TBMD: May 2015

Floral / Lace / Leather

Sunday, May 31, 2015

black faux leather top, wildflower floral dress as skirt, lace patterned clutch, bow ballerina flats

black faux leather top, wildflower floral dress as skirt, lace patterned clutch

sunglasses: Ann Taylor Metropolis (sold here)

lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)

top: Ann Taylor faux leather yoke (this season's may still be in stores; similar - on sale)
ring: Elizabeth and James Windrose (sold here; similar - $2.59; similar - 30% off)
bracelet: Ann Taylor modern classic X cuff (similar)
dress as skirt: RED Valentino wildflower (similar - on sale; similar; similar)
clutch: Tory Burch Kerrington carryall (similar - on sale)
shoes: Valentino bow ballerina flats (similar - on sale; similar)

Stripes + Lace with a Statement Necklace

Friday, May 29, 2015

striped top, lace skirt, statement necklace, cognac brown tote

striped top, lace skirt, statement necklace, cognac brown tote, bow ballerina flats

sunglasses: Ann Taylor Metropolis (sold here)

lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)

necklace: Ann Taylor estate shimmer (similar; similar)
top: Gap stripe luxe boatneck tee (similar - extra 30% off w/code SALENEWS; similar)
ring: Elizabeth and James Windrose (sold here; similar - $2.59; similar - 30% off)
skirt: LOFT floral lace pencil skirt (sold here - $32.50; similar - $55+)
bag: J.Crew Downing tote (sold here - 25% off w/code SALENEWS; similar - 30% off w/code ENJOY)
shoes: Valentino bow ballerina flats (similar - on sale; similar)

Pale Yellow / Azure Blue

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

navy blazer, yellow sheath dress, blue chain scarf, white tote bag, snakeskin pumps

navy blazer, yellow sheath dress, blue chain scarf

sunglasses: Ann Taylor Metropolis (sold here)

lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)

scarf: C. Wonder silk chain link printed (similar; similar)
blazer: theory Bindi Tailored (similar)
dress: Ann Taylor textured sheath (sold here - $50 off; similar - on sale)
ring: Elizabeth and James Windrose (sold here; similar - $2.59; similar - 30% off)
bag: Longchamp medium LM metal tote (sold here; similar)
shoes: Zara court shoe with snakeskin toe (similar; similar - 30% off; similar - on sale)

Colorblocked + Tweed

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

gray cropped top, white blouse, light blue tweed skirt, red purple tote

gray cropped top, white blouse, light blue tweed skirt, red purple tote, white snakeskin pumps

sunglasses: Ann Taylor Metropolis (sold here)

lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)

vest: Banana Republic crossover-hem tank (sold here - 40%+ w/code BRSUMMER)
top: LOFT colorblocked collar blouse (similar - extra 30% off; similar; similar - extra 60% off)
bracelet: Forever 21 swirled pearlescent bead cuff (similar)
skirt: Ann Taylor tweed pencil skirt (sold here - extra 30% off; similar)
bag: Tory Burch Robinson pebbled square tote (sold here; similar)
shoes: Zara court shoe with snakeskin toe (similar; similar - 30% off; similar - on sale)

A Spring Classic

Sunday, May 24, 2015

long navy blazer, striped top, cargo shorts, cognac brown tote, espadrilles

long navy blazer, striped top, cargo shorts, cognac brown tote

sunglasses: Ann Taylor Metropolis (sold here)

lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)

blazer: J.Crew Collection Rylan blazer in Italian wool-cotton (this season's sold here, here - both extra 30% off w/code WEEKEND; similar)
top: J.Crew Factory long-sleeve stripe boatneck tee in oat navy spring (sold here - $23.99)
shorts: J.Crew Factory boyfriend short in broken-in chino (similar here, here - both 30% off w/code WEEKEND)
bag: J.Crew Downing tote (sold here - 30% off w/code WEEKEND; similar - extra 30% off)
shoes: Tory Burch Beecher espadrilles (this season's sold here; similar)

Lace Mini Skirt + Espadrilles

Thursday, May 21, 2015

printed scarf, gray tee, navy lace skirt, cognac brown tote, espadrilles

printed scarf, gray tee, navy lace skirt, cognac brown tote

sunglasses: Ann Taylor Metropolis (sold here)

lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)

scarf: Forever 21 Waverly print (similar - 40% off w/code SHOP40; similar - on sale)
top: Vince jersey slub tee (similar; similar)
bracelets: Forever 21 swirled pearlescent bead cuff (similar); Forever 21 rope/cable bangle (similar)
skirt: J.Crew daisy lace mini (similar; similar - $20 + free shipping)
bag: J.Crew Downing tote (sold here - 25% off w/code SUMMERLOVE; similar - extra 25% off)
shoes: Tory Burch Beecher espadrilles (this season's sold here; similar)

Shades of Purple

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

lilac leather jacket, purple tee, lace skirt, red purple tote, nude pumps

sunglasses: Ann Taylor Metropolis (sold here)

lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)

necklace: Ann Taylor pearlized stone statement (similar - on sale)

jacket: Balenciaga original moto leather jacket in parme (sold here; similar; similar - on sale)

top: Ann Taylor jewel neck long sleeve tee (sold here - $20.99)

ring: Elizabeth and James Windrose (sold here; similar - $2.59; similar - 30% off)

skirt: LOFT floral lace pencil skirt (sold here - $38.99; similar - 40% off w/code BRSUMMER)

bag: Tory Burch Robinson pebbled square tote (sold at NM / TB / Cusp)

shoes: Zara mid-heel patent court (sold here; similar - on sale)

Light as a Feather

Monday, May 18, 2015

black blazer, feathered top, white trousers

sunglasses: Ann Taylor Metropolis (sold here)

lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)

blazer: H&M Divided boyfriend (similar; similar)
top: Moulinette Soeurs feathered fringe blouse via Anthropologie (similar - on sale; similar)
ring: Elizabeth and James Windrose (sold here; similar - $2.59; similar)
bracelet: Ann Taylor modern classic skinny bangle (similar; similar)
pants: Chelsea28 pleated wide leg pants (sold here)
bag: Chanel reissue in 226 (buy pre-owned; similar; similar)
shoes: Valentino Rockstud (sold at Nordstrom / NM / BG / Saks; similar)

Cozy Sweater + Full Skirt

Saturday, May 16, 2015

When DH saw my outfit:

Him: You look like a pilgrim about to colonize America.
Me: *blink*
Me: *blink*
Me: Bwahahaha

Enough said.

striped sweater, pink full skirt, red purple tote, rose metallic wedges

sunglasses: Ann Taylor Metropolis (sold here)

lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Natural in N9 (sold here)

sweater: Ann Taylor striped mock neck (similar; similar - on sale)

ring: Elizabeth and James Windrose (sold here; similar - $2.59; similar)

bracelet: Ann Taylor modern classic skinny bangle (similar; similar)

dress as skirt: H&M one-shoulder (sold here - free shipping w/code 2976)

bag: Tory Burch Robinson pebbled square tote (sold at NM / TB / Cusp)

shoes: Loeffler Randall Rae in rose gold (similar; similar)

A reader recently asked for styling ideas regarding this gray crop top. Being the go with the flow type of person that I am, I had plans to go through every dress shirt in my possession before thinking about what else I could wear the crop top with. She expected more from me, so... challenge accepted!

For today's look, I layered the gray crop top over a flowy cami. I experimented with the cami tucked into the waistband of my pants, but that just made me look like I had a black patch over my stomach (note to self: wear the crop top by itself next time). Therefore, I just left the cami untucked for that relaxed look, which worked well with the drapey trousers.