Work Day to Date Night

I was feeling super frumpy and knew I needed to spice things up. The quickest way I know to get me in a good mood is change the way I look. Though I try and stay away from hoochie, short shorts and a long tank top are one of my favorite summer looks. Keeping the tank top long and full coverage helps to stay away from trashy. My shorts also have a tailored look to them with the single cuff on the hem.

I always like the option of having something that can go over my tank top. Looking into the far reaches of my closet, I found this short-sleeve jacket. My issue with it is it gets bunchy in the middle with the buttons, sash and fitted fabric. People knot the ends of trench coat sashes, so why not knot the ends of my sash? It is something different for me but I am happy that I finally got a chance to wear this jacket.

My solution to easy, cute hair is to simply pin back one side with crossed bobby pins. By french braiding with small sections, starting with the crown, a small braid is created which helps the hair stay in place.

Accessories!

Black and denim are the perfect base for adding a funky edge like my favorite, vintage coral necklace and cork peep-toe wedges. It would be easy to add lots of extras to this outfit, since it is simple, but by choosing the accessories deliberately allow for a sleek sexy look.

New Accessories: Gray Satchel Purse and Coral Strappy Heels

Now that I can start adding some needed pieces to my wardrobe, I decided to splurge on what I think are must haves for the season!

This bag makes me so happy! I can wear it over my shoulder as a cross body bag or hold all three handles to carry the bag. This Olivia & Joy gray satchel is $88 at Macy's. I was going to buy it there, until another shopper snatch up the last gray one. The following weekend I went to Ross and found the EXACT SAME BAG for $34! I guess those commercials preaching about designer names being at discount stores were right... Well, what are you going to do? Buy the bag at 60% less, of course!

SHOES! I've been looking everywhere I go to find some sexy strappy heels and finally found them at H&M. I love budgeting $80 for shoes then only spending half of that. Nothing sexier than getting what you want for little monies! It is important, when having a bright highlight like these shoes, that they stay that way, as a highlight. Pairing exciting shoes with simple colors and clean lines puts all the attention on the shoes.

Side note, I went to Anthropologie in Santa Barbara and found this adorable tunic, didn't buy it, now am regretting it. I already looked online and they don't have it. If anyone sees it near Temecula in a L, let me know thanks ;)

Peace Love and Joy!
Erin

59 Days of Style Day 37 & 38: Coral and Cowboy Boots

We've all heard that we need to buy quality clothes, that is partly what this blog is about- enjoying the clothes I do have and not over-stuffing my closet. (Can't believe I only have 21 days left on my journey!) Yesterday and today, I pulled older items out of my closet that have been highlighted in spring 2011 fashion.

Coral:

You can't look through a fashion magazine without them telling you that coral is the color of the season. I thought about this then realized the top I bought last spring is coral! Of course, I thought it was orange when I bought it before I was informed by the fashion world that it is, in fact, coral. If you are going to wear coral, keep the rest of the outfit simple. I wore dark Calvin Klein skinny jeans and black Jessica Simpson ballerina flats.

Keep the makeup simple too. I used pretty brown shimmery shades by Arbonne on my eyes, black liner with brown shadow over to make the look softer.













 Western Wear:

Western wear is a strong spin off the 70's vibe a lot of collections have for spring 2011, this is why it is important to have one pair of cowboy boots you love, like I illustrated on my Cowboy Boots for All post. Western boots are a great punch for this Forever 21 cardigan (Day 20) and my favorite skinny jeans (Day 13, Day 18 and  Day 23 Day 28).

I'm in love with these boots from Tener's

Tener's Link

Tener's Link

It is important to buy quality pieces that fit you nicely and give you good feelings, then take the clothes you have and look for current fads among them. Alright, you can buy a couple fad pieces but just don't go overboard ;)