It's time for another celebrity inspiration!

I was browsing through my copy of People Style Watch (the one with Katy Perry on the cover) and fell in absolute love with one of Audrina Patridge's super casual looks. There's something about those Hills girls-they always seem to get it just right. So many of my looks have centered around skinny jeans, so this look is fresh and new (so fresh and so clean, clean, so fresh and so clean)-perfecto for Spring!

Which reminds me...HAPPY SPRING, lusties! About damn time, eh?

Now, I couldn't find a picture online, so I snapped one using my phone. I've gotta give credit though to the mag, and you can find the full article (which is all about 70's style inspirations) on page 238 of the March 2011 issue. I apologize, my bibliography skillz suck. You all get my point though.

This look is so simple, and I think these pants will be flattering on more body types. She's got 7 For All Mankind jeans on, and they appear to be the Georgia High Waist Leg Trouser in New Zealand, but don't quote me on that. These jeans are amazeballs, but they run about $189/pair. Jeans are one item that you should definitely splurge on, but if you're like me, I can't justify spending almost $200 on a pair. Not when I need formula and baby food. Maybe in ten years, but definitely not now. Check out Plato's Closet or other high end consignment shops, they sometimes will have some 7 jeans and you can scoop up a pair if you get that lucky. The Buckle has a pair of trouser jeans in a darker wash for $49.50-now THAT I can handle! These are the Daytrip Libra Stretch Trouser, and although they're a different wash than Audrina's, they're still awesome.

The rest of this look is even simpler. You can grab any long sleeved tee from your closet or you can go out and buy a new one (if you're a TRUE lustie, you go buy a new one). A v-neck would look cute, but I'm digging the crew neck she's rockin'. Old Navy has a TON of crew and scoop neck tees starting at $6.97! Holy crap, that's a steal! I like the "plum it" and "mineral deposit" colors they have, but you can wear any color that your skin allows. ;)

All that's left are the accessories. Audrina has paired her trousers and tee with a golden braided belt, and once again, Old Navy comes to the rescue with their awesome selection of belts! They have braided belts and plain ol' skinny belts. It would be super adorable if you paired a more neutral colored tee (like the "mineral deposit" color) with a brightly colored belt (like that hot pink one). Gorg! At $12.50 a pop, you can snag a few to switch up your look! Forever 21 has a TON of accessories for super cheap (as if you didn't know), and I found this Dimpled Bracelet for...wait for it...$2-freaking-80! Insanity! I'm kinda over the extreme stacking look, so stick with one. Save money for shoes.

Speaking of shoes, it looks like she's got a simple pair of peep toes on with the jeans. Thing is, your trousers should cover your shoes, so it reeeally doesn't matter what you wear underneath. I plan on wearing my awesome clogs I bought in San Fran last Summer (I found 'em at Ross for a steal @ under 20 bucks!), but you can totally go the stiletto peep toe route if you choose. Lulu's has a drool-inducing selection of shoes and the majority of them are under $50. I have a shoegasm every time I look at their site. Srsly. I found these and my heart pitter-pattered a bit. They totally pull together that groovy 70's vibe. A simple peep toe will look fabulous too, but these Black Nubuck Bow Toe Platform Heels by Qupid are only $32 and so super cute.

Ok, I officially can't wait to go shopping. H&M has been calling my name for days upon days. I need some trouser jeans right meow.



I'm going to be selfish for a minute...

So we've got leave dates!



I'm SO super excited to see my hubster after [what will have been by the time he's here] 7 loooong months! And knowing me, what's the first thing I think about?

WHAT AM I GOING TO WEAR?!

It's been so long since I've experienced warm weather, I feel like I don't remember what the weather is like in this frigid state in mid-Spring. I think all Minnesotans go through this phase; we get so used to the cold, that we kinda start to panic once it gets warm. That's why you see so many of us crazies walking around in t-shirts once it hits 40 degrees. We try to SQUEEZE out every ounce of warmth that we can. To be honest, we're scared it's never going to come back.

Ok, I'm kidding. Kinda. But srsly, I have all these things to consider when I'm picking out my "airport" outfit. What if he picks me up and I'm wearing a dress? What if I find something that's sleeveless and then have to find something to put over it if it's cold? What if...GASP...it snows? Is that possible? I mean...it DID snow on Mother's Day last year, so it's possible! Ahhh, so many questions.

Ok, so maybe pants and a cute top would be the best route to go for picking him up. Really, it's been 7 months since he's seen a woman, I really don't think he's going to be paying too much attention to what I'm wearing. Although I'm sure he wouldn't mind something tight and short. I forget how simple men are.

I found a SUPER cute dress at Charlotte Russe today, but now that I see it online and on an actual person, I'm not sure I like it. Honestly, I thought it'd have a deeper neckline, but it doesn't look like it does on the model. I suppose I could "open" it up a little more, but I'm not sure. Sigh...I should have just tried it on in the store! Here's the dress...

I wish the pink part was white, I think I'd like it more. Orrr maybe I should start incorporating more color into my wardrobe! Haha, my closet is full of neutrals; black, white, cream, and gray. Soooo boring!

Then I came across this gem...

Ok, yeah, it's a little trashy, I know, but wouldn't my husband just DIE if I came out in this?! I seriously LURVE it and could really have fun with my shoes. I think I might actually allow myself to wear heels for the night and be taller than my hubs. Ugh. So do I show this to him or surprise him? Decisions, decisions.

Alright, that's enough babbling from me tonight. I'm totally overthinking my wardrobe choices here, but what else is new? I'll shop for a week straight looking for the perfect outfit and won't find a THING and then be all upset because I feel like I look like crap at whatever event I'm attending. No joke, that's how I am.

Alright my lusties, I'm going to go enjoy my Coke, do some more online shopping, and watch a movie. This lady has got some serious alone time on her hands and isn't quite sure what to do with it! :-P





Where is Spring?!

I'm SICK of wearing boots. And socks. I want to be able to wear my heels, flats, wedges, and sandals again, but according to the news, there's another 1.5" of snow still heading our way. Le sigh, I should have known that we hadn't seen the last of it-it is only March afterall. Maybe a pedicure would help me feel like Spring is just around the corner. Until I can get to the salon, here's some shoe candy to drool over...

*Shoes from Charlotte Russe*

Metal Studded T-Strap Sandal: $22.50

Ruffle Teardrop Platform Heel (in ORANGE! Doesn't it look like a creamsicle?!): $35.50

Perforated Slingback Platform Sandal: $35.50

Studded Peeptoe Mary Jane's (so very 70's!): $32.50

 

Alright, what else reminds you of Springtime?

Sundresses? In TEAL nonetheless!

Fun hats?

Funky shades?

And to my warm weather readers, don't you dare rub in the fact that ya'll are probably already wearing these things (and have been all year)! :-P

Do you dare?

Try a jumpsuit? I just saw some from Gucci's Ready to Wear line and kinda fell in love. Lucky for me, there's a MUCH more affordable one from F21. I'm hoping they still have this come springtime because I'm kinda diggin' it. I love the belt that's included, although I think I'd change it if I wanted to dress it up a little more. At $22.80, it's quite the steal so there's really no reason NOT to buy this.

That's it, I need this.

get it here.



My Oscars best dressed is...

Miss Halle Berry.

SWOON. I was praying for Marchesa, and then she showed up on the red carpet in this dreamy masterpiece. I gasped. She is breathtaking...

I am obsessed.

Once I get the full list of designers (so I can give props where they are MUCH deserved), I'll post my other faves...and of course the hot messes (although I was thoroughly impressed with the vast majority of attendess)!

Enjoy the Oscars, my lusties!

OSCARS!

Ahh, award show season. I live and die for the Oscars, but sometimes I think I'm the only person who watches the show only for the fashion. I will admit that this year I'm also watching because I love James Franco is some MAJOR eye candy, but that's a whole 'nother post. I kept getting excited today because I thought it was Sunday and was getting ready to watch E's Live From the Red Carpet, and then realized it was Saturday. I blame the 3 hours of sleep Liam so kindly allowed me to get last night (well, and the fact that I was out until 2). So I was looking through Glamour's website and they listed their top fifteen favorite Oscar gowns, and it made me feel all nostalgic. I wish I had someplace to wear dresses like that, but until I convince my husband to take me to a military ball, I'll have to settle for drooling over these works of art on the television. Oh well, tis the life! So what do you lusties (is that too dirty? I need a nickname for my readers) like? What dresses are memorable to you? Here's a few of mine:

Julia Roberts in Vintage Armani-2001

She just oozes class doesn't she?! Ugh, and the hair...just...gorg. I love it. ALL of it.

Reese Witherspoon in Vintage Dior-2006

I know that someone else had previously worn this gown, but I feel that Miss Witherspoon can do no wrong. I think this was the year she won for Walk the Line which is one of my all time favorite movies, and I just LOVE vintage, especially when it's Dior.

Miley Cyrus in Zuhair Muhad-2009

I'm not sure what it is about this gown, but when I look at it, I have to catch my breath. This is definitely a work of art and even though I can't really stand Miley, I've gotta give the girl props-she knows how to dress.

Michelle Williams in Vera Wang-2006

I guess a lot of people hated this dress, but I LUUUURVE it. I don't know how she pulls off that yellow with her pale skin, but homegirl is workin' it. Hot damn, I love it.

What are you hoping to see this year? I'm excited for some Marchesa gowns. I always seem to love what they create, and when it's put on the right person, magic happens. Check out Marchesa's Resort 2011 Collection. I would DIE if someone showed up in that last dress. Geesh, that's beautiful. The ice blue gown (C15802) from their Fall 2010 collection is TO. DIE. FOR. as well. I love the assymetrical neckline with the massive flower detail. SWOOOON. The last dress in their Spring 2010 collection would be a best dressed nominee for me if I ever saw it on the red carpet. Ahhh...just BEAUTIFUL!

Dior looks like they're going back to the 50's with their collection. There's this cream colored ballgown with black beaded detail that is so purty. I wonder if we'll see that tomorrow.

Alright, that's all for tonight. I'll hopefully be back tomorrow with my critiques!

jackets + tees + short shorts = instant sassiness!

I just got my March issue of Glamour and I'm totally diggin' it. I have a feeling this issue is going to be saved and completely dog-eared in a few weeks. It's their jumbo Spring fashion issue, so I knew that this one was going to have a lot of bomb ideas (did I just use the word "bomb" as an adjective? Sheesh). Diane Kruger is on the cover (do we love her or what?) wearing jean shorts, a striped tee, and a tweed Chanel jacket. Chic? Definitely. Affordable? Ummm, maybe one of the bottoms from the jacket. I figure that it really can't be that hard to recreate the look, so I'm going to turn to good ol' trusty Polyvore and see if we can make something happen.

1. Jacket: Perforated Bomber Jacket $33 http://www.charlotterusse.com/

T-Shirt: Horses $25 http://www.alloy.com/

Shorts: Revolt Studded Boyfriend Short $15 http://www.alloy.com/

Shoes: Miz Mooz Sorrento $20 http://www.infinityshoes.com/

2. Jacket: Old Navy Women's Surplus Jacket $45 http://www.oldnavy.gap.com/

T-Shirt: Billabong Wild & Free Scoopneck Tee $15 http://www.pacsun.com/

Shorts: Aeropostale Destructed Dark Wash Denim Shorts $30 http://www.aeropostale.com/

Shoes: Chinese Laundry Goldilocks-Glitter Blush $50 http://www.heels.com/

3. Jacket: Black Faux Leather Jacket $35 http://www.windsorstore.com/

T-Shirt: Junk Food Heartbreaker Tee $16 http://www.revolveclothing.com/

Shorts: AE Distressed Denim Cutoff $37 http://www.ae.com/

Shoes: Vans Lo Pro Era Shoe $42 http://www.vans.com/

What do you guys think? Glamour paired their looks with heels and edgier jackets, but I thought these looks were more doable. I love the look with the glittery heels-adorable! I'm SO looking forward to Spring. Enough with the snow, bring on the tulips!