friday's fancies - wedding guest chic

This week's Friday's Fancies theme with Long Distnace Loving is wedding guest chic. Here is a fun dress I'd wear!

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xo-ally

neon pink

H&M dress (similar) | Chanel sunglasses (similar) | Nordstrom cardigan | New Look shoes | Swank necklace | Swank bracelets | Kate Spade bag (similar)

It has been great to break out the brights lately, and I couldn't resist my neon high low dress! You may remember it from last summer when I wore a similar ensemble. This time I paired it with a cardigan (still a little chilly for May), new accessories, and flat espadrilles.

xo-ally

my senior ball dress

Today I took a quick little trip to a local boutique in between classes. Little did I know that I would find the perfect dress for my senior ball! Every year Gonzaga has a formal dance called the Senior Ball for everyone to enjoy a nice dinner and night with the awesome class of 2013. I got a sleeved, black and gold dress. It is super sparkly (would I get anything less?) and it is pretty versatile year-round. It was on the cover of People Style Watch in November :)

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This dress is formal but still young, and I feel like I will get a ton of use out of it in the future. Yay for sparkle!

I also got this necklace today. I had my mind on it a few weeks ago when I bought this necklace, but decided to wait. Luckily, they had one left today! When I got the dress I loved it right away, and with the necklace I had actually been thinking about it for a while - those moments are the ones where you know you will not experience buyer's remorse!

^Expect to see this in an outfit post soon ;)

xo-ally

PS - this is also my 100th post of the year! Which means it is the 100th day of 2013. WOW, does time fly! And, that's a lot of posts. Haha. Happy 100!

derek lam for kohl's

Have you checked out the Derek Lam for Kohl's line yet? I'm loving this black and blue color block dress. Having the color block on the sides like that makes dresses so flattering!

You can browse the lookbook here. Which look is your favorite?

xo-ally

easter sunday

Happy Easter! I hope your day was filled with love, laughter, good people, and some chocolate bunnies.

This morning I went to church and then a midday brunch with some friends. We enjoyed the beautiful sunny weather and spent some time outside.

This was what I wore today:

The kids choir came out on the stage and sang a song at church. It was THE most adorable thing ever!

Hope you had a great holiday!

xo-ally

bright, electric stripes

Dress Red Dress Boutique - sold out, but I'm loving this one too Belt Nordstrom Shoes GUESS (similar) Necklace Max & Chloe Sunglasses Chanel (similar)

You can't really see the earrings in the photo above so I added this photo below - I've worn these earrings almost every day since I got them! Finding a Bendels in Las Vegas was wonderful :) [Get the earrings here!]

Jenn and I got our nails done and then went to lunch before saying goodbye! It was a great spring break and always fun to see the bestie.

xo-ally

friday's fancies - lace love

This week's Friday's Fancies theme with long distance loving is Lace Love. I created a total spring outfit because I'm so excited for the season!

dress, shoes, bracelets, ring, necklace

 

Also, S/O to the lovely Zephyr of College Fashion for adding yesterday's post to this week's Hautelinks! :D

xo-ally

bumblebee

 Dress Vivid Collection (totally loving this similar one!!) Jacket from a market in Italy (here's a cool, trendy take on a leather hoodie with color blocking) Tights F21 Wedges Tory Burch (similar) Bag Tory Burch (similar) Ring Henri Bendel Nail Polish Essie "Playa del Platinum"

Unlike yesterday, I woke up to a gray sky and drizzling rain. It felt like Seattle...ick. Instead of wearing the black peacoat I intended to wear, I threw on my black leather hoodie from Italy! I realized I haven't worn it in a while since it has been so cold. The leather material is soft and as smooth as butter. Also the material makes the outfit look a little more dressed up than a cotton or velour hoodie would. It's nice to pull it back out of my closet!

As you can tell, I am wearing mostly black with a huge pop of yellow in my dress. I love wearing bright colors in the winter! I played up the black in the rest of the outfit, and bounced off the yellow with gold accessories like my bow ring and the chain strap on my Tory Burch bag. Beige nail polish added a subtle, yet clean touch.

Happy Thursday - almost the weekend!

xo-ally

PS - to the girls that commented asking for a hot rollers hair tutorial - I am definitely considering it! I would need to practice the style more, however.....we'll see. I'll keep you updated if I do one. :)

all about peplum

Dress H&M Heels Nine West similar Peacoat Martin & Osa (old) Sunglasses Chanel Earrings Nordstrom Ring was a gift from Italy

I shot today's outfit photos in front of the music mansion on campus. The music mansion is gorgeous on the inside and out! Ashli (my photographer today!) suggested it. :)

Remember this post where I wrote about how much I fell in love with the peplum dress from H&M, but they didn't have it in my size?

I went back to H&M a couple weeks later. And it was still in stock. And they had my size. I did a happy dance in the store and bought it. YAY :D

I wore it today to class and will probably wear it this Friday for a networking event, and Monday for a group presentation. Yes, I will re-wear it in the same week (maybe switch up some accessories or add tights) so to those of you that know me in real life, well, you'll be seeing this dress again soon. Haha!

Ahh... gotta run to class. Have a good afternoon!

xo-ally

friday's fancies - autumn treat [starbucks iced mocha]

This week's Friday's Fancies theme with long distance loving is favorite autumn treat. I don't really have a favorite particular one, but this week I've had an iced mocha almost every day.

I agree, iced coffee doesn't really scream "autumn." (I don't like warm drinks! I know, I'm weird.)

But the recent spike in iced mocha purchases may or may not have to do with midterms/very busy week with school.

So....this time during the fall semester is the time I drink plenty of iced mochas (just finished one, in fact.) That's how I will tie that somehow into this week's theme! Here's the outfit:

dress, handbag, watch, bracelet, flats

...I even used clear jellies to mimic the clear, plastic cups that come with iced drinks! The green bag is like the straw, haha. (And am I the only one who wishes there are Christmas cups for iced drinks too??!!)

xo-ally

friday's fancies - #100 celebration

I'm happy to partake in long distance loving's #100th Friday's Fancies! (Congrats, girl!) Here is a fun celebration ensemble:

dress, blazer, earrings, heels

xo-ally

selling some clothes on eBay - go, go, go!

I've been going through some old clothes recently, and decided to sell a few pieces that I don't need or currently wear. Since I've gotten a couple emails asking if I sell any of my clothes, I decided to post it on here! Here's what I am currently selling on eBay (links are below the images):

Miss Sixty Luxury: Floral Halter Dress

Size Small, Starting bid $58

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Jonathan Adler: iPad Sleeve

Starting bid $12

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This was a gift, but I don't have an iPad/tablet...so I don't need it...but if I did, I'd totally use it!

*This item's auction period is almost over, and it has a bid! If you want it, then I'd suggest you GO GO GO!

Tommy Bahama: 2-piece Swimsuit

Size X-Small (both pieces), starting bid $65 for set (super cheap!)

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Lacoste: Mint Green Polo

Size 40 (about a small), starting bid $7.99

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Free People: Scarf

Starting bid $14.99

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Brown Batwing Shirt from Italy

Size Small, starting bid $9.99

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Yes, I bought this in Florence, Italy! I just have never worn it :/

We The Free/Free People: Turquoise Crop Top

Size Medium, starting bid $24.80

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There you go! Just thought I'd give you all a heads up in case you're interested. I'm contemplating selling an old Coach purse and Chooka rain boots as well ... key word is maybe ... we'll see! If I do, I'll tweet about it or post about it on here.

xo-ally

playful dress

Dress: Mink Pink Shoes: New Look (London) Double ring: Swank

One thing I love about dresses is that they are a whole outfit in one. Other than a jacket (if you need one), shoes, and accessories, the outfit is already complete! Dresses are great for getting ready fast. Today, I had internship stuff and then went out with my friends after. I only had a few minutes to get ready, so I threw this on! The flat espidrilles I got in London are so comfortable and make me feel playful in this outfit. Plus, the skirt is twirly. Is that even a word? Well, it is now. 

Twirly.

xo

blue floral dress & black

Dress: Nordstrom Sweater: Macy's Earrings, belt, bracelets: F21 Watch: Michael Kors

It is warm today!!!!!!! (Notice the amount of exclamation points. I am very happy.) I am even writing this post outside, on a bench on campus. If only I had the time to take the photo outside...

 I wore a blue floral dress that shows its sheerness at the bottom and added big green earrings to touch on the hint of green in the floral print. I kept the outfit simple and not overdone but finishing it off with basic black accessories: a cardigan, a belt to cinch in my waist, and black patent Tory Burch flats (not pictured).

xo

haiii

Dress: Free People Jacket: Vivid Collection Flats: Report Double ring: Swank Boutique Knuckle Ring: F21

Do you know anyone who writes "hai" instead of "hi" in a text/email/whatever? I think I've received texts with haiii, but don't think I've ever written it. For some reason, though, I felt like writing it for the post title today.

Well, that was a random tangent.

Today I wore this floral-printed Free People dress with silver flats and a navy military-style jacket. I wore the silver flats and rings to play off of the jacket's buttons and the subtle grey background on the dress print. I thought about adding leggings or tights, realized I didn't have any that matched, and then left for class with bare legs. But guess what?! It wasn't that cold! Yes, a little chilly, but appropriate dress-without-tights weather. Hooray! Spring is on its way!

xo