "hi-low shirt." The style is also known as the "mullet." Shirts, skirts, and dresses with a shorter cut in the front and a longer cut in the back are very trendy right now. I decided to subtly dip a toe into the trend with this shirt - which would be perfect with leggings as well. Here are a few dresses and skirts in the style:

From Free People

From Nordstrom

From Urban Outfitters

I wonder how long this trend will last! I don't mind it for the season, as long as the mullet haircut doesn't come back in style...What do you think of the hi-low/mullet trend?

xo

pink & blue

Shirt: F21 Tank: Nordstrom Jeans: GJG Denim Ring: Swank Bracelets: New Look London Flats: Report

I am still waiting for spring to come to Spokane, so I wore pastels today! I wore the striped cozy shirt with the pink-coral colored jeans and added sparkly silver flats and accessories. The cheery colors helped wake me up in a tired daze after getting only a few hours of sleep. (Worth it for The Hunger Games midnight show!)

xo

colored denim

Jeans: GJG Denim Shirt, all bracelets: F21 Heels: Steve Madden Watch: Michael Kors

I have been looking for a pair of jeans this exact color for over a year! I walked into a boutique nearby and BAM! There they were. The color is described as coral, but I would say it's a ballet pink. Not the baby girl light ballet pink, but the same color as this one specific pair of my old ballet tights. Try telling that to a salesperson or putting it into a search engine. No wonder I never found this color until now. 

Not only are these jeans the perfect color pink, but they are relatively cheap ($47) and are super comfortable. I already have so many outfits planned to wear with them....

We saw a bunch of red and royal blue jeans last fall, which I sort of liked but never got any. However, I am so glad that colored denim (lots of pastels and brights) will be HUGE for spring!

xo

plaid & stripes with olive pants

Button-up shirt: Madewell Necklace: Muses & Rebels Pants: F21 Boots: Corso Como Watch: Michael Kors Ring: Kate Spade

Since I only have about twenty minutes between getting home from rock climbing and leaving for classes, I'm always in a rush! I sometimes just switch out my leggings and sneakers for jeans and flats and throw on a hoodie before heading to class. But today was different - I picked out my outfit before rock climbing. I should've realized this earlier...it's just like choosing the next day's outfit before bed so you don't have to groggily put something together the next morning. Sometimes I can throw together a rockin' outfit in a rush, but it's much nicer to have the clothes laid out and ready to go.

I used to wear these olive-colored jeans all the time last year, but haven't lately. I decided to pull 'em back out and pair them with the plaid button-up and striped belt. The boots add a neutral contrast and the accessories play off the colors in the rest of my outfit.

xo