Blue Sky & Garden Inspired Look: Mother's Day Weekend

WHAT I'M WEARING:

TOP: H&M (only $4.95! Bought it last week)

BOTTOM: Forever 21 (old)

BELT: Old

SHOES:  old from Soda? 

 BAG: Michael Kors

ACCESSORIES: H&M, Michael Kors necklace

Gold wrap watch from La Mer

Hi everyone!  I apologize for such a late Mother's Day blog post but I hope you can still enjoy this clear blue sky & garden inspired look!  Mother's Day weekend in New York was absolutely beautiful.  I took my mom to Macy's and she picked out a beautiful Swarovski pendant and earring set.  She's very excited to wear it for the first time to my sister's middle school graduation next month!  

Now back to my outfit!  I feel like skipping because this outfit makes me feel so cheerful!  The silky texture of my blue blouse softens the loud and wild floral pattern.  I threw on a black weaved belt to cover the black waistband of the skirt.  I rarely wear this skirt because it really screams for attention and it's hard to find a top that really compliments it.  Do you think a pink top would've matched?  A black top? 

Thank you Victoria for being my photographer for this outfit!  Victoria had quite an impressive outfit on but she wouldn't let me feature her!  Believe it or not, it is ridiculously hard to shoot in the city, especially if your camera isn't one of those professional ones!  There was quite some traffic right on this street and car passengers kept on staring at me and Victoria!  One guy in a car even took out his phone to take a picture of me!  

Thanks for reading!  

xoxo,

Margaret

An Airy Fairy: High-Low dress + Rose Gold belt

WHAT I'M WEARING:

DRESS: Forever 21 

SHOES: Sole Society Blake

BELT: H&M 

RINGS: from Macy's (right hand); Kate Spade (left hand)

I'm always looking for simple yet fun dresses so when I found this gem at Forever21 on sale for $13, I had to get it!  I've been on the hunt for a rose gold braided belt to go with the braided straps of this gorgeous high-low dress.  I finally found one at H&M today and I was super excited to style this look before the sun sets.  The movement of this dress is absolutely amazing and it was extremely hard to capture it on camera! (At least on mine.)  I kept accessories minimal because the rose gold belt really shines in the sunlight, especially against the black.  Now I'm hunting for the perfect rose gold floral/cut-out cuff, or perhaps a rose gold bracelet.  Any suggestions?  Thanks for reading!  

xoxo,

Margaret

Effortless Layering: Bright Blue over Muted Grays

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Hi everyone!  It has been a gloomy week in NYC so I decided to add a pop of bright blue to my outfit!  I have on a men's button down top from H&M.  I rolled up the sleeves and knotted the bottom.  Underneath, I have a gray mini tank dress from Forever21.  As for shoes, I have on the very comfortable "Finch" wedges from Indigo by Clarks.  It's a very pretty neutral mushroom color and they go with everything!   

I have on a drapey blue and silver beaded/chain necklace.  I chose a silver-toned piece because it compliments the grays.  Since the beads are also blue, it doesn't compete with the blue shirt.  

I'm actually not rummaging for anything!  I just want to show you how awesome this bag is.  I got this Deux Lux gray convertible cross-body/ shoulder bag from Urban Outfitters a few years ago for only $20!  

So where did I wind up going?  I went to get crepes with my sister, who also happened to be my photographer today!  Thanks for reading! 

xoxo,

Margaret

Carefree & Polished: Sheer top + Cuffed Jeans

Hi readers!  Welcome to my blog! I would like to dedicate my first blog entry to my outfit of the day.  My weekend outfits tend to be simple yet polished.  I have on a classic black blazer from Zara.  It may be tempting to sport sweatpants and a hoody on Sundays but what you wear really affects the way you carry out the day!  I wore this to have dinner with the Boyfriend, who is also the photographer!

I layered a white sheer top with gold buttons from H&M over a white tank.  My gray jeans are from Kitson and my gray suede almond toe pumps are from Steve Madden.  I love pairing cuffed jeans with heels!  It's a great way of wearing heels casually, without looking too dressy.  Even though cuffed jeans tend to make your legs appear shorter, the same color jeans and shoes makes my legs look longer.  I'm just under 5'3"!  

As for accessories, I have on three different metals: gold, silver & rose gold!  I don't think it clashed at all but let me know in the comments if you think otherwise!  I'm wearing a rose gold/ rose quartz, coral beaded necklace from Banana Republic.  I always wear my silver Michael Kors watch with the Silver Swan bracelet from Jewelmint.  On my other wrist, I'm wearing the Zoe Bangle, also from Jewelmint.  The gold chains from my MK bag compliment the gold buttons on my shirt.  Since this is such a neutral outfit, the accessories are nice accents and aren't overpowering.

Look forward to more outfits and adventures in my upcoming postings!  

Thank you for reading! 

xoxo,

Margaret