Daily Outfit: Sparkly Self

Stepping on the heels of my last post...I just had to dress myself in sequins to match the upbeat sparkly mood I've been in lately. Sparkles in the daytime? Yes...do it...it's fun! I love to mix up a girly piece like this drapey sequin top with a pair of boyfriend jeans for contrast. The oxford flats are perfect for running around and as a bonus they bring a pop of bright color into the outfit. Add a blazer for the office and then transition this look easily into evening with a pair of pumps or some seriously high heeled sandals. Happy Monday everyone! xoxo Becca

(Flash Cluster Earrings- MavenFresh, Current Elliott Boyfriend Jeans- eBay, Twinkle & Gleam Pullover- Anthropologie, Fuschia Oxfords- Gap, Watch- Marc Jacobs, Cocktail Ring- The Indigo Pearl)

PFM Obsession: $esheta's Spring Fresh Five - #2 Anything Cobalt

ooooo... cobalt!! this pretty blue makes everything cool.  anything cobalt lands at my #2 spot and it's easy to see why.  seeing this shade just makes me totally happy.  i sure wish i could intuit some lottery numbers the way i am able to pick up on color trends!! two years ago, i was determined to find some flats in this beautiful shade of blue and it was near impossible.  now my love of cobalt can be satisfied in soooo many ways!  all i can say is aaaahhhhh... :)

this is soo gorg!! leave it to Foley & Corinna to make a beautiful bag!

patent pointy Bre flats from Pour La Victoire

Becca's love affair started with these Gap legging jeans and i was hooked right after!

a bright blue blazer can brighten up any outfit.

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: She's Got Electric Blues

Let's just say it together, out loud: colored denim is a must-have for spring. And it's everywhere. Not surprising, I'm embracing it completely. I just love me some color. This isn't the first time around that this trend has hit- does no one remember the J.Crew Overdyed Matchstick Surplus jeans in soft pastel green from like 3 years ago? We had some good times together, but due to my compulsive wardrobe recycling habit we parted ways long ago. The good news is, since this trend is so huge there are affordable options everywhere...I give you the Legging Jeans from the Gap. In brilliant blue they are a dead ringer for the Paige Verdugo Ultra Skinnies that I was stalking (on eBay of course). The hunt is over...the color, the fit, and the feel of these are just what I wanted. 

So here's the look...colored denim, white tee, drapey cardigan. Add a leather jacket for some extra toughness and warmth. Are you building your colored denim collection this season? What's your favorite pair so far? I know Sesheta would say these...she has 'em too!

(1969 Mid-Weight Leggings Jeans- Gap, Tribal Print Cardigan- bday gift, Tee- Anthropologie, RACHEL Rachel Roy Leather Jacket- Macys, Clog Booties- Madewell, Collar Necklace- Vintage, Flash Cluster Earrings- MavenFresh, Nails- Sally Hansen Lust-rous)

Daily Outfit: Wild, Wild Wine

Can leopard be considered a neutral? I say yes...definitely. That's what hit me when I purchased this blouse at one of my fave stores, Milk & Honey. The pattern is muted just enough to be bold without being offensive, and I love the camel tones that dominate. It livens up what could have been an otherwise boring outfit. Not that I would have let that happen! Leopard+deep wine+taupe+black= a lovely wintry palette. What's your idea of a purrrrrrrrrrrr-fect animal-print color combo that you are going to debut in 2012? Oooh, have I mentioned that I'm also loving zebra+cobalt+black+gold?

Hope you all are having a fantastic week so far and starting the new year off fresh!

(BB Dakota Nadia Blouse- Milk & Honey {sold out, but this is it}, Scarf-Tie Sweater- Vintage, Jeans- Gap, Mini-Wedge Ankle Boot- Zara, Shoulder Sweeper Chandeliers in 24kt- MavenFresh)

Daily Outfit: Bringing Classic To Friday

Brrrrrr we are now experiencing winter...complete with chilly afternoons when the wind is whipping (can you tell?!) and your fingers are stinging just a bit. On days like these I reach for the classic combo of jeans and a cable knit sweater. Classic doesn't mean boring. And Fridays don't have to mean casual. This sweater is as comfy as a sweatshirt, and the thing I like most about it is that you can layer underneath and completely change the look of it while keeping warm. A classic stripe never goes out of style, so pop on a nautical long sleeve tee and you have a look that's effortlessly chic. Friday just got a little fancier with the addition of some rolled high-waist skinny jeans and orange-red lipstick...beauty is in the details! 

I hope everyone had a relaxing week and you are ready to celebrate tonight! Thanks so much to our lovely supporters that have stuck around, giving love since the very beginning (back in the pre-blog years.) And....a huge thank you to our loyal readers for your love and amazing comments. We are looking forward to a fantastic 2012 full of joy, inspiration, and sparkle.  

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

with love, MavenFresh

(Sweater- French Connection, Striped Tee- Old Navy, AG Farrah Skinny Jeans- Anthropologie, Dot Socks- Gap, High-Heel Booties- Zara, Lips- Urban Decay Super-Saturated Lip Color in Punch Drunk, Earrings- a boutique in Greenport)

Daily Outfit: Navajo Love

 

 

 
Seems like everyone is on vacation during the holidays...so let's pretend that I am going away to a remote mountain location where I can unwind, play around in some snow, and sit by a big warm fireplace drinking a hot toddy wrapped up in this scarf/blanket. If I was taking said vacation (I said if!) I would definitely be packing this cozy outfit. I pulled out this super sweet 1970s navajo cardigan sweater for a look that's a little bit southwestern and slightly bohemian. I'm all about mixing denim, fringe, and cozy layers. My sweater almost feels like a blanket with it's enormous hood and kimono sleeves, and I love the desert sunset color palette. I may just continue this urban-cowgirl-boho frontier-esque trend through the winter...already picturing this  cardigan with some denim cutoff shorts, thick-knit tights, lace-up boots, a plaid shirt, and a fur hat.

PS Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend... these are some things that made me happy:

Finding the perfect recipe organizer for my mom; she's the most amazing cook ever who has always kept all recipes in her head/  Happy to score the last box of these limited edition red fishnet nail polish strips at Duane Reade. Yep I realize these were originally released for Halloween but who doesn't want a dose of bright poppy during the holidays/  First Christmas in our new house/ First fire in our fireplace (next time we will fully open the flue, haha oops)/ Anthropologie is still having an extra 50% off sale items/  Lots of quality time with family and friends!

 (Navajo Cardigan- Vintage, Essential Chambray Tunic- Anthropologie, Skinny Jeans- Gap, Feather Open Weave Crochet Mobius- MavenFresh, High-Heel Booties- Zara, Lasercut Earrings- Anthropologie)

Hot out of the Workshop: Lush Loops Collar

 

 

A collar can be a total fashion statement, a finishing detail, or a just a lovely addition to keep you warm. This one is all of the above! Introducing our latest creation, the Lush Loops Collar. It has a touch of vintage charm that we love so much. Crocheted by hand to appear a little bit furry, and a little bit fleecy, this could be your favorite accessory for the season. We're going to layer it over brightly colored wool coats, shrunken denim jackets and maybe even a dress or two. The collar is available in our etsy shop; be sure to order yours now for shipping in time for the holidays!

A few weeks ago I was browsing the sale section at the Gap and spotted this speckled tweed jacket in a rich cobalt blue. I knew immediately it would be the perfect compliment for my then work-in-progress collar. The jacket's rounded neckline ensured that Lush Loops would be the focus of the outfit. A friend of mine actually thought that that the collar was attached...that's what I call a successful pairing! Rich colors, lush collars, and a variety of layers- it's how to do ladylike the modern way! 

 (Wool Tweed Jacket- Gap {$10}, Top- Anthropologie, Silence & Noise Jeans- Urban Outfitters, High Heel Ankle Boots- Zara, Rain Drop Earrings & Lush Loops Collar- MavenFresh)