Somewear: St. Patty's Day

I created this look for my travel blogger friend, Jetsetter Gypsy.  Check out her story on helpful tips to pub crawling and food trucking your way through this St. Patty’s Day weekend.  I thought the look was too cute not to share on my blog.  Happy St. Patty’s Day!

Fashion Credits:

• Felicity & Coco, Green Hi-Lo Jersey Tank Dress, $68
• Rebecca Minkoff, Mini M.A.C. in Mint, $195
• Dannijo, Kiedis Necklace, $399
• Rag & Bone, Harrow Booties, $495
• Ariella Collection, Lucky Ring, $28
• Urban Outfitters, Free Refills Glass, 2 for $8

Somewear: Girl Baby Shower

I’m at that age now where I’m getting more baby shower invites than wedding ones.  Ok by me; I don’t mind a good mid-day mimosa and afternoon game of “Baby Bingo.”  This past weekend I went to two showers- one for a girl and one for a boy.  I sort of think it’s fun to dress the gender when attending one of these baby bashes.  For a girl shower I say go super frilly and feminine!  

• Alice + Olivia, Floral Dress, $796 
• Diane von Furstenberg, Anette Pointed Top, $278 
• Pottery Barn Kids, Sleep Sheep, $22.00-$29.95 
• Rebecca Minkoff, Mini Box, $195 
• Lancome, La Vie Est Belle Parfum, $75 
• Anthropologie, Nebula Cluster Posts, $28 

stb’s ebay relay: vintage bib necklaces

I’ve decided to take my newest ebay obsession into full swing here: Vintage Bib Necklaces. #dealwithit  

• I Like It Love It, Vintage Blue Rhinestone Bib Necklace, Buy It Now- $79.99, Bidding Ends March 7 
• LaLa Antique Jewelry, Vintage Czech Ruby Red Rhinestone Choker Collar Bib Necklace, Current Bid- $81, Bidding Ends February 20 
• 1960’s Vintage Vendome Runway Bib Necklace, Buy Now- $74.99 
• Wells Antiques, Signed Weiss Topaz Bib Necklace, Buy Now Sale- $84.15, Sale Ends Feb 19 
• Deeja VooDoo Vintage, Vendome Vintage Bead Necklace, Buy It Now- $475, Or Make an Offer 

stb's ebay relay: vintage furs

So, I’ve been making fun of my aunt for weeks, because she’s been in these non-stop bidding wars for these various vintage winter swing coats.  And she’s become quite successful with her bidding.  I think she’s up to about 15 now.  And, don’t get me wrong- they’re all absolutely adorable, but we live in Dallas, Texas.  The high today is 75 and it’s Feb 18.  So, anyway, I’ve never really gotten the whole ebay concept.  I know it’s been around forever and it’s a giant success, but the thought of buying someone else’s used crap really didn’t appeal to me.  Welllllllll, it didn’t appeal to me until now.  I don’t want to admit to too much, but my aunt has me hooked and I may or may not have spent the last 24 hours in a few bidding wars of my own.  And, I’ve become obsessed with something even more impractical: vintage furs. #wishilivedinaspen

1. Bustown Modern Vintage, 60’s Arctic Fox Fur Camel Swing Coat, Current Bid- $33.65, Bidding Ends Feb 21 
2. Jolly Gargoyle Vintage, 80's Golden Island Fox Fur Stroller, Current Bid- $94, Bidding Ends Feb 24 
3. Hollywood Style, 70's Fitch Fur Sable Fox Cape Coat Jacket, Buy Now- $698, Or Best Offer 
4. Sweet Vintage Retro Inspired Fake Fur Jacket, Buy Now- $120, Free Shipping   
5. Electric Skinny Vintage, White Collar Fox Fur Swing Coat, Buy Now- $258, Ends March 3 

What to Wear When: You’re Always on the Go!

I’ve gone a little M.I.A. since I started my new job, but I’m going to slowly get back on track with my STB blog posts!  Clearly what has inspired today’s post is that these days I’m just a go-go-go!  So, what do you wear when you’re moving a mile a minute, but still want to “keep the chic”?  Well, this adorbs outfit, of course!

• Haute Hippie, Lace-Front Slub Top, $165 
• Siwy Denim, Hannah in Brown Sugar, $161 
• Ash, Bowie Suede Sneaker, $195 
• DANNIJO, Draco iPhone 5, $98 
• Marc by Marc Jacobs, Aviator Sunglasses, $98 
• Ariel Gordon Jewelry, Love Knot Rings, $75- $175 

Somewear: Work Luncheon

I’ve got one of these tomorrow!  Lots of people will be coming to the office, so must dress to impress!

• Tibi, Ponte Color Block Dress, Sale- $164
• DSW, Audrey Brooke Tory Bootie, $89.95
• Blu Bijoux, Bib Necklace, $38
• Blu Bijoux, 5 Stack Rings, $16
• Tory Burch, Penelope Tote,  $650
• Tocca, Colette Rollerball, $20

Somewear: First Day of Work

New Year- New Job!  I started a new gig last week!  My first few days were very exciting and putting together my initial outfits were also equally fun.  First impressions are very important, especially in a new job. I chose looks similar to this one here: very professional, yet stylish at the same time!  

• Rebecca Minkoff, Becky Jacket, $398 
• Ann Taylor, Classic Hatch Print Ankle Pant, $88 
• Kate Spade New York, Addie Blouse, $178 
• Suzanna Dai, Regalia Drop Earrings, $228 
• DSW, Kelly + Katie, Elizabeth Bootie, $49.95 
• Too Faced, Perfect Lips Lip Liner,  $17 

Excess-orizing with… @SuzannaDai

I’ve decided to create a new series for STB centered around my biggest fashion obsession- ACCESSORIES.  Don’t get me wrong- of course- I love all things clothing, but accessories can make or break an outfit.  Accessories can change your average LBD into a jaw-dropping moment.  I wanted to kick off the series with one of my absolute fave jewelry designers, Suzanna Dai.  If I could own every one of her pieces, I would!  She is truly an artist, which is why I put her up to the task of taking a classic black dress and EXCESS-ORIZING it into a fabulous show-stopping number!  When gathering her picks together, Suzanna told me she was inspired by the opulent baroque trend.  I couldn’t agree with her picks more.  They really transform the dress, making it perfect for any night out this holiday season!

• Suzanna Dai, Linz Necklace, $345 
• Ella Moss, Rosalyn Strapless Dress, Sale- $138.60 
• Dolce & Gabbana, Embroidered Mary-Jane Pumps, $1,051 
• Lauren Wolf Jewelry, Druzy Studs, $165
• Diane Von Furstenberg, Limited Edition Sun Circle Clutch, $995 

Somewear: The Nutcracker

Though I absolutely love the ballet, for some reason I never think about going until the holiday season hits.  And for almost any traditional ballet company in America, the holiday season means many performances of the timeless classic, The Nutcracker.  You would think after seeing this show year after year, people would grow tired of it, but it just isn’t the case.  It’s become a tradition in many families- a perennial favorite!  I’ve probably seen The Nutcracker about a dozen times and with each passing year I love it more and more!  If you’re in the Dallas area, you should definitely check for last minute tickets.  The Texas Ballet Theater will be performing until December 23^rd! 

• Zara, Beaded Degrade Skirt, $89.90 
• Flowy White Tank, $75 
• Bauble Bar, Green Krypton Collar, $48 
• Rachel Roy, Suede & Glitter Bootie, Sale- $297 
• Dara Ettinger, Alicia Druzy Stud Earrings, $95 
• Deux Lux, Sequin Envelope Clutch, $90 

Where to Wear: The Holiday Party Dress

Where to Wear: The Holiday Party Dress 

There are too many cute holiday dresses this year to pick just one.  But in order to justify 6 new dresses you gotta come up with 6 fab places where you’ll need to get dolled up!  Check out my suggestions below!  

1. His Company’s Holiday Party: Halston Heritage, Draped Cowlneck Dress, Sale- $267 
2. Shabbat Dinner at a Friend’s House: Diane von Furstenberg, Danette Sweater Dress, $385 
3. The Nutcracker: Mango, Velvet & Sheer Dress, $29.99 
4. Christmas Eve Dinner at the Club: Anthropologie, Goldleaf Cocktail Dress, $258 
5. NYE Ball: Nasty Gal, Disco Nights Dress, $98 
6. Your Company’s Holiday Party: Tibi, Epstein Lace Dress, Sale- $237 

Excessive Baggage: Packing for a Ski Trip

Travel blogger, Amy Jarczynski from Jetsetter Gypsy, reached out to me recently about her upcoming ski trip to the Fairmont Chateau on Lake Louise.  She thought her trip would make for another great Excessive Baggage collab, so I created a fun ski trip packing check list for her!  Of course, anyone who skis regularly knows about all the hard core ski garb needed to really get out there and hit the slopes, so I decided to skip the boring stuff, and focus more on the cute stuff– like your ski bunny outfit for the lodge or your cozy pjs for lounging in your room after a long day out in the snow! 

• Wildfox, I Believe in Magic Sweatshirt, $108 
• Juicy Couture, Thermal Leggings, $43.40 
• Marc by Marc Jacobs, Puffer Jacket, $498 
• Tory Burch, Joey Boot, $350  
• Kate Spade, Arm Warmers, Sale- $66 
• J.Crew, Fair Isle Ski Sweater, $138 
• Diane von Furstenberg, Danette Sweater Dress, $385 
• I Ski, Sunglasses, $28 
• VINCE, Turtleneck Sweater, $320 
• American Apparel, Leggings (3 Pack), Sale- $66 
• Kate Spade, Big Apple Bow Ski Hat, $88 
• DUFFY, Snood, $95 

STB’s Designer Gadget Gift Guide

Wanna give some designer love this season without spending the designer bucks?  These gadgets make for the perfect gifts!  They are j’adorable and affordable! 

1. For the Gym Rat- Jonathan Adler, Retro Floral Earbuds, $20 
2. For the Fashion Blogger- Target + Neiman Marcus Collection, Proenza Schouler iPad Sleeve, $39.99 
3. For the Chatty Kathy- Rebecca Minkoff, Pop Phone Handset, $48 
4. For the Jet Setter- DVF, Travel Adapter, $95 
5. For the Social Butterfly- Kate Spade New York, iPhone 5 Crossword Puzzle Case, $40 
6. For the Presentation Princess- Marc by Marc Jacobs, Pickles the Bulldog Flash Drive, $42  

STB’s Quirky Holiday Gift Guide

It’s time to stop giving the easy go-to, yet completely impersonal gift card and start getting creative with what you give this holiday season.  Here are a few quirky and fun gifts to add to your shopping list!

1. For the Pet Lover- Cat DJ Scratching Deck, $35 
2. For the Trend Setter- ASOS Spike Collar Tips, $17.54 
3. For the Bottle Boozer- Key Bottle Opener, $21.00 
4. For the Old School Photographer- Lomography La Sardina Analogue Camera, $75 
5. For the Daily Commuter- UGG HeadPhone Ear Muffs, $85 
6. For the Little Mister- Fred Flare Mustachifier Baby Pacifier, $12 
7. For the Celeb Obsessed Blogger- Suri’s Burn Book, $12.95 

Somewear: Christmas Tree Farm

I’ve decided to start celebrating the festive month of December a few days early.  First stop- a Christmas tree farm.  Gettin’ my kicks on and kicking this holiday season off right!  

• J.Crew, Snowcap Quilted Jacket, $110.60 
• Rails, Kendra Plaid Top, $123 
• Paige Denim, Black Velvet Skinny Jeans, $189 
• Serafina, Manhattan Haircalf Sneakers, $415 
• Laura Mercier, HydraTint SPF 15, $20 
• Rebecca Minkoff, M.A.C. Clutch, $295 

Somewear: Thanksgiving on the Ranch

This year I’ll be celebrating Thanksgiving day- ranch style!  I can’t say this would be everyone’s outfit of choice, but let’s be honest, I’m not going to be out shooting deer or even outside at all.  So, in this case, I feel my ranch style outfit is completely on point: casual, comfy, and chic!

• House of Balfour, Pom Pom Fringe Sweater, $145 
• Blank Denim, Velour Skinny Pants, $70.40 
• Juicy Couture, Brighton Grey Mini Cheetah Boots, $174.99 
• Rebecca Minkoff, Endless Love Bag, $525 
• Kate Spade, New York Cooper Watch, $195 
• Elizabeth and James, Chrystie Glasses, $215 
• Hive and Honey, Spotted Dome Ring, $20 

Somewear: Thanksgiving Day Feast

You officially have one week to buy this season’s hottest muumuu, because let’s be real- no matter how hard you try this year, Thanksgiving inevitably will leave you feeling like a stuffed turkey.  Don’t let others see your uncomfortable bulge.  Hide it in style!

• Rachel Pally, Moon Dress, Sale- $138.60 
• Thread Sence, Into the Wild Fringe Booties, $44 
• Heather Gardner, Tusk Necklace, $209 
• Belle Noelle, Faceted Stone Ring, $59 
• House of Harlow 1960, Double Pyramid Ring, $49  
• American Rag, Irene Crossbody, $36 
• Sephora Collection, Blinged Palette, $15 

Fashion Cents: Baby Shower

Fashion Cents: Baby Shower

My sis-in-law is having her baby shower this weekend.  And if you know her, then you know nothing would be more appropriate to sport to her shower than pink (her baby girl’s soon-to-be favorite color) and sequin animal print (my sis-in-law’s favorite color).  Plus, with as much money as I’m saving on this outfit I can afford to spend more on a fabulous baby gift.  Can’t believe in just a few short months, I’m going to be an aunt!  

• Collective Concepts, Mila Sequin Color Block Dress, Sale-$68.99  
• Zara, Platform Ankle Boot, $49.99 
• Oasis, Soul Panel Tote, $72 
• Marc by Marc Jacobs, L’Amour Fou Ring, Sale- $34 
• Francesca’s, House of Chic Dangles, $14 
• Clinique, Superbalm Lip Gloss in Mango, $15 

Somewear: Photography Exhibition

Sometimes the outfit just tells me where it wants to be.  I created this look without a place in mind, but once I pieced everything together I felt like it needed to be walking around in some art exhibition somewhere previewing an up and coming photographer’s prints.  Of course, I’m positive with this look people would be previewing you instead!  You’d be the walking work of art!

• Clover Canyon, Chantilly Landscape Shift Dress, $216 
• Suzanna Dai, Linz Drop Earrings, $212 
• Miss KG, Arctic Pointed Shoe Boots, $131.93 
• Zara, City Bag, $79.90 
• Bauble Bar, Rose Cocktail Ring, $100 
• Dior, Celebration Collection Eye Palette, $65 

Somewear: Adoption Day!

Somewear: Adoption Day!

My best friend is officially adopting her baby today and I couldn’t be more excited for her!  The process/paperwork has taken almost a year to finalize, but the day is finally here and she’s headed to the courthouse to make it all official!

• Ann Taylor, Chevron Print Blouse, $78 
• BCBG, Jaclyn Wide Leg Pants, $228 
• Seychelles, Flex Your Muscle Bootie, $140 
• Marc by Marc Jacobs, Spot On Colorblocked Liz Bag, $528 
• Bauble Bar, Gold Love Ring, $24 

Somewear: Election Day

GO VOTE!!  And don’t try and read into my color choice.  Everyone knows that oxblood is the color of the season.

• Helmut Lang, Exclusive Leather Detailed Blazer, $658 
• Banana Republic, Lydia Blouse, $79.50 (30% Off Today with BRELECT30) 
• Halston Heritage, Pleated Chiffon Mini Skirt, Sale- $106 
• Pour La Victoire, Astrid Suede Flats, Sale- $147 
• I Voted Pin, $3.95 
• Sephora Collection, Jumbo Color Wand, $11 
• Rebecca Minkoff, Jet Square CZ Earring, $68