Eye-searing.

 

Get the look: Cardigan: Old Navy. Tank: H&M (similar). Skinnies: Old Navy. Scarf: Kohl's (similar). Wedges: Steve Madden via DSW. Sunnies: Kate Spade. Watch: Michael Kors.

The colors, Duke, the colors!!!

Remember that old popsicle commercial? No? Oh well.

Yesterday was Everybody, Everwear's neon day, so how perfectly appropriate is this outfit I wore out for dinner and drinks in Hoboken on Saturday? This scarf, which I picked up on a whim at Kohl's, has quickly become my favorite and is practically a staple in my wardrobe at the moment. I'm wearing it right now in fact -  it goes with everything! For those nights when I'm not in the mood to go out in a dress or anything all that revealing, an outfit like this is my go to - A few pops of color, an interesting tank, and a cute heel amp up the funk factor for a basic outfit that looks just as appropriate at the bar as it does at the office (yup, recycled this outfit on Monday!).

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I'm BLUE badabadeedabadie...

Get the look: Top, skinnies (similar), scarf, shoes, ring (similar), watch

Rain, rain go away! I managed to snap a few pictures yesterday in a brief reprieve in the nonstop rain we've been having the last few days. It's so depressing! I'm ready for some warmth and sunshine like nobody's business!

These cobalt skinnies from the Gap are my new favorite pants. They're super comfortable, a great length, and surprisingly versatile for such a bright color. I love how they look paired with my Kiyonna top and this great scarf. Who would have thought all these colors would work so well together? I'm seriously contemplating going back for a pair in white...

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Spring has sprung.

The weather has been absolutely unreal the last week or so here in my corner of the east coast. 75 degrees in March?! Unheard of. This time last year we were hit by of month of storms and were blanketed under a few inches of snow. I'm just hoping mother nature has had her fill of chilly days for the season and is as wholeheartedly pro-spring as I am!

I love the beginning of spring, when it's warm enough to prance about without a jacket, but cool enough that a dress with tights and boots is still comfortable - I have a feeling you'll be seeing me in some similar get-ups to this one, at least while this gorgeous weather lasts.

In the mean time, there's a pile of laundry about the size of Mount Everest in my room that's waiting to be conquered. It might explain the "I have nothing to wear" feeling I've been getting while trying to clothe myself each morning. That, and the fact that a lot of my stuff is too big now. In that vein, keep an eye on the shop - I'll be adding a TON of items very soon!

Dress: ASOS Curve
Tights: We Love Colors
Boots: DUO
Scarf: Old Navy
Necklace: H&M
Bracelets (from left): Greece, Brooklyn Flea, Ebay
Rings: MARYJOHN

Better late than never.

I've been trying to get this post up for a week, easy. This are gettin' crazy around these parts, what with my show opening in 8 days (ah!) and all. Lots of lines, songs, and dances to perfect!

In anycase, this outfit is comfortable and cute, perfect to go from work all day to rehearsal all night. In fact, I'm wearing it's black-dress-burgundy-tights-same-scarf cousin as we speak.

Do you love my new Steve Madden Graanie boots, a Christmas present from the boyfriend, as much as I do?! I've been wearing them with everything, from skirts and dresses to jeans and leggings. They're the best way to toughen up a feminine outfit in my opinion. And aren't they the most perfect footwear for one Ms. Penelope Pennywise?? Ah, the beauty of multitasking.

Dress: F21+
Cardi: Target
Leggings: Misc
Boots: Steve Madden
Belt: Misc
Necklaces: F21 and thrifted
Bracelet: Brooklyn Flea
Watch: Syms
Ring: Street fair in Virginia
Scarf: Old Navy

Oh, and that ring? The one I wear in almost every post? Lost. Caput. Gone forever :*(

Losing light

Dress: ASOS Curve. Scarf: Uniqlo. Teggings: Re/Dress. Boots: OneStopPlus. Belt: Syms. Blazer: Gap. Ring: Street fair in Fairfax, VA.

We are losing afternoon light fast here on the east coast - daylight savings time is really going to screw me in the after-work photo department very soon. I'm still getting the last dregs of pretty golden light at this point and I'll be savoring it!

Every so often an item will come along that I fervently wish I had bought a back up of. This jersey dress from ASOS Curve is one of those items. I got it on super sale last fall, and have been wishing I bought a second ever since. It's held up really well so far, but I'm dreading the day I inevitably spill on it or rip it (knock on wood)! This piece has always been so easy to style up or down; two of my favorite outfits ever have it as a base.

Do you own and item that you wish you bought a back up of? Or something you have bought a backup of?

Triumphant Return!

Well hello everyone! I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and a very happy New Years! I would love to be able to show you my bangin' New Year's Eve outfit, but unfortunately I never got a chance to wear it :( I came down with a horrible stomach flu/strep throat on Thursday before the big night and never even made it out of bed until late Saturday :( But hey, I like to look on the bright side - I saved some money AND now I have an excuse to wear my outfit and be fabulous some other night!

Anywho, back to the good stuff. Here's an outfit I wore out shopping to do some returns and treat myself to some new goodies:

The belted vest look is one that Kimberly at Fab Finds Under $50 wears well, and it inspired me to try it out for myself with this I.N.C. vest I bought when I first started working. A cute vest is a work staple, no? I loved pairing the two different shades of plum of the top and the cowl, and my beaded necklace matched the color palette perfectly. I had to be comfy so I threw on some straightleg jeans and flats, and away we go!

Top: Macy's

Vest: I.N.C. via Macy's

Cowl: H&M

Belt: Old Navy

Necklace: ?

Ring: New York & Company

Bracelets: borrowed

Jeans: Calvin Klein via Macy's

Flats: Preview via Nordstrom Rack 

So the look above is how I started off the day, but after a few trips in and out of the dressing room, I somehow ended up like this:

And I like it! The belted cowl is a look I've seen all over the blogosphere, but wasn't too sure would work on me - I thought the girls wouldn't cooperate. But, lo and behold, they did, and it does! 

Off to bed, for tomorrow's the first Monday of 2011 and I will be looking fabulous! Can't wait to share all the new treasures I've picked up over the holiday season with you guys :)

The eShakti giveaway ends tomorrow at 11:59pm, so don't forget to enter for your chance to win!

A pop of pink and a package

I was so excited when my Evans boots finally came earlier this week! This is already the second time I've worn them :) It was the first time, though, that I got a chance to wear these pink tights, the ones I wore on Halloween with my double rainbow costume, in a real outfit. I love the unexpected pop of color!

Today I grabbed one of my casual summer dresses and took it to winter time. I layered it over a long sleeved black tee and topped it off with this scarf, which has been a favorite since I picked it up in Old Navy about two years ago. It's easy when you just want something to throw on, but it still looks bright and fun. Looking at these pics, I'm thinking the skinny gold belt I wore with the American Rag dress would have been cute with this too...oh well.

Despite all the fashion jewelry I have, I always seem to drift towards a few pieces over and over. This disc ring is one of them, and the over-sized rhinestone earrings are another. They're just so sparkly! Who could resist?

Dress: Spense via Syms
Long-sleeved top: H&M
Tights: JCPenny
Boots: Evans
Scarf: Old Navy
Rings: New York & Co
Earrings: Betsy Johnson

On to the boots!

Besides the fact that they took almost a month to get to me, I love these boots from Evans. They're a faux suede fabric with a modest spike heel. My calves measure about 17.75" and the boots zipped, but were snug in the calf when I first put them on. I knew they'd stretch out, and after two wears, I was right and now they zip quite easily and comfortably over my calves. They look very sleek on and have just the right amount of slouch. I wouldn't recommend wearing them in rain or snow though as the sole isn't that thick and the fabric will likely get soaked.

The only other thing I'd say is that they run a bit big. I'm a 9-9.5 and ordered the UK7, but I definitely  could have sized down to the UK6.  I think a big part of it is that Evans shoes are wide width and my feet aren't really all that wide. I'll keep that in mind for next time - I've ordered boots from Evans twice and have yet to be disappointed.

If you follow me on twitter @fatalefashion, you know I finally got my hands on those Steve Madden Korset boots I was lusting over! Well, they finally came today and are just perfect!! Can't way to show them to you :)

Hey Gemma Southgate of Fat Frocks, and Courtney of Courtney Wore It! Great to see you here!