I debated for a long time about what to wear to the Pyramids of Giza. I wanted to be both comfortable and stylish for this adventure, as well as modest (Egypt is a predominately Muslim country). I also knew there was a chance I’d be riding a camel before the day was over… Now, this outfit was by no means perfect for this day! However, I am happy enough with how it worked out. The Dress I ended up liking… Read more »
Dress c/o* | Pumps | Cardigan (Similar) | Sunglasses (Similar) | Earrings An unspoken goal I had made for myself for this blogging year was to write about things that answer a question and people will find useful – not just whatever strikes my fancy. However, I think I’m going to be stretching that a bit with this post, haha. I’m not sure if many people will find themselves in Russia wanting to recreate this look or my photos –… Read more »
Dress c/o* | Cardigan | Keds | Necklace | Earrings | Sunglasses (Similar) I’m taking a little break from heavy sweaters, coats and boots to feature the most perfect, vintage-inspired dress for spring! Thanks to my little weekend getaway to Tel Aviv, Israel…I was actually able to experience some amazing, spring weather. It was glorious! The trip to Tel Aviv itself was a cool, yet complicated experience to say the least, though. Some parts were amazing, while others will go… Read more »
Dress c/o* | Cardigan c/o* | Boots | Bag | Belt | Sunglasses (Similar) There were many different things I wanted to be when I grew up and astronomer was among my list of dream professions at 6 years old. I loved looking at the stars and learning the constellations. Turns out, though, there’s a bit more to being an astronomer than that…and I’m terrible at science. So, being an astronomer never really worked out. However, a dress with a… Read more »
Dress (similar) | Sneakers | Belt | Sunglasses (similar) | Bag (similar) | Earrings (similar) It took me long enough, but I’m finally embracing the sneakers and dress trend. I’ve been hesitant to try it for some reason. I think it’s just because I didn’t have quite the right pair of sneakers to pair with my dresses. But behold! I have bought a pair that will work with (almost) all of them. A trusty pair of Keds was the perfect… Read more »
Dress c/o* use code LP15 for 15% off | Wedges (Similar) | Belt | Earrings I don’t know about the rest of you, but I am so ready for fall! I’m looking forward to turning my air conditioner off, wearing some chunky scarves and knee-high boots and some dresses with sleeves! Alas, though, it looks like the hot weather is here to stay…at least for a little while. This sleeved, floral dress was one I broke out just before we… Read more »
Dress | Sandals | Necklace (similar) | Bracelet c/o* Having at least one dress in your closet that can be worn to the grocery store and then a formal event is a must…bonus points if it’s comfortable and also has pockets, like this one. And depending on your shoes and accessories, this dress easily goes from casual to formal in a blink of an eye! I had opted for casual the day I took these photos. I had to run… Read more »
Ah, wishlist posts. It’s been quite some time since I put one of these together! They, as always, can be a bit dangerous to make…as I tend to start buying these things rather than just wishing for them. Haha. (Does anyone else have that problem?) However, when the folks from David Nieper reached out to me about this wishlist post, I couldn’t resist! David “creates collections of the utmost softness, femininity and luxury.” And I am loving his scarves, beautiful… Read more »
Nothing makes me happier than a fabulous, fit and flare dress…especially a fit and flare dress with pockets! And these dresses are flattering on many body types (especially those of us who are on the curvier end of the spectrum). The best part too is that I’m apparently not the only one who loves fit and flare dresses, as there is no shortage of cute ones to choose from on the comfort of my couch! So, I put together a… Read more »
Click to shop: Florals, stripes and gingham are usually the first prints to come to mind when I want to add a little pizzaz to an outfit. However, geometric prints are a relatively new venture for me! Geometric prints are actually pretty easy to style as well. The key is to keep your accessories and shoes on the neutral side, and not too loud. Geometric prints tend to speak loudly enough on their own. My go-to in this case is… Read more »
You may have noticed me mentioning ModCloth‘s Stylish Surprise every 6 months or so on my social media accounts. This is because I absolutely LOVE participating in this sale. However, I realize it’s been awhile since I’ve actually explained what this sale is, as it isn’t your typical sale event. I also thought it would be fun to show off the items I’ve gotten via this sale over the years. There have been a lot of hits, but there have… Read more »
I just can’t shake the image of a peacock fanning its feathers when I look at these photos. The ruffles of this dress look like I have my own tiny, rainbow-colored peacock tail. Haha. Or maybe that’s just my brain on too much caffeine? But anyways! This is a dress I have had on my radar for many, many moons! My friend, Ashlee, had sent me a Pin of it quite awhile ago and suggested I should give it a… Read more »
Click to shop: I took full advantage of the warm weather last week in Wisconsin! (Is that an oxymoron “warm weather & Wisconsin?” Haha.) I’m kind of enjoying switching between my summer and winter wardrobe all within a week. There are so many fun options for clothing, then! And it’s certainly feeling like winter in Rosario today…I was wearing boots and a warm coat! (All within a week of taking these photos.) Anyways, back to this outfit I wore last… Read more »
Click to shop: I’m going to be perfectly honest, these photos are a bit old. Sometimes I’ll take photos before I wear an outfit out and about to get a better idea of what it looks like. Photos tend to be more honest than my mirror, I’ve found. And this dress was actually supposed to be my New Year’s Eve dress. There was a 1920s themed party on the Sydney Harbour my hubby and I were thinking about attending. However,… Read more »
I have really come to enjoy wishlist posts lately. It’s a fun way of window shopping for me…since I like to do all my shopping from the comfort of my couch, haha. And we’re currently getting one of the worst thunderstorms I’ve experienced since moving to Sydney, so I won’t be doing any actual window shopping today anyways. (Jeez! The building next to me was just struck by lightning – complete with a poof of smoke!) Yep, I’m staying in… Read more »
The butterfly is a flying flower, The flower a tethered butterfly. ~Ponce Denis Écouchard Lebrun For reasons I can’t exactly articulate, I really like that quote. And while flowers and butterflies are both equally unique & beautiful in real life, I also think they are equally as fun as prints. However, I’m always drawn to florals when selecting a dress. I think this is because finding butterfly print clothing just isn’t as common. It can be a rather unique find…. Read more »
Shop the look: It is starting to feel more and more like summer here in Sydney! This outfit was worn last weekend on a balmy Sunday afternoon…even the water was warm as it splashed my toes. But now, I’m currently in Wisconsin, where it’s well below freezing and very snowy! To say that I am cold would be an understatement, haha. I have definitely turned into “a baby” about the cold weather. (How did I ever do outfit posts in… Read more »
Shop the look: Woah, is that some knee showing in this post? Craziness! I’ve hardly worn anything that showed a little leg since I came to Sydney (thanks to its windy conditions). It’s also been awhile since I’ve worn a dress that is this fitted. However, this dress being fitted is the reason I can get away with wearing something a little shorter in the breezy weather here…I won’t have to worry about this dress flying up over my head… Read more »
“Curve-hugging” and “mini dress” are usually two descriptions that send me running for safety when I’m clothes shopping! I am just not comfortable wearing that type of dress…and I am not really a fan of having every, ah, “curve” on my body displayed. I’m not hating on my body here (or this type of dress), but fit and flare dresses are my go-to…and generally what I feel to be the most “me.” However, every once in a while, I just… Read more »
Baseball is America’s favorite pastime…but I think it just might be Japan’s favorite pastime too! I went to my first Japanese baseball game yesterday, and it was unlike anything I had experienced at home. The level of excitement and fan participation was incredible! The only sporting event I’ve experienced that has even come close to this was a Badger Game on Halloween. (A reference for my fellow Wisconsinites, sorry everyone else!). The Food & Beverages And what’s a ball game… Read more »
Shop the look: A few outfit posts ago I mentioned that I didn’t wear a traditional white wedding dress when I was married. In fact, my wedding dress is so far from traditional that I can still actually wear it for events! I had a couple readers ask to see it… so, here it is! Not what you expected, I bet? Haha. My husband and I were married on super short notice (in a courthouse) and my friend, Shannon,… Read more »
Shop the look: Putting this post together made me feel pretty old, not going to lie. I know I don’t have white hair or anything, but I did realize I had forgotten how old I was. (So, I’m already to that point in life.) I had myself convinced I was a full year younger than I actually am. Haha. But when I stopped to think about just how long I had this jean jacket, and did some math, I came… Read more »
Shop the look: I love Star Wars. Let’s be clear, though. When I say I love Star Wars, I’m referring to the originals… not those darn prequels with Jar Jar Binks in them. I also would like the world to be aware of my love of the original trilogy. What better way to showcase this, than with a one-of-a-kind Star Wars dress? I bought this dress off Etsy from a lady who makes them out of old Star Wars t-shirts…. Read more »
