Pinterest Fashion: Sparkle

When I can't sleep at night...I do what everyone else does...I go on my iPhone Pinterest app. Duh! {Grin}. It's bad. Sometimes I waste an hour laying there just thinking I will only pin one more thing. To the point that one some actually told me that maybe some day they could have as many pins as me. {Crap}. OK, So I don't have as many as some people have, but at the rate I'm going, I might be there quick. And it would be a lie to say I didn't get a kick seeing who from my boards :P 

Here are some of my latest additions. 

Check out all my boards on my Pinterest page. You too can enjoy my insomnia on Pinterest!

Clubmaster

So...I just bought new Rayban Clubmaster sunnies...I'm pretty sure I love them, and my hubby hates them. {grin}. I think he's just jealous. 

Here are some looks I'm loving with these new shades. What do you think, love or hate them?!

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Old is New - Fashion Inspiration

I'm all about using old wardrobe items. This whole outfit was pulled from my closet {roll your eyes all you want who have seen my closet}, but it's all {gasp} old. I've had this skirt for at least a year, the tank is just from Target, the purse is a no name from Chicago, shoes from last year Kohl's. Nothing really too exciting, but paired together right {don't forget the smile and confidence} it's a pretty great outfit. 

I read a quote recently saying that fashion isn't about wearing all designers, it's about expressing yourself. I couldn't agree more.

I find so many people who are afraid to take chances with what they wear. Why? I'm not sure. I'm the girl who chops her long hair off in a second {it grows back} and will wear just about anything. I used to care so much what people thought about me, worried I might embarrass myself with bad choices, but the older I get, the less I care {imagine me at 40 - scary!}. 

It's just clothes. Have fun, mix it up, it doesn't have to be new, it doesn't have to be designer, hell, it doesn't even have to match some of the time! And if you have a question, ask someone. You would be surprised how many times I go to work and ask which shoes I should wear for the day. Don't have anyone to ask? Email me. I love helping!

On that note...I'm leaving you with one of my favorite fashion quotes:

"Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say and not giving a damn."

Now go get em!

 

Skirt: Hazel {old}. Tank: Target. Vest: Hazel {old}. Shoes: ELLE. Necklace: J.Crew. Rings: La Vie Parisienne. Bracelets: Vintage, H&M, Anthro. Hair tie: Emi Jay. Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs. Sunnies: Rayban. Lips: Sephora.

Liebster Blog Award

I'm very excited {and honored!!} to announce that I was awarded the Liebster Blog Award from No sin mi Moelskine {Be sure to check out her blog all the way from Spain!}

After being awarded the award you are to complete the following {Which I've spent the last few days/and nights thinking about...}

-Link back to the person who gave you the award {Easy!}

-Put the award on your post  {Super easy!}

-Choose 5 blogs with under 200 followers to receive the award {really, really hard!}

-Let them know you awarded them {The fun part!}

So here I go...

1. lenore lame 

Amazing pictures and even better clothing. I always look forward to her posts :)

2. House of Tubers

Stay at home mom that does a great mix of DIY, clothing, funny kids stories, and fun instagram pictures

3. The Jem Journal

A newer find for me I love that she is always a midwestern girl! Chicago Love! Great mix of everything, be sure to check out her store too!

4. Cream City and Sugar

A lifestyle blog around Milwaukee. Great mix of a little of everything!

5. Indie Flower

Another great fashion and lifestyle blog. Love her outfits!

Congrats to everyone and hopefully everyone enjoys these as much as I do! 

Instagram blast 2

So I'm pretty excited that it's Thursday and my outfit is super cute today {sad I know!} We are headed to the Harley Davidson bike night after work at the museum downtown {where I most definitely will stick out like a sore thumb!}. For anyone who knows about Harley and Milwaukee, you can only imagine how many people come out. It's usually a good time {I go mostly for drinks {duh!}, food, and well, who doesn't want to ride on the back of a motor cycle?!} Don't worry, outfit pictures will happen BEFORE I get on the back of the bike {grin}. 

I just realized that it's been a little while since I posted some instagram pictures and since I'm out of outfit pictures until this afternoon...I figured I would share some of my favorites. And yes, I'm TOTALLY turning into that girl that says "Oh, I could instagram that". Oops :) 

Enjoy!

Sneak peak at my outfit today :) Love my little giraffe! {post to come!}

New addition to the wardrobe from @Tres Belle Boutique

A little Paris Fashion. J'adore Paris.

#vintage bike in Lake Geneva

New scarf from #Forever21. Yes, I'm the girl who paid more in Montreal for something I could get in the states. The hubs rolled his eyes, but you can never be too careful at that store. I didn't want to miss out :)

Arm candy!

{Grin} I can't wait to use this bad boy. I'm waiting to see how many people realize what it says :P

Louis and Diana taking in the view at #Niagara Falls

Love my #dianamini en rose. She is so cute.

New Status print from @ Editorial boutique in Montreal. {post to come}

Niagara Falls

So it's been a good week so far...I got my #Birchbox in the mail today {doing the happy dance}, the weather FINALLY cooled down {hello 70s!} and it's...well yes, it's only Tuesday, but two out of three isn't all that bad. 

So I'm a little late on posting this one...I was only in Niagara Falls like 2 weeks ago...but well...yes, I have absolutely no excuses at all {shrug}. 

I finally got out my #dianamini camera on this trip and it's so darn cute. I wore it more as a fashion accessory then a camera. I did manage to {hopefully} get some good shots. I have yet to finish the roll of film {film, yes I know, so cool right?!} and get it developed {I guess people still do that?!}. I like the way real film leaves you hanging and it's a happy surprise when something turns out. I mean, I have instagram for my instant gratification. :P

Enjoy!

Top: Ketz-Ke*. Tank: M-Rena*. Pants: LOFT (also worn here) (Similar here). Headband: Johnny Loves Rosie*. Hair Tie: Emi Jay*(Read more here)  Ring: Clara Beau. Bracelets: Vintage, H&M, La Vie Parisienne. Sunnies: Rayban. Camera: Diana Mini en Rose. Shoes: So... (Similar here). Handbag: LV. 

{* is available @Tres Belle Boutique}

Paris Chic

It was a HOT one in Milwaukee this weekend. We were in the 90's both days and that's just about 20 degrees higher than my comfort zone. I'm ALWAYS hot. I'm the girl who sleeps with a fan year round and two in the summer {with the A/C on}. 

I recently got this dress from Tres Belle Boutique...and I've been thinking for 2 weeks how I was going to style it. I'm in love with Paris or anything related to France and this dress is by Deca Paris and actually comes straight from the city it's self. What more could a girl ask for?! Working at the store this weekend, I managed to get in a break {I'm my family's WORST employee, promise} and get a few pictures around Lake Geneva. My dad was a good sport and photographer :) 

Enjoy!

Dress: Deca Paris. Belt: Vintage. Shoes: Target, Clutch: Deux Lux. Ring: Simon. Bracelet: Vintage, F21, c/o Tres Belle Boutique, La Vie Parisienne. Sunnies: Rayban Wayfarer. Lips: Wet N Wild