Fall Perfection

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Ahhh, the perfect fall outfit.  Basically, this woman can do no wrong.
~Lori

Red, White, and Blue Favorites

The combination of red, white and blue in an outfit has always been a favorite--for fourth of July or any day.  It is just a happy, and crisp look.  I am looking for a little inspiration for outfits and I think I found it!

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This combination with the romper and sandals is adorable and hits the right not of casual but put together.

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I wouldn't have thought of the lace shorts and striped tee and floral tennis shoes myself but I love it.

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This is a super glam take on the combination.

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This is pretty much what I already do and I still love it.

What is your favorite way to wear red white and blue without looking like an American flag?

Minor Obsession: Oversized Gold Watch

image via Atlanta-Pacific
Here is proof that a Michael Kors watch is the way to go!

I have been saying for a while now that I want an over-sized gold watch, and I (along with Rebecca) have been diligently keeping a lookout everytime I go to a thrift or antique store.  I always say I'll know the perfect one when I see it, and I don't want to pay a lot for it.  What can I say?  I'm cheap.  But when I was poking around on the Michael Kors' website for my post the other day, I came to realize a couple of things:  I just may have to treat this watch as an investment piece, and Michael Kors does a phenomenal job with the classic gold watch.  I've bought a Kors watch before, but it was silver, and it was a present.  Now I think the time has come to find my own.  Here are some I am loving.

Ritz Chronograph Glitz

Lexington Chronograph

Runway Chronograph

Chain Link, Golden

They are all $250, with the exception of the last one, which is $225.  T.J. Maxx, here I come!  You can usually find a pretty good selection of Michael Kors watches at places like Nordstrom Rack, Marshalls, and even Ross.  So, since I need to go pick up some thank you cards anyway, I might as well have a look see in the clearance case, right?  I'll let you know what I find!

~Lori

Inspiration: Audrey Hepburn

I recently canceled my DirectTV service. (GASP!)  The receiver stopped working about a month ago.  I think it has actually been out longer than that.  I was too lazy busy to call and get it repaired.  The Cat and I have been gone a lot anyway, and when we are home, we have been turning on Netflix and watching Magnum P.I. and Parks and Recreation.  We have also been watching movies.  For the Cat, is has been titles such as The Adams Family and Girls Just Want to Have Fun.  For me, it has been some classics, like His Girl Friday, How to Steal a Million, and Charade.  Good, fun classics, the latter two starring one Ms. Audrey Hepburn, looking oh so sleek and stylish with her nod to mod and her classic 60's wardrobe.  There are a couple of looks that I particularly adore.

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Hello, monochromatic chic.

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Perfection in a navy jacket.

The first two are from How to Steal a Million with Peter O'Toole.  Next up are some great looks (including my favorite) from Charade with Cary Grant.

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Isn't this beige coat and matching hat gorgeous?   I will answer that for you- yes; yes it is.

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This is gorgeous too- beige with a black belt.  Perfect.

My favorite look from the film comes in the form of a red jacket and a leopard print hat.  I love, love, love this look, possibly because I am rather obsessed with leopard print at the moment.

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I do not see myself wearing the hat, but I did recently get a red jacket.  Hmmmm.  What I would like is a leopard print coat.  Nothing garish, which is easy territory to slip into with something like this,  just perfect.  (Is that really so much to ask?!)  I am inspired by Hepburn's/Givenchy's use of the leopard print, and have loved incorporating it into my outfits via my leopard print flats.

But a coat... Well, a leopard print coat, done right, would become a wardrobe staple for me this winter.
Let me show you what I mean:

~Lori

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Minor Obsession: Over Sized Gold Watch

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I have been wanting an over sized gold watch for many, many months now.  I just can't seem to find the right one, though I will know it when I see it.  I want it for layering my bracelets, which I love to do.  I've gathered some inspiration from around the web.  Pictures that make me practically drool in envy.  Enjoy.

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Perfection, via Atlantic-Pacific

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(Technically, I think that watch is silver, but who cares?! )

~Lori

Navy and Pink

Here is the card I ordered from Crankbunny on etsy.
Alli scratched off the crystal ball and loved seeing her
name printed on the card!  It is so cute; it reminds me of the
Esmerelda fortune teller from Disneyland, which we visit first thing
every time we go to Disneyland. 

My baby turns 11 today.  11 years old!  Where did the time go?!  For her birthday, she primarily wanted clothes.  From Zara.  Which was fine by me.  It meant a trip down to The Grove in L.A. so she could try on clothes.  I'm glad we did this, instead of just ordering online, because the sizing was a little strange on some of the pieces. It was worth it, though, because she has the beginnings of a pretty fantastic spring wardrobe.
Looking for clothes for Alli brought up a lot of navy and pink.  It reminded me of an outfit that I have been in love with for a while now.

Inspiration Photo:

from the very chic blog Atlantic-Pacific

When I saw this photo awhile back, I fell in love with the color combination.  I love navy, and if it is striped navy, forget about it.  Mixing it with pastel pink is inspired, and I am just in love.  Simple as that.  I have been on the hunt for those pants, which are linked to on the site, but sold out/no longer available.  With pastels being big for spring, I was hopeful that I would be able to find what I was looking for, but no luck.

The coloring of the picture isn't the best (the pinks look a little washed out); I snapped it with my phone during a quick trip to the mall.
I love the color combo of blue and pink, though I must admit I have usually styled it with more of a fuschia/hot pink. I have a pair of bright pink pants that I wear with my navy blazer.  Actually, Rebecca rocked that exact outfit for her Christmas cards.

So it doesn't seem to matter what shade of pink you choose; most likely it is going to look pretty fabulous if you pair it with navy.

And if you want to make your little Miss look chic in navy and pink, then definitely head on over to Zara for some great pieces in this classic color combo.

Okay, the website lists this as dark blue, but it looks navy to me.  
This is a new addition to Alli's closet.  In love!
Available from Zara

Navy bird print dress- now also belongs to Alli.

Fuschia dress- Adorable!

for the little missy in your life- at Zara (and the pink are on sale!)
navy snakeskin flats here

I die.  This is a perfect, classic little navy trench

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I didn't mean for this to turn into a post strictly for little miss fashion, but all that stuff is so darn cute.  And it is Alli's birthday, after all!  I want some of it for myself.  Right now Alli and I are in the stage where she can (and does!) borrow some of my stuff, but I can't quite borrow any of her stuff just yet.  With the exception of a headband or two.  And maybe a necklace here and there.
Anyway.

Every classy lady needs stationery, so why not go for this chic color combo?!

Lattice Pink Navy note cards, available here

Modern Quatrefoil available here

Alli got two sets of stationery- one is edged in pink and has a gold Eiffel tower embossed on the top, and the other set has a gold embossed A.  Both are sweet and perfect for my little Alli Cat.  

~Lori