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The It List – April 15, 2011

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Happy Friday folks!  Take some time to enjoy these great blogs today!

  • good tots is loving this sequined maternity top – so cute!  Check out this sparkly number is a fun maternity outfit!
  • sweetie pie style is crushing on Sam Edelman shoes – check out all of her great outfit inspiration. I am loving these animal print wedges the best! (find sweetie pie style on twitter!)
  • a spot of whimsy brings us bold and brilliant photos of the tulip fields in Holland. If you have never seen these photos before you must check them out, and if you have – well it never hurts to see them again (and again!).  (find a spot of whimsy on twitter!)
  • thought and musing has the perfect tourist outfit… a gorgeous maxi skirt, layers and a scarf!  Perfect for travel wear – and so chic!
  • strong sense of style is loving the bohemian look of kimono style jackets for spring and summer.  Wow – these are just gorgeous!
  • good clean fun always has my mouth watering… these lemon yogurt muffins are no exception! These would be perfect to serve for Easter brunch! (find good clean fun on twitter!)
  • the capital barbie features graphic footwear. These black and gold wedges are GORGEOUS! Wow! (find capital barbie on twitter!)
  • one hundred inspirations features this Kristen Cavallari outfit that has me craving boots and right before summer even!
  • a little dash of ash has me wanting a ‘relaxation room’ in my house – forget “man caves”, “mom-caves” or “mud rooms”.  I need a relaxation room! (find a little dash of ash on twitter!)
  • rose a la mode has me swooning for this maxi dress, I absolutely love how she styled it.  So effortless and beautiful! (find rose a la mode on twitter!)
  • mama loves papa looks dashing in this graphic sun dress. I love fun patterns for warmer temps and this dress doesn’t disappoint. (find mama loves papa on twitter!)
  • meet virginia design has tips and tricks on thrifting. I especially loved this post because I never seem to have much luck snagging the good deals! (find meet virginia design on twitter!)
  • a spoonful of dish introduces us to the most gorgeous laptop bag – ever.  Totally agreed – my laptop would be very happy in this bag!
  • good life for less has teamed up with JCPenney, stop by to create Easter inspired outfits using pieces from JCP for a chance to win a $50 gift card!  How fun! (find good life for less on twitter!)
the IT list is produced weekly by Jill of good life for less – click here for information on how you can be involved!

The It List – April 8, 2011

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Happy Friday ladies… I hope you have big plans for this weekend!  In the meantime, take some time to visit these inspiring posts from the blog world!

  • shen dove style pairs a floral dress with a simple blazer for the perfect spring look.  We both agree that a blazer can pull an outfit together so easily.  (find shen dove style on twitter!)
  • walking around {where the sidewalk begins} lays out her top restaurants in Chicago.  I always enjoy getting good recommendations for dining in my favorite cities!  (find walking around on twitter!)
  • good clean fun whips up the ultimate summer cocktail… as she says that “conjures up warm summer nights, lightening bugs, and laughter” – I don’t know how you can say no to that! (find good clean fun on twitter!)
  • thought and musing remixes one little black dress into three gorgeous outfits!  You have to pop over and see her styling work.
  • strong sense of style has you covered (literally) for the rainy spring weather.  Check out her picks for rain jackets, wellies and umbrellas, oh my!
  • a spot of whimsy recognizes that sometimes you just need a dash of inspiration in the form of Audrey Hepburn. And to that I say, ‘Amen, my sister’.  (find a spot of whimsy on twitter!)
  • rose a la mode features the office she never uses (while looking fab, of course!) – do you have a room in your house you don’t use? (find rose a la mode on twitter!)
  • sweetie pie style always posts her recent inspirations on Monday mornings… it’s the highlight of my post weekend slump.  The images she finds never disappoint! (find sweetie pie style on twitter!)
  • capital barbie gets ready to “lace up” for spring… but not like you may think! Check out her new favorite style of shoes! (find capital barbie on twitter!)
  • a little dash of ash pulls together tons of interior inspiration featuring navy blue walls.  A look that I totally love, even more so after perusing all these gorgeous photos! (find a little dash of ash on twitter!)
  • mama loves papa is posing pretty in a super fun bird print dress for spring… her post also features her husband’s (aka ‘papa’) new vintage VW truck – so cool! (find mama loves papa on twitter!)
  • a spoonful of dish manages to put together a fun blog post even when her internet is down – find out how she did it!  I love a resourceful gal!
  • good life for less is color crushing on red + pink + khaki – check out her inspiration! (find good life for less on twitter!)
  • good tots features a very chic nursery inspired by this gorgeous magenta dresser/changing table.  So fun for a sweet baby girl!
the IT list is compiled each week by Jill of good life for less – for more information, click here!

 

 

One Jacket Five Ways

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The following is written by Tanvi. She’s an amazing girl I met at the Texas Style Council Conference a few weeks ago and she’s been on my mind ever since. She’s from India and is super smart, beautiful, and well cultured. A killer combination. So go visit her and say hello!

Most of us fall in to the rut of wearing our clothes the same way, each time. Anyone who has a limited options in the wardrobe and is also on a budget would know what a brim situation it is to be in. The best way I have found to add variations to my outfits is via cardigans and light jackets. And Spring is the best time to try that!

Adding a Jacket could help you:

  • Add color to your outfit
  • Color block your outfit
  • Get more use out of other pieces in your wardrobe
  • Make it a little formal or casual as needed

1. Wearing the Jacket with a Jump Suit

Besides wearing the jumpsuit on its own the other way to wear it would be with a Jacket (or scarf, accessories, etc. but let’s leave that for another post!).

2. Wearing the Jacket with Sweat Pants

Most people would not be seen dead with sweat pants in public but if worn correctly and with right layers they can be the most comfortable piece of clothing. Again, I paired them with a jacket to give it a more smart casual look.

3. Wearing the Jacket with a Dress

This dress on its own is quite overwhelming and only appropriate for an evening out however adding a contrasting Jacket made is absolutely wearable for an Afternoon Lunch.

4. Wearing the Jacket with a Skirt

This is like putting to versatile pieces of clothing together. A longer jacket you cover up the skirt, which we do not want hence this one is perfect to play up the drama of the skirt.

5. Wearing the Jacket with Jodhpur Pants

Contrary to what I did with the dress, I wanted to make this outfit wearable for an evening out. A top or a blouse was just not working out the way the Jacket did. Hence, win-win.

I hope I was able to show you few interesting ways to wear a Jacket for different occasions. I would like to Thank Linda for having me over at Rose a la mode. I really enjoyed doing this.