What I Wore: Minnetonka's

It has been in the 60's in LA all week. 

It kind of got me excited for Fall. Yes, I am admitting it.

After posting my Travel Tuesday post I knew that I had to break out my Minnetonka's this week. I have been DYING to wear them. These shoes are so comfy. I could not stop staring at my feet while I was walking around (which can actually be kind of dangerous. Haha) because the fringe flying around is awesome! I have a feeling that I am always going to want to wear them when I wear leggings. I also have to point out how AWESOME Chambray shirts are. They really do go with everything. Dressed up or down.

The Look I emulated...

 {image via officialkourtneyk.com}

IF I had a chance to rock these Isabel Marant Fringe Boots I would!

I love how over the top they are!

 {Image via starstyleinc.com}

Minnetonka's

(sorry for the blurry images and darkness. I took pics VERY QUICKLY so I could get a post up)

What I Wore:

Blouse: Trouve (old, no longer available)

Tee: Hanes V-neck from the 3 pack

Leggings: Zella Live In from Nordy's (BEST ever)

Boots: Minnetonka

leopard flair

Happy Happy Thursday!

It is almost the weekend. Woot! Woot!

In college, Thursday's meant that it was the weekend. I think I still have that mentality ;)

If you ask me what my favorite color is, I always say Purple...

...AND Leopard.

Leopard is totally a color. It is always the first print that I am drawn too. I just can't get enough.

I have been collecting pics of leopard outfits/accessories/shoes and have compiled a great collection.

Hope these pics inspire you to add a little Sass into your wardrobe, if you haven't already!

(all pics from justjared.com, peoplestylewatch.com, starstyleinc.com, usmagazine.com}

 

I would get married in this dress.

My favorite look!

Whether you are young or old, classic or trendy, famous or an everday joe, ANYONE can wear, love and embrace leopard!

Which look is your favorite? 

 

Fashion Beauty Friend Friday

I am FINALLY participating in Fashion Beauty Friend Finder. Jenn and Amber have been linking up and I wanted to join in! I am really excited about this week's topic, Outfit Formula! Click on Modly Chic to check out what everyone else had to say!

1. What’s your go-to outfit formula?

My go-to outfit is generally a flowy top with jeggings and a HIGH, high heel or Wedge. Then I dress up ANY outfit I wear with A LOT of jewelry and accessories!

2. How did you come about this formula?

Well...I came to this formula by not liking my middle section. Flowy tops tend to accentuate my chest and hide my belly! I have very muscular legs and I like to show them off so jeggings are thick enough and tight enough to suck everything in. I like my pants to hit just at my ankles to show off a fabulous pair of shoes!  

3. Do you have different formulas for different occasions in your life?

I DO! I tend to wear some kind of cardigan, pencil skirt and skinny belt when I cannot decided what to wear for work or know that I need to look sophisticated yet stylish. I also throw on a maxi dress for any kind of occasion that I want to feel "dressed" for but don't want to have to think about putting together an "outfit".

4. Has it morphed over the years?

My uniform has definitely morphed over the years. I have always tried to stay "trendy" or "in style" since I was little. It wasn't until my last couple years of college and working 8 years in the Fashion Industry did I learn how to hone my personal style and not follow every trend that hit a magazine. Blogging has really helped me be "me" and find out how I want to represent my personal style!

5. Which other blogger’s outfit formula would you like to swipe?

This is SO hard for me to answer. While I LOVE many blogger's style I don't know who has the best "uniform". They tend to be super creative and wear different things. I pretty much LOVE anything Alicia, from Cheetah is the New Black, wears. I am OBSESSED with animal print and she tends to incorporate Cheetah/Leopard in anything she wears. I choose her. :)

 I am also really into celebrity style and am generally most inspired by them. Two celebs that stand out as having a uniform (and that I have talked about in many posts) is Kim Kardashian and Hilary Duff. Kim is obsessed with Blazers and  super, high heels while Hilary is always wears a combination of jeans, HUGE statement earrings and/or a scarf.

Alicia

{Images via CheetahistheNewBlack.com}

Kim Kardashian

{images via gossipcenter.com}

Hilary Duff

{images via justjared.com and starstyleinc.com}

Stripes Lovin'

Oh how I yearn to wear stripes.

I see pictures of celebs and bloggers wearing stripes every day. I always want to copy their outfits. Always.

Stripes make me look LARGE and in CHARGE.

I hate it.

Since I can't wear them, I will just dream about them.

And stare at these pics.

Enjoy!

{image via starstyleinc.com}

LOVE the maxi with the belt. I am going to try this look with a solid dress :)

{image via justjared.com}

This is a great 'Errands' outfit. Yes, I classify my outfits. Hehe.

{image via justjared.com}

Gwen can wear ANYTHING and look good. I love the femininity of the off the shoulder top paired with BF jeans and a newsboy hat!

{image via justjared.com}

This is a perfect outfit for work! I LOVE an over sized blazer, leggings and boots for an easy, chic look.

{image via starstyleinc.com}

A simple dress can be dressed up OR down. Adding accessories really gives the look a punch!

{image via peoplestylewatch.com}

I love that she paired her striped maxi with a cropped jean jacket.

I Love how BEACHY this dress is!

{image via starstyleinc.com}

I LOVE neon and gray together. If I had to pick one item that I COULD and WOULD wear, it would be this cardi. I am in LOVE with it.

{image via justjared.com}

Thin stripes are definitely easier to wear. I want the Chanel scarf and the mini boots.

{image via atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com}

Blair has been getting some MAJOR press. Did you see her on whowhatwear.com??

I would love to try pairing stripes and leopard print! I still NEED two leopard skirts, a pencil skirt and a short, flouncy mini skirt!

{image via thistimetomorrow-krystal.blogspot.com}

Krystal is one of my FAVS. She tries the funnest combos. I am obsessed with Cognac colored things and this dress looks FAB with the cognac leather jacket.

{image via brooklynblonde.com}

Helena of Brooklyn Blonde pairs her metallic stripes with SUNNY yellow shorts and a trench. I love this look! Such a fun pairing.

{image via cheetahisthenewblack.com}

Alicia is my animal print SOUL sister. She has the most amazing collection of animal prints that I would love to steal borrow! I love this large striped maxi dress and leather jacket combo! I wish I looked that good!!

I could have posted DOZENS of pics. But these are some of my favs! How do you wear your stripes? Do you rock them or shy away from them like me??

Double Amazingness

I JUST saw this pic and I had to post it.

If I could pluck BOTH outfits off of these girls, I would. In a heartbeat. I LOVE the way the Kardashian girls step up their fashion game while filming. Their stylist, Monica Rose, is a genius. She pairs the most awesome things together. I would give my first born to work with Monica.

{image via gossipcenter.com}

Kourtney: I am loving the Chambray blue shorts suit. So sophisticated. Her crisp white blouse and nude strappy heels truly make the look. I love that her pop color comes from her handbag! GORGEOUS!

Kim: My leopard print love affair is going strong. I have been obsessed since I was 15 and it doesn't seem to be wavering. I LOVE the jumpsuit. The print isn't overwhelming and it totally shows off her perfect figure! She is wearing the same bag that I loved from last weeks Tuesday Travel style post! I LOVE that she paired it with this seventies inspired jumpsuit.

I have been saving these next few pics because I am so inspired by them and truly just love the looks!

{left pic: starstyleinc.com, rightpic: gossipcenter.com}

I would look GINORM in that tribal print dress but she looks insane. I LOVE the colors in this dress and always enjoy seeing Kim dressed down.

I am obsessed with neon color blocking and I think she did it best.

Pairing chartreuse with blueberry is pure perfection. This little baby doll dress with INSANE  wedges is such a cute look. I want this outfit. Need. Want.

{images via monicarosestylist.blogspot.com}

Let's start with the shoes. If I could only have one pair for the next year I would pick these. I love the nude with the mesh metal toe (Beyonce, J.Lo and Christina Aguilera have all worn them too! I will call them the DIVA shoe!) The Diva wants me to own them. I can feel it. White pants are chic. The zipper detail makes them different and slightly edgy. The oversized chambray-ish blouse is sophisticated yet comfy. The BIRKIN in chartreuse is so AMAZING. I would carry this until I died! Seriously.

I am so excited to post these looks.

Now if only I had each of those pieces in my closet.

And their bodies, money and on and on.

HAHA!

(I REALLY am happy as MANDY, but it is nice to dream sometimes)