Today's Everyday Fashion: Nasty Gal

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Nasty Gal comes up time and time again when I'm shopping online. Their clothes are edgy, trendy, sexy and adventurous. They sell brand names like MinkPink and Jeffrey Campbell, in addition to their own Nasty Gal brand clothes and Shoe Cult shoes. Just about everything is under $100, including a large selection of LWDs (above), which are perfect for brides and beyond. Below are some more of my favorites. Which ones do you like? Have you ever shopped Nasty Gal?

Romper  /  Phone Case  /  Cuff  /  Purse  
Dress  /  Top  /  Heels
Dress  /  Heels  /  Heels  /  Top  /  Skirt

This post is brought to you by Nasty Gal and ShopStyle. All opinions, editorial decisions are my own. Thanks for reading!

Today's Everyday Fashion: The Printed Clutch

Inspiration: Milly

A quick post from the road, with a casual outfit inspired by a catalog photo. I'm loving this new printed clutch and found some more favorites below. Would you wear one?

Top: Windsor Store c/o (similar, similar, similar)
Shorts: Gap, $20 (similar) 
Clutch: My Stella & Dot, $49
Shoes: Madden Girl c/o MJR Sales (similar)
Necklaces: My Stella & Dot, $49 and Topshop, $15 (similar)
Approx. dates: Shoes are 2 year ago. Shorts are 1 year ago. Top is recent, clutch is new.

Anthropologie  /  BooHoo  /  Cole Haan
Kate Spade  /  Nordstrom  /  Rebecca Minkoff
ALDO  /  Miss KL  /  Antropologie  
Cole Haan  /  The Limited  /  6pm.com

$150 White Plum Giveaway

I’m so excited to share a new boutique with you today! White Plum is an online destination with a huge selection of trendy, unique and affordable clothes. I had a blast trying on a bunch of outfits and did not want to send any of it back (clothes pictured are not my own). Two lucky readers will join in the fun and win gift cards to White Plum - $50 gift card for second place, and $150 grand prize! Visit the Rafflecopter box below to enter, and check out my full review of each look! White Plum is also offering a 20% discount code to all of you, use JSEVERYDAY20! 

Top  /  Shorts  /  Necklace 

This outfit just might be my favorite. I love how the scalloping detail on the top and shorts mirror one another, and you can’t beat an elastic waistband on shorts for comfort. The necklace is gorgeous, too!

Tunic /  Bracelet

Another favorite of mine. This tunic was too short on me as a dress (I’m 5’7”) but would work well as a swim cover-up, or with shorts or jeans as shown. The turquoise bracelet brings out the turquoise in the top – totally my boho style!

Top  /  Pants 

These pants are so fun and my fiancé loved them! They fit really well and are SO comfortable. The unique, draped top is also really fun and would pair well with just about anything. 

Tunic /  Bracelet

This gorgeous embroidered tunic is so versatile! It can be worn on its own as a dress or swim cover up (it’s slightly sheer so appropriate undergarments are recommended). Or wear it with jeans and turquoise accessories.

Top  /  Skirt  /  Bracelet

I die for the print on this skirt. It’s fun and trendy, but the length paired with a modest shirt make this outfit work for just about any occasion – teaching, church, errands, you name it!

This post is brought to you by White Plum. All photos, editorial decisions and opinions are my own. Two winners will be randomly selected for the giveaway on 6/26, and contacted via email. Thanks for entering!!

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Today's Everyday Fashion: Neon

I was brainstorming for an upcoming event and pulled this old neon dress out of my closet. It feels new again, thanks to the colorful necklace and neon pink belt. Neon was having a moment a few years ago, but it's still going strong, at least in my closet! Would you wear neon?

Dress: Old boutique c/o
Belt: Forever 21, $3 (similar)
Necklace: Mint Julep c/o, $38
Purse: Sole Society, $30 (similar)
Shoes: Jessica Simpson c/o Nordstrom, $59 (same)
Approx. dates: Dress and belt are 3 years ago. Purse is 1 year ago. Shoes are recent, necklace is new.

Dolce Vita  /  BooHoo  /  BooHoo
Dolce Vita  /  Revolve  /  BooHoo  /  Dillard's
BooHoo  /  J.Crew Factory  / Shoptiques

Today's Everyday Fashion: Lace Ups

Inspiration: Rita Ora Instagram

I am all about lace-up heels lately. I will take one in every single color, please and thank you! They were just the ticket for this look-for-less formula of floral shirt + pink skirt + pink lace-ups. Would you ever wear this style of shoe?  

Top: H&M, $25 (plus, similar, similar, similar)
Skirt: Banana Republic, $15 (similar, similar)
Shoes: JustFab c/o, $39
Purse: Calvin Klein/Saks Off Fifth, $130 (similar, similar)
Pink bracelet: BaubleBar, gift
Spike bracelet: My Stella & Dot, $59 
Sunglasses: Call It Spring c/o, $12
Approx. dates: Top and skirt are 2 years ago. Purse is 1 year ago. Shoes are new.

Steve Madden  /  Dolce Vita  /  Jessica Simpson
Steve Madden  /  Dolce Vita  /  ALDO
ALDO  /  JCPenney  /  Dolce Vita

Today's Everyday Fashion: The Mix

Inspiration: Rachel Roy Spring/Summer 2011

What I love about today's inspiration: it's mixing two things that are normally on opposite sides of my closet. The woven belt is for casual, bohemian days.  The top and skirt are dressy, feminine pieces. Together, they make an unexpected combination that I'm loving. Below are even more boho accessories that would work with the dressy pieces in your closet. Would you try it?

Top: Banana Republic, old (similar, similar, similar)
Skirt: Limited, $35 (similar, similar, similar to inspiration)
Belt: Vintage c/o Rogue Retro, $15 (similar) 
Shoes: JustFab c/o, $39
Purse: Karen Millen, gift (similar, similar, similar)
Approx. dates: Top is 6 years ago. Belt is 4 years ago. Purse and skirt are 2 years ago. Shoes are new.

Urban Outfitters  /  Steve Madden  /  Shoptiques
American Eagle  /  Forever 21  /  Sole Society  /  Nordstrom
Panacea  /  Nordstrom  /  Forever 21  /  Nordstrom

Today's Everyday Fashion: Oh Hey

Inspiration: InStyle

Oh hey Kourtney Kardashian, I like your outfit. Pleated polka dots, leather jacket, cute sunglasses - I mean, what's not to love? I prefer her skirt but I gave it a try with my own from a couple years ago. I'm not sold on the bright blue on my shoes with this outfit but I like it from the front, so passersby to my side and behind: my apologies. Also, thank you Florida rainstorms for cooling things down enough to photograph a leather jacket in June. Would you wear Kourtney's outfit? 

Jacket: Victoria's Secret, $257 (vegan)
Top: C. Wonder, $37
Skirt: Banana Republic, $35
Shoes: Sole Society c/o (similar, similar, similar, similar)
Purse: Calvin Klein/Macy's, $130 (similar, similar)
Sunglasses: Call It Spring c/o, $12
Approx. dates: Jacket and skirt is 2 years ago. Shoes and purse are 1 year ago. Top is recent. 

Forever 21  /  Shoptiques  /  LOFT
Anne Klein  /  Delia's  /  Amazon
Yoox  /  Ann Taylor  /  Forever 21
 

Today's Everyday Fashion: Stripes

Inspiration: CoutureCandy

Am I feeling better since yesterday's post? Not completely, although I really appreciate the encouragement, quotes and humor that many of you took the time to respond with. There's something powerful about any shared experience, just take me and Diane Kruger: outfit twinsies. (Kind of?) I tried my version with hot pink shoes and it was not cute, so I switched to nude shoes and a hot pink clutch instead. Would you wear today's combo? 

Top: H&M, $15
Jeans: Gap, $32 (similar, similar)
Shoes: Jessica Simpson c/o Nordstrom, $59 (same)
Clutch: Gap, $16 (similar, similar)
Pink bracelet: BaubleBar, gift
Spike bracelet: My Stella & Dot, $59 
Approx. dates: Top is 4 years ago. Jeans and clutch are 1 year ago. Shoes are recent.

Dillard's  /  6pm.com  /  Zara
Gap  /  Express  /  NM Last Call
Bon-Ton  /  Nordstrom  /  Piperlime

Today's Everyday Fashion: Life

I'm having that kind of week where everything feels ridiculously hard. Like I'm carrying a ton of bricks everywhere I go. Almost 2 months with no real residence, moving twice in less than 2 months, no running water for 2 days, endless bad news about house hunting, to name a few. When it came time to take pictures yesterday... I wasn't feeling it. It's never easy an feat (that part of blogging is uncomfortable for me), but yesterday was a new level. So I forced myself to dance. What else can you do on a week like this?

Clearly... I need some practice.

In between my pity parties this week, I am reminding myself that nothing worth doing is easy. No relationship, job, or act of service. I look back and wonder sometimes how I had the motivation to blog seven days a week for a year straight, with absolutely no guarantee that it would "work." But I've found that even when it does "work," it does not get easier! (Grrr.) When you reach the next level and someone hands you an opportunity (like writing a book) it still takes an incredible amount of hard work, before there's any guarantee that it will happen. "Nothing worth doing is easy," but more importantly: growing through every conflict, risk, energy drainer, annoyance and fear ultimately builds something good. Obstacles are the way to get better. So excuse me while I mourn a not-easy week with a dance and a pout... but I will be back on that horse tomorrow. There's tons of hard work with zero guarantees up ahead.

Top: C. Wonder, $35
Skirt: Conversation Pieces c/o, old
Shoes: Jessica Simpson c/o Nordstrom, $59 (same)
Clutch: Sole Society, $30 (similar)
Necklace: My Stella & Dot, $59
Approx. dates: Skirt is 2 years ago. Clutch is 1 year ago. Top and shoes are recent.

C. Wonder  /  H&M  /  Forever 21
Forever 21  /  Anne Klein  /  Forever 21
Macy's  /  BB Dakota  /  J. Crew Factory

Today's Everyday Fashion: Crop Tops

I might be burnt out on tribal/ikat prints. I didn't realize how much I was wearing them lately until I put these blog posts together the last few days! One thing that's "new" about today's post is the shape of this top. Crop tops are everywhere lately and while I don't think I'd be comfortable in a something that shows my stomach, I do like that this top has a similar shape and feel. The color is what ultimately sold me though - neon has always been a favorite!

Top: Francesca's c/o, $34 (leftover gift card)
Skirt: Target, $18
Shoes: Windsor Store c/o (similar, similar, similar)
Purse: Gap, $16 (similar, similar)
Pink bracelet: BaubleBar, gift
Spike bracelet: My Stella & Dot, $59 
Approx. dates: Clutch is 2 years ago. Shoes are 1 year ago. Top and skirt are recent.

Also, check out my new Babble post: "10 Office Dress Code Do's and Don'ts." I cover the usual stuff like hemlines, cleavage and inappropriate shoes. But also things like playing it too safe and outdressing your boss. Do you agree with my "rules"? Leave your suggestions!

Today's Everyday Fashion: Pencil Skirts

If I could, I'd have pencil skirts in every color of the rainbow. I've managed to build a small "collection" over the years - but this particular purple color has proved to be one of the most versatile. I've paired it with many colors and prints, but never this tribal top. Always a welcome moment when you realize you can pair two old items for the first time in your closet! What color pencil skirt would you choose from the rainbow below?

Top: Francesca's c/o, old (similar, similar, similar)
Skirt: Limited, $35
Shoes: H&M, $35 (similar, similar, similar)
Purse: Calvin Klein/Saks Off Fifth, $130 (similar, similar)
Necklace: Ily Couture c/o (similar, similar, similar)
Approx. dates: Skirt is 6 years ago. Top and shoes are 3 years ago. Purse and necklace are 1 year ago.

JCPenney /  White House  /  Calvin Klein  /  Banana Republic
Zara  /  Limited  /  Macy's  /  Boden
Limited  /  Limited  /  Banana Republic  /  Zappos

Today's Everyday Fashion: Printed Shorts

I bought these printed shorts and several other pairs two summers ago. I usually tire of printed pieces in my closet quickly, but I'm loving them just as much if not more than I did when I bought them. I'm thinking about even more prints this summer - esp. the top row below. Printed shorts: yea or nay in your book?

ps. Check out my guest post up on Reebok.com this week! I share 5 ways to style the SkyScape.

Top: J. Crew, $45 (similar, similar)
Shorts: Gap, $30
Shoes: Nine West/DSW, $17 (similar, similar)
Necklace: My Stella & Dot, $98
Purse: Karen Millen, gift (similar, similar, similar)
Pink bracelet: BaubleBar, gift
Approx. dates: Shorts, top and purse are 2 years ago. Shoes are 1 year ago. Necklace is recent.

J. Crew  /  American Eagle  /  Forever 21
J. Crew Factory  /  Shoptiques  /  Charlotte Russe
6pm.com  /  Piperlime  /  Amazon

Today's Everyday Fashion: Watercolor

Saturdays are made for relaxing. A couple weeks ago more than 30 of us headed to the beach for a volleyball tournament, and yesterday we celebrated a birthday at a local pool (where I snapped these pics). I almost always wear retired sundresses as swim coverups, but the minute I spotted this dress at Forever 21 for less than $18, I knew I had to have it. I love the rainbow watercolor print and the loose fit is ideal for lounging at the pool. Shop similar patterns under $100 below; would you wear watercolor prints? 

Coverup: Forever 21, $18
Swim top: Victoria's Secret (similar)
Shoes: Old Navy (similar)
Sunglasses: Call It Spring c/o
Beach bag: Banana Republic (similar)
Approx. dates: Bag is 2 years ago, shoes and swim top are 1 year ago. Coverup and sunglasses are this spring.
 

Amazon  /  6pm.com  /  Shoptiques  /  Amazon
Dillard's  /  Kate Spade  /  Shopbop  /  ModCloth  /  Off 5th
Nordstrom  /  Boutique to You  /  Off 5th  /  Lands' End

Today's Everyday Fashion: Yummy Mint

I don't usually have great luck bargain hunting at J. Crew but scoring these mint shorts for only $25 certainly proved me wrong! (No coupon, that was the in-store price.) I've been wanting to pair this pink gingham top with mint for awhile now but my mint jeans and mint cardigan never looked quite right. These two, however, are a match made in heaven!

Top: J.Crew Factory, $41 (similar, plus, similar)
Shorts: J. Crew, $25
Shoes: Jessica Simpson c/o Nordstrom, $59 
Purse: Calvin Klein/Saks Off Fifth, $130 (similar, similar)
Approx. dates: Purse is 1 year ago. Top is 6 months ago. Shorts and shoes are new.

Amazon  /  J. Crew  /  H&M  /  BaubleBar  /  H&M
Mavi  /  JCPenney  /  Macy's  /  Shopbop
Varga  /  H&M  /  H&M  /  Amazon

Today's Everyday Fashion: Dress Shopping

I wore this to shop for wedding dresses with friends and family this week. I lost track of time and had 5 minutes to get dressed. It felt like an appropriate occasion for something super girlie, so I quickly grabbed this pleated floral skirt and a bright pink top. I hope to share more later about my shopping trip, but in the meantime check out my latest Babble post (here and below) to shop 25 bridal gowns online!  

Top: LOFT, $30 (similar, similar, similar)
Skirt: Conversation Pieces c/o, old
Shoes: Nine West c/o Macy's (similar, similar)
Purse: Calvin Klein/Saks Off Fifth, $130 (similar, similar)
Necklace: My Stella & Dot, $59 
Earrings: My Stella & Dot, $19
Pink bracelet: BaubleBar, gift
Approx. dates: Skirt, top and purse are 1 year ago. Shoes are recent.

Choies  /  Zara  /  ASOS
ASOS  /  Choies  /  Forever 21
Bloomingdale's  /  House of Fraser  /  H&M

My latest Babble post: "25 Off-the-Rack Bridal Gowns." So much gorgeousness up ahead - click through to see and shop all 25 gowns!

Father's Day Gift Guide with Macy's

Shorts  /  Shirt  /  Shorts  /  Shirt
T-shirt  /  T-shirt  /  Shoes  /  Shirt
Shoes  /  Shirt  /  Shorts  /  Shirt

If you're looking for Father's Day gift ideas, then you've come to the right place! For the first time ever I'm trying out a post for guys today. Inspired by Macy's expansive gift guide and sale, I've rounded up a few of my favorite gift ideas. First up are clothing ideas for the dads in your life. Be sure to use code FRIEND to get an extra 25% off through 6/9. (Code EXTRA is also offering 25% off, but I found FRIEND took off a larger amount in some cases.) Next up are gadgets and toys that any guy can appreciate. What are you getting your guy/dad/grandpa this Father's Day? Is content for guys something you'd like to see more often?

Shaving System  /  Cufflinks  /  NutriBullet
FitBit  /  Charging Station  /  Watch
Flask Set  /  Cologne  /  Paperweights

This post is brought to you by Macy's and ShopStyle. All opinions and item selections are my own.

Today's Everyday Fashion: The Sheath

This is my go-to look for a long day of meetings and errands in hot, sunny Florida. Sheath dresses in a structured cotton like this are comfy, but also provide a bit of professionalism so I'll feel comfortable no matter who I'm meeting or run into. A sandal with a slight wedge is casual by nature, but nice enough to be paired with a sheath dress. And of course, the statement necklace dresses it up a notch, too. More sandal options for sheath dresses below! 

Dress: LOFT, $48 (similar, similar, similar)
Purse: Michael Kors/Macy's, $270
Sandals: Call It Spring c/o, $40
Sunglasses: Call It Spring c/o, $12
Necklace: BaubleBar c/o, $58 (similar, similar)
Earrings: My Stella & Dot, $19
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot $59 and $39
Rings: My Stella & Dot, $29 and Michael Kors c/o Reeds
Approx. dates: Purse and dress are 1 year ago. Shoes and necklace are recent.

 Sole Society   /  Express  /  Jessica Simpson
Call It Spring  /  Seychelles  /  ALDO
Diba  /  Steven  /  Report

Today's Everyday Fashion: Flared Jeans

Inspiration: Sole Society email

Right now every fit of denim is "in style" - flared, skinny, bootcut, you name it. It's a great time to pull out those flared jeans out of the back of your drawer! I was inspired to pair mine with a bohemian vibe, which is personally my favorite kind of vibe. I could live in this and the shopping picks below 24/7. What jean fit are you wearing most often?

Top: Victoria's Secret c/o MJR Sales, old
Jeans: Gap, $15 (similar, similar, similar)
Necklace: My Stella & Dot, $98
Purse: Karen Millen, gift (similar, similar, similar)
Shoes: Guess/DSW, $21 (similar, similar, similar)
Approx. dates: Top, jeans, shoes are 4 years ago. Purse is 2 years ago. Necklace is recent.

J. Crew  /  Nordstrom  /  Swell  /  BooHoo
H&M  /  Free People  /  Intermix  /  Wet Seal
Lucky Brand  /  Arden B  /  Swell  /  Anthropologie

Today's Everyday Fashion: Most Wanted

Inspiration: FabSugar

Today's outfit is roughly based on an old runway photo. A yummy mix of pink and purple is always welcome in my book - check out a similar look I did with this tunic and a white pencil skirt last year here!

Tunic: Red Dress Boutique c/o, old (similar, similar, similar)
Jeans: Gap, $32 (similar, similar)
Shoes: Dolce Vita c/o DNA Footwear (same, same)
Clutch: Gap, $16 (similar, similar)
Necklace: Ily Couture c/o (sold out)
Approx. dates: Tunic and necklace are 2 years ago. Jeans, sandals and purse are 1 year ago.

Gianni Bini  /  Amazon  /  Express  /  Forever 21
Forever 21  /  J.Crew Factory  /  J.Crew Factory  /  Lauren Conrad
Ann Taylor  /  ModCloth  /  J.Crew Factory  /  ModCloth  /  Forever 21

Also - I took a few months off from shopping and now shopping fever is hitting me hard. I decided to get organized and make this wish list above. I started by looking through old blog posts and picking my favorite items featured. I ordered a couple items now, waiting for sales on some, while others I may not wind up ordering at all (my budget is not big enough for all of it). Having a list helps set priorities and narrow things down though. For example, if I spot something while shopping in person, then I can reference this list to see which option would be better. And it will help me keep track of basic categories to look for like dresses, florals, a mint purse, etc. Not something I always do but thought I'd pass along the idea for getting organized! It feels similar to creating an inspiration board, but things I can actually buy.

Today's Everyday Fashion: Colorful Shorts

Inspiration: FabSugar

It gets so hot in Florida that pants are not an option. Thankfully, shorts exist. And I like them in every color of the rainbow. First up is a celebrity re-creation with yellow shorts, perfect for the sweltering heat. Next is my coral shorts outfit from a picnic with JJ and Bella last week (my hair is sharing with you just how humid it was). Plus tons of colorful options below. What's your hot weather strategy - do you ever wear colorful shorts? 

Top: Forever 21, $18 (similar)
Shorts: Gap, $35
Shoes: Dolce Vita c/o DNA Footwear (same, same)
Purse: Calvin Klein/Saks Off Fifth, $130 (similar)
Necklace: My Stella & Dot, $98
Approx. dates: Top is 3 years ago. Shorts, purse and shoes are 1 year ago. Necklace is recent.

Top: Forever 21, $18 (similar)
Shorts: Gap, $20
Shoes: Express, $15 (similar, similar)
Approx. dates: Top and shoes are 3 years ago. Shorts are 1 year ago.

Colorful shorts under $60 - inseams 2.5 inches and longer.

Ann Taylor  /  Ann Taylor  /  Forever 21
Lucky Brand  /  American Eagle  /  J.Crew Factory
Express  /  Big Star  /  Hurley
Lucky Brand  /  Genetic Denim  /  Big Star