#OOOLook Inspo: Pineapple Chic

I wanted my first day (of a few) in Puerto Rico to be packed with sun.  But instead, I am inside my childhood home, eating a big bowl of sliced banana and pineapple.  Regardless of the rain, I am content. Who doesn't love pineapple?!

Apparently fashion seems to agree with me, as I saw an insurgence of pineapple prints last month on everything from underwear to fashion editors.  By far the best use of the fruit was the outfit on this cool chick I found on Pinterest.  She proved that strips, chunky chains and pineapples worked.  A refreshing look that is bold and sweet, just like the fruit I am eating.

Blazer / Topshop jeans / Miss Selfridge lucite heel shoes / Reece Hudson crossbody purse / Forever 21 chain necklace

The look I recreated is pretty on point, and the main pieces (chain, blazer and pants) come out to under $150.

Happy out of office! Enjoy the weekend.

#OOOLook Inspo: Jamie Chung

I'm in the process of clearing out my closet and buying a whole new wardrobe for work.  For years, I've been using mostly clothes that were given to me through presents and just clothes that I don't necessarily love but think they would do.  For the longest time, I've focused on buying clothes suited for going out but not necessarily "work appropriate".  But age, it creeps up on you.  You realize how important it is to look great at work.

When I saw this look on Jamie Chung, I thought it was perfection.  Very casual yet completely stylish, perfect for casual fridays.  I am definitely adding a red blazer to my wardrobe revival.

Boohoo white top / Mango red blazer / Gap ripped boyfriend jeans / Chinese Laundry pointy toe ankle strap pump / Tylie Malibu black coin purse / Persol sunglasses / Christian Dior 

#OOOLook Inspo: Midi and Co.

Models may have the "Model Off Duty" look but the every day girl has the #OOOLook. It is what she wears when she wants to dress up (or down) and is off doing her thing.

I love how The Day Book paired her midi with a white button down.  She looks like a modern 50s housewife.  My take would be a bit more edgy. 

Mango neck tie, $58 / Boohoo pink plaid skirt / Jessica Simpson high heel pumps / Cynthia Rowley black leather handbag / Illesteva matte finish sunglasses, $215

Her Version/My Version

Equipment white long sleeve blouse / Carven pink top / Karl Lagerfeld jersey pants / MARC BY MARC JACOBS black leather bag / Italia Independent sunglasses / Seychelles

Her Version/My Version

An effortlessly cool outfit that most of us already have in our closet.  We just didn't know it.

J Crew shirts blouse / Black skirt / Chinese laundry booties / Bing Bang swarovski crystal bracelet / Free People bracelet / Made bracelet jewelry / Jens Pirate Booty bangle bracelet

Grey/Gray

How many outfits can you mix and match from this gray batch? Or is it grey? Damn you English, you are so confusing sometimes. 

American Vintage , $61 / Zara pattern skirt / Kelsi Dagger stretch leather shoes / Cole Haan sandals / Zara ankle boots / STELLA McCARTNEY purse / Bridal earrings

Bought the Kelsi Dagger's at C21 and rocked them all week long for my birthday.  Love those shoes!

Fantasy/Reality: Rebecca Minkoff Oxford Flats

On Saturday I decided to take a stroll to my favorite vintage store on the Meatpacking District and to kill time went into Marshall's to look at home stuff.  It didn't take much to take a detour to the shoe section, and there they were: gorgeous Rebecca Minkoff oxfords. I've been meaning to buy black oxfords for a while and thought these were perfect.  They were different enough to be fashion forward by simple enough to be timeless.  I got them for a whopping $80 and my wallet can't be happy enough.  Marshall's, you always treat me right.

Marni pocket dress / Zara dress / Rebecca Minkoff black shoes / Marc by Marc Jacobs messenger bag / Diesel s / Bracelets bangle / Juicy Couture jewelry / Illesteva , $305 / STELLA McCARTNEY cateye sunglasses, $220

Summer Essential: Bustiers

I like to keep it simple. Black and white is all the color I need.

Summer Essential: Bustiers by cambd featuring striped crop tops

H&M , $23 / Hedonia , $15 / Bardot striped crop top, $37 / Black lingerie

Best of all, they are cropped.

Neon Ballerina

Neon Ballerina by cambd featuring a yves saint laurent shirt

Yves Saint Laurent shirt / Chalayan skater skirt / Kzeniya leather handbag / MICHAEL Michael Kors water resistant watch / Kate Spade

Oxblood Luxe Love

More coveted than fake blood on Halloween night.
Can I afford 90% of these accessories?  No.  But I can still put them on my wish list for 2020.

Alexander Wang block heels / Dune loafer shoes, $120 / Alexander Wang handbag / Marc Jacobs leather bag / Alexander McQueen leather clutch / Pamela Love purple jewelry / McQ by Alexander McQueen wide leather belt / Beanie hat, $160 / SELECTED tube scarve, $45 / rag & bone felt hat

Inspiration Board: Blazers

Today was Chi-LLY. Days of ~70 degrees will soon be over and we will be left with colder and darker days ahead (how melodramatic of me). I threw half my fall closet away to force myself to buy some new pieces, such as a new blazer, to make me looks less frumpy at work. I deal with spreadsheets.  Exactly.

And now for my faves.  I think the red and mint green blazers are a must.

Red jacket / Topshop / Asymmetrical jacket / Blazer / Boyfriend jacket / Pink blazer / Blue jacket, $56 / 3.1 Phillip Lim long blazer

Fall Must-Have: Lace-up Shoes

Forgive my un-feminine style, but who doesn't want one of these lace-up shoes adorning your feet while you ease into fall?  These will look great and won't let you break your leg while you slip off the taxi in the semi frozen rain.  So excited for Fall!!! **insert exaggerative thumbs up**

Which one is your favorite?  I think I need the metallic Marc Jacobs in my life...

D&G shoes / Leather flat shoes / Two tone oxford / Christian Louboutin flat heels / Leather flat shoes / Leather oxford / Dr. Martens lace up oxford / Pikolinos lace up oxford / Marc by Marc Jacobs flat heels

Fantasy/Reality: Bow Trimmed Hat

The other day I was wandering through Union Square and went into F21 to browse.  I'm not much of an impulse buyer but when I saw this blue hat I just had to have it.  Lucky me, it was pretty cheap.  The one I actually bought has a wider brim than the one below.  In a perfect world I would do a high/low mix with a gorgeous Celine bag in tote.  For now, I'll just have to settle for a gorgeous Zara bag.

T By Alexander Wang v neck pocket tee / Reiss floor length skirt / MOTO Mink Baxter Jeans / Burberry platform ankle booties / ASOS short heels / CÉLINE mini tote bag / Zara shopper handbag / Chain jewelry, $285 / Pyramid necklace / Forever 21 brimmed hat

Fall 2012 Sneak Peak

Last Saturday morning was noticeably cool and it made me realize that, like it or not, fall will be here soon enough.  I HATE cold weather but I do love fall style.  Here are some of my favorite, budget friendly pieces by Piperlime, in the color palette of Fall 2012.  I'm glad the color obsession will not die down.  It will definitely make fall more bearable for me.

Tinley Road longsleeve dress / Zoa long sleeve top / AG Adriano Goldschmied tunic / Ark & Co. leather jacket / Wrap skirt / James Jeans legging / Jessica Simpson leather boots / Ivanka Trump zipper bag / Kate Spade statement necklace / Tinley Road stone jewelry

Speaking of Piperlime, have you seen the Fall 2012 print ads?!  Kudos to whoever styled that shoot.  The outfits are amazing.

Unconventionally Patriotic

Diane von Furstenberg long sleeve blouse, $380
Diane von Furstenberg leather shorts, $475
Zara studded booties, $159
Mango messenger bag, £20
Metal sunglasses, $89

Countdown to 4th of July!

Street Style to Closet: Hanneli Mustaparta

OK. So it's not an exact comparison to the outfit that Hanneli Mustaparta is wearing but it's definitely inspired by it.  It's tropical, trendy, cropped and BOLD.  The amazing picture was taken by Tommy Ton for Style.com.

pencil skirtFloral top, $15Vero Moda cropped jacket, €28Pencil skirt, £127Diane von Furstenberg high heel pumps, $217Dooney Bourke clutch handbag, $178Chain jewelry, $14

.Crayola.

 AllSaints oversized top, $120, Mango flare skirt, £40, Zara shoes, $100, Vince camuto handbag, $148, Elizabeth Cole gold bangle, $165, Lisa Freede engraved jewelry, $68, House of Harlow 1960 vintage earrings, $55, Yves Saint Laurent eyeliner, $29

Sunkist

Orange hues.  Perfect for summer.

Neon cocktail dress, $92 ; 3 1 Phillip Lim top, $335 ; Calypso St Barth v neck top, $65 ; Maison Martin Margiela chiffon skirt, £860 ; J.Crew j crew shorts, $45 ; Zara heeled sandals, $50 ; ALDO stiletto shoes, $90 ; Kate Spade hinged bracelet, $128 ; Kendra Scott cuff jewelry, $138 ; Bib necklace, $148; Juicy Couture clear crystal jewelry, $42

Street Style to Closet: Sydney

This week, Tommy Ton captured effortestly cool girls frolicking around Sydney Fashion Week. This red head's wardrobe made me scream "BUT I WaNT ITTT" (whiny voice and all).  Luckily you can get a similar style here! 

 Street Style

My Closet

 You must check all of the pictures out at Style.com