peek-a-boo

Good morning!!! So I am ahead (or right on track) with the trend curve at the moment. And what trend is that you ask? The peek-a-boo shoulder trend. I found a really pretty dress/tunic at Forever21 that I intended to wear in the summer but I had a NYE outfit change of plans because the house we were going to was cold and my friend Kasey ditched her sequined skirt so I didn't want to be running around half naked alone. The pretty rose gold sequined dress got switched out for the peek-a-boo dress, leggings, and slippers (I said the house was cold!) But don't fret I'll find somewhere to wear that pretty little number (no pun intended).

Spring/Summer 2012 is the year of the shoulder! Tops with loose flowing sleeves that have cut outs at the shoulder are such a beautiful way for everyone to show off some skin and it's still very classy!

This is us on NYE (obvi right?) The sleeves on this dress/tunic were short but loose fitting. (Isn't Kyle pretty in the pic <3 him)

I recently ordered this top from LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's. The color will hopefully* compliment my skin tone. The loose fit with off put the skin showing shoulders

This is another top from Lauren for Kohl's. It's super girl and pretty but you can dress it up or down if you want. Casual-denim cut-offs and sandals, Dressy-tucked into a pencil skirt with heels. 

These tops are super easy to wear and a trend that will work on any body type, plus it adds a little ventilation in the warmer months and who doesn't love that?

xoxo

Groundbreaking...

Hiii pretties! Symptom of working retail means I am always a season ahead. So, what's next you ask? SPRING! And with spring this year comes...pastels and florals. I know, you're probably hearing Miranda from Devil Wears Prada in your head, "Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking." But this year at New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 that is what some of the biggest designers sent down their runway. I am not a huge pastel person but this year they are done in very pretty, different ways. And after a trip to the mall my mom pointed out that I am favoring florals so I guess that's one trend this spring I am already loving!

I posted about this outfit a few days ago but this was the start of my floral love

Mulberry sent models down the runway in a pretty powdery yellow with neutral tones

Jenny Packham showed a good mix of pastels and florals. The two white dresses are to die for.

Louis Vuitton combined the two trends but the floral is more vintage than whimsical. 

Marc Jacobs infused past with present but making the trend a little bit grunge. I mean lets but honest grunge is what he does best & his signature! Hello 90's 

Alice & Olivia did the trend in a very girly way which is pretty much their signature.

I am not usually into this type of trend but Alice & Olivia make it very modern and not too Stepford Wives with the short hems, fitted bodice, and harem type trousers.

I am not a fan of winter this year because of the lack of snow and winter type activities (sledding, snowmen, snowball fights) so I am looking forward to spring and all that it has to offer.

xoxo

It's back...

Happy Pretty Little Liars premiere!! I am so excited the show is back and have been watching the marathon all morning. I know I should shower and do something with my day but it's too addicting!

I am really excited to see all the new drama and the new fashion the second half of the season will bring, especially Hanna. As I've said before she is my favorite and her outfits always impress, her pjs are even cute! So in honor of it's return here are a few of my favorite Hanna outfits (again...)

The liars love their leather jackets and the powdery purple top underneath softens it. 

I love this green top and black skinnies combo. It's laid back but totally glamorous. 

I love Hanna with straight hair and this white jacket looks so pretty on her. Add skinny black scarf and Hanna's fav green hobo and you've got an outfit.

I love love love this outfit! My red skinnies are becoming my fav staple and this top is so cool! 

I've posted about this outfit already but I cannot get over it. The detailing on the dress and the pin on the jacket are beautiful :)

This isn't a very good picture but this top is really pretty and loose fitting but still chic

Deep purple is a very complimentary color and it looks magical with Hanna's eyes and hair! 

So my pretties enjoy the show tonight!!! I am giddy with excitement! 

xoxo --A (hahaha just kidding ;0)

3...2...1...

Hi pretties! The exhaustion of the holidays have set in and retail is still busy as ever but we still have to look good right ;) New Years Eve is next up on the holiday roster and I'm pretty excited because I got my dress already even though we're probably just going to be celebrating at a friends house. Who doesn't love throw back house parties? So here a few snap shots of my holiday weekend and the dress I am going to be wearing for NYE

My godmother got me this beautiful stationary and decorative plate (it made me cry lol)

Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Katie bracelet in rose gold.

J.Crew sweater (it's sold out now) and new Mindy Kaling book! 

New Years is always stressful because there is so much anticipation and build up that inevitably you're left with some disappointment. Despite all that I usually try to find a pretty dress anyway so at least I know I tried ;) The dress I found this year is actually one I wore year before last in the gunmetal but they had it in rose gold! 

This is the dress in gunmetal to ring in 2010

In rose gold to ring 2012! 

(Forever 21 available in gunmetal, rose gold, and blue)

I can't wait to share pictures from my New Years! What are your plans?

xoxo

Merry Christmas Eve...

This picture picture reminded me of my brother and I when we were little! Wandering through an enchanted forest at Christmas time with our dog Tuffy (she was a precious little princess). 

Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year and I am always like a little elf singing Christmas carols, driving down Christmas Lane (it's the street in my town and all the house get fully dressed in lights and decorations for people to drive down and see), wrapping presents, or watching National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. For the next two days I will be happily hanging out with family, friends, and my love enjoying food and drinks! 

Sadly, this year there won't be a white Christmas but I can dream and in my dreams it's snow filled and beautiful!!! Just like this picture!

Just wanted a share a few snapshots of somethings I picked up whilst Christmas shopping, yea I'm selfish!

A cheetah sweatshirt! I couldn't resist-I love being comfy but I hate giving up style!

(Forever 21)

This Kimono type jacket. It's hard to see the print but it has flowers! It's actually pretty thick and I love the sleeves! I wore it out the evening I bought it. 

(Forever 21 jacket, Old Navy black tank, Coach bag, Smashbox Pout lipgloss)

This was my outfit for shopping-the weather is pretty mild so I didn't want to get too hot. I was also wearing my new leopard loafers! 

(Michael Kors vext, Tommy Hilfiger sweater, Coach bag, Revlon Orange Flip lipstick, Candies leopard loafers)

Merry Christmas everyone- xoxo

It's not a purse...

Hey pretties! So I've noticed a new trend making it's debut that is driving me crazy because I hear it all the time at work. When people (men and women) refer to a cross-body or duffle bag as a satchel and when I show them a bag that's shaped like a doctor bag or a bowling ball bag I get a dirty look like I don't know what I'm talking about.

I am officially blaming the movie "The Hangover" for this because who can forget the scene when Zack Galifianakis and Bradley Cooper are standing by the elevators and Bradley Cooper's character asks why Zack's character is wearing a purse and Zack says, "It's not a purse it's a satchel". WRONG!!! That is not a satchel. Why people are listening to a guy in a movie about what type of silhouette a bag is, is beyond me.

Cross-body bag...

Similar-can be found on Coach.com under cross-body bags

This is a satchel! doctor bag/bowling ball bag shape. No cross-body strap, although there is a shoulder strap. 

Next time you are working with an associate and you are looking for something particular describe the style before you attach a name to it because it could be confusing for both of you! 

Also, for those of us who HATE* fake designer handbags (or fake designer anything) a word of advice about buying designer bags at a discount online-if the price seems to good to be true generally it is. There are some great sites for finding designer at a discount like hautelook.com or gilt.com but most of these sites require a member id and login which isn't hard to do-you just make it up. A lot of stores/designers will also require you to login through your email address in order to shop their factory stores online. If you are EVER* unsure about whether you're looking at authentic bags on a website call your nearest store or call customer service to see if that website is an authorized dealer of their products. And if the product doesn't look like anything you've seen in the stores or the ads it's probably fake and you should report the website to the company that is being knocked off so they can take action!

Oh, the joys of being in designer retail!

5 days until Christmas! 

xoxo

Breaking all the rules...

It's the Monday before Christmas and I'm like a little elf-I'm so excited and praying for snow! So we all know the old rule of no white after Labor Day but I don't think people care anymore! Thank goodness! I don't wear a whole lot of the color besides a white tee or pretty white sweater but I don't own a white pair of jeans which for now is fine with me. Last year I bought a white Coach Poppy Ski Bunny Glam Tote and wore it from November all the way through to February (or maybe longer) and I've pulled it back out to use this winter too! Magically I didn't destroy it and turn it an awful shade of abused!

It's kind of hard to tell in the picture but it's like a puffy, ski suit material that almost reminded me of the Chanel Bubble bag.

I love the Bubble bags and the Ski Bunny came in black but the trim was white and it didn't look as expensive as the white did. Besides I like to bend the rules and be different from all the women searching for something darker through the winter. And I should know how many women do this, I help them find that darker bag all day at work. 

xoxo pretties!