prabal gurung for target

I'm not going to say I was dying for this Prabal Gurung for Target skirt like so many other bloggers. In fact, the only reason I bought it is because it was on clearance for $8 and my weakness is a good deal. But I like bright colors and I am all about the pattern mix, so I'm happy I got. Not mention, it also works perfectly with my Diesel heels, BUT I'm just not sure how else I would wear it. Suggestions?

WEARING: f21 blouse, bebe leather jacket, prabal gurung for target skirt, diesel heels, kelsi dagger handbag

WORN TO: dinner and FELA

By the way, if FELA hasn't been to your area yet, please go see it! It is visually stunning and the music, my God the music. You will not be able to sit still in your seat. I promise

in essence

I am officially the coolest aunt. I let my nephews photobomb me while I'm trying to be serious and take blog pics, and then I turn around and shoot hoops with them...IN HEELS. Anything for my boys, anything :) 

P.S. This is the outfit that landed me a spot in ESSENCE nearly 2.5 years ago!

wearing: zara blazer & heels, urban outfitters zebra blouse (SIMILAR), topshop pants, (LOVE THESE) cynthia rowley sunnies

worn to: church and shoot hoops 

shoe snaps @iamsimplychic

Yikes! I'm not totally sure where my camera is. I have a good idea, but until I can get to it, I thought I'd share some shoe snaps via my INSTAGRAM. Are you following me? 

And speaking of followers, thanks to everyone who entered the iPod giveaway! The lucky winner is SING OF SING'ATURE STYLE! As I told her, it could not be going to a more loyal follower. She reads and comments on nearly every single one of my posts. Thanks girlie! 

IVANKA TRUMP PUMPS  

 Via Spiga

PRADA HEELS

 SAM EDELMAN WEDGES

 Nine West 

 QUPID LOAFERS

 Hunter

Christian Louboutin

 Prabal Gurung for Target

LUCKY BRAND FLATS (a.k.a the most comfortable shoes I own)

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skinny mini

Pardon the picture overload. I had a full out photo shoot while waiting to get into the UNCORKED! WINE FESTIVAL, and it was well worth the 45+ min wait. I highly recommend it for Bay Area peeps. Unlimited wine tasting for 5 hours...yes ma'am!

On to the outfit...I got these oversized sunnies from TJ Maxx for 6 bucks. I wasn't sure about them because this is not a shape I would typically go for, but for $6, I figured I'd give it a shot, and I'm glad I did. I really like them. What do you think? Is this shape ok for my face? 

I also scored these velvety loafers for dirt cheap from the DSW clearance rack, and I have been wearing them like crazy. Somehow fuchsia suddenly goes with everything in my closet. 

And last but not least, THE PANTS. O, the pants!! Words can not express how much I love these GAP PRINTED SKINNY MINI KHAKIS (and not just b/c my nickname is skinny mini). I'm slowly collecting them in every single print. 

P.S. There's still a little time to enter my iPod GIVEAWAY!

iPod giveaway!!!!

When I think about all the things I love and enjoy and that make me happy, music is right up there at the top of my list. From Lil Wayne to Lady Antebellum, I am a fan of literally ALL genres of music, and my iPod and I have a very special relationship. 

So many people seem to be using their phone for music these days, but I say preserve your battery and your gigabytes and enter my iPod nano (16GB) giveaway! 

This latest generation of the nano has a lot of cool features including a touchscreen, FM radio with live pause, a pedometer and a widescreen to watch your favorite movies and view your favorite pictures. It's pretty fantastic. Enter below, and good luck! 

P.S. Justin Timberlake's Strawberry Bubblegum is currently on repeat for me. What about you? What are you listening to? 

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pattern mixing

Do you think pattern mixing will ever go out of style? I sure hope not. What is your favorite way to mix patterns? Mine is depicted here, but I'm also really loving mixing gingham with other prints as of late.

wearing: old navy cardigan, nordstrom blouse, thrifted ($2) skirt, sam edelman heels, gifted madewell heart necklace, MICHAEL KORS TORTOISE WATCH

worn to: work

simply casual

This is not a look I would typically post on the blog, but I had my camera and a photographer for the day, so I figured why not. Besides, if you happen to run into me on the streets on a lazy Saturday morning or afternoon, this is what you'd see. So why not share it, right? 

P.S. I have 3 pairs of Sperry's and they are BY FAR the most comfortable shoes I own. 

wearing: j crew shirt (love this TEACH FOR AMERICA TEE),  joe's jeans, sperry fisherman shoes, nasty gal horizontal cross necklace (SIMILAR), tom's sunglasses c/o (VERY SIMILAR)

worn to: the farmer's market, brunch and sip beer at THE LAKE

is belted better

To belt or not to belt? That is the question. What do you think, is this dress better belted or not? If you follow me on INSTAGRAM then you likely already saw the picture of how I actually wore it. 

wearing: ali ro dress (love THIS one), prada heels (sold out but THESE!!!!), thrifted belt, nordstrom necklace

worn to: drinks and lounging at PRESS CLUB

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and then there were 4

(Outtake photo from THIS Katrina Davis shoot) 

...4 years that is. I'm a terrible, terrible blogger. Not only am I down to once a week posts, I also missed my 4 year blogiversary this past Saturday. I would apologize and tell you I am going to do better, but instead I will just say thank you for reading, thank you for your comments and emails, thank you for following and thank you for inspiring me to keep at it each and every time I want to give it up. I'm taking it one step at a time, but for now, cheers to another great year to come :)

P.S. I'm thinking a giveaway is a good way to celebrate 4 years! Any suggestions on what I should give away?

hat hair day

I'm officially renaming bad hair days, hat hair days because when you can put a hat on, there's no such thing as a bad hair day. 

As soon as I spotted THIS acid wash baseball cap in Target, I knew I had to have it. It's multifunctional, protecting my skin from the sun, hiding hair that needs some TLC, and adding interest to an outfit whether you choose to dress up, dress down or land somewhere in between like I did here.

wearing: TARGET DENIM BASEBALL HAT, TARGET BRIGHT STRIPED SCARF, nordstrom blouse, gap jeans (YELLOW DOT JEANS), sam edelman sandals, michael kors bag, earrings via STOP SHOP & ROLL

worn to: lunch at HOT ITALIAN