Dress Colorfully

Look 1: Blouse, Denim Jeggings, Gold Cuff, Leopard Blazer, Nude Pumps

Look 2: Blouse, Pencil Skirt, Leopard Belt, Two-Tone Pumps

Look 3: Blouse, Earrings, Boyfriend Jeans, Leopard Flats

I recently purchased three blouses from tobi at an INCREDIBLE price {get yours here} after coveting this J.Crew blouse {three for a little over the price of one, talk about a steal}.  This is how I plan to style each of these blouses once they arrive upon my door step.  Three looks for three occasions - a night out, the office, and a casual weekend look.

currently coveting: monograms

If I have haven't stated it before, I will state again. I love Pinterest. It introduced me to this lovely etsy seller, CrystalBlue07.  She creates this lovely name plate necklaces and initial rings at a very reasonable price.  I must snatch up my own monogrammed ring before they run out!

available here

work it mondays: the printed dress

Every working girl and Everygirl needs a jazzy LBD.  I recently pinned this mixed prints LBD as an inspiration piece to my ever expanding wardrobe.  Printed dresses can be dressed up with a blazer or cardigan, worn with tights or bare legs, and paired with a variety of shoes.  A printed black & white dress will never go out of style.  And in the season of dressing colorfully, try pairing your dress with this and that.

Dress 1: Black/White Tile Dress, Mary Janes

Dress 2: Snake Print Dress, Booties

Dress 3: Black & White Chiffon Dress, Ballet Flats

PS. If you haven't voted for me yet, please do over at Refinery 29's Search for the Next Style Blogger Contest! Click the 'Popular Contestants' tab and scroll down.  I'm the brunette wearing the black blazer and twelve tee.  Click the 'heart', just once, to cast your vote.  Thanks in advance for the vote and allowing the self-promotion! :)

jason wu for target

There is not a lot that can get me out of bed on a Sunday morning. The smell of a fresh pot of coffee and bacon simmering, maybe. Sandwiched in-between stressful Mondays-Fridays, I savor my bed as much as possible on weekend mornings. However; this Sunday led to one exception.  

Nothing like a much-anticipated clothing debut to get me moving.  I ended up purchasing three items from the Jason Wu for Target collection.  I put back two dresses at the last minute and slightly regret giving up this lovely number {of course, my boyfriend loved this dress over all of my purchases I brought home, go figure}.  But alas, I am completely satisfied with the floral chiffon dress, while still on the fence regarding the two tops that joined with. 

What came home with me...

What I left behind...

Do you think I should keep the blouse and tee? Are they chic or too Grandma-ish/'I'm a Cat' lady as described by my boyfriend?

PS. If you could be so kind to vote for me for Refinery 29's Search for the Next Big Style Blogger? Follow the link, click "Popular Contestants" tab and scroll down. Just click the heart next to my photo {Samantha - The Brunette One - I'm wearing a black blazer & twelve tee}, just once, to cast your vote!  Thank you in advance!!