Daily Outfit: Laced in Violets

who says lace is just for streetwalkers??!!  i love the fact that lace was recently reclaimed by the fashion world and made to be classic and edgy! that was my goal for this outfit.  though many have put their lace tights away, i am still loving mine.  they were the perfect addition to add edge and coverage to make these cute floral-print vintage shorts office ready.  is this your average office attire? well...no. ...but you should know by now that my style choices are anything but average lol.  ... and i would totally do it again!

(Tuxedo blazer - Kenneth Cole, Violet Ruffle shirt - Forever 21, Floral-print Shorts - Vintage Ann Taylor, Lace Tights - Hue, Stud Cuff - Matt Bernson, Mocassins - Minnetonka, Lightcatchers in Violet - MavenFresh)

Daily Outfit: Sun Spots

this weekend, my sister dubbed me the leggings queen.  when she said it, i thought it was the perfect title lol!  though i don't have tons of leggings, i do have quite a few and they are, by far, the most comfortable thing you can put on for any activity.  while my usual choice has been leggings in bright colors, printed leggings have recently won over my heart!  they bring a bit of the unexpected to any outfit!

i was seeing spots when i chose to wear this pair.  i usually love to style them with a bright tunic top but today i chose to bring in color by wearing my sunshine-inspired lightcatchers and bright pink lips!  how fun!  

whether you wear printed leggings or denim, this trend is right on target! love it!

(Blazer - Vintage Tahari, Tunic - Victoria Secret, Glitter skinny belt - similar J. Crew , Printed leggings - H&M (similar), Biker booties - MIA, Lightcatchers in Mango - MavenFresh)

Daily Outfit: Tribal Dancer

i looooooooooove legwarmers!! especially when they are MF legwarmers! :) these bad boys take an outfit from regular to a wow factor. ...and they are really warm!! go figure, lol... i felt very "flashdance" in my outfit.  in fact, that's exactly what my friend said to me. she said i was giving her a flashdance vibe but that my moccasins were throwing her off, making it "native american flashdance".  hence, tribal dancer!  i think tribal dancer is the perfect definition of this outfit.  i don't mind the dancer vibe.  i actually danced with a troupe when i was younger.  unfortunately, dancing at parties every now and then is all that's left of my dancing career.  either way, it is fun to reminisce ...and legwarmers, leggings and a mini dress can help make the memory come alive!


(Field jacket - HollisterCo., Tank bubble hem mini-dress - Forever 21, Plum leggings - American Apparel, Studded Moccasin booties - Jeffrey Campbell, Copper Leather cuff - Tasha West, Knee-hi legwarmers (available on special request) and Peacock Fanfare earrings - MavenFresh)

Daily Outfit: Heavy Metal

i just love chunky jewelry!!

there used to be a time that i would never mix metals.   i am still very conscious of when i do it.  if i have gold studs on my belt, that dictates that my jewelry should all be gold and if the buckles on my shoes are silver, then my other accessories should also be in the silver family.   Crazy? ok, maybe just a little lol but we can't help some of our little idiosyncrasies (notice that the word crazy is kind of in the word idiosyncrasies lol).  as i was saying, there was i time that i would never mix metals BUT, i have given that up loooong ago.  the way i accessorized this outfit is proof!  just look at all the different metals that i have on!  though i am not totally hindered by what metal i have on, i am definitely mindful of making the mix subtle.  it works because it's all spread out so you can't really tell.  everything just flows without competing.  my necklace is definitely the focal point of the outfit (and so is my hot pink tank) with the other metals accessories as accents.  i especially have an affinity for chunky pieces; chunky jewelry makes me feel so rock goddess... not really sure why but, then again, who cares why!!   the goal is to put together a memorable outfit with ease and i think that mission is complete!

(Hot pink tank - J. Crew, Denim Motorcycle jacket - Blondie, Camo leggings - Vanilla Star Jeans, Studded Moccasin booties - Jeffrey Campbell, Copper bangles & Moss Agate earrings - Tasha West, Custom Ankh ring - Studio of Ptah, Margot Necklace  - MavenFresh)