Gap T-Shirt // Charlotte Russe Lace Shorts // Gap Wedges (old, similar) // Clutch via OneWorld // Charlotte Russe Necklace (Similar Style) // LookBookStore Ring // H&M Sunnies (in store) // Lips: Fearless Fuschia by Revlon // Nails: Fuschiamania by Ulta
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1. Tinley Road Knit Maxi Dress // 2. Cheap Monday Point Sunglasses // 3. Tory Burch Viva Small Pouch // 4. Express Thread Wrapped Chain, Stone and Stud Necklace // 5. Express Cropped Rolled Boyfriend Jean // 6. ONE by Twill Jacket // 7. Madewell Carved Cobalt Ring // 8. Bop Basics Canvas Fedora // 9. Rebecca Minkoff Quilted Mini Affair Bag // 10. Steven Korus Flat
When walking to my favorite restaurant in Minneapolis, Ecopolitian (read: delicious) I stumbled across this (literal) gem of a wall. The mirrored mosaic was beautiful. That’s what I love most about the city– all of the creative types that just seem to flock there to “leave their mark,” if you will. That is the energy that I just thrive off of. It is so good to be home from college for the summer, back in my element.
Speaking of elements, I love layering colors, textures and patterns to give each outfit a stamp of uniqueness. I saw these pants and knew that I had to have them, the price was right too (only about $25!). I swear my multi-color florals for reasons regarding versatility. There is infinite combinations that I can already imagine in my head. These bad boys are coming to Italy with me for sure.
And let’s just talk about this necklace for a minute– I’m having a moment. I’m actually shocked it hasn’t been up on the blog yet, it must have just worked that the days I didn’t blog just happened to be the days I wore it. It’s becoming a problem, I want to wear it with everything! A T-shirt, perfect. Under a chambray collar, stunning. With a cocktail dress, major. I can honestly say it is my favorite piece of jewelry to date. Layers of metal feathers cascading in a bib necklace, I just died and went to jewelry heaven.
JcPenney Pullover Sweater // Delia’s Chambray Shirt (old, similar) // Gap Floral Jeans (Extra 40% off with code GAPSALE) // Mix No. 6 Flats via DSW // Vintage Bag // Express Sunnies // Express Metal Feather Bib Necklace // Ring via LookBookStore // Nails: “Good as Gold” Essie
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I am obsessed with the aforementioned color combo, I’ll admit it. It is just so bright, springy and cutesy-sophistication. I swear, mint and color are the only chic things to come out of the 80s.
So inevitably, when my roommate gave me this Steve Madden bag for Christmas, I was beyond thrilled (thanks Mary!). Mint is also one of the most universally flattering hues I’ve ever stiletto-stepped into. You can bet your pair of Louboutin’s that you will be seeing a lot of this trio in the next couple months from yours truly.
Forever 21 Frock (Great pleated maxi option in the pretty hue) // Steve Madden Bag (Similar) // Mix No. 6 Flats via DSW // Express Sunnies // Express Disk Studs // Vintage Bangles (Orange & Mint) // Stud Bracelet via PacSun (Similar) // Express Ring (Part of a set)
Do any of you have a “triumphant trio” color combination that you adore?
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As I sit in the midst of a closet divided… what once was a “good buy” and what is now an expensive regret. I recently just moved, I can attest that the saying is true that, “You never know how much stuff you have… until you are forced to move it all.” After sluggishly lugging over 15 garbage bags, three suitcases and an over-nighter bag bursting with clothes to another state, I realized enough is enough.
I am a shopaholic. I know that. But aren’t we all a little bit? I love the thrill of the expertly designed displays, the touch of silk and the energy of the fast-paced environment. Apparel companies love people like me, the ones that create no budget for themselves and are classified as “Stage 5 impulse shoppers.” Granted, I am exponentially smarter about what I buy now relative to 5 years ago. But yet I am left with over 4o purses, over 100 pairs of shoes, over twenty pairs of jeans and endless tops that I never wear. What a waste. It’s disgusting fashion gluttony.
I used to be one of those annoying bargain shoppers, overly impressed with my abilities to scout out a $5 top, but proceeded to only wear it once. That my clothing-loving friends, is nothing to brag about. I would have been much better off buying quality, stunning pieces that I am head over designer heels for, instead of five cheap ones that waste valuable closet space, collecting dust.
So what I have encountered today is a revelation. I have created a new set of shopping codes to live by, from here on out (read below).
1. ASOS Love Stripe Dress With Cut Out Back // 2. Marc by Marc Jacobs Cat Eye Sunnies // 3. Nine West “Solitude” Sandal // 4. Tinley Road “Brooke” Bag // 5. Gap Floral Skimmer Jeans // 6. Essie “Good as Gold” Nail Polish // 7. Banana Republic Striped Trench // 8. Banana Republic “Spring Fling” Necklace // 9. Banana Republic Jeweled Bracelet // 10. Banana Republic Moroccan Chandelier Earring
Brace yourself, because I’m going to blow your mind. What you see above is a skirt and a sweater combo right? Wrong. It’s actually a dress. I know, I know– crazy. But It’s innovative layering that stretches a wardrobe beyond its confined limitations and delivers versatility and style instead. The key is non-bulky layers and belting.
What I did above was take a beachy, strapless chiffon frock, layer a sweater over it by folding it under and up and belting over where the two pieces meet. Ta-da, like magic it is a skirt. I am starting to play with innovative styling for many reasons; one being that I am a college student (more clothes = more money). The second is that I love challenging myself (you could call me a fashion nerd). Finally, I am only a mere couple months away from studying abroad in Florence, Italy for a semester– I can barely contain my little girl scream of excitement. But on the other side of the world means living out of an abnormally large suitcase and a carry on for four whole months. The thought nearly has me in a mental break down. I am the girly who fills her suitcase to the brim for a week-long vacation and packs 49.92 pounds when the weight limit is 50 (a girl needs options!). So I figured by being painfully creative I could stretch my closet rather than my luggage limit. My goal is simple, never wear the same outfit twice. Impossible? Maybe. I guess I will just have to wait and wear. 
Express Dress (Worn as a Skirt) // Express Sweater // Steve Madden Sandals (Similar) // Express Bag (Similar but with a Tassel Detail!) // Express Necklace // Wet Seal Belt (Love this Chic One) // Fossil Watch // Relativity Jeweled Bracelet (Great Option) // Vintage Chain Bracelet // Express Sunnies
What do you think? Would you wear innovation in the form of layers?
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1. KORET New York La Vie en Rose Satchel // 2. Anthropologie Ava Tortie Shades // 3. Express Striped T-Shirt Dress // 4. Shashi Dillon Ring // 5. Steven Mikka Pumps // 6. Forever 21 Crested Button Blazer // 7. Forever 21 Studded Utility Vest // 8. Sole Society Pamelina Sandal // 9. Stella & Dot On The Mark Necklace // 10. Stella & Dot Renegade Bracelet
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I am officially a stylist at Keaton Row– eek!
Make sure to check out my profile, plus read below for my Q&A session. Let’s get to know each other better 
There are so many fantastic women it is hard to choose! But I would have to narrow it down by saying: Olivia Palermo (were talking style– not personality), Blair from Atlantic-Pacific (read: ingenuity) and last but not least the “off-duty” look. Namely, Miranda Kerr. She is so effortless, the denotation of chic and resourceful.
Not surprisingly, my chambray top. I’ve been rocking this bad boy for about 4 years (when everyone called it a mom shirt, before it was cool), because I saw the endless possibilities due to the sheer versatility. It is my swiss army knife: it can do anything.
My biggest piece was a pair of vintage onyx and gold disk earrings from the 70s. From the moment I saw them I was ridiculously obsessed. Unlike clothing, accessories can be worn over and over again and last. The lasting part is key with an investment. I am currently saving up to buy a black classic flap vintage Chanel bag. This is the very definition of timeless fashion. My heart stops very time I see one.
My best advice: make 90% of your closet completely and utterly versatile and the other 10% ridiculously frivolous. You should be able to wear everything in your wardrobe at least 10 different ways. That remanding 10%? That is for pure glamour and fun.
You can find me strolling around uptown Minneapolis, with a spicy chai tea latte in hand, (Iphone in the other), rummaging through vintage shops. My head is most likely thrown back due to a belly laugh. I have hilarious friends. Most likely I am in completely unreasonable and unrealistic shoes, I love them.
As on my profile: 6 pictures that provide as inspiration:
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