Look for Less: Floral Dress

A springlike look for less from Emmy Rossum...


1. Tulu Enamel Stud Messenger Bag sold @ Nordstrom
2. Xhilaration Bombe Neon Belt sold @ Target
3. Label by 512 Floral Print Fit & Flare Dress sold @ Nordstrom
4. Clammer High Heel Sandal sold @ Aldo

What to Wear: A Floral Spring Look

1. Floral Dream Stripe Cap Sleeve Dress sold @ Loft
2. Necklace sold @ H&M
3. Vachetta Leather Skinny Belt sold @ Ann Taylor
4. Tinley Road Black and Gold Bangle sold @ Piperlime
5. Shannon Leather Platform Sandals sold @ Ann Taylor

Loft shows the look with a caramel belt and shoes. This is a little too matchy-matchy for me, so I thought I would change it up with black platform heels. They still have a brown heel, which ties in with the belt color but is a little less heavy than an all black sandal. I thought I would add a clear statement necklace with a coral accent ribbon, which is a steal at H&M for $7.95!

Sales! Sales! Sales! There are a lot of sales and free shipping at most places.
Loft: 50% off and free shipping (Code: CyberSpring)
Ann Taylor: 40% off and free shipping (Code: April40)
The Limited: 40% off and free shipping (Code: Fools40)
Express: 40% off
Old Navy: 30% off (Code: ThankYou)
Gap: 40% off (Code: GapEgg)
American Eagle Outfitters: 40% off (Code: 88915111)
New York & Company: 50-70% off

Finds: Dresses for under $50

Pleat-Waist Strapless Dress sold @ The Limited (Sale - $49)
Strapless Dot Dress sold @ The Limited (Sale - $45)
Sateen Strapless Dress sold @ Gap (Sale - $49)


Piped Lace Dress sold @ The Limited (Sale - $45)
Crochet Lace Dress sold @ The Limited (Sale - $49)
Eyelet Sheath Dress sold @ The Limited (Sale - $45)

There are great deals on dresses at The Limited (50% off), New York & Company (40% off), and Gap (30% off) today! Strapless dresses are always great for summer. They can be dressed up with heels and jewelry or dressed down for a more casual look with flats or sandals and a denim jacket. I also picked some lace and eyelet dresses, which are a trend this season. I particularly like the piped lace and crochet lace dress.

Finds: Piperlime Shopping Bag

Some of my picks from Piperlime...


1. Pim + Larkin Scarf Print Blouse sold @ Piperlime
2. Michael Kors Bedford Large Bowling Satchel sold @ Piperlime
3. RD Style Everly Pullover sold @ Piperlime
4. Amanda Uprichard 3/4 Sleeve V-Back Ponte Dress sold @ Piperlime
5. Hive & Honey Large Chain Link Bracelet sold @ Piperlime
6. Rosegold Zack Sandal sold @ Piperlime
7. Pour La Victoire Yves Medium Tote sold @ Piperlime
8. Ella Moss Sam Stripe Top sold @ Piperlime

Finds: Striped & Chevron Dresses

1. Chevron-Striped Dress sold @ The Limited
2. Striped Flared-Skirt Dress sold @ The Limited
3. Chevron Stripe Dress sold @ The Limited
4. Graphic Stripe Dress sold @ The Limited
5. Strapless Chambray Striped Dress sold @ The Limited

Today I thought I would share a collection of fun striped/chevron dresses at The Limited. Also, they are all on sale (up to 60% off)!

Zebra Dress

Michael Kors Zebra-Print Sheath Dress sold @ Neiman Marcus $628 (Reg. $1795)
Zebra Knit Jacquard Sheath Dress sold @ Ann Taylor $64.99 (Reg. $98)

I found a couple of cute sheath dresses in zebra print. One is an investment piece and the other a more budget friendly option. What do you think splurge or save? Are there items in your closet you consider investment pieces that you will splurge on?

Finds: Pink, Black & White

1. Rolled Sleeve Neon Top Tunic Sweater sold @ Express
2. Bold Stripe Scarf sold @ LOFT
3. Belted Mixed Stripe Tank Maxi Dress sold @ LOFT
4. Sequin Hinged Bangle sold @ Nordstrom
5. INC International Concepts Striped Peplum Jacket sold @ Macy's
6. Ivanka Trump Mildread Pump sold @ Nordstrom
7. Tinley Road Rhinestone Paisley Earring sold @ Piperlime
8. Milly Sydney Multi Clutch sold @ Nordstrom

The black and white trend is all over the blog world (I even did a post on it recently), but today I thought I would add a twist by throwing pink in to the mix. The color combo of pink, black, and white, especially in stripes seems to be another big trend this spring.

It's Friday! Hope you have a great weekend! Any great plans?

Piperlime & Spring Sandals

1. Hive & Honey Multi Chain and Beaded Necklace sold @ Piperlime ($34)
2. Pim + Larkin Cabachon Bauble Bracelet sold @ Piperlime ($34)
3. Melie Bianco Alyssa Handbag sold @ Piperlime ($99)
4. Jessica Simpson Jessie Sandal sold @ Piperlime ($89)
5. Tinley Road Long Sleeve Ponte Body Con Dress sold @ Piperlime ($69)

This yellow/green color has been a big trend recently, and when I saw this dress and these fun spring sandals, I thought I would style an outfit around them. It ended up that I found all the items at Piperlime. I love this store - it offers free shipping both ways, which means I can try things out without the expense of shipping. I also love Piperlime's selection - they have budget-friendly to investment price ranges. Today's look all happens to be styled with pieces that are under $100. Enjoy! Happy Wednesday!

Dress Finds: Lace, Colorblock, Black & White, and Floral

Looking for a dress… I thought I would share a few dress finds in the latest trends: floral, colorblock, black & white, and lace.


Adrianna Papell Illusion Bodice Lace Sheath Dress sold @ Nordstrom ($158)
Sophie Theallet Lace Dress sold @ The Limited ($118)
Hailey by Adrianna Papell Embellished Lace Sheath Dress sold @ Nordstrom ($118)


Moonlight Sheath Dress sold @ Ann Taylor ($128) (30% off - Code: SHOPCHIC)
Donna Morgan Print Peplum Sheath Dress sold @ Nordstrom ($118)
Mixed Print 3/4 Sleeve Wrap Dress sold @ Ann Taylor ($128) (30% off - Code: SHOPCHIC)


Cynthia Steffe Aubrey Colorblock Ponte Dress sold @ Nordstrom ($198)
Colorblock Dress sold @ The Limited ($79.90)
Calvin Klein Colorblock Panel Dress sold @ Nordstrom ($129.50)


Floral Contrast Waist Sundress sold @ JCPenney ($39)
Eight Sixty Alice Floral Vegan Leather Dress sold @ Piperlime ($99)
Rhyme Los Angeles Secret Garden Dress sold @ Piperlime ($79)

Friday Finds: Black & White

1. Popover Matte Jersey Shirtdress sold @ The Limited (40% off - Code: PRES40)
2. Cutout Hammered Squares Necklace sold @ The Limited (40% off - Code: PRES40)
3. Sequin Hinged Bangle sold @ Nordstrom
4. Nordstrom Bead Stretch Bracelets sold @ Nordstrom
5. Elliott Lucca Cordoba Clutch sold @ Nordstrom
6. DV by Dolce Vita Archer Sandal sold @ Nordstrom
7. Animal Trio Stripe Halter Maxi Dress sold @ Ann Taylor (30% off - Code: SHOPCHIC)

Today's finds are black and white - a big color combo trend seen in the store and on the runway. I also picked these because of a sale or free shipping. It's President's Weekend and the stores are rolling out the deals. The Limited has 40% off original ticket prices (Code: PRES40), Ann Taylor has 30% off select full price styles, including the dress featured in this post (Code: SHOPCHIC), and Nordstrom always offers free shipping both ways - a big perk!

Hope you have a great weekend!

Colorblock Remix

1. Lace Colourblock Dress sold @ Oasis
2. Tasha Link Bracelet sold @ Nordstrom
3. Georgie Perforated Faux Leather Moto Jacket sold @ Intermix
4. COACH Legacy Courtenay Leather Hobo sold @ Nordstrom
5. Tinley Road Faceted Cabachon Ring sold @ Piperlime
6. J.Renee Frenzy Pump sold @ Amazon

Do you agree that we tend to gravitate to what we like? I starting pulling together today's look based around this colorblock dress and realized that I assembled a similar look in coral, black, and snake print just last week (but a little more casual)… Guess I must like this color combo… Hope you have a great Wednesday! Tomorrow is "heart" day - any special plans?

Striped. Spring. Dress

1. Flower Ring sold @ H&M
2. Marc by Marc Jacobs Polka Dot Bow Titina Necklace sold @ Piperlime
3. Eliza J Stripe Crepe Fit & Flare Dress sold @ Nordstrom
4. Natasha Couture Glitter Clutch sold @ Nordstrom
5. Gianni Bini Kelli T-Strap Platform Sandals sold @ Dillard's

Looking for something fun for spring? Need something to wear to a bridal shower? Here is a great striped dress with a little pop of color! Want to wear it to work -- add a blazer, tights/nylons and pumps...

Style Find: Art Deco Necklace

I saw this art deco necklace yesterday and thought that I had to style an outfit around it - and what better to pair it with than a simple black dress like this Topshop dress that has gotten rave reviews. Here is what some reviewers had to say...

"…Of all my black dresses and I have several black dresses...this is my FAVORITE!!"

"It is the perfect fit. It is the perfect length, and honey it makes my figure look perfect…"

"This dress is amazing…"

1. Topshop Bodycon Midi Dress sold @ Nordstrom ($98)
2. Cleo Chevron Bib Necklace sold @ Guess by Marciano
3. Rebecca Minkoff Swing Shoulder Bag sold @ Nordstrom
4. MICHAEL Michael Kors Aria Sandal sold @ Nordstrom

Style Finds: Mint & Melon

Just a few mint & melon style finds...

1. Velvet by Graham & Spencer Rayna Key West Maxi
2. Bernardo Leather Scuba Jacket
3. 1969 Always Skinny Skimmer Jeans
4. Enzo Angiolini Love U Too 3 Pump
5. Pim + Larkin Printed Peplum Top
6. Rhyme Los Angeles Zooey Dress
7. Tinley Road Mint & Melon Bauble Necklace
8. Jessica Simpson Selin Sandal

What do you think of the spring colors of mint and melon? Have a great weekend!

Transitional Shirtdress

I found this great retro pattern shirtdress at Gap, which is on sale (30% off) through Monday (Code: GapDeal). The dress has the possibility of being worn with or without tights to transition from winter to spring.
1. Shirtdress
2. Mesh Bracelet
3. Moto Jacket (investment piece) or budget friendly option
4. Clutch
5. Sandal
6. Tights

Wardrobe Essential: Little Black Dress

One wardrobe essential that we always hear about is the "Little Black Dress". It is something that is always good to have on hand - for parties, weddings, funerals... Since it is something that I personally do not have in my closet, I thought I would do some shopping for different options. I tried to find dresses that were simple enough that they could be dressed up or down and could possibly be worn to work in addition to big events.

Neck Pleated Sheath Dress sold @ The Limited
Kamalikulture Turtleneck Dress sold @ Nordstrom
Suzi Chin for Maggy Boutique Ruched Faux Wrap Dress sold @ Nordstrom (This dress seems to be really popular… with over 370 reviews and a 4/5 rating...)

I also thought I would shop some plus size options. If you have not checked out Eloquii, The Limited's plus size line, you should. They have some really cute dresses, like this, this, and this.

Adrianna Papell Twist Front Mesh Dress sold @ Nordstrom
Exposed Sleeve Dress sold @ Eloquii (The Limited)
Fixed Wrap Dress sold @ Eloquii (The Limited) (also, comes in burgundy and navy)

Deal alert: Tweed Shift Dress

Deal alert: Loft is offering an additional 50% off all sale items! One item in particular that I thought I would share is this tweed shift dress. It comes in Autumn tween (red) and black. I can't decide which color - I like them both! One sale it is $35 - which is too hard to pass-up.

Loft pairs it with hot pink booties, which might be a little much for work, but fun for a night out! For work, I think I might pair it with the following:

#1: Tights
I love my Spanx tights. I have these reversible tights, which are black on one side and charcoal on the other - perfect because I get two colors out of one pair of tights. Also, I bought them during one of Ann Taylor's 40% off sales, so they were a great price. One of the top reasons I like them is because I am notorious for running tights. I usually get one wear out of them, but these tights are durable and run-resistant! I highly recommend them, and you can't beat a little control, too!

#2: Necklace
To accessorize, I might add a long tassel necklace, like this one.

#3: Turtleneck
On top, I might try a turtleneck. I like the way this looks, especially for winter to stay warm.

Other than a turtleneck, I might pair it with a blazer. For a more casual Friday, I might add a leather moto jacket and for the weekend, possible a denim jacket.

#4: Shoes

For shoes, I might wear black pointy pumps or black booties, or even my tall boots -- depending on the day and weather.

Hope you had a great start to the New Year! Have a great weekend!

Happy New Year!

Some sparkles to start the new year...

Bobbi Brown High Shimmer Lip Gloss sold @ Nordstrom
Alesandra Peep Toe Pump sold @ Nine West
Sequin Leopard Zip Pouch sold @ The Limited (On sale - $12.99!)
Lodis 2-Fer Leather Belts sold @ Nordstrom


Sean Collection Back Cutout Sequin Minidress sold @ Nordstrom
Sequin Blazer by EVA sold @ New York & Company
Multi-color Metallic Sequin Hi-Lo Hem Tank sold @ Express
Sequined Zebra Pencil Skirt sold @ The Limited

Merry Christmas!

(Minus The) Leather Blazer sold @ Express
Coldfeet Pump sold @ Nine West
Pop of Color Necklace sold @ The Limited
Cowlneck Sweater Dress sold @ The Limited


(Minus The) Leather Peplum Seamed Moto Jacket sold @ Express
Mossimo Supply Co. Fairisle Sweater Dress sold @ Target
Chloe K Bow Back Shadow Dot Top sold @ Nordstrom (Only $18.98 + free shipping)

A Holiday Look

Some options for the holiday season...
(Deal: 50% off today at The Limited - Code: CYBER)

Option #1: A more formal look for a holiday wedding or dressy office party. I love the lace and exposed zipper detail in the back, which adds an element of surprise.

Lace-Back Dress sold @ The Limited
Crystal and Resin Flower Bracelet sold @ LOFT
Boutique 9 Nosey Pump sold @ Nordstrom

Option #2: A more casual look for an informal office party or night out with friends. It is easy to dress up simple skinny jeans by adding a metallic jacket and leopard/sparkle platform pumps.

Draped Metallic Jacket sold @ The Limited
Vividly Platform Pump sold @ Nine West
Crystal Leaves Statement Earrings sold @ The Limited
917 Dark Wash Skinny Jeans sold @ The Limited