My Favorite Posts of 2011

With only five days till Christmas and 12 till the new year, I cannot believe how quickly 2011 is coming to a close! I started this blog in March 2011, but didn't blog very regularly until September. I love it!

After reading about IFB's next project, I decided to look through my archive and pick out my top five favorites.

#1. "Italian Fashion Post #2"

I wrote this during my time in Italy last summer - I saw these accessories everywhere. Italians are so classy and effortlessly glamorous. Click here to read it!

#2. "new jeans // studious"

The outfit I showed here is one of my favorite outfits I've photographed. I just picked out the jacket I wanted to wear and everything else seemed to fall into place. It is comfortable but still looks put-together. Click here to read it!

#3, #4, and #5. "Popular Prints" Series

I worked hard on this series and I am darn proud of how it turned out! It was my first time doing a shopping guide series and was a lot of fun finding the Lookbook outfits in the 3 prints. 

Click these links to read them: Animal, Plaid, and Navajo.

Enjoy! If there is anything you'd like to see me blog about into the new year, please comment or contact me and let me know!

xo

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

Roxy S from Miami and New York [Lookbook]

Today we're wrapping up the Popular Prints series with Navajo! If you missed the first two shopping guides for Animal and Plaid, check 'em out!

This native-inspired print is definitely one of the defining trends for fall/winter 2011-2012. Stores are carrying many different pieces with the print and I am seeing it everywhere on campus. Take a look at the shopping guide below with inspiration from a few Lookbook ladies!

1. Street style photo from Lookbook of Natalie H from Sweden

2. Street style photo from Lookbook of Amy S from South Africa

3. Street syle photo from Lookbook of Alexandra P from Vigo

4. ModCloth "Manzano Mountains Scarf" - $17.99

5. Topshop "Cable Knit Tights" - $24.00

6. Nordstrom "Lily White Banded Skirt" - $22.00

7. Topshop "Knitted Macrame Vest" - $92.00

8. Forever 21 "Distressed Leatherette Boots" - $32.80

9. Forever 21 "Tribal Print Legging" - $12.80

10. Nasty Gal "Belizean Belle Tee" - $58.00

11. Forever 21 "Feather & Suedette Earrings" - $4.80

12. Forever 21 "Beaded Knuckle Ring" - $3.80

13. Forever 21 "Ethnic Print Cardigan" - $34.80

I have that skirt from Nordstrom (number 6)! It looks a little different in person than in the photo, but I still really like it. I also love the drapey cardigan from Forever 21 (number 12). It would be perfect to wear with other cozy pieces by the fireplace this winter.

xo

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



Popular Prints for F/W '11-'12 - Shopping Guide & Inspiration, Part 1/3

Magdalena K from the UK [Lookbook]

As fall/winter fashion continues, three prints have stood out to me as major trends to define the season: Animal, Navajo, and Plaid.

 

 

I went over to Lookbook to find some inspiration on these prints to share them with you! Lookbook is my all-time favorite site to browse street style. The men and women on the site put together the most artistic, creative, and beautiful outfits and always inspire me to up my game in the style department.

Today we're looking at animal print. Right now leopard is really popular, but other animal patterns will work as well! Add an animal print accessory for just a touch of the print or go more full-out with jeans or a fur coat. It's up to you - just make sure to add fierce confidence.

1. Street style photo from Lookbook of Maritsa K from Istanbul
2. Street style photo from Lookbook of Jennifer G from California
3. Street style photo from Lookbook of Savina V from Greece
4. Current/Elliot "Stilletto Skinny Jeans" - $198
5. Forever 21 "Geometric Panel Necklace" - $6.80
6. Forever 21 "Faux Fur Leopard Jacket" - $47.80
7. Forever 21 "Cheetah Knit Sweater" - $19.80
8. ModCloth "No Short-age of Chic" - $87.99
9. ModCloth "Yes, Yes, Shawl" - $23.99
10. ModCloth "Electric Lioness Top" - $59.99
11. Forever 21 "Rhinestone Leopard Ring" - $7.80
12. Nasty Gal "Leopard Velvet Turband" - $18.00
13. Forever 21 "Leopard Ankle Booties" - $27.80


Keep checking back in the next few days for shopping guides of the other two prints, Navajo and Plaid!

xo