CURRENTLY LOVING: MIXING STRIPES & LEOPARD PRINT

 Hi everyone,

Right now, I can’t seem to get enough of mixing stripes and leopard print. It’s a bold and daring way to wear two prints at once, and the stripes and semi-circular shapes almost seem to balance each other out. It’s a cool mélange of the safari and nautical themes. Check out this street style snapshot of Jenna Lyons, J Crew’s super chic creative director:

To pull off this look, it’s best to keep the rest of the outfit simple so that nothing else detracts from the exciting pattern pairing. My favorite way to pull off this look is to start with a striped T-shirt or sweater and then to add a leopard print scar or a pair of leopard print loafers.

Here are some outfit ideas to inspire you in your own style endeavors:

1. J. CRE PAINTER BOATNECK TEE IN STRIPE

2. H&M TUBE SCARF

3. ASOS TIMELESS QUINN BALLET PUMPS

4. MODCLOTH TIGHTS 

5. TOPSHOP BLACK RIBBED PLEATED SKIRT

 

1. DELIAS SHINE RAGLAN PULLOVER SWEATER

2. ALDO OSTLIE

3. H&M PANTS

 

What do you think of mixing stripes and leopard? Let me know what your thoughts are in the comments section!

<3 Mindy

OUTFITTED: 3 STUNNING NYE ENSEMBLES

Hi everyoneee, <3

They say that the way you spend New Year’s Eve is how you’ll spend the next year, so, if this is true, then it’s crucial to have a seriously stylish outfit to ring in 2013. I can’t tell you how much I love getting dolled up for New Year’s Eve! It’s such a fun night of friends, family, and celebrations, and the festive atmosphere is so infectious when it comes to choosing the perfect ensemble. To get the fashionista spark going in all of you, my lovely subbies, I thought I’d share with you a few outfit ideas I had: 

I think this ensemble would look great with a SEDUCTIVE SMOKEY EYE and a pretty red lip. You can’t go wrong with a Tom Ford lipstick for this outfit!

• SPARKLE LONG SLEEVE BODY CON BY DOROTHY PERKINS
• IRIDESCENT DIAMOND EARRINGS BY CHARLOTTE RUSSE
• RUBY JEWEL COLOUR BOX CLUTCH BY BOOHOO
• BLACK SUPERSOFT TIGHTS BY MISS SELFRIDGE
• BLACK GEMSTONE STRETCH BRACELET BY LOFT
• LICIA'S STERLING SILVER CUBIC ZIRCONIA STAR RING

This dress is fun and flirty but still stylish! Try sweeping your hair into a gorgeous TOP KNOT to show off the earrings and your pretty face :) 

• ROUND BEADED HOOP IN GOLD BY YOCHI DESIGN
• H&M DRESS
• URBAN EXPRESSIONS PLEATED SATIN CLUTCH
• VICKTEM BY STEVE MADDEN

The power of this outfit lies in its beautiful simplicity and understated elegance. This would be best paired with SEVERINE’S LOOK FROM SKYFALL!

• OFF-SHOULDER TEE BY ALLOY
• H&M SKIRT
• TIGHTS BY MODCLOTH
• BQUEEN BLACK SUEDE METAL ROOT IRON HEEL PUMPS
• BOLSHEVIK ENVELOP BY ALL SAINTS
• DIAMOND STICKS STATEMENT NECKLACE BY WET SEAL

Have you started planning your New Year's Eve outfit yet? Let me know what you're going to wear in the comment section!

<3 Mindy