Everyday Eclectic

My gal pal, Kaitlin, was coming to town so it was time for a deep clean on our apartment. And when it's clean, we take a photo because it seems like a rare treat! This photo highlights my favorite room in our home - the living room. I am not someone who uses brown in my home (the wall paint color came with the apartment - I probably would have done two tons of grey). I love our mix of patterns, colors and textures. It's truly eclectic in here - a little bit of everything...just the way I like it. Looks like Zella approves, too.

Fashion Find of the Day: We Like Big Bows

This may not tickle all of your fancies...but I LOVE this blouse. Black...white...obnoxious bow? Sign.Me.Up.
This blouse, from Nasty Gal, is so versatile. Mix this feminine piece up with an edgier piece like the leather bottoms above. This can be paired with pants, highwaisted shorts, skirts, etc. With a bow that big, you can keep everything else in your outfit quite simplistic.

All Tied Up

Black and white stripes? Give me!
I love this hair accessory from Forever 21 (only $1.80!!!) and couldn't wait to add this to my Sunday ponytail to add a little spunk. This brings a whole different meaning to top knot. 

Brush It Off

I happened to notice that I was using the same brush since high school and had to do a little upgrade. This brush, from Forever 21, was about $4 and is right up my alley...black and white stripes. Add a lipstick smooch and some metallic gold writing and I'm in love. 

Tutu Treat

Good gracious...have you ever seen anything so precious? This was one of my favorite birthday gifts and how could it not be? A tutu...black...white...gold...it's everything I could dream of and more. Props to my gal pal, Tiffany, for finding this tutu treat.
Find this goodie at Starbucks - what a perfect holiday gift!

It's So Black & White

One color combo trend that I'm all about...all the time...is black and white. I decorated my home in black and white and I love to work this pair of colors into my everyday wardrobe, too. It's such a classic look and it's hard to really mess up these two colors together. Here a some of my favorite black and white pieces out right now that are brilliant.
Sweater: J.Crew  Tulle Dress: Alice + Olivia  Shoes: ASOS  Pants: Michael Kors  Dress: Dorothy Perkins
 Bag: Michael Kors 

Basic Black & White

While everyone drops a "I need to quit buying so many black clothing items" while shopping, black and white is so easy to wear. It's easy to match, looks clean and is classic. So, when the opportunity comes around for a fun black and white cotton maxi, you can only imagine how all over it I actually am. Maxi dresses are such perfect option for a Monday. One stop shop, doll! This maxi is from H&M. These fun gold and black shoes are from Target. On my wrist: Michael Kors watch and H&M bracelets. 

Sparkles, Spikes and Sassy Shoes

There is no better feeling than getting new high heels...in the world, there isn't a better feeling. You'll never be able to convince me otherwise. But, seriously. The arrival of these heels, from Zara, was the only thing that has kept me going since last week. Is it just me or when you know a new pair of heels is coming do you obsess over what the perfect outfit would be divine with them? Thought this would be the perfect opportunity to bust out my tight mustard pencil skirt from H&M. I paired the skirt and heels with this white and black blouse from Forever21. The necklace added a little feminine touch to the buttoned-up blouse. I kept the rest of my jewelry simple (or non-existent) and rocked a little magenta Sephora lipstick for a pop of color. Loving this outfit.