{dream board} pretty in pink
When having the logo for Gluten Free Beauty designed I looked at so many shades of pink before selecting the one that was just right. To me it’s a color that evokes positive, fun, playful, stylish energy!
1. Gluten Free Beauty’s Facial Moisture Serum 2. Raspberry Bouquet Dress from Modcloth 3. Button Candy Earbuds from Modcloth 4. Anthropologie’s Ambridge Hipsters
{dream board} hematite
Hematite may seem out of place in a fashionista’s jewelry box, as it is more often worn for its magnetic and rumored metaphysical properties. In terms of the latter, hematite is said to protect those who wear it from lower or negative energies. And one of my favorite acupuncturists would place the stones in my hands and near my legs and feet during sessions. So I’ll admit, these more spiritual properties are what truly intrigue me about this dark, shiny stone. But I’m also not the type to wear a stone purely for purpose, it should also look cute at least 
1. Hematite Stud Earrings by White House Black Market 2. Lee Angel Crystal and Hematite Long Snake Chain Necklace at Bluefly 3. TWINKLE bracelet by Cynthia Couture on Etsy 4. Rachel Reinhardt Blue Stone Multi Chain Bracelet at Bluefly
{dream board} indigo princess
Fickle as I am, my love affair with the color indigo never seems to dwindle. Paired with this canary red dress, it might even help to kindle the brazen cowgirl deep inside me from my days in Texas long ago. And what better a clutch to take with me when I’m dressed up and rearin’ to go!
1. Andy Lifschutz Ring 2. Free People New Romantics Adriatic Queen Dress 3. Free People Austonian Boots 4. J. Crew Silverdale Purse
{flash back} suit up
It is a rare thing that a suit comes along that is so chic, so perfectly cut that I deem it worth a purchase. After all, there are perhaps far fewer careers these days that do require an actual suit for work, than those that favor a more relaxed/casual attire. But a fabulous suit is a must for every woman’s closet, so when you find the one, save up for it, it will be a part of your wardrobe for years to come.
A suit should be tailored to fit flawlessly and it should never, ever be boxy. I prefer suiting with any sort of feminine detail–a puff of the sleeve, a cinch of the waist, a collection of buttons far too attractive to be practical . . .
1. J. Crew Telegraph Pencil Skirt and Jacket 2. Fendi Olive Colorblock ”Twins” Tote 3. Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Textured Ball Ring 4. Dolce & Gabbana Slingbacks
{dream board} shiny sequins
Just as I adore tulle and pink and all things girlie, I love shimmery, shiny sequins! Nothing says “look out boys!” like knowing that you’re covered in light-reflecting, party-inducing sequins! Here are just a few of the shiny pieces that I’ve got my eye on, though considering my life isn’t all cocktail parties and New Year’s Eve celebrations, I think I’ll most likely go for the uber inexpensive Forever 21 sequin skirt (no. 5) or the super fly BCBG clutch whose sequins can be brushed aside to disply their gold or silver sides (LOVE all things reversible!).
1. Sequin Fever Open Back Dress by Free People 2. Distressed Sequin Pants by Free People 3. Nordstrom’s Speachless Sequin Dress 4. BCBG Max Azria Envelope Clutch 5. Forever21 Short Sequined Skirt
{flash back} edgy chic
While I was a tween, teen and almost twentysomething in the 90s, I would have told you that the 90s were a fashionable mess. A mash-up of grunge, Mary Janes, shiny blouses, layering and some hints of sophistication. For me, one of those first items of sophistication was a sheer black blouse.
At the time it was a layering gold mine. I paired it with a black cami and faux fur leopard skirt (I was pretty edgy for a New Orleans Catholic school girl), but these days I’d call the look pretty lame. It is so nearly cool, but needs modernizing. Enter latex leggins, edgy platform boots and just the right black bra and there you have one fabulous outfit!
1. Five Ways Convertible Bra by Forever21 2. Gucci Suede “Audrey” Cuffed Booties 3. Plan B Latex Leggins 4. Miu Miu Silk Chiffon Pleated Blouse
{flash back} true romance
One of my absolute favorite 90s movie characters is Alabama Whirley in True Romance. She’s a beautiful, butt-kicking, fashionable mess, but with a heart of pure gold. Here are some pieces I think that a more modern Alabama might wear today–or at least that my own inner Mrs. Clarence Whirley might!
1. Ray Ban Blue Frame Sunglasses 2. Via Spiga “Andrea” Faux Fur Jacket 3. Steve Madden “Whoa” Shoes
{dream board} lady like
Nothing makes you feel chic like a little touch of silk. I love that this simple-yet-exciting blouse can be paired casually with jeans on the weekends, or with a high-waisted skirt for the work day, or even paired untucked with a mini for an evening out!
For this look I opted for this long, yet bold ocre skirt which is high-waisted for shirt tucking. Paired with touches of green and gold it’s dress and casual, simple and chic, fabulous and understated!
1. 125th Street Blouse by Anthropologie 2. Marc by Marc Jacobs “Hopper” Skirt 3. Frye’s ”Maya” Slingback Pump 4. Lovely Luxe Jewels’ Briolette Earrings
{flash back} racy red dress
Fashionable eras are done over and over, but the 90s not-so-much as they are far newer. So while they may be a mash-up of fashions before, they lately have my closet screaming for more!
How could I not pay homage to Clueless. The range of incredible fashions which helped transform grungy messes into polished perfection with little red dresses! Here’s my more modern take on Cher’s hot red look, isn’t this faux fur coat simply “off the hook?!”
1. Clueless 2. J. Crew Darlene Dress 3. Aldo Dress Sandal 4. Free People Simply Sherpa Coat