Outfit Du Jour: Red Hot Road Trip

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You've probably heard about Kate Spade's #TravelColorfully campaign featuring an exotic city each month.  They recently did Monaco... that means glamour, royalty, and FAST CARS.  The red racecar-covered Kate Spade "Coreen" Skirt is perfect for your next adventure. 

Are you planning a summer road trip?

GotCha! Stephanie Koh

Fellow SMU-er Stephanie Koh looked so cute in her ruffled blouse and black & white skirt.  She was wearing her professional attire for an interview.  So stylish!

Steal her Style!

1. ModCloth Ruffle Blouse

2. ModCloth Checkered Skirt

3. Milly Clutch

4. Vince Camuto Pumps

a-thread: Look Good and Do Good

Don't you just love buying cute clothes for a cause?  a-thread, an LA-based online boutique, offers unique, chic, and affordable fashions, while donating 5% of sales to charity.  Cute clothes AND charity... I'm so in!  

Do you ever debate about what size to get when shopping online?  Another cool part about a-thread is that they give you the measurements for each size to ensure you're getting the best fit.  It may not be as good as charity, but it's helpful when shopping online. 

To learn more about the charities a-thread contributes to, check out their website.  To be a part of the giving, shop 'til you drop.  "LOOK good and DO good" with some of these items I'm obsessed with from a-thread!

Shrunken PolkaDot Sweater, $49

Classic Stripe Dress, $49

Striped Puff Sleeve Dress - Berry, $32

Navy Contrast Stripe Pullover, $63

Slouchy Sweater, $56

Fuschia Popover, $37

Painted Strokes Tab Popover, $61

Black and White Maxi, $41

Katherine Self Tie Dress - Red and White, $25

Cheetah Print Scarf, $18

Leather Bow Bracelet - Red, $19

Colorblock Clutch Wallet - Tangerine / Fuschia, $41

Dainty Beaded Collar, $39

GotCha! Krystal Sarna (Part 2)

One of my favorite stylistas on campus, my friend Krystal Sarna, stunned in a sheer skirt (get the look from ASOS!).

Krystal and I are both sophomores at SMU / fashion bloggers.  She recently started her own fashion blog, Krystal Clear Fashion; check it out, stylistas!

Look Du Jour: Schoolgirl Chic

There's nothing preppier than a cute oxford.  The oxford is one of the most versatile shoes of the season.  Wear these now with shorts and sundresses.  Wear them with tights and skinny jeans in the winter.  I for sure need a pair for this semester.  It's like I took these from my school uniforms for many years - only these are way more fabulous!

1. Steve Madden Pink Taxxi Oxford

2. Jeffrey Campbell Saddle Up Wedge

3. Jeffrey Campbell Williams Oxford

4. Bass Clear Oxford

Nordstrom Shoe Must Haves

I'm a salesperson in Women's Shoes at Nordstrom Galleria Dallas.  If you're in Dallas this summer and need help picking out shoes, I'd be happy to assist you.  Just ask for me, Alex Small!  

Here are some of my favorites right now for summer.  And don't forget about the Anniversary Sale starting July 20th!  It's the best time to get your brand-new fall shoes and fashions pre-marked down.  If you have a Nordstrom credit or debit card, you can get your hands on everything before your friends starting July 11th.  If you don't have a Nordstrom card, I'll help you open one.  Contact me to set up an appointment.  Trust me stylistas, you need to do the pre-sale - there are so many shoes you need to complete your fall wardrobe!

1. Sperry Authentic Boat Shoe

2. Sperry Palmbeach Wedge

3. Sam Edelman Felicia Flat

4. Callisto Jellie Sandal

Project Emilie: Chicago Extravaganza

Emilie recently said, "everyone knows about my modeling career."  As a Project Emilie fan, I think you'll be happy to know that her modeling career was taken to the next level in a new city: Chicago.  My cousin (Emilie's nephew), David, got married, and we were excited to celebrate his wedding in style!  

Emilie and I want to teach you stylistas how to steal our style, so shop our photoshoot with the pink links below the pics.

Emilie's top city chic trends:

Colored pants

Evening wear

Fun necklaces

 Walking the Magnificent Mile in style!
Tip: White looks fresh and summery
Get Emilie's Daytime Look:
hot pink top; white pants; Stride Rite flats (similar here)
Get My Daytime Look: 
H&M top (similar here); Celeb Pink shorts; Anne Klein flats; Karmaloop spike bracelet

 Emilie and I went to B and D's rehearsal dinner after a day of shopping!
Tip: A classy dress or colored pants are fabulous choices for a summer dinner party

Get Emilie's Rehearsal Party Look:
white blouse; red jeans; statement necklace

Get My Rehearsal Party Look:

ASOS dress; bow headband; pearl necklace; ZigiNY striped wedges (Similar Here)

If you ever need someone to help you write a speech, ask Emilie.  She wanted to raise her glass of Diet Coke to congratulate the "husbands to be."  Genius - I wish I would have thought of that myself!

Em and I posed with my mom and my cousin, Brian

 

We walked around and "detoured" the city

Tip: When traveling, I like to use a pink crossbody purse and Em prefers a Vera Bradley backpack

Get My City Chic Look:
Kenneth Cole ruffled blouse (similar here); H&M paisley shorts (similar here); Adrienne Vittadini flower sandals (similar here)

Get Emilie's City Chic Look:
yellow top; cardigan; royal blue pants

Emilie was inspired by my Hanes Better Than Bare post, so she decided to wear Hanes Hosiery to the wedding!  We almost look like twins with our blue dresses and silver shoes.

Tip: The right accessories and shoes can turn a simple dress into a stunner

Get My Wedding Evening Look:

Ralph Lauren dress; Aubrey Brooke shoes (similar here); flower headband; pearl necklace

Get Emilie's Wedding Evening Look:

blue ruffle dress; Charming Charlie necklace (similar here); Stride Rite silver sparkle shoes (similar here)

 After the reception, Emilie wanted to take the elevator.  I told her our fashion blog readers would be more impressed if she took the stairs like she does at Larry North Fitness, and she agreed, "you're right."

Em was sick of the paparazzi by the time we got in the taxi

 This is Em and I after a long night of dancing and partying hard

Out and About in Chicago

Between groomsmaid duties and getting my false lashes put on for David and Ben's wedding, I had a little time to do what I do best.  I couldn't go to Chicago and not walk the Magnificent Mile!  Chicago is a serious stylista city.  I did some damage at H&M, Zara, Topshop, and the gigantic Ulta!  And I drooled over the shoes at Stuart Weitzman and Chanel.

 Steal My Style!

Ralph Lauren Blouse (Similar Here); Mossimo Shorts; Anne Klein Flats; Pink Crossbody Purse

 Posing with my official photographer

 Can you hear the angels singing?

 In love with Chanel purses

 Steal My Style!

H&M Top (Similar Here); Celeb Pink Shorts (Similar Here)

Steal Grant's Style!

Lacoste Polo; Lacoste Sunglasses; Blue Plaid Shorts

 I love Stuart Weitzman!

Steal My Style!

Jimmy Choo Sunglasses (Similar Here); Pearl Necklace; headband (Similar Here)

 Fun mirror at Topshop!

 The vintage Singer sewing machines in front of the AllSaints store were so fantastic

 Steal Grant's Style! (Isn't he a stylista?)

Lacoste Polo; Gap Shorts; Calvin Klein Shoes

 The Ulta was breathtakingly huge!

 With my supermodel aunt, Emilie!

 With my dad on the bridge

 At the "mirrored bean"

Look!  It's my favorite store and employer!