keep calm and carry on....fashionably.: May 2012

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

nothing says 2012 like orange!

It seems this year's color is orange, or rather tangerine, according to Pantone.

Personally, I'm diggin it. My only advice with this color: don't go overboard, keep it simple. Orange is very bold and you sort of got to keep a leash on it, or things will look...disastrous.

Here are some fun orange pieces I've found...

from Target, believe it or not! I actually have these, and they are sooo comfortable, and I am a total baby about wearing shoes with heels.

Mossimo Pollie Strappy Espadrille $30

Pointed Down Arrow Earrings from tobi.com

only $9

I am so obsessed with this dress from tobi.com!

It's a hi-low, but it's a more subtle one, which I like. You can definitely continue wearing this dress once hi-lows aren't so big anymore, since it isn't too dramatic.

No Going Back Hi-Low Dress in orange flame $52

Oversized Top with Drape Pockets from ustrendy.com $40

This is two trends in one: oversized AND orange.

Would look so cute with a pair of skinny jeans and neutral wedges!

definitely on the pricier side being $367, but it is soooooo cute!

I found it on revolveclothing.com and will dream of owning this Milly Ruffle Wrap Dress for ages!

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

it's all about the bright accessories.

I love the neon fad that's been going on for a while, but I think it should be limited to accessories and nails. Neon clothing is just a little much for me, there are of course exceptions, but I find them to be few and far between.

I just adore a neon bag! whether it be completely neon or neon accented, I just need it.

the famous Rebecca Minkoff Neon Mini M.A.C. is a bag I can only dream of. (it's Morning After Clutch if you're wondering) but if you find you can afford it, I highly suggest you invest! at roughly $200, its a beauty. if you prefer a more subtle neon bag, check out the Mini M.A.C. Straw Clutch. Both come in neon pink, orange, and yellow.

If you really like the straw one, I found a similar one on francescascollections.com, only comes in yellow but sooo cute and only $34. called the Ray of Light Clutch.

Another famous, but rather expensive, neon bag is the Cambridge Satchel.

It comes in four bright colors: yellow, pink, orange, and green. it costs 105 euros, which is roughly $130.

Target has always been relatively up to date on the latest fashion but lately they have been especially surprising me! their bright colored cambridge-inspired bags being the best one of all.

Xhilaration Orange Neon Pearl Top Handle Handbag $20

Xhilaration Pink Neon Pearl Top Handle Handbag $20

Mossimo Supply Co. Orange Printed Top Handle Crossbody $25

let's talk about this mint obsession.

the color, that is.
it seems everyone these days is completely obsessed with the color mint. sea foam. aqua. whatever you want to call it. they want it on their legs, nails, feet, and everywhere else on their body.
fortunately this isn't one of those trends that just isn't universal to all people. this color actually looks good on everyone, any skin color, any hair color.
the most sought out mint object seems to be the mint jeans. sort-of the new "white jean."I don't recommend wearing the color on your legs if you're a little bigger in that region, but anywhere else will be splendid on you.
here's some mint purchases I've recently made and have been totally loving: