OOTD: Casual and Glam

This is an outfit that I wore to wine country that initially involved a much more "fancy" top.  But then I felt like it was too much for daytime non-partying, so I swapped in a super casual tee.  It's not new, but I the effect was too good in my mind.  Love love!

Outfit Details
Blazer: H&M
Top: Thrifted American Eagle
Skirt: ASOS Hype Sequin Skirt
Shoes: Enzo Angiolini
Sunglasses: Stunners
Purse: ASOS Leather Croc Metal Bar Clutch
Necklace: Forever 21
Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs

 

You guys, I have been having some major girl moments lately.  Recently every time I see or hear an advertisement for some heartfelt couple or family moment, I tear up.  Or something that involves teams. Seriously!  All those video chat commercials with a dad on a work trip talking to his kids.   Or the Windows 8 commercial focusing on the photo password feature where you see a bunch of family pictures.  Shoot, even the fricking Under Armour commercials where athletes train really hard and the tag line "Protect this House" closes it.  I mean, what gives?!  I'm not on my monthly cycle either!  Anyone else have this problem?  

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Happy Halloween Mario Party!

Happy Halloween from your friends over at to look for: Style! This little party of Marios is getting ready to boogie tonight and through the weekend. 

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OOTD: Devil's Canyon

I'm a major fan of all things alcoholic and really, the more hipster the better.  So when my friends told me that the Devil's Canyon Brewery in Belmont, CA only opens the last Friday of every month to party and sell beers on tap, I was totally there.  You mean I can sample craft brews in a limited window with a select few in the know?  Count me in! Yeesh, I drink the Bay Area Kool-Aid more and more every year.

Since I was all ready to get my drink on, I decided to go with a loose tunic over skinny jeans and boots.  The boots because we walked to and took the train and the loose tunic to cover my inevitable beer belly.  And the skinny jeans so that I didn't look completely bloated everywhere ;).

 

Outfit Details
Top: Thrifted via Crossroads
Bottoms: AG Stevie Crops
Shoes: Anthropologie Loose Reign Boots
Sunglasses: Stunners
Belt: Steve Madden
Bracelets: Cotton On
Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs

 

And a few shots en route and at the brewery itself: 

 

I ended up having the Pilot Brew, which as a very sweet, dark orange blossom flavored beer, a blonde beer and the Full Boar Scotch Ale.  In the end the Scotch was my favorite.  I would definitely be down for doing this again!  

What kind of event would you go to in a heart beat? 

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OOTD: Falling

Fall has to be my favorite season.  Yes, I realize that it's probably every blogger's favorite season, but I love the muted jewel tones, the layering and all the fun blazer/sweater/jacket options that come with it.   I mean, I've been DYING to have a blazer with elbow pads on it foreeeeever.  And then I found one at Crossroads.  AND the elbow pads are suede and soft and ah-mazing.  So I just paired it with the 2 most unlikely colors ever.  And I kind of like it.

Please excuse the hair.

 
Outfit Details
Top: H&M
Bottoms: J Crew No. 2 Pencil Skirt
Blazer: Thrifted H&M via Crossroads
Shoes: DV via Nordstrom Rack
Belt: Vintage

  

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OOTD: Loafing

This is one of those outfits I throw on after a long night that involves stretchy pants, fashion-y flats and dry shampoo'ed hair.  I like to think dry shampoo gives me sexy bedhead, but it's entirely possible that I look like a hot mess.  I'll just say that the look is very "in".  Having a personal style blog gives me the legitimacy to say that right?  ...Right.

Outfit Details
Top: Thrifted J Crew
Bottoms: Gap
Shoes: Old Navy
Scarf: J Crew Silk Driving Scarf

 

I picked up these amazing loafers on sale at Old Navy.  They were green (my favorite), snakeskin (another highly desirable fake! pattern) and a price that just couldn't be beat.  So what if they were half a size too big?  They're flats anyway, so it's not like it's a walking hazard.   

 Is anyone else confused that June is half over?  Where has the time gone?  

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OOTD: Business Time

No..not THAT kind of Business Time.  Though I have the song in my head now.  This is a bit of an off-key take on office wear, combining two pieces with pinstripes and a heavily patterned scarf.  I think the sunglasses provide a little pizzazz.

 
Outfit Details
Blazer: Thrifted Ben Sherman
Shirt: James Perse via NM Last Call
Bottoms: The Limited
Shoes: Michael Kors
Sunglasses: Stunners
Scarf: J Crew Silk Driving Scarf

  
  

 

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OOTD: Wine Country Weekend

As I shared a few weeks ago, my BF and I went up to Sonoma for an anniversary-celebrating wine country weekend.  Just wanted to share a few shots of my outfit and the Francis Ford Coppola Winery.  Even though it's ALLLLL the way in the northern part of the Sonoma wine area in a place called Geyserville, this was such a neat place.  The wine was good (not the most amazing, but certainly holds its own in the area) and the facility is just full of cool stuff to look at from movies, history AND it has a pool!  Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

 

Outfit Details
Dress: Anthropologie Yonina Mini Dress
Cardigan: Thrifted Anthropologie Rushing Ruffles Cardigan
Shoes: J Crew Mona Leather Pumps
Sunglasses: Stunners

 

It was our anniversary, so I dressed it up a bit :).  Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of the pool, but take my word for it, it was cool.  Hope you enjoyed the pics! 

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OOTD: I Saw the Potential, but Have Not the Skill

One of the things I was always really envious about when reading others' blogs is the high level of DIY skillz many other ladies have.  Everything from dyeing clothes and shoes, making their own clothes and hacking up some Ikea furniture to bend its will.  So, when I saw this dress at my local Savers, all I could do is think about all the potential.  I mean, red, florals AND shirt dresses are ALL on trend right now AND it fits amazingly! How often do you find a size 4P at a thrift store?  Now, if only I could hem it to be above the knee...

And then, I had it.  It was only $7, and how expensive could taking it to a tailor for hemming be?  It's just a straight shot across, right?

Here's the picture of the original dress:

 

Aaaand viola!  $12 later, I have the best mini shirt dress evar!  Now, I know it's not as bada$$ as sewing it myself, but you know what?  I'm going to take the credit for seeing the potential and making a design decision!

  
Outfit Details
Dress: Thrifted and Professionally altered
Cardigan: Banana Republic Factory
Belt: Anthropologie
Shoes: Target Taki Mary Janes
Sunglasses: Kate Spade via Nordstrom Rack

  

So, in the best case I've inspired you to go off and be creative in the best way you know how, and in the worst, I've convinced you that I'm a sham.  Well, to each their own! 

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OOTD: Glamping

Ever hear of glamping?  It's glam camping.  I think the idea is that you're out in the wilderness with a fabulous tent/hut looking thing.  Never been.  Not sure I ever will.  BUT! I'm pretty sure this is the kind of thing that you'd wear.  I mean, a glitter sweatshirt, stretchy cotton skinnies and high heels?  Comfort with glamour!

 
Outfit Details
Top: Thrifted
Undershirt: Nordstrom
Bottoms: Gap
Shoes: J Crew Mona Patent Pump via eBay  

When I picked this sweatshirt up at my local Savers, it was like my hand had a mind of it's own.  It put it in my cart before I knew what was happening!  I'm glad it did, because it's super fun -- even if it did smell like bubblegum and I had to wash it 3 times to get it out.  

I also am loving these Mona pumps.  It's so great that J Crew offers such fun colors and that I can stalk eBay for better deals on out of season colorways.   

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OOTD: Multi-colored

Sometimes when I need to look extra professional, I go for a more streamlined look than the twee, eclectic one I tend to rock on a regular basis.  This outfit definitely fits the bill with the khaki pinstriped pants, classic pumps and close fit sweater.  What makes it more towards my style however, is the almost random mix of colors.  I'm loving the bold purple, green and orange in this outfit.  What about you?

 
Outfit Details
Top: Thrifted Sisley
Cami: American Eagle
Pants: The Limited
Shoes: J Crew Mona Pumps via eBay
Scarf: Present from Italy from Friend <3
Sunglasses: Dry Goods
 

I got these pumps off of eBay and I sure as heck don't regret it.  This Italian leather business ain't no joke, and the tangerine color is right on trend.  And I don't even care that there are black sharpie lines through the J Crew brand name on the insole!  Whatevs. 

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