navy blue sparkles :) #ootd

J. Crew top | J. Crew skirt (similar here and here) | French Connection bag | DSW heels (similar) | Michael Kors watch

The day before I left for DC, I was going to take photos of this outfit...and then I realized I had left my DSLR camera at a friend's house. I took to the phone camera mirror selfies instead...so here they are! This is a fun way to wear sparkles-on-sparkles at night. For work, I wear the same top-skirt combo but with navy tights and flats instead.

xo-ally

friday's fancies: work wear

I haven't had a chance to partake in Friday's Fancies with Long Distance Loving for a couple weeks, but am excited to be back this week! The theme is work wear. While I currently wear whatever for my current job, over the summer the dress code for my job in DC/NYC was business casual.

dress, blazer, bag, necklace, watch, shoes

I am lusting over that bright pink Milly dress! Anything bright pink catches my eye. A watch is a necessary component to any work outfit, and this Kate Spade one is simple but still pretty.

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

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

under the colorado sun

^BTW, it was a little difficult to walk in the mud with those heels on!

Shirt Free People (similar) Skirt Nordstrom (similar) Sunglasses Chanel (similar) Heels Anne Klein (similar) Necklaces Swank Boutique and Stella & Dot Earrings Tory Burch Bag Kate Spade

After having a TON of fun in Las Vegas, (see this outfit post, and this post or this post for pics!) I went to Denver for the second leg of the trip to visit my best friend Jenn. I went to Denver for my Spring Breaks last year and the year before as well! It was nice to catch up and slow down from the previous weekend.  We went up to Daniel's Park near Denver and took photos by the gorgeous view.

AND, Jenn went dark with her hair! Take a look:

Dress Forever 21Bracelet Urban Outfitters (similar)

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

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

friday's fancies - red carpet ready

This week's Friday's Fancies theme with long distance loving is red carpet ready. This is what I'd consider wearing if I were ever to go to a formal red carpet event. I love this princess dress! :)

dress, shoes, palm bangle, toggle bracelet

And a few more gowns to lust over....

one, two, three

xo-ally

my first .gif outfit post!

Here is my very first .gif outfit post!!!!

I've been planning on doing this for months and I finally just did it. I'm so excited! I've never seen any other bloggers do this with outfit posts, so I feel so innovative :) you saw it here first! 

And if you didn't, because someone else did it before me, then this just got really awkward....

Without further ado, here's my outfit:

Photo credits go out to my wonderful friend Lauren P! Lauren takes many of my outfit photos, including the ones from today!

Bag Kate Spade (similar) Bracelets J. Crew Shirt Forever 21 (similar) Skirt Nordstrom (similar striped look) Heels DSW Nails Cynthia Rowley Necklace Max & Chloe

Since I'm loving the black and white color blocking being a huge trend this season, I paired this sheer button up with my striped cupcake skirt and then nude platform heels. With touches of gold from my new monogram necklace, shoes, and bag, I had fun by using color on my bracelets and nail polish.

xo-ally

outfit inspired by blair waldorf's wedding dress

I was very pleased with the series finale of Gossip Girl. In my opinion, it was the perfect ending to my favorite show. (Read a recap of the finale here.) Gossip Girl has been known for its fashion ever since it first aired six years ago, and the finale did not disappoint! Below is an outfit inspired by Blair's Elie Saab wedding dress.

dress, headband, earrings, bracelet, shoes

I could see this outfit worn to a fun party! I wanted to bring in Upper East Side shopping by choosing a headband from Bendels and strappy heels from Bergdorfs. Oh, am I going to miss this show now that it's over! Good thing it's on Netflix. :)

xo-ally

PS - see costume designer Eric Dahman's favorite Blair outfits of all time here

top image photos from here and here

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: dress yourself

This week's Friday's Fancies with long distance loving is dress yourself - basically anything that's "totally you." I'm definitely a girly girl and love anything bright-colored, with sparkles, and fun! I put together an outfit (really quick - got busy today!) with a red mini dress, heels, and accessories from my wish list. Now if I had a sparkly headband to add to this outfit, it would be complete!

dress, heels, earrings, handbag, necklace, nail polish, bracelet

xo-ally

wildfox sweater with a skirt

Sweater Wildfox Couture Skirt Forever 21 (similar) Heels Zigi Soto Watch Michael Kors Bracelets (similar)

I just received my Wildfox sweater in the mail and decided to debut it with a new pair of heels! Isn't the new-clothes-feeling the best? I love mixing and matching pieces from my wardrobe to make new outfits, but wearing a brand new item always feels good. :) Have a wonderful day!

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

jeweled headband

Headband: Ann Taylor Shirt, black bracelets: F21 Silver cuff: My mother's closet Double ring: Swank Sunglasses, jeans: Nordstrom Heels: Steve Madden

I borrowed my friends jeweled headband today! The moment I saw it I just had to ask if I could wear it to work. If you know me, you know I love anything with sparkle. ;)

xo

Jeffrey Campbell Shoes

Jeffrey Campbell shoes are so cool. His designs are so creative and the shoes are completely eye-catching. The famous "Lita" bootie has been the "it" shoe recently, being seen all over street style, blogs, and celebs. Here are some more shoes. While these aren't my usual taste, they are works of art:

"Rock Me" Sandal, $175 at Nordstrom

Burst Platform Wedge, $188 at Nasty Gal

"Hare 2 Mod" Platform Sandal, $185 at Nordstrom

The Lita Bootie in red/pink flower print, $160 at Nordstrom

...and the Lita Bootie in black, the one that started this craze! $162 at Nasty Gal

xo

working girl

Dress: Nordstrom Cardigan: J. Crew Tights, bracelets: F21 Watch: Michael Kors Heels: Steve Madden

Today I met with the people who I will be working with for my internship this summer! It was exciting to learn what I will be helping out with. I wore a semi-dressed up outfit, and whipped out my favorite pair of heels. I softened all of the black and white with a punchy pink cardigan and accessories. Apparently, since I'll be working with/at/near summer camps, I don't need to dress up every day. "Camp" clothes are all I really need to wear, except for a few events. So while I don't get an excuse to go shopping for business-casual clothes, I get to wear my favorite comfy shorts and sandals. Not a bad tradeoff for the summer.

xo

colorful neutrals

Jacket: Vivid Plaid shirt: Madewell Striped shirt: Nordstrom Pants: F21 Boots: me Too Ring: Kate Spade

Olive, brown, and navy are all neutrals, but when paired together, they work and mix things up! These colors basically match anything, so I added the red in the shirt and ring to liven up the sort-of dreary colors.

Short post today, I need to head to class!

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