Love It or Leave It: The Backpack

susie lau-NYFW Fall 2015
photo credit: harpersbazaar

Backpacks are BACK!! Will you be carrying one?  I never thought I would say it, but I've got my eye on a few cuties.  The backpack would be a great Mama and June bag.  From the runway to the streets, you gotta get you a BackBag.  Ha!  I like the sound of that better! 

Let's shop. . .

mz wallace

needsupply

topshop

clare v

baggu

zara

Don't like these, splurge a bit some of these...

Do you Love It or Leave It? 

Love It or Leave It: The Crop Top

photo credit: stockholm streetstyle/karlas closet

The Crop Top has made a comeback!!  Back in the 80's, if you didn't rock a crop top you were not stylin'.  Ha!  Then in the 90's it reappeared in the form of a bustier or bra top worn under a blazer or a starter jacket... bad fashion!  Today, it's taken a chic turn to styles with long-sleeves, tanks, cardigans, sweatshirts, and blouses.  Paired with culottes, midi or maxi skirts, harem pants, or shorts.  Throw on a jean or leather jacket, even a blazer to complete the look.  I will not be wearing this trend, but I'm still Loving It!  To those who can rock it. . .

Let's Shop. . .

zara
1, 2, 3

leith

tildon

needsupply

rachel pally

beyond vintage

akira

Love It or Leave It?

Love It or Leave It: High-Waist Shorts

photo credit: passion foodie

It's Summer...4th of July is tomorrow and vacations are booked!  All you need is a pair of high-waist shorts.  The high-waist thing is on trend for the season in swimsuits, pencil skirts, and cropped pants, and of course vintage.  When I saw this photo of  Dyan of Passion Foodie and our beloved Blah Blah Birds rocking some high-waist shorts during a trip to Jamaica, I definitely had to show how cute her look was and help you find some cuties to wear this Summer too.  So, here's what I found...

zara
1 & 2

topshop

clover canyon

kenzo

theory

asos

need supply co

astr



love it or leave it?

Summer Under $40. . .

It's Summa, Summa, Summa-time and we could all use a little something new for those vacays, girls getaways, beach fun, and just because.  Well, I've got some cuties for you all under $40!!! 

Let's shop...

scarf/clutch/hat/sandals/sweater/v-neck tee/spray/dress

Check out more Summer under $40 over here tomorrow! 

Happy Summer!

Fall Love: Transitioning

I know I have said it before, but Fall is on it's way.  Those lovely Spring and Summer dresses that you love will soon have to be put away, but do they really have to? I say no...it's transition time! Not sure how? One word: Layering.  Oh...and a cute pair of tights, a cozy cardigan or blazer, ankle or tall boots, and pop in a lightweight scarf. With those things your set to transition in the most successful way!  :)

Here are some great transitional pieces...

Printed Rustic Scarf by Lem Lem
To me this is in the top 5 must have transitional items.
Throw on with any outfit to keep warm or just to add a little texture.

Floral Chiffon Cardigan by Need Supply Co.
Great layering piece to wear over a lightweight cowl neck sweater or over one of your sleeveless summer maxi or midi dresses. 

Animal Maxi Dress by Kensie
Pair this dress with a maxi cardigan and some tall boots. 

Tweed Blazer by Need Supply Co.
Great blazer...throw this on and go!  

Cristiana Suede Bootie by Earthies
Lovely transitional bootie.  
Wear with tights or leggings. Wear without!
Looks like these would be comfy. 

Dursoduro Maxi Cardigan by Free People
A fun maxi cardigan with great Fall colors.

Wavy Cables Cardigan by Rosie Neira
Throw on with a sheath or A-line dress and pair with some flats.

Layered Column Dress by Bailey's 44
This dress is perfect for all shapes. 
 It camouflages all that we feel is not right. 
Pair with a maxi cardigan or blazer
Wear with ankle boots or some red flats. 

Fraction Bootie by Rachel Comey
Perfect and simple transitional outfit!
Add some tights or leggings for days that are a bit colder

What is your fav transitional piece? How do you work it?

And I'm off and running...

J.P. Archie