Black & Blue

Hello friends!

Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend!

So...black and blue...got to be honest....years ago I wasn't totally sold on that color combo, but now...totally different story. I guess for me it would depend on what shade of blue. Being that this is a darker blue which I tend to like better and that it already had the black beading on it, I decided I liked it much better when I wore black jeans versus blue jeans. I added the black jacket that also had beading and loved the whole effect. What is your favorite color combo?

Jeans ~ old ~ Citizens of Humanity ~ size 29 ~ similar here and here

These are old and a different brand than I usually wear so the size 29 could be for that reason plus I think I was 10 pounds heavier at the time that I bought these. Usually I'm a 27 in jeans.

Tank ~ old from last summer ~ Express ~ size XS (ran a little bigger) ~ similar here on sale!

Jacket ~ old last year ~ C. Luce ~ size small ~ bought from Apricot Lane Boutique in NC

I love this jacket! I saw it and immediately knew I had to buy it. The pattern and the beading is so unique. I believe this was the last one. The small fits okay, but I can only wear tanks with it as it is tight in the arm area and anything with sleeves would be too tight and would bunch up. I probably could go up to a medium but not sure how the rest would have fit, but I am still glad I got to have this jacket. My mom had a jacket similar to this in the early 90s so it reminds me of that time period.

Shoes ~ old ~Tahari ~ size 7.5 ~ DSW ~ similar here

Bag ~ old ~ Michael Kors ~ similar here

Necklace ~ really old-don't even remember where I got it from ~ really like this one

Thanks for reading!!

~Michelle

Rainy Days

Hello ladies!

So I have been searching for months for a rain jacket. I had my heart set on a green one but it seems they are very hard to find. I found a few pics on Pinterest but they turned out to be a few years old so that didn't help. I searched every major store and any others I could think of that sold rain coats. When I found these green rain boots that I had to have, I decided to search for a different color jacket. I finally found a jacket I liked and they style was what I was looking for. I went with the navy as I felt it would go with most other colors and just a little different than the usual black.

Rain boots ~ Hunter Boots ~ size 8 ( they don't have half sizes so I went up to 8)

Rain jacket ~ LLBean ~ size small

Jeans ~ Paige Denim ~ size 27 ~ similar here

T-Shirt ~ J. Crew ~ size small ~ old ~ similar here

Goodnight all!

~ Michelle

Into the Woods

Happy Wednesday!

So sometimes every couple years I put on a fancy dress and do some shoots in different locations. I like to look back and see what I looked like and how I've changed and just to remember that time period in my life. I know when one day when I'm really old, I'll appreciate having these pictures. I really love photographs that are taking in some type of nature setting. I saw on Pinterest lots of photos with girls in beautiful dresses in forest/woods settings and loved them. So I thought why not try this and see how they come out. Does anyone else do this? Let me know!

Dress ~ Monaco ~ size small ~ Bought from Bella at Smith Haven Mall in December for $80!!

Searched for dresses like this but very hard to find exactly the same but I did find this one which is I think dramatic but could be a little pricey for some, this one which is only $32 people!!! You could totally add jewelry to dress this up! And....completely in love with this one but I believe it's considered a bridesmaid dress or even a bride dress in the other colors but hey, in black, who cares, right? But just a warning....it is expensive.

As you can see I like fitted dresses. I'm not much for a flowy type dress unless it's casual. Long, fitted, and maybe even a little on the dramatic side is my type. What kind of dresses do you all like? Leave me comments!

Thanks for reading!

~Michelle

Neon Pink

Hello ladies! Monday is over....thank goodness! Four more days until the weekend!

So I love neon stuff. It reminds me of the 80s and when I was little. I don't wear it a lot because I'm fair skinned as I think neon looks a little better when you have darker skin. I am on the hunt though for a neon green top. Green is my favorite color and I would love to pair it with black as I did here with the pink. I think black just makes neons pop more. This T-shirt was from Target at a great price! I usually go there for tanks and simple tees. There are so many colors to choose from and I like the way they fit. 

I am also loving the lace up heels trend that is going on right now! I just got these and they are perfect. Don't mind the dark toenail polish in the pic...changing it to a more springy color this week.

As you can see I used a clutch in some pics and regular bag in others. I wanted to show that you can wear this out and about or dress it up a little more with the clutch for a night out.

Jeans ~ Paige Denim ~ Bought from Bevello ~ size 27 ~ style: Verdugo Ultra Skinny ~

similar here and on sale for $94!!

T-Shirt ~ Merona~ bought from Target in store but can also get online Target ~ size small-it does seem to run on the bigger side but I was fine with that

Blazer ~ Lucy & Co. ~ bought from Bevello awhile ago ~ size small~ similar here and here

Shoes ~ Aldo ~ size 7 (seems they run big-I'm usually a 7.5)

Ring ~ Michael Kors ~ bought at Christmas time ~ hard to find similar but I like this one

Bag ~ Michael Kors ~ old ~ similar here

Necklace ~ old ~ I do like this one and this one - only $13!!

Clutch ~ old~ I would say that you can wear any kind of black clutch and it would go~ DSW has some great ones

Okay, it's midnight now....think I need to get some sleep for work tomorrow!

Goodnight girls!

~Michelle~