Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Brilliant Behind


Colored bottoms are huge this season.  They are in every store in every color imaginable. What is so great is that this is not a new trend.  And since fashion is cyclical, a great place to pick up this look on a budget is at your local thrift store!


If you know me, you know I love the Goodwill.  New merchandise comes in frequently and each store is going to have something totally different.  On my last adventure I scored big in the colored rear department with these 3 great pieces!


Strawberry J.Crew Skinny Cords-How can you not fall in love with these pants! The color is so cheery and since they are corduroy, they will bring a fun brightness to the colder months.


Rust Colored High Waist Jeans-I love the color of these pants.  The shade is almost a neutral and will be great in the transition months of spring and fall. I also think that the straight leg cut is really flattering on me. Great for sneakers, sandals, and boots!


Bright Red Jean Shorts- I usually shy away from red, it is a little too loud for me; however, there is something quintessentially summer about a pair of red shorts. These are great because the color is so saturated that I can wear them casually with a white tee and sandals or dress them up at night with black heels and a black top.


Some great online places to score your own color denim are:
Gap



Monday, April 23, 2012

Olly Olly Oxford

(Gap-Oxfords no longer sold online.)

Lace-up oxfords have been huge this year and I finally found the perfect pair! I saw these in the Gap in January, while in New York City and fell in love. They came in a multitude of colors and my favorite were the navy, although I did have a strange obsession with the mustard ones.  However, they did not have the navy in my size, so I figured I would wait until they went on sale and would buy them online. 

So comfortable!  Sorry the carpet in my room is not so pretty.
And then it happened…instead of going on sale they just disappeared!  No chance of getting my beloved shoes in navy! While in AR we were able to track them down in gray and brown.  I settled on the gray, which is great and will be very versatile for the spring and summer for both work and play.  However, if any of you know where I can grab these in Navy in a size 7, I will love you forever and ever!
Casual cool.

These oxfords are light weight, flexible and buttery soft.  I love the pointed toe, and that the slim silhouette helps them to stay feminine. For $50 they are not breaking the bank either!  However, if you can’t find them in a store near you, there are tons of great options out there for summer.

Fun Summer Option:
  1. Miss Me Orb-5
  2. Hinge 'Penn' Oxford

Colored Bottoms:
  1. Cole Haan Alisa Oxford
  2. Steve Madden 'Jazie' Oxford

Work Wear:
  1. Going Brogue Flat
  2. Ecote Geo Oxford
How do you get your oxford on?