Stand back Summer! It's not your turn yet!!!

So I don't know about you, but I'm a huge fan of button downs and riding boots! This is the perfect Spring/Fall outfit combo for running errands, relaxing with friends, or even a quick meal out with the hubby! This is one of the best ways to play with casual attire! No matter how you mix it up you'll still look pulled together.

Keep make up to a minimum to maximize on the casual cool effect of the ensemble or pop on a dash of color with a deep red lip stain to throw everyone off!

$48 - mango.com Shirt Castiflo

$37 - mango.com Shirt Planita6

$13 - hm.com H&M Blouse

$36 - coggles.com Cheap Monday Narrow Denim Wash Jeans

$48 - houseoffraser.co.uk  Mango Distressed skinny jeans

$40 - awear.com  Ariel Dark Wash Skinny Jeans

$46 - endless.com  Wild Diva Women's Tosca-01 Knee-High Boot

$50 - dsw.com White Mountain Loon Riding Boot - Black

$21 - charlotterusse.com 3-Buckle Distressed Riding Boot

$9 - missselfridge.com  Gold Simple Cross Ring

$5.80 - forever21.com  Sophisticated Clip On Earrings

$3.80 - forever21.com  Socialite Studs

$22 - shopruche.com  Robin Ruffles Infinity Scarf In Brick

$18 - nordstrom.com  Rubbish® Textured Check Infinity Scarf

$24 - tartecosmetics.com  Tarte Lipsurgence™ Matte Lip Tint

$8.99 - target.com  Boots No7 Liquid Eye Liner Black

$14 - zappos.com  Butter London 3 Free Lacquer Nail Polish

$16 - lordandtaylor.com  Deborah Lippmann Single Ladies

some like it hot

This is a fun flirty way to welcome Spring 2012! The colors are so romantic and the accessories are super chic! 

Attire:

You can chose to play with this look as much as you want.

By adding edgy pieces such as costume jewelry with black accents you introduce the element of surprise. Not often do you see girly options paired with edgy hardware.

Make Up:

- concealer under eyes and any red areas to smooth out complexion

- nude pink lipstick

- glittery cream earth toned shadows

- black/brown liquid liner

-two coats of mascara

Cream Blouse: $49  dorothyperkins.com

Scalloped Shorts: $48  nastygal.com

H&M Sandals: $24  hm.com

Cross Body Handbag: $30  forever21.com

Black Jade Ring: $45  endless.com

Tiger Ring: $38  maxandchloe.com

Gold Disc Bracelet: $24  fashionunion.com

Stone Buckle Belt: $9  dorothyperkins.com

Nude Pink Lipstick: $15  vasanticosmetics.com

Black/Brown Liquid Liner: $17  placedestendances.com

NYX Concealer in a Jar: ulta.com

NYX Glitter Eye Palette: $5.90  windsore.com

little miss .. little miss

This is the perfect option for a woman on-the-go.

More often than not, after a 9 hour day at the office, my feet are not in the mood to carry on for another 2 hours (in high heels) while I run to the grocery store.. 

Pumps aren't the most practical option in the world and for the most part, flats have a bad habit of turning the best outfit into rubbish.. But how to dress for work AND still be comfortable?

Attire: 

This outfit is the perfect interpretation of low-key fabulous. The denim blouse doesn't attract too much attention and the black belted trousers compliment the look. This ensemble can be worn with either flats or heels. However, the thing you need to remember about flats, is that if they're not the perfect fit or if they are too embellished, they can make the whole getup look cheap.. The key to keep from looking like you crawled out of bed and left the house in your pj's is to make sure that EVERY piece fits like a glove. Slouchy items are NOT on the menu in this case.

Make Up:

I'm a huge fan of 'invisible make up' and especially in this case, less is more. 

- a light brush of powder and a bit of concealer under the eyes

- matte beige eyeshadow matched with a grey or brown liner

- two coats of black mascara

- lilac lip gloss to finish the look

Denim Blouse: $47  houseoffraser.co.uk

Black H&M Trousers: $32 hm.com

Brown H&M Leather Handbag: $32  hm.com

Gold Vintage Stud Earrings: $11  wallis.co.uk

Feather Ring: $6.31  hm.com

Brown Sunglasses: $7.89  hm.com

Dior Face Powder: $46  saksfifthavenue.com

Squeeze Me Lip Gloss: $12  kohls.com

Brown Moccasins: $7.57  wholesale-dress.net

a little rough around the edges

Every girl has an edge to her. How she expresses that, is entirely up to her! No woman is created equal! We all have our own sense of style, our own shape, skin tone, hair color, etc... This is a look that is extremely universal and can be achieved by anyone!

Attire:

The key to this ensemble is to keep clothing simple with beautiful earth tones and to accentuate the set with black accessories. Chose two basic pieces as your canvas: Here I have a beige dolman top matched with a pair of distressed jean shorts. THEN! Throw in your dark edgy items to liven things up a bit! Finally, top it all off with gold or bronze jewelry. To avoid looking costume-y, keep the bling-ed body parts as far away from each other as possible. For example, wrist & ears OR neck & wrist! It's never a good idea to have too much hardware all in one spot.

Make Up:

- a light brush of bronzer for a sexy summer-y look

- black winged liner

- beige lip balm

• Knit Top: $30 bankfashion.co.uk
• Jean Shorts: $39  welikefashion.com
• Woman's Combat Boots: $40  endless.com
• Black Fringe Handbag: $44  zappos.com
• Gold Engraved Cuff: $11  missselfridge.com
• Gold Cross Earrings: $9  missselfridge.com
• H&M Lip Balm: $3.15  hm.com
• Boots No7 Liquid Eyeliner: $8.99  target.com
• Bobbi Brown Bronze Shimmer: $39  bloomingdales.com

low key & comfortable

I've been obsessed with 'effortless chic' lately. Looking fabulous without appearing overdone is one of the best things a girl can do for herself!

Attire:
Unfortunately, I am not one of the lucky women in the world who can get away with wearing skinny jeans with heels or flats. My thighs are a little too big for that.
If you're anything like me this option may be right up your ally! I absolutely LOVE skinny jeans! And in my case, skinny jeans paired with flat riding boots are the best option. It makes my legs look less like tree trunks.
A slouchy knit top in a light pastel color gives the bottom half of this getup a real feminine vibe.
In order to keep with the theme of this ensemble, try to keep the accessories to an absolute minimum. A pair of gold dangle earrings are just the right amount of bling in this case.

Make Up:
- concealer under the eyes
- a light brush of powder all over the face
- matte beige eyeshadow
- brown kohl eyeliner
- two coats of mascara
- one coat of light pink lip gloss 

Grey Jeans: $47 fashionunion.com

Biker Boots: $30 endless.com

Leopard Print Handbag: $40 debenhams.com

H&M Earrings: $6.31 hm.com

By Terry Lip Gloss: $44 barneys.com

Shiseido Mascara: $23 bloomingdales.com

Pink Sweater: $33 wholesaleclothing4u.com