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The Queen of Color

Casey — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 04:21:22 +0000

I absolutely love this chart that Vogue designed. It’s genius, and I can’t help but love Her Majesty even more.
Not only is she the most elegant woman, but she can also rock every color of the rainbow.

peter pan in pink

Natalie — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:20:35 +0000

top: asos. skirt: j.crew. shoes: kate spade. watch: michael kors. earrings: kate spade

I love color blocking, and finding a blouse that does the work for you, makes putting the look together even simpler. (I especially love this blouse’s pink Peter Pan collar!)

Â Easy and effortless!

stripes & gingham

Casey — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:27:19 +0000

top: old navy. skirt: madewell. shoes: steve madden. belt: j.crew (similar here).Â clutch: chic wish. watch: michael kors. sunglasses: chanel.

i love to mix my patternsâ€”stripes, checks, florals, polka dotsâ€”you name it!

if you like the idea of mixing prints, butÂ don’t know how, start with stripes.
you can {almost} never go wrong!

In Our Closet: Natalie

Natalie — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:19:47 +0000

skirt: j.crew (similar here); t-shirt: j.crew; shoes: stuart weitzman (another option here); necklace: kate spade (old); purse: flea market

Here I go again with my color obsession! Since I had so many solids going on here, I added dimension with some texture and pattern in my shoes and bag.

Another tip: When embracing the midi-skirt trend, be sure your skirt hits below the widest part of your calf.

In Our Closet: Casey

Casey — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 02:42:00 +0000

blouse: ann taylor. blazer: elie tahari. jeans: gap. shoes: cole haan. purse: j. crew. watch: michael kors. jewelry: gerard yosca, ny street vendor, j. crew

Â I’m loving the neon trend this season,
but as Natalie said {here}, you want to be carefulÂ not to get
too carried away with this 80s classic.

By pairing my neon blouse and accessories with a traditional white blazer,
I inject a little funk and personality into my look while still keeping it classy.

In Our Closet: Natalie

Natalie — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:27:48 +0000

Â Skirt: J.Crew; Shirt: C Wonder; Shoes: Kate Spade; Purse: Kate Spade (same style here); Necklace: J.Crew

I love a good maxiâ€”and I love the high waist and structure of this one. If you are in a outfit rut, pair a bright skirt or pant with a classic striped top for instant, easy style.

Happy Friday!

Trend Tuesday: Crazy for Neon

Natalie — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:37:25 +0000

Bold and bright, neon is definitely a way to get noticed this summer. It’s a trend we love, but if not done carefully, you could look like your are ready to “Sweat to the Oldies” with Richard Simmons. Here are our dos and don’ts for keeping you electrifyingly hot instead of an 80s has-been not.

Do incorporate neon through belts, necklaces, bracelets, and shoes (but not all at once).
Don’tÂ wear cheap neon sunglasses.

DoÂ wear one single neon focal piece (a top or pants).
Don’tÂ color block in neon.

DoÂ pair neons with neutral colors or classic patterns (nude shoes, a striped top, etc.)
Don’t pair neons with acid washed jeans.

DoÂ have fun with it!
Don’tÂ resurrect 99 percent of your old 80s garbâ€”though the trend is the same, cuts and styles have changed!

Do pair your neutrals with a pop of neon in a shoe.

Don’t make it too retro or go head-to-toe overboard. One neon focal point is enough, Katy!

What is your favorite way to wear neon this summer?Â

Photo credits:
Emma Stone: Humberto Carreno/Startraksphoto
Katy Perry:Â John Shearer/Getty

In Our Closet: Casey

Casey — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 02:45:08 +0000

blouse: asos. jeans: joe fresh. shoes: cole haan. watch: michael kors. jewelry: jewel mint, yours truly, j. crew. belt: target

Even if you don’t have an “eye for fashion”,Â you know that colored denim is all the rage this season.
It’s hot, and it’s everywhere!

Since I’m working off my stubborn baby weight, I didn’t want to invest a lot of money into this trend,
but I still wanted to embrace it.

Insert >>Joe Fresh<<

I picked up these beauties for only $19. You heard it, 19 bucks!
Once I lose my baby weight {hopefully sooner than later},
I can toss these jeans without thinking twice.

In Our Closet: Natalie

Natalie — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:00:10 +0000

Â Blazer: J.Crew; Pants: Gap; Shoes: J.Crew; Watch: Michael Kors; Earrings: JewelMint; Purse: J. Crew

I love yellow (and all bright colors, clearly), but it is one of the least-flattering colors to wear near my face. I was thrilled when Gap made these yellow boyfriend jeans. (They are also incredibly comfortable!) Anytime you want to wear a color that might not be ideal for you, do so in a pant, piece of jewelry, or handbag.

Happy Hump Day!

In Our Closet: Casey

Casey — Wed, 30 May 2012 21:29:58 +0000

blouse: gap. jeans: madewell. shoes: calvin klein {similarÂ here}.Â watch:Â michael kors. jewelry: Â jewel mint, cara accessories. lips: chanel “rouge allure velvet 32″

White pants are such a versatile option for summer,
and now that Memorial Day has passed, we can officially pull them out!
{although I’d be lying if I said they haven’t been in my closet for a few weeks now…}

Throw on some heels, a blouse, and lipstick for a dressy option,
or keep it casual with a tucked-in tee & Sperry’s.