Peridot Skies: Madewell

Fall is in the air

November 21, 2016

Taking a timeout was never in the plans. It is good for the body and the soul. I knew I needed some R&R and as the days turned into weeks, I kept feeding my soul. Life has been a whirlwind lately. I have mentioned it several times and while I had every intention of blogging in my spare time, my spare time become too valuable to me. There just wasn't enough of it. I took a step back, prioritized the things that needed my direct attention, put in place a few action plans that are continuing to move forward (yay) and my 9-5 work deadline and accreditation audits are over. I can finally breath a sigh of relief. I appreciate you guys for sticking with me and hanging in there while I was on this unscheduled hiatus. Timeouts are a gift and I am so glad to be back now. Wouldn't you know the week I come back from my break it turns out to be a short holiday week?

The weather has taken a dip in the evenings and that clearly means time to pull out the sweaters and boots. I love how fun it is to pull together an outfit that is so easy to dress up with a few statement pieces of jewelry. This leopard sweater had been a great addition to my wardrobe and I think I actually own four more in a variety of different styles. From cardigan sweaters to loose styles like this one, you definitely should own at least one great leopard sweater. These booties are so comfortable and I wear them with jean and dresses. You need to snag a pair; I love the brown leather too. They are currently on sale and I know they will sell out.

Sweater options here and here // Jeans // Ashley Pittman necklace c/o // Madewell Billie Bootie On Sale // Blair Ritchey Bag // Earrings

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November 21, 2016
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3 Ways to Wear a Button up shirt

September 01, 2016

Ann Taylor

I have enjoyed styling my button up shirts a lot this summer. They are quite versatile and I think the right white button down shirt and denim shirt are wardrobe staples. These items shouldn't be investment pieces as you can pick yourself up a really good shirt for around 70 bucks or less if you shop the sale right! Old navy has a great selection that won't break the bank, and when Gap, Madewell, or Talbots has their sale, (which we all know they do several times a year) watch for your favorite to go down in price and grab it! I picked up my white shirt at Madewell, and my denim shirt at Talbots.

There are many ways to style a button up and here are a few of my most recent outfits. Tie it around your waist for a great layered look. One favorite by many is the half tuck. I shared both my chambray and my white button down with a half tuck in two outfits below. I layered my chambray shirt in the third picture with a light sweater; great look for transitioning seasons! Have fun with your button ups and think outside of the norm when it comes to traditional wear items!

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September 01, 2016
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Summer patterns

July 21, 2016

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When you are not looking for anything in particular to purchase is when you are most likely to find something you feel you must have! This tank was that item. It is from Madewell last season, maybe even two seasons ago but I still love it. The back is a solid jersey and paired with these Loft stripe shorts (which are currently on sale) is what makes this outfit work. If the back was embroidered with the same print I'm afraid it would be too busy of an outfit. I opted to pair it with a simple bangle since the tank was my main focal point of this outfit. Every gal should own at least one black bag that is a great transitional item. Blair Ritchey makes the best bags and I have gotten so much use out of mine. I love that it has a shoulder strap and the bottom is approximately an inch wide so there is plenty of room for essentials.

Style Tip: Even though my tank and bag are black I opted for a lighter tan sandal and my Celine sunglasses to lighten the look. Orange is a good color that will work with both black or brown accessories.

Shorts On sale // Tank Similar // Sunnies // Handbag // Sandals similar // Bangle Bracelet c/o // Earrings similar // Lipstick

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July 21, 2016
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Wednesday Wants

May 25, 2016

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Today's collection of Wednesday wants has a bit of a theme. It's beach time! I'm not really the coffee book kinda gal but this Gray Malin book on beaches is definitely a book I would set out. Gorgeous views of beaches from around the world is exactly something I would enjoy. I shared with you here my new off the shoulder top, and when I spotted this one with eyelet around the bottom.... wellI I pretty much loved it too. What would summer be without pink sandals? For me these new pink Tory Burch Millers are the best! I may just have a pair being shipped to me too!!! Straw totes have been pretty popular for a few years now so adding a new one for this summer is pretty much a standard.

What is currently on your list of wants?

Sandals // Eyelet top // Straw tote // Gray Malin Beaches book //

May 25, 2016
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Weekend Deals

April 22, 2016

Ann Taylor

I rounded up my favorite stores that are having sales and included the discount codes as well. Treat yourself to a few great sales this weekend. You're Welcome!!

J Crew is offering 30% off with code SCORE.... I have my eye on this!
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Tory Burch is offering up to 30% off with code BLOOM.... A pair of these would be the perfect summer addition!
Ends 4-25

Express right now has $25 off every $100 with code 1234..... I can always use a few more of these that are bogo1/2!
Ends 4-25

Ann Taylor has 40% off any full price items. I have to shop online since they no longer have a local store, but this is a must!
Ends 4-24

Kate Spade has an extra 30% off with code SMILE.... These are darling!
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Bloomingdales is another great sale with $25 off every $100 purchase with code SHOP25.... I think this is a must.
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Old Navy's sale is a must with 30% off with code THANKYOU..... Loving this dress.
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Madewell has an extra 30% off spring essentials with code ASAP30. I might need to pick up a few more of these.
Ends 4-25

Macys has an extra 20% off with code SAVE. You can never own too many pair of these.
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April 22, 2016
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Cute Spring Dresses

March 28, 2016

Colors

Sorry, I was a bit MIA last week. It's a busy time for The Blog Guild and between work, scheduling events and life I didn't get any of my scheduled post up. We won't even mention that it was snowing when we woke up Easter morning. Luckily it didn't stick or accumulate and the weather is planning to be nice the rest of the week, so that's nice. We will start this week with Spring dresses. I am really loving all the playful dresses this spring and these are a few that I would love to own. I plan on wearing more dresses through the spring and into summer. They are such an easy way to dress up or down with a few minor adjustments to your accessories. The whole trend of wearing sneakers with your dresses is okay by me too! I love sandals and can't own enough so the more opportunities to wear cute lace up or wedge sandals the better.

Off the Shoulder // Hot pink slim flare // Paint splatter dress // Black and White Arrow grid // Chiffon Maxi // polka dot // Wrap tie shirt dress

March 28, 2016
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How to wear a Coatigan

October 15, 2015

Madewell

I have talked about trends many times on the blog and my feelings about following them. You always have to stay true to what works for you regardless of trends. I was skeptical at first sight of the coatigan. Being short I feared it would just emphasize my lack of height. When Tulip, a local boutique on the Country Club Plaza asked me if I would style it I paused to see if it really fit my style. I thought about it for a few days and agreed to give it a try. At first I failed miserably. I paired it with cuffed jeans and a loose top and booties but realized I had toooo many breaks in the outfit for the eye to follow. It only made me look as wide as I am tall! Not flattering. It needed to stand out. Be the focal point of my outfit. Streamlining my look with minimal breaks I paired it with a graphic tee drawing on the burgundy stripe and continuing the eye to the bottom of the sweater with black leggings and my favorite booties. The coatigan trend receives high marks from me. I loved the way it all came together and was able to stay warm in the cooler morning hours and as the day wore on peel of layers starting with my scarf and hat, then switching out the booties, and finally the sweater.

Pop over to the Tulip facebook page and see how two other local bloggers styled their coatigan and be sure to vote for my look!

Coatigan c/o ~ Leggings ~ Hat ~ Tee ~ Scarf ~ Booties ~ Lipstick ~

What do you think of this look? Would you wear a coatigan?

October 15, 2015
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Instagram Happenings

October 12, 2015

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Happy Monday! How was your weekend? Mine was busy and productive, but never long enough! Today I am sharing a few favorites from my instagram account of what's happening there. Do you follow me on instagram? There are exciting things I am working on behind the scenes in my office and my blog so stay tune for that announcement. It is finally cool enough to wear my favorite booties.... and found the perfect amount of distress on a new pair of jeans for under $60. Sharing my favorite lipstick color and tortoise sunnies. There is something to wearing this pink color even in fall that just makes me happy! OH, and it's #Pinktober and that means Breast Cancer Awareness and lots of pink!

Distressed Denim ~ Booties ~ Sunnies ~ Favorite Lipstick ~ Monogram Necklace ~ Pink Clutch ~ Python Cuff c/o~ Ropes Bracelets c/o ~ Hot Pink Celine Necklace ~

October 12, 2015
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On top of the Town

September 29, 2015

Ann Taylor

Sometimes it's not the outfit that makes the picture; it's the picture that makes the outfit! I am excited for jacket weather. Who else is with me on that? This past weekend was Kansas City Fashion week and I can't wait to finish going through all my photos and share with you what an event it was. SS2016 is looking pretty fabulous!

Field Jacket ~ Plaid Shirt ~ Watch ~ Lipstick ~ Sunnies ~ Shoes ~ Belt ~ Lipstick ~ Bracelets ~ Distressed Jeans

September 29, 2015
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It's all in the Props

September 24, 2015

Art

I want to start this post by explaining a piece of a blogger's life. When taking outfits pics you want a setting that is cohesive to what you are wearing. At least I do! For example: A pair of stilettos in grass or a field really doesn't give a genuine impression to you really are wearing that outfit. Every time I have stepped off the street or curb onto the grass in even a smaller heel I stop and think about "does this even look natural?" So finding a location to shoot can some times be an adventure. That is what brings me to these pictures. While running errands and shooting pictures one afternoon Erin and myself stumbled upon this studio. Ummm cool studio I might add! It was a prop girls dream come true! I instantly knew the pinball machine needed to be my prop. The lighting flooding in and the shadows playing across the floor was the best.

Speaking of floors..... these slippers!! Jem Skull Slippers to be exact. You may have remembered I have posted about them here. Loving them from the minute I saw them I knew I wanted a pair. Now I have a limit to what I will spend on shoes and these exceeded such limit. I have patiently and oh so quietly followed Mara and Mine just hoping and waiting for the chance to own a pair. The heavens opened up and a fall sale occurred. I wasted no time making a pair mine! I have received a few comments from friends as to what the exact draw to these shoes would be and I really don't have one answer. I have always followed the beat to my own drum and don't necessarily follow trends to the tee. Different, unique, and well.... just me! After all that's what you are here to see isn't it? Style from my perspective.

Super star.... why yes you are!

Madewell Plaid Shirt (On Sale) ~ Distress Jeans ~ Mara and Mine Jem Skull Slippers ~ Belt ~ Ropes Maine bracelet c/o ~ Rustic Cuff Skinny leather wrap bracelet c/o ~ Michele Watch ~YSL Lipstick ~ ABD Necklace c/o ~

September 24, 2015
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Plaid Dress

September 21, 2015

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Happy Monday! It was a beautiful weekend and I enjoyed the great weather and squeezed in a little shopping too! I have been searching for some new things to add to my fall wardrobe and this dress is the perfect amount of plaid and comfort! I loved it from the minute I saw it hanging in the store! I can't wait for a few cooler days so I can wear my Frye boots with this dress too! Speaking of boots.... these booties sold out last season and lucky for you they are back in stock this season. They are super comfy and go with almost anything; seriously!

I knew I would need to switch out my favorite lipstick for a richer color to compliment this dress. I pulled out my berry lipgloss and it was a perfect match. I am going to hate it when I have to put my favorite pink lipstick on fall break! What are you looking forward to this fall?

Plaid Dress ~ Booties ~ Bag ~ Watch ~ Bracelets ~ Lipstick ~ Leggings ~

September 21, 2015
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Fall Finds

August 31, 2015

Colors

Can you believe we are at the last few days of August? With fall on our heels I decided to do a little fall shopping. I made some great new purchases for fall over the weekend but I didn't pick up everything I wanted. These things caught my eye and I definitely have them on my list. I am really craving moss green this season and this tunic would make a perfect addition. I actually had this polka dot vest in my hands to try on and got side tracked and ended up picking up three sweaters on sale. Do I even need to explain the need for these leopard booties? Nuf said. I started looking at new handbags when I was in California and haven't made any decisions yet, but when I saw this Chloe tote I really fell in love with it. My only hold up is I love the blush but this blue is a great fall color. What would you do? Are you ready for fall? What is on your list to purchase?

Tunic ~ Chloe Tote ~ The Nico Boot ~ Quilted Vest (On Sale) ~ Rib Sweater ~ Dotted Sweater ~ Earrings ~ Hunter Boots

August 31, 2015
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Color Blocking

February 20, 2015

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I have a confession to make. I bought this dress back in September before my trip to Minnesota and this is the first time I have worn it. I don't know what took me so long to pull this outfit together. Do you have things you have purchased and have left them hanging in your closet? I was thinking I would pair it up with my leopard pumps but it was super chilly on this day and my legs are not ready for the cold. I am loving the pop of hot pink! My short booties went well with it and I also think I might try my tall brown boots too? What do you think? The sad part is... it is still cold enough to still be wearing sweater dresses and boots! Ugh! At least I am not in Boston.

Sweater Dress (Similar) ~ Booties(almost exact) ~ Sunnies ~ Bag ~ Bracelets ~ Lip gloss ~ Watch

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February 20, 2015
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Serape Scarf

January 28, 2015

arm party

When I first saw these scarves I fell in love with the bright colors. It's like a party on your neck. Handmade from a darling Etsy shop Shop Just Dawnelle she creates colorful unique scarfs out of serapes. Lining them with stripes, florals, and a whole assortment, these scarfs are definitely a show stopper. I love mine. In the words of Christy.... " Its a fiesta around my neck"! Mine is lined with a fun black floral. She is always adding new designs and color combinations, but you better act fast if you see one you like... they go fast and no two are exactly alike.