A belated Christmas post

It may not be what you'd expect in a Christmas outfit, but when do I ever follow the rules!

I decided to put together a few of my new pieces for this outfit - the Forever21 skirt is super stretchy and comfortable; it's tight enough to be scandalous but just long enough to stay classy. I topped it off with this pussybow blouse I scored on sale at my local New York & Company outlet. Black cardi, black tights, and these awesome pumps from Payless finished the look.

I went on the hunt for these pumps after seeing them on Kendi and Jessica...I found the very last pair which so happened to be a 9. They're so snug though, I'm not sure if I can really wear them (yea, I switched them in for the photos - I'd originally been wearing boots). Anyone interested in them? Email me and we'll talk :)

Cardigan: Mom's
Top: NY&Co
Skirt: Forever 21
Tights: Hue
Pumps: Payless
Necklace: Vintage
Bracelets: Brooklyn Flea
Watch: Syms

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends, and that Santa treated you well! He sure treated me nice this year!

Now or never

These pictures are not the greatest and there's only a few, but I wanted to get these City Chic pants on the blog. I've had them for a while now and I wear them constantly, but somehow the world seems to be working against me when it comes to snapping shots of my outfits. So here they are in all their glory!

Top: H&M
Pants: City Chic
Wedges: Payless
Necklace: Forever21
Rings: MARYJOHN

I love these pants. I seriously love them. I wait eagerly for them to come out of the wash every laundry cycle. They're so freaking comfortable and cute to boot. These are my "pajamas to work" pants, except way better looking. Pop on a pair of wedges and top and I easily pass for a put-together individual. My coworkers are so easily fooled! And guess what? They're on sale for $19.99. Did I say that I really love these pants?

Sailing on the high seas

Bringing this summer 2011 post back for this month's Everybody, Everywear!

 

That's what I feel like I should be doing in this nautical dress!

I remember seeing this dress on Forever21's site and thinking it was cute, but it didn't grab me as one of those must-have dresses. I was in the store last week returning a few things when I spotted it on the rack. After trying it on I took it to the register without a second thought! I love the white piping at the neckline and on the ruffle cap sleeves.

Gold jewelry and my trusty striped wedges were the perfect accessories!

I've started thinking about my wardrobe and new purchases in the mindset of, "Will this be good to take for vacation?" This one gets a big fat check. Comfortable enough to wear all day, good length, and adorable to run around in in Amsterdam and Greece!

Dress: Forever21+
Wedges: Payless
Necklace: Chrdesigns
Watch: Syms
Bracelets: Old Navy
Ring: Nordstrom Rack

On an unrelated note, some of you may remember a while back that I mentioned I was performing in a cabaret. If you're into it, here's a video (at long last) of me performing "Come to Your Senses" from Jonathan Larson's Tick Tick Boom.

Feeling Catty

Forever21+ is my crack. I just can't stay away. I missed out on this leopard tee when it popped up online a few weeks ago, but I stumbled across it in my local F21 and pounced. Every girl needs some leopard, am I wrong?

I picked up this blazer from Macy's over a year ago and it was a splurge - but probably one of my best buys ever. I have trouble with blazers because of my chest, and this one fits so well, is stretchy and super comfortable, and has awesome details, like a great puff shoulder.

I really loved how this whole outfit came together - especially the leopard with this great turquoise jewelry I picked up from F21 (surprise, surprise!). I felt very chic yet funky!

Blazer: I want to say Alfani, but I'm not totally sure, I must look at the tag and get back to you!
Top: Forever 21+
Jeans: Forever 21+
Shoes: Payless
Bangles: Syms
Turquoise necklaces: Forever 21
Circle hearts necklace: Tiffany; birthday gift from boyfriend
Ring: ?

Go with the flow - ASOS Curve Tank

Can I tell you guys how obsessed I am with this printed tank from ASOS Curve?

Completely obsessed. It's so airy and comfortable, and the button detail down the front looks so nice and adds some weight to the shirt. I ordered this in the US18/UK22 as my usual US16/UK20 was sold out. It's so loose and flowy that I really don't think it would have mattered either way, but it fits great. Best part is the straps are adjustable so I was able to wear my usual bra and still be work appropriate in the cleavage department.

I'm obsessed with a lot of things lately, including this vintage rhinestone ring I bought at a little antique shop in Ridgewood. Also, with my shoes. Touche, Payless, touche. After the first wear, these are SO comfortable and easy to walk in, they've been my go-to heels since the weather warmed up. I'm seriously considering buying a second pair as backups because I love them that much. Also obsessed with Forever21 and their jewelry lately. But that's a story for another day.

Cardigan: New York and Company Outlet
Tank: ASOS Curve
Leggings: Torrid
Sandals: Payless
Bangles: Borrowed
Ring: La Casita
Earrings: Target

Feeling Patriotic

Apparently it's the Fourth of July in Ariana world! Hey, I'm patriotic, what can I say? I got this red cropped jacket at Syms a few years back, and I completely forgot I owned it until today! It's perfect for spring though, isn't it? I plan to wear it much more often now.

This navy V-neck tee is from my Gap order last week; these tees were about $7 and change on sale, so I got two for me and one for boyfriend. They're super soft and so comfortable. Nothing looks sharper than navy blue or black with white in my mind, so I pulled out my white Not Your Daughter's Jeans again and added my new striped wedges and a brown leather belt for a nautical feel. The red jacket topped the whole look off perfectly!

If you get a chance to pick up these striped wedges from Payless, do not hesitate! They're very comfortable to walk in and look so cute on. And they're only $24.99!

I liked the brown theme for my accessories so I added this studded wooden bangle I got in Greece ages ago, and layered two gold and bronze necklaces to create one large statement piece.

Top: Gap
Jacket: Anne Klein via Syms
Jeans: Not Your Daughter's Jeans via Ideeli
Wedges: Payless
Belt: Target
Bangle: An open market in Greece
Necklaces:
   Large circle: NY&Co
   Coin necklace: Vintage

As you can see it was quite damp when I took these photos yesterday; earlier that afternoon we got the torrential leftovers of the storm system that ravaged Alabama and several other states with tornadoes on Wednesday night. I couldn't believe the damage I saw on the news in those states; my heart and prayers go out to all those who were affected!

Mint Chocolate

Laundry. It's right up there with dishes and vacuuming on my list of things I loathe doing. But even more than doing laundry, I loathe when I'm down to the dregs of my closet - which is exactly where I'm at right now. The very dregs! That being said, I was pleasantly surprised with how this outfit turned out. Sunshine and gorgeous weather steered me back to my new Michael Kors cropped pants, and I took the opportunity to pair them with this great pair of sandals I scored from Payless. If you see these in your local store, grab them! They're super cute and not nearly as uncomfortable as I thought they would be. For the price you can't go wrong.

The challenge here was finding a top to pair with my bottoms! When laundry day rolls around I inevitably find myself with a closet full of black, as my bright colors are always the first to be worn. I've had this bronze metallic tank for a while, but haven't worn it lately because of a spot on the front where the metallic seems to have rubbed off. With my fringe necklace covering the imperfection, I reached for the last colorful cardi I've got at the moment, this much worn and beloved chartreuse number. I really love the color combo! It's earthy and organic, while the metallic top and statement necklace give it some edge. Win!

Top: Lane Bryant

Cardigan: Nordstrom Rack

Pants: Michael Kors via Nordstrom

Sandals Payless

Necklace: Forever21

Bangles: Forever21

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