Archive for April 2014

TO BIRKENSTOCK OR NOT?

It seems to me that all the questionable choices in fashion that I made back in the 90's are coming back to remind me I'm not getting any younger. **EX: white platform sneakers, Dr. Marten sandals & mary janes, Old Navy Anoraks, etc. (As i type this I swear I can hear the sounds of the Cranberries & Lisa Loeb CD's playing off in the distance)

And as glad as I am to see Dr. Martens & overalls coming back, I'm still on the fence about rocking a pair of Birkenstocks. I remember wearing a knock off pair back in the day, but am still a little leery of purchasing the really thing now that I can afford a real pair. Is this a fad that will end once fall gets here or is it here to stay? With that said, I'll probably buy a pair to wear in place of plastic flip flops all summer. Birkenstocks are great for making a dressier outfit more casual. But please don't read that as wearing Birks with a fancy dress, but more like wearing a nice pair of shorts & a button up with Birks instead of a pair of heels. You know, for those lazy nights/days that you'd rather walk over hot coals then put on yet another pair of heels.

What do you think? Trendable or fashion faux pas?

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SPRING TRENDS 2014: HEAVY METALS

Spring Metallics by nowerys81 featuring River Island

River Island t shirt, $50 / N 21 pencil skirt, $1,095 / Converse shoes, $92 / Yves Saint Laurent leather handbag / Ashley Pittman bangle bracelet / Alexander McQueen sunglasses

My final & favorite trend for spring has to be metallics. You can go with a super soft & feminine rose gold hue t-shirt to a heavy brushed gold necklace like the Courtney Kerr Bib from BaubleBar. I like that I can wear this trend really, all year round. Where as trends like florals, really only work for a few months out of the year. In fact, I just bought myself a pair of Via Spiga dual toned silver & gold open toed ankle strap heels as well as some new necklaces from BaubleBar.

How do you see yourself wearing this trend?

SPRING TRENDS 2014: CREAM OF THE CROPS

cream of the crop by nowerys81 featuring short sleeve shirts

Balenciaga knit top / Phoebe English short sleeve shirt / Miu Miu sweater / A P C short sleeve shirt / Topshop top / Mango black shirt, $30

Springs newest trend is not for the faint of heart, or at least those of us who aren't tall, thin & in ridiculous shape; crop tops! But don't fair my lovely ladies, even if you aren't a supermodel, you can still rock a crop top. I would just wear a higher waisted skirt that hits just above the bottom seam of the crop. That way either only a tiny bit of flesh shows or you give the hint that some will show. I mean look at Mindy Kaling, she is rocking that crop top like no other! And she looks amazing! So don't be shy with this trend this spring. If you want to give it a try, go for it! Cause I don't think this trend is going away any time soon.

JEWELS THAT EVEN LAUREN CONRAD WOULD ENVY

Top // BaubleBar x Nordstrom - 'Constellation Frontal Necklace'

Middle // BaubleBar x Nordstrom - 'Pave Link Bracelet'

Bottom // BaubleBar x Nordstrom - 'Rosebud Frontal Necklace'

{images taken by me}

SPRING TRENDS 2014: A NEW LOOK AT FLORALS

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BAUBLE BAR X NORDSTROM AMAZINGNESS

I'm really not sure how much more money I can give to BaubleBar, but it looks like i'll be giving a few bucks to them. Just saw the BaubleBar x Nordstrom collaboration and I am in love. I pretty much want every tortoise piece they make. Even the earrings & my ears aren't even pierced! It's a good thing I'm going shopping today because I am on a mission for most of the above pieces. Aren't they fabulous? Happy Birthday to me!!

You can purchase them online at Nordstrom but you can also check out the BaubleBar page to find out if your local Nordstrom carries them as well.

{images via Nordstrom}