Its the Little Things

Yes all the little things about your outfit can really make a difference. For the most part I tend to dress pretty simple with some detail that will stand out. That way I can avoid buying things that are super trendy and focus on clothing items I can wear for several seasons. Here are some little details I have been recently sporting.

This is the color I am currently wearing. Its this perfect pinkish brown color I like. It really reminds me of my fave lip liner. I originally purchased this to fill my current crave for mannequin hands, buts its a little darker than that. But that's OK because I really like this color on me. It is OPI "Barefoot in Barcelona".



I am currently in love with this panther ring I recently purchased from Forever 21. Its silver with a bunch of rhinestones all around. I think the edgy ring adds a little bit of toughness to the plain black and white shirt and jeans I was wearing on casual Friday at work.

Here I am wearing the Ann Taylor Loft waterfall tee that I got at a great discount during the holiday season. It ended up only costing me about $8 for the shirt. It was so cute I had to buy it in a bright pink as well. I love the ruffles on the shirt. I can never have too many ruffles :) Here I paired it with black Express slacks, light pink Forever 21 cardigan, and a black skinny Target belt.

I also wanted to take a moment to mention these two lovely ladies who gave me an award on their blog. Its this little acknowledgements that make my day and make me want to keep blogging.

This Kreativ Blogger award was given to me by Rebecca from Mustangs and High Heels. She asked me to share some random facts about myself, but I did that not too long ago which you can read here.

I also received the "Easy on the Eyes" award from the lovely Andi at Saltwater Dreams. Andi always has great fashion and beauty advice.

What are your favorite little details to add to your outfits? Do you like to accessorize?

I finally found a great gift for my giveaway, now I just have to get to 100 posts and think of what type of contest I will have for it.

Currently Listening to: Soundtrack to my Broken Heart - Mario

Ladies, if its ugly...its ugly!

I have to say that I love Tim Gunn and when I found out he was getting his own fashion help show a few seasons ago I was thrilled. I just about died laughing when I heard that he said "Ladies, if its ugly....its ugly!". Tim's honesty is sometimes crazy funny. If any of you haven't seen his show, Tim Gunn's Guide to Style, he helps teach women how to shop and gives them a list of the 10 essential items they need in their closet.

Basic Black Dress
Trench Coat
Dress Pants
Classic Shirt
Jeans
Any Occasion Top
Skirt
Day Dress
Jacket
Sweatsuit Alternative

I think this is a great starting point for anyone trying to revamp their wardrobe. Stick to classic pieces that you can wear any time, even in 5 years. One other thing that is mentioned on the list that he heavily emphasises is the right undergarments. Wearing the right size bra can really make a difference with your appearance and confidence.

Here are 4 of my classic pieces. My shoes are not on Tim's list, but a pair of classic black pumps should be.

Trench: NY&CO, Shirt: Banana Republic, Belt & Necklace: Forever 21, Jeans: Citizens of Humanity, Shoes: BCBG

Oh and the necklace isn't on that list, but its one of my favorite necklaces. Sorry for the bad photos again, but I think its time to retire my old point and shoot camera. I sold my old beginner dslr (which was small) and I am way too lazy to pull out my new dslr camera to shoot outfit photos. I wonder if hubs will mind me taking outfit pictures with his point and shoot. hahaha wishful thinking.

Since I am on the subject of classics, this is one of my favorite red nail polishes that can be worn at anytime. Its OPI's "Bastille My Heart", which I think was part of the "Collection de France". After I took this picture I realized I forgot to clean up the mistakes. There goes my laziness again, oh well.

Do you think Tim Gunn's list is a good list to go by? What are your favorite "go-to" pieces that will never go out of style? Any pieces you have that should be on Tim's list?

Currently Listening to La Roux - In for the Kill

Fall Into Me Baby

Fall calls for a whole new set of accessories. Here are some that I have been lusting over.

Sequin Beret from Topshop.

Circle Scarf from American Apparel. Which can be worn several different ways, including as a skirt.

Leather Gloves from J. Crew.

Argyle tights from Forever 21.

I really like those argyle tights. Speaking of Forever 21, there was a ring on their website listed under New Arrivals that I have been desperately wanting (the expensive version). When I saw that Forever 21 finally made one, it was no longer for sale. I don't know if it sold out that fast or maybe they had to take it down for whatever reason. I am hoping to go to the store today to see if by any chance they have one at there. Keeping my fingers crossed.

I have been dying to break out my tights for the fall and actually wore some yesterday. It was horrible because it was slightly chilly in the morning but then went up to the mid 80s in the afternoon. I just couldn't take it anymore and had to take them off. Stupid Texas weather!

The other day I previewed Michael Buble's newest CD "Crazy Love". I love his voice! There is one song on there that makes me melt "Hold On". I am a little biased, but "Crazy Love" is great too because it was our first dance song (the Thea Gilmore version).

Lounging Around

As excited as I am that tomorrow is the start of a long weekend for me, I am sad that Hubs will probably work part of the day. So tomorrow I am going to lounge around at the house, try to see if the spa can fit me in for a massage (one that I desperately need), and possibly take some more pictures. I have only ever gotten a Swedish massage and am contemplating a deep tissue because the Swedish did nothing for me. I am thinking about asking them to do a lighter deep tissue? Is there such a thing? If you have ever had a deep tissue were you really sore the next day?

Here is something I wore when we were walking around in Playa del Carmen at night. Some of you may be wondering why some of my pictures I crop off my face and some I don't, well truth is I am not photogenic. I rather just cut my face off.

Tank and Skirt: Forever 21, Necklace: Ebay

I am normally a skirt/dress girl, but I normally don't wear anything this short. It doesn't look that short in the front but in the back it is. I always have to be careful because "baby got back" as my hubs would say it. I always have a hard time finding pants that fit me in the hips and the waist.

For those of you who wear short skirts, do you get self conscious about it? How do you prevent a wardrobe malfunction?

Have a wonderful 4th of July ladies!

Currently Listening: Outta Here - Esmee Denters

Adios Amigas

I am getting ready to leave for Playa del Carmen. Hubs has left me to pack for the both of us again. I swear I have no idea what he would do without me sometimes. Just this week he told me he had no idea where his passport was or even if it had expired. I just went along with it, but really knew where it was. The last time we used our passports were in 2006 and he had no idea where it was for the past 3 years? Even after moving? MEN!

I thought I would leave you with some beautiful images of the beach because I love them and well I'm already dreaming of me laying out there.

The Image is Found

Aaron Delesie

Enpointe Photography

I always save the best for last. Pink Posh Photography

Where is the best beach you have ever been to?

I will be gone through next Wednesday and plan on coming back with lots of photos!

Currently Listening: Soft Shock - Yeah Yeah Yeahs

3 Months

Some days it is difficult, some days it is easy, but everyday it is lovely. Happy 3 months anniversary!

Lately I've lost my tongue
Today you found my song
Unknown our love, has grown
And I thank god you came along
You are the one one
I've been waiting for today
And here comes the sun
It's been baiting 'morn today.

Currently Listening: Joshua Radin-Today

Good for the soul

I've always been interested in photography and when I started researching wedding photgraphers that interested grew even more. I love you can capture the emotions of the moment. One of my favorite type of pictures are laughing pictures. Yes, they can sometimes turn out horrible looking, but more often than not, it will be a great picture.





I'm lucky that my husband makes me laugh everyday, I think its good for the soul. I sometimes laugh at myself because sometimes I just look at him and want to smile. He is so animated that I am afraid that I will one day die of laughing so hard if our future children turn out like him.

Another thing that makes me smile is music. I don't know what it is about music, but it put me in a great mood this morning. I like to listen to all different types of music, mainly acoustic indie music, which iTunes likes to call singer/songwriter music, and my husband likes to call "happy go lucky" music.

I recently jumped on the bang bandwagon. I've always had bangs, but it was more of the little side swept bang. These new bangs are not the full on blunt bang because that just isn't my style. I went for a more "piecey" bang that can easily be swept to the side on the days when I'm not feel so great.

I just changed the template of my blog so please excuse the weird formatting in the previous posts. I am just too lazy to go back and try to edit them.

Currently listening to: Echo by Gorilla Zoe.