So Wrong

[Top: thrifted; Pants; Francesca's; Loafers: Cole Haan; Necklaces: Joyo; Watch: Nixon; Ring: Aloha Sunday] 

Conventional wisdom indicates that a top with puffy sleeves and shoulder pads is just wrong. But my newfound love for thrifting and of elements of 80's and 90's fashion throws that idea out the window. I mixed this top with the more current baroque-style pants and my favorite geometric jewelry to give it a more modern edge. But as Heidi Klum told us in last weeks' Project Runway, going all the way 80's is just wrong. (Seriously, two of my favorite designers there created a strapless gold prom dress with the bottom 18 inches covered in ruffles. Shudder.)

All photos by Mikhail Glabets

Merry Christmas Eve

[Sweater: thrifted; Black shirt: Old Navy; Jeans: Forever 21; Shoes: Cole Haan; Ring: Aloha Sunday]

I wore this outfit  a couple weeks ago for the first-ever Christmas party my husband and I hosted at our home (the shoes were one of my very thoughtful Black Friday purchases). So I thought I'd reprise it on the blog tonight to say Merry Christmas Eve! Oh, and to announce the winners of the Joyo giveaway: congratulations Lauren & Alexandra!!

All photos by Mikhail Glabets

Jewelry Giveaway with Joyo!

Happy Monday! I'm really excited to kick off this week with a giveaway from my new favorite (virtual) jewelry shop: Joyo! 

Joyo is modern, eco-friendly jewelry that features artistic laser-cut designs and gorgeous woods and metals. It's produced right here in Massachusetts, too! 

Don't let just my words convince you, though. Take a peek at some of these awesome pieces in the Joyo collection.

I love the modern, cool-girl feel of these pieces, so much so that I've been working them into just about every outfit of mine lately. See here, here, here, and here. I consider this stuff statement jewelry and a wardrobe staple, all at the same time. The good news is, Joyo is giving away some gorgeous pieces to TWO lucky readers of mine.

To enter the giveaway

• Follow me on Instagram, Google Friend Connect, or Bloglovin
• Leave a comment below telling me which piece above you'd like (cuff or earrings), and include an e-mail address I can contact you at
• Bonus entries for those who like the Joyo page on Facebook
• I will be announcing the winner Monday morning (Christmas Eve), so you have until Sunday at 11:59pm EST to enter

Also, if you are interested in purchasing any Joyo jewelry as a gift for a loved one (or a well-deserved treat for yourself!), be sure to order by Wednesday to ensure it ships on time :)

Photos by Mikhail Glabets

Layers of Leopard

[Sweater: Barney's New York Outlet (old, last seen here); Blouse: J.Crew Factory; Jeans: Citizens of Humanity (similar); Booties: Report; Beanie: Asos (similar)]

A full-on leopard blouse seems like a very audacious wardrobe choice, so to get away with wearing it at work and more traditional dress code sessions, I layered it under this cozy sweater. Layers cover multitude of sins. 

All photos by Mikhail Glabets

Woolly

[Sweater: thrifted; Pants: J.Crew (similar factory version); Flats: Lacoste (old, similar); Beanie: Asos; Cuff: Joyo; Sunglasses: Ray-Ban; Coat: White House Black Market]

This outfit felt about one step away from pajamas. Cozy, slouchy, warm wool. A beanie to mask my whacky, dry, no-longer-beachy-wavy winter hair. The perfect recipe for cold weather dressing, even though that day was actually pretty warm in retrospect.

Also, pairing a $4 thrifted real wool sweater with J.Crew (retail, not factory) pants I paid $21 for just feels like a huge bargain score.

All photos by Mikhail Glabets

I'm Blueeeeee

[Blouse: Forever 21 (similar); Jeans; 7 for All Mankind (similar); Shoes: DSW (a pretty similar pair); Ring: Forever 21; Neckalce: Joyo]

Remember that annoying song? That's all I could think of when reviewing this outfit.

Happy Black Friday all. Let's keep the impulse shopping to a minimum.

All photos by Mikhail Glabets

Geometro

[Skirt: Forever 21; Shirt: Gap: Sandals: Madewell; Cuff and Necklace; Joyo; Ring: Aloha Sunday]

I know I know I know. No post in two weeks. Terribly sorry! I was a bridesmaid in a fabulous wedding, spent a week in California after that, and started a new job the day after I got back. Tough break, I know. But all that plus the whole super-busy-photographer-husband thing has led to not much time for outfit photos. 

Luckily, all the chaos has brought plenty of blogging inspiration. I have so many thoughts to share on my new job, what it looks like to express your personal style with new co-workers, and cool things like that. But in the meantime, here's some warm weather nostalgia, from our trip to San Diego and LA. My bare legs won't be showing up on the blog again anytime this calendar year! 

This fabulous geometric mini skirt first caught my eye when blogger Closet Confections showed off the blazer in the same set. I convinced myself it was a sign when I saw the skirt on the racks at Forever 21 when I was doing some last minute vacation shopping! Turns out, the retro vibe perfectly complemented our mid-century-modern-inspired hotel in San Diego, The Pearl Hotel. So many awesome nooks and crannies to photograph there.  

Bye bye sunshine. Time to brace for Hurricane Sandy

All photos by Mikhail Glabets

Plummy

[Jeans: Forever 21 (sold out now, similar color here); Sweater: J.Crew thrifted from Salvation Army; Shoes; Restricted via DSW; Scarf: H&M men's section; Ring: Forever 21 (similar); Cuff: Joyo; Leopard Bangle: SoWa Vintage]

So glad I ended my colored jeans protest. And discovered my obsession with thrifting oversized sweaters.In this outfit, I'm also introducing you to some of the colors I used in my wedding. Because—drumroll, please—I'm nearing my one-year anniversary, and am on celebratory trip currently and plan to entertain you with a few wedding style posts toward the end of this week. Yes, entertain. It will be fun. Promise.

All photos by Mikhail Glabets

Like A Boy

[Striped top: Forever 21 (similar); Denim shirt: Mikhail's Closet; Jeans: Old Navy; Trench: Forever 21 (similar); Scarf: Forever 21 (old); Cuff: Joyo]

I usually protest when my husband tells me I've dressed like a boy (that happens about three times a week). Oxford shirts and baggy sweaters, are chic, not manly Mikhail. DUH.

Welp, this time I had nothing to stand on. The denim shirt actually came from his closet. I have a reason for that, though. Blair wowed me with this look on the left (shocker, right? I've never said I like her style before or anything. Ever.) and I was determined to recreate it. I had a red trench, plenty of stripes, new Old Navy black skinny jeans, but no denim shirt/jacket. But I knew Mikhail did... Stolen!

And even though he questions my man-emulating fashion sense, I sure do love him. Yep.

All photos by Mikhail Glabets