Statement, Made.
I love accessories that make a statement. I don't wear a lot of jewelry so I like one piece that says it all. And of course, as you all know I love a good pair of flashy shoes!
I heard about this "trend of the month" over at Marionberry Style and decided it would be SO fun to join in! This month the trend is statement necklaces.
So here's mine. It's not overly big but I think the shape and bright coral-y pink color make it stand out. I'm usually not one for shorter necklaces but I made an exception for this one. I love the way it accentuates the neckline or collar of your top.
The other details I love about this outfit; This is my dress from a few posts ago but I thought it demonstrated color-blocking perfectly paired with this skirt, The beautiful color and lace detail of this dress (as I'm sure I've already mentioned) as well as the exposed gold zipper in the back, My favorite pale pink t-straps that coordinate with my necklace (and my nail polish too if you could see it!).
Oh, P.S. I'm feeling much better since my not-so-great start to the week Monday!
Outfit Details:
Dress worn as Top - Target
Maxi Skirt & Necklace - Forever 21
T-Straps - Cotton On
(also linking to WIWW as usual)
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Inspiration Monday: Oh, Jessica!
This week over at Two Birds, the inspiration is this photo of Jessica Alba. Yay for ANOTHER Jessica! Ha. The last Inspiration Monday I joined in was centered around Jessica Biel. I've also met a lot of bloggers named Jessica... I guess girls named Jessica just have good style?! ;)
I always love any look with a blazer, but what I really liked about Jessica's look was the way she let her colorful accessories pop on a neutral background. I chose bright sunnies and Jelly flats but I still felt too monochromatic so I ended up adding a belt and necklace as well! (I also noticed she was wearing a bow in her hair so I jumped at the chance to incorporate that!)
I was actually really thankful this look included the sunnies because I've been feeling very tired and a little under the weather today and my under-eye circles probably aren't the prettiest to look at. Ugh.. hopefully I'll be feeling more lively by morning.
Oh, P.S.! Did you all head over to ModCloth today for their HUGE End of Summer Sale?!! It's fantastic! I bought several things this morning, they always go SO fast so I tried to get on top of ordering ASAP. I'm super excited to see my favorite blue mushroom-adorned box come in the mail!!
Outfit Details:
Jeans - American Eagle
Tunic - ModCloth
Blazer - Thrifted (Style & Co.)
Jelly Flats - Chinese Laundry via eBay
Sunnies - Vans
Belt - Jason Wu for Target
Necklace - Forever 21
Hair bow - City Craft Fair/Farmer's Market
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Craft Sunday: Map Heart DIY
I promised I'd post photos of the gift I put together for my Mom, so here it is! Although, I apologize I didn't get the best photos in my not-so-well-lit basement apartment...
I decided to make these cute heart shaped map shadow boxes because my mom is obsessed with maps. They have meaning behind them too. I used a maps from the states each of her three daughters were born and put a little tag on the back of each one with our names, birth date and place.
(this is what the back of them looks like)
For this project I used:
-Three 5"X7" shadow boxes
- Images of maps printed off the web
- cardboard to make the hearts "3D"
- scrapbook paper
-stamps
-a glue stick and scissors
The photos are pretty explanatory for how it came together, so I'll let them do the talking.
I finished it off with some cute wrapping and a homemade card. My Mom LOVED it. Complete success. I'd say I'm the favorite.....
(Mom I know you're reading this and secretly nodding to yourself)
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