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October 3, 2010

just romping around

as weird as it sounds, i actually prefer rompers as cool-weather apparel. they've been a "summer essential" ever since their conception (i'm pretty sure i first saw a romper on beyonce--in gold lamé, no less) - and it makes sense, considering they're comfy, easy, and consist of almost no fabric at all. but that's a little too easy for me--almost as simple as wearing denim cut-offs on a ninety degree day. there's not too much thought in that.

so what takes lots of creativity and a little bit of confidence? turning rompers on their beachy heads for fall, of course. kind of like throwing tights and boots under your favorite floral mini-dress, rompers look chicest when you throw something(s) over them and carry them through another season.

liz bought this "summery" romper largely for its dark floral print, reasoning she would wear it well into fall with the right accessories (namely her favorite cream-and-navy striped cardigan). she's never been more spot-on, and we've already started experimenting with all the possibilities as the temperatures drop sporadically here in bloomington. as much as the cold weather shocks me every time i step outside, i secretly can't wait for it to get a teensy bit colder and throw on sheer black tights with this fantastic floral piece. a sharp blazer would look chic and edgy, while an oversize cardigan + oxford flats is coolly casual and collegiate. how do you personalize your romper?


+


or
= a perfect fall ensemble.

{on liz: nordstrom bp romper}
{pictured: urban outfitters blazer, ann demeulemeeseter cardigan}



:) II
style on!
emily

{PS: check out this article i wrote for more tips on how to rock a romper}

September 27, 2010

!!!!!

posts have been embarrassingly sparse, which i tried to conceal for a while but now there's just no use. long story short - my camera broke out of nowhere, and now the screen resembles a spider web. not conducive to a functional blog. today i'll have to share some cool links and borrowed images, and hopefully i will have a new camera sooner rather than later! our fall wardrobe hasn't made an appearance yet and i'm very depressed about it....


but for now, some inspiration:


{photo via sea of shoes}
i love jane's spotted boots! especially with that huge jacket and splash of pink...it's perfect. this blog is one of the few that i frequent multiple times a day.. i think jane might be one of the coolest girls in the fashion universe.




{photos via atlantis home}
since coming back to school, the thing i've missed the most is my family's huge kitchen. i'm itching to cook, especially when i see food like this on atlantis home! (fun fact... the blogger isjane's [see above] mom!) i might have to make a quick trip home just to try out these recipes...
(brie-apple-arugula quesadillas & corn salsa)




{above photos via the glamourai}
kelly is a genius, with a look that can't be replicated no matter how hard you try. and i reallllyyyy want to order some pieces from her jewelry line... i love these natural stones.

{ check out some of my other favorite blogs: fashion toast, cupcakes and cashmere, and the style rookie }

II
happy fall!
-emily




September 14, 2010

change in scenery


being back in bloomington feels amazing--every day i still feel like a bright-eyed freshman ogling the gorgeous campus and feeling oh-so collegiate walking to class in historic buildings! seeing my friends every day and doing typical college things is another great plus. there really aren't any cons to being back at school....... except the toll it takes on my skin.

a new abbreviated sleep schedule, more time spent outside, added stress, and different water all contribute to my skin suddenly becoming confused and sporadically breaking out. for these first two weeks, i survived without face wash (i forgot mine at home, ironically) - but then i sucked it up and went to scour the nearby target for a new cleanser. i settled on Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser. i wanted something gentle but effective, and blindly hoped this would work - turns out it's EXACTLY what i wanted. so mild, and after a week my skin is completely clear. as an added bonus, my skin tone is noticeably more even and feels soft and smooth. for barely more than $6, it really is a miracle.

September 8, 2010

LBPD in action!

about a week ago i posted about the LBPD me and liz were currently into - and liz got to wear it out the other night! she went to a semi-formal date party at a fraternity down the street and it was the perfect thing. instead of wearing that over-the top bejeweled necklace we showed in the last post, she instead stacked bangles on her wrists and wore a tiny studded cross-body bag.

the funniest part was 2 of our good friends wore dresses in almost the exact same shape! brandi (in the coral) had matching nude pumps as well. great minds think alike, right?







August 31, 2010

LBPD

in an earlier post (see it here), i talked about LWDs - little white dresses. during the summer, there was nothing better than throwing on a simple white dress and lots of accessories before heading out into the sticky midwest heat. but now that fall is upon us (hopefully sooner rather than later) and school is starting again, the good old classic LBD will be reappearing once again.

but aside from a handful of formal events that will take place this year, a real, all-out
LBD won't be hanging in my closet. liz and i updated the idea with an edgier shape, casual material, and a statement-making pattern (now its more like an lbpd: little black printed dress). we're thinking it will work equally well for weekend parties (worn alone or tucked into a black skirt) and dinner with friends ruched up a little and worn with leggings. here liz dresses it up with some heavy jewelry and flattering nude pumps:

{on liz: niche boutique dress [located in broadripple village, indianapolis--website here], j.crew necklace [similar one here], target pumps}







































August 20, 2010

dreaming of denim

as i get more and more excited for fall weather and fashion, the words "transition piece" repeatedly pop up in my head. a true transition piece, something that works for both summer and fall weather, is actually harder to come by than you would think (especially when you remember how irritating autumn's unpredictable temperatures can be).

a denim shirt is one of these miracle pieces. it looks equally chic with white shorts, black skinny pants, or a sequined mini skirt; converse low-tops, embellished flats, or platform heels; piled-on jewelry, minimalist streamlining, or boyish flair. i personally love pairing my denim shirt (from j.crew's 2007 summer collection) with the most unexpected pieces, like a tight black pencil skirt, oversized jewels and funky sunglasses:

{on liz: j.crew denim shirt [similar version here], nordstrom bp skirt, david yurman silver-and-gold chain bracelet, j.crew rose-gold chain bracelet, j.crew gemstone bracelet [similar version here], burberry stainless steel bracelet watch, urban outfitters braided fabric bracelet [similar version here], h&m cheetah-print sunglasses}

get creative!
-emily

August 18, 2010

beauty buys

just saw jane aldridge's latest post on her crazy-cool blog sea of shoes. don't you love it? i'm obsessed with this blog, and especially enjoy when jane posts her wacky little drawings and insane, artistic juxtapositions of fashion. her makeup always looks stunning and intense, which of course led to fans like me asking what she uses. here's how she shared her flawless beauty regimen:



it inspired me to share my go-to beauty products with you too. i believe that when you embrace it, makeup can be the greatest thing in the world; being hopeful and enthusiastic about your beauty endeavors allows you to find exactly what colors, textures, and tools work for you (hellooo, gorgeous!) but this excitement can often lead to a few bumps in the road (mistakes you learn from, of course). after experiencing a few makeup failures (i.e. lip-gloss overload, matte gray eyeshadow, and messy black eyeliner) i think i've finally figured out what works best for my olive-toned-and-sometimes-dry skin, brown eyes, and round face.

{FROM TOP: Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner in Caviar Ink, Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Spot Gel, Maybelline Lash Stiletto in Very Black, Cle De Peau Beaute Concealer in Beige, Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel, Tarte Cheek Stain in Natural Beauty, Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer in Fawn, Laura Mercier Bronzing Gel, Fresh Satin Luster Face Palette}





















what are your trusted beauty products?
-emily