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Showing posts with label plaid. Show all posts
Showing posts with label plaid. Show all posts

Monday, March 13, 2017

Plaid Wrap and Faux Leather Leggings

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For months I had been searching for the perfect cape wrap.  The only problem was that I did not know what I was searching for.  I spent a whole lot of time Googling "scarf with arm holes."  I had purchased blanket scarves and tried a bevy of wraps, but they were all missing those elusive arm holes.  A scarf or a wrap just wasn't doing the trick for me.  And by "trick", I mean staying on my body during any form of movement.  My other wraps looked great as long as I remained motionless.
I learned that vocabulary is the key to a fashion hunt.  
Luckily, New Jersey is experiencing one last blast of winter, so I've made some use out of my late season purchase.


Madewell Cape Scarf (exact, also love this one!)
J. Crew Tippi Turtleneck (exact)
BaubleBar Courtney Bib (similar)
Kate Spade Watch via Macy's (exact)
Leggings: Assets by Spanx
Nike Sneakers: DSW (similar)
Karen Walker Sunglasses (similar, also craving these!)
Olivia + Joy Valerie Bag via Plato's Closet (similar)
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Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Kate Spade Plaid Midi Skirt

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The weather in New Jersey has finally gotten (almost) seasonally appropriate.  So, I celebrated with a hat and gloves.  I was still able to go stocking-less.  It was winter-lite.  And now that I have driven home in my first freezing rain storm, I am over winter.  I'm glad winter's less severe cousin visited briefly though.

Kate Spade Woodland Plaid Midi Skirt(exact)
Polka Top: Kohl's (similar)
Carley Flats: Just Fab
Hat: Kate Spade via TJ Maxx (similar)

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Plaid and a Midi Skirt

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The thought has crossed my mind that I have too many full midi skirts.  However, I just love this silhouette too much. It's so retro classy!  And it doesn't hurt that, in my opinion, it looks good on almost any body type.  So when I saw this beautiful blue number on sale, I could not resist adding another one to my collection.  It hangs next to the same skirt in salmon (that I stupidly paid full price for).

Plaid shirt: Marshall's (worn, similar)
Full Midi Skirt: Asos (exact)
Shoes: Steve Madden via DSA (similar)
Kendra Scott Elle Earrings: via Rocks Box (exact in teal)
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Watch: Michael Kors (similar)
Pave Bracelet: Groopdealz (similar)
Spike Bracelet: Stella & Dot (similar)

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Faux Leather Mini Skirt and a Big White Bow

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A faux leather mini is a difficult piece of clothing to wear.  You can't wear it when it's warm out because, well, it's faux leather.  But, then you can't wear it when it's too cold out because it's nice not to be frost bitten.  It's a conundrum.  So, I opted to risk hypothermia so that I could be seasonally appropriate with my fabrics.

Bow Shirt c/o FecBek (exact)
Booties: ShoeDazzle (wornsimilar)
Skirt: Banana Republic (exact)
Plaid blazer: Target (similar, worn)
Kendra Scott Elle Earrings: via Rocks Box (similar)
House of Harlow Tesselation Cuff via Rocks Box (similar)
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Watch: Michael Kors (similar)
Pave Bracelet: Groopdealz (similar)

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Look What I Got: One Vest to Rule Them All

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Are you tired of seeing this J. Crew Factory Herringbone Vest all over the Internets?  I'm not.  I freakin love it!  And I scored it so cheap before Christmas!  I got it for just $54.  Since the price was so good, I also got one for my sister.  Twinsies!  (I am only using the word "twinsies" because I used it once and the Scot asked me to never use it again.  So, naturally, I am trying to use it all the time.)


Vest: J. Crew Factory ( Similar on Jane.com today for $32.99!!) 
Top: Target (similar)
Booties: Macy's (worn, similar)
Jeans: Banana Republic (similar)
Earrings: Kate Spade (similar)
Necklace: Jane.com (similar)
 Bangle: Bauble Bar (similar)
Pave Bracelet: Urban Gem via Rocks Box
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Spike Bracelet: Groopdealz (wornsimilar)
Crystal Brulee Bracelet: J. Crew (similar)




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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Black, White and Failed All Over

This outfit is a total fail.  At first glance, it's a pretty good looking outfit....but it does not set out to accomplish what I tried to do.
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Shirt: Front Row Shop (exactworn) | Jeans: Old Navy | Shoes: via Poshmark | 
Ring: Gorjana via Rocks Box (worn) | Necklace: House of Harlow via Rocks Box
Tassel Bracelet: Ettika (similar)
See below for similar items
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I wanted to do a simple black and white outfit.  No frills, just classic colors.  However, when I tried to pair only black and white items and only one pattern, my brain revolted and would not let me do it.  I had to add in the pop of color with my Ettika bracelet.  I just had to add in another pattern with my leopard flats.  
My name is Tara and I am an addict.  I am addicted to pattern and color. 
get the look new
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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Snow Day Fun with Jolly Chic


Vest: c/o Jolly Chic (similar) | Gingham Shirt: J. Crew Factory (worn, similar) | 
Necklace: StyleLately (worn, similar) | Shoes: Gap (via Poshmark) (similar) | 
Bracelets: c/o Yuni Kelly (exact) & Sira Mara (exact)





Maybe this title is a bit of a lie.  I am in no way having any fun with our snow days here in New Jersey.
In the last week I have cleaned about 2 feet of snow off my car.  Just this morning after cleaning 8 inches of snow off my car I discovered a nice little surprise...an inch of ice!  Woot!  And, the fun didn't stop there.  I also discovered what frost nip is. (look it up, you've probably had it before).  When my hands started to hurt and then went numb, I decided it was time to tap out and let the Scot finish the job.  And I frantically rain inside and Googled, "painful numb hands" and "can I lose a finger from shoveling out my car?"  I also learned that just because gloves are cute and stripey, does not mean they are good gloves.     
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