Daily Outfit: Hypnotically Haute

i am not really a pink girl but there is something about this print (and the fact that one of my fave designers made it) that makes me love this dress! i've known Ashaka Givens for over 12 years and i haven't seen a design that i haven't wanted to make mine!  i have had the pleasure of owning quite a few AG items but this dress is so timeless that even though it's 3 years old, i just can't get enough!  i have had others tell me they can't get enough too!  one person even said, "i can't stop staring at your dress!" lol, fabulous and hypnotic - check! lol  

although, i dressed it down today with my denim jacket and clogs, i first wore this dress to Becca's wedding with dressy shoes and a wrap.  i love that it can be worn for a day at the beach or for a night on the town.  i could use a lot more items like this in my wardrobe!  i guess i'll  just have to add some of her new designs to my collection!!! :)

(Crystal Ball headband and Cowrie Cuff - MavenFresh, Mod print Maxi dress - Ashaka Givens, Denim Jacket - Hollister Co., Patent Clogs - Maguba, Sterling Silver hoops - eBay)

PFM Obsession: $esheta's Spring Fresh Five - #3 Clog Sandals

soooo it's time for #3 on the Fresh Five list.  both Becca and i have a love for clogs boots but, alas, as the weather gets warmer, who wants their feet trapped in closed shoes. ...but now that we have to leave our cute clog boots behind, the challenge is what do we replace them with? clog sandals, of course!!  i have been searching for the just the right pair to carry me through the spring and summer but the trick is, the heel can't be too high - not for me at least!  while i search for the perfect pair, i sure am having fun looking! hope you enjoy too! :)

these Swedish Hasbeens are the perfect answer to summer nude/pastels.

doesn't this pair of Swedish Hasbeens  have Grease  and Olivia Newton John written all over them??!!

i know these Cape Clogs are still kinda closed but the zebra pattern totally makes up for it

i LOVE the color of these Gap sandals but i would never last at this height....bummer

leave it to Miu Miu to make some sandals that both retro and  girly!

Daily Outfit: Fur Allure (especially if it's Vintage Fur!!!)

fur vests are right on trend

i combined my fave mascara and my fave MF headband

the ruffles on this jacket are sooo fun!

ruffles coming...

 ...and going!

i never thought to consider myself a fur type of girl but, there's something so chic and luxe about it.  don't get me wrong, that doesn't mean that i don't feel for the animals that lose their lives so that we can indulge.  ...but what if it's vintage fur???  no NEW animals were harmed for this PFM trend!  this fun fur vest was found on eBay and, though an animal did lose it's life, i think i'm doing my part by recycling it!  the warmth of the day meant i could shed some layers and don my fur vest with pride.  

this was a day of accessories because accessories were totally the highlight of this outfit.  under my vest was another one of my favorite jackets.  it's made by Free People and i was drawn to it because of it's puffed shoulders and ruffles - two features i love and especially together!  this jacket can almost be considered vintage too now; i got it over two years ago!  i combined the whole look with a MF crocheted mobius in paintbox and the new MF crystal ball headband.  once again the term modern vintage came to mind as this outfit came together.  fur, ruffles, bling AND neon... what more could a girl ask for!!!

(Fur Vest - Maven ReFreshed, Ruffle jacket in Black - Free People, Straight Leg Jeans - Buffalo by David Bitton, Neon Yellow Tank - Old Navy, Clogs - Swedish Hasbeens, Crocheted Mobius in Paintbox and Crystal Ball Headband (available on special request)- MavenFresh

Daily Outifit: Disco Plum

did you ever wonder what it was like to be part of the disco era?  i have!! from the music to the fashion, i've always been drawn to it.  the pics i've seen from this time in fashion always makes me wish i grew up then.  everyone dressed to the nines!!  it was a time when glamour wasn't reserved for special occasions -- it was a way of life!  i especially loved the accessories from that time period - fabulous earrings, scarves galore, statement hats and killer footwear.  despite the fact that i am a baby of the late '70s, i still feel like that fashion courses through my veins.  

my outfit today is totally '70s disco inspired.  my vintage purple leather goes perfectly with my flare jeans.  (i guess fashion was also feeling nostalgic because both flare jeans and scarves made a resurgence on runways recently.)   my super glam accessories brought the look together and kept it modern vintage.  i feel like these pics could have been taken back in 1977!

(Vintage Purple leather mini trench - Winlet, Beige top - Zara, Flare jeans - Citizens of Humanity, Grey patent clogs - Maguba, Animal print scarf - gift, Shoulder Sweeper Chandelier earrings - MavenFresh)

Daily Outfit: Purple Glow

i love these pics despite the fact that i was totally bummed that day.  plans i had fell through and - though i eventually was able to see the positive side- i was feeling blah.  the extra bling i put on that day helped keep me from completely feeling depressed.  if u didn't know, glittery things float my boat (so do feathers, bright colors, bags, shoes... i could go on lol).  this sweater was a super find; i used it to dress up a simple tank and jeans. i really thought that the clogs and feathers added to the "casual chic".  the weather is changing now and that means my jersey scarves are becoming staples in my wardrobe.  did i say i didn't like fall?  ok...well, maybe a little lol.  i do keep it summer all year round by rocking neon nails - this week it's neon mango!

(Sequin zip sweater - Guess, White tank - Old Navy, Legging Jeans - Current Elliott, Clogs - Swedish Hasbeens, Watch - Toy Watch, Copper Bracelets - Tasha West, MF Jersey Mobius in Charcoal and Feather Fancy Earrings - MavenFresh)

Trendy PFM: True Blue Trench

one of this season's trends is a statement coat.  well, when i saw this fabulous trench, i literally dreamed about it before deciding to snatch it up.  when i was searching for a trench to carry me through the in between seasons, i wanted something edgy and current, yet totally feminine.  i think i succeeded with this little baby.  what do you think?  ultimately what sold me was the the to-die-for blue color.   the icing on the cake was the cute bustle-like hem in the back.  it makes me feel like i'm working it - coming and going :)  the only thing that makes me sad is that, as it gets colder, i will have to put this coat away until warmer days.  

what about you? are you going to invest in a statement coat this season?  

(Blue Bustle Trench Coat - Asos.com, Sequin sweatshirt (not shown) - Forever 21, Skinny studded jeans - Blank NYC, Gray patent clogs - Maguba, Lightcatchers Rasta - MavenFresh)

Daily Outfit: Peaches and Green

No, it's not loco legs - just showing off my swedish hasbeens clogs lol

it ain't easy being green but it sure is fun to be neon peach! i have a secret to share - i loved this shirt so much when i saw it in the J.Crew store that i had to have it.  the best part about it was that it was a super steal and not cause it was on sale, but because i nabbed it from the kids section.  yes, i actually purchased something from the Crewcuts line that was for me!  now, i'm gonna get flack for this because not everyone is small enough to fit into the largest kid size, but this is something that works for me.  i'm not super busty and that has it's pluses and minuses - this just happens to be a time when it's a plus!  i am uber obsessed with the color neon peach which seems to be isolated to J. Crew.  the funny thing is that it is probably supposed to be a subdued way for their usual customers to work in the neon that has been seen in recent trends.  for me, it's another neon shade to add to my collection! lol  it is the perfect pop of color to add to utilitarian neutrals like army green.  

Becca asked for tried and trues and this is one of mine.  this is an easy way to look fun and chic all at once!

(Neon Peach pocket tee - Crewcuts, Army Jacket - Free People, light denim jeans - DKNY, watch - Marc by Marc Jacobs, Swedish Hasbeens Super High Clogs - Endless.com, New Jade Cascade earrings and Margot Necklace - MavenFresh)

Daily Oufit: Grape Confetti

i'm sooo happy the sun is out!!

patent clogs are boho cute!!

it's been forever since i posted a daily outfit! i've been on vacation and enjoying bumming around in my house clothes lol and didn't think you'd enjoy seeing that posted here :).  i returned to my day job this week and so i'm back on my fashion grind.  in honor of fashion's night out and all the festivities that happened this evening, i dubbed this outfit grape confetti.  i thought it was gonna rain all day so i put aside the original outfit i wanted to wear today for this easy going look.  my MavenFresh crocheted mobius is the perfect way to dress up my simple tank and dark super skinnys. my grey blazer (not shown) brings in a little bit of corporate and warmth (it's still freezing in my office). adding my fave tulle bow and some cute patent clogs made the outfit complete!

(vintage purple tank, super dark skinny jeans - J Brand, grey patent leather clogs - Maguba, grey blazer - Theory, crocheted mobius in paintbox and purple tulle bow headband - MavenFresh)