Fashion...Food and Good Tunes

Urban Outfitters floral dress $59, H & M jean button up shirt $6, Jessica Simpson heels $20

In spirits of Bon Appetit Magazine-Brooklyn Grub Crawl I decided to christen my new dress from Urban Outfitters. I paired the floral yellow and white floor length dress with a casual H & M jean button up shirt tied at the waist.

While trying new hair styles is fun, I find myself resorting to the simple top knot bun. Lately the scorching heat has been nearly unbearable so a high bun just seems like the easiest way to go.

Carefully determining my makeup options, I decided to go light on the eyes and ruby red on the lips. I found that putting on a small amount of concealer before applying my lipstick helped the color last longer.

I wrapped up my ensemble with a pair of Jessica Simpson wooden heels just tall enough for my dress to barely hit the ground and was out the door. 

Brooklyn Winery wine tasting 

Waki Waki Performance

Drinks with a great friend

My final look

Stuart Weitzman

Consignment store find: $15 Stuart Weitzman starfish sandals

I found these babies at my favorite consignment store Mish Mash a few weeks ago and I cant stop obsessing over how much I love them.

Searching through any thrift or consignment store can seem a little tedious, however I truly have a passion searching for hidden gems. The minute I scavenged these Stuart Weitzman size six starfish sandals, I nearly hit the floor. In fact, I did hit the floor and tossed my ballet flats to the side as I carefully tried on my version of the glass slipper.

The sandals are carefully adorned with small and large multi-colored stones creating a  starfish design on the cotton candy pink leather. I paid about $15 for them and walked out feeling like a bejeweled princess. 

 I was inspired to get the sandals because they reminded so much of these Miu Miu startfish sandals only less than a quarter of the price! 

A Touch of the Seventies

My love for the seventies derived from my appreciation of classic rock and folk music. I distinctly remember being eight years old riding along with my dad in his car jamming to The Rolling Stones, David Bowie,  Bob Seger, Creedance Clearwater Revival and many more artists. While most kids were listening to Britney Spear's first album "Baby One More Time", I was requesting "Twist and Shout" on the radio. These artists not only influenced my taste in music as I grew older, but also my fashion sense.

Wearing: J. Crew floral pants ($18 at Mish Mash consignment store), Banana Republic striped shirt ($14 on eBay), Zara booties, Neiman Marcus vintage purse ($16 Mish Mash consignment store), Le Vian ring (graduation gift), Swatch watch (gifted), miscellaneous bangles ($4 thrift store find), Leopard belt ($2 thrift store find).

Frosting, Sprinkles and Magnolia's

During my visit to New York City this week I finally decided to give in and visit the famous "Magnolia Bakery" shop.

Besides the scrumptious carefully decorated cupcakes, I really enjoyed the interior design and the warm vintage feel the shop had. Every little detail from the hardwood washed out floors, mason jars filled with spring flowers and polka-dot aprons hanging on the wall made the bakery that much more inviting.

I was really inspired by each and every detail surrounding me and and felt as if my outfit fit right into the soft and bright color combination of Magnolia's Bakery. I had to laugh when I took notice to what I was wearing... It was as if I subconsciously dressed for the occasion. 

Wearing: Theory blazer ($25 eBay), Ralph Lauren button up ($20 RL outlet store), Express jeans ($30), Boutique 9 flats (gifted), Liebeskind purse (gifted), Vintage bangles, swatch watch (gifted), Betsey Johnson sunnies ($15 TJ Maxx).

A Collection of Inspiration

Whenever I see something that I like I always take a picture and save it. I use my digital albums as a personal inspiration board. Anything from a magazine page I saw at the store or a specific fabric that caught my eye, I take a photo and use it as reference. These photographs motivate and inspire me when I am throwing an outfit together. 

What currently inspires me: 

Metallics

Pastels

Florals

Bright Colors

Edgy Stone Jewelry

Fringes

Large Bangles

Toe Detailed Flats

 Leopard Print 

Whats your inspiration?