Adore

I absolutely adore this little dress and all the small details. It is simply, but very cute. There is some small stitched yellow, cream and red flowers and then little flowered buttons that really add character to the dress. This dress have a great vintage feel to it and is casual and comfortable. I bought this dress last summer and I have only worn it once, I felt it was a little to long and I was wanting to get it hemmed. I actually didn't expect for it to be as short as it, but I don't mind. I am usually self conscience of my legs and like to have the dress hit just above the knee, but this obviously was not the case. Note to self, get a friend or your significant other to help you pin it to the length you want. I obviously didn't pin it right and cut way to much off, but atleast I didn't cut to much off that I can't wear. Lesson learned!!

This is another one of those versatile dresses that can worn for multiple occasions and during all seasons. It can be dressed up in so many different ways and layering can be added for extra warmth. The little flowers are cream, yellow and red, so I paired this dress with a pair of yellow tights and my pumps. I really like this look and glad I finally got the dress fixed and hemmed. I hope you like this look today and remember to get someone to help you when trying to pin a garment for hemming ;-) ~Joey

Casual Day

We all have days that we just don't want to wear a dress or skirt, but that doesn't mean we can't still look feminine and cute. That is the greatest thing about jeans! There are so many styles out there,  from bootcut to flare to skinny and wide legged. We all need to find a good pair of jeans that fits are bodies perfect. I have a classic look, so I tend to go with more classic style jeans. I have worn all types and I feel the most comfortable in a dark washed, wide legged jeans. I feel they fit me the best and are the most flattering on my body. It is better to have one really good pair of jeans in your closet then 50 okay pairs. You really have to shop around and try different styles on and you don't always have to spend a lot of money. I have bought expensive jeans before, so I was surprised by the price of these jeans. Not only did they fit perfect the price was ridiculously low. If you do find the perfect pair of jeans, don't be afraid to by a couple pair of the same brand and sometimes you can even get them in different washes. I do this a lot, when I find an item that is perfect for me and I know I might wear it a lot, I will by doubles! It sucks when your favorite jeans get worn out and they don't sell that style anymore. So, make sure you try and find the perfect pair of jeans for your body. You don't always have to go with the what is in style at that moment, because sometimes that style just doesn't work for everyone.

Jeans can be a casual look, but we can always pair them with items to dress them up. I think my look is casual, but because I am very feminine I tend to add items that dress the jeans up a bit. You can change the look of a pair of jeans by what you add. You can wear a t-shirt to dress it down or pair it with a cute blouse, heels and blazer to dress it up. Jeans can be a lot of fun to play with and don't always have to be worn with t-shirts and runners. I darker wash jean tends to look a little dressier then a light wash. A jean can also show off your personality as well, so when you are out there looking for a pair of jeans try and keep these little tricks in mind, but don't forget to get the pair of jeans that flatters you the best, that is the most important thing.

I paired these jeans with a purple blouse and topped it off with and adorable jacket. Basically the whole outfit was based around the jacket. I bought this Jacket last year while on vacation and it is such a cute casual coat. I love how there is a small puffy sleeve, which makes it a little bit more feminine. this jacket is very versatile and goes with so many things. The color is neutral, so it can be paired with a lot of different colors. It is also a great coat to pair with dresses for the summer.I finished the look off with camel colored pumps and purse.  I hope I have inspired you to find that perfect pair of jeans and try dressing them up on dressing them down. ~Joey

New Hair-Inspired

I was really inspired by the actress Zooey Deschanel who starred in the movie 500 Days of Summer. I absolutely loved this movie and the fashion was perfect and just what I like. Everything about her was perfect. I really loved her hair from this movie and I was going to the hairdresser, so I thought why not try it out. I did a lot of research before hand and found as many pictures I could. I tried to find the cut at different angles, so the hairdresser could get it just right. I didn't change the color, because I wanted to keep the color I had, I have experimented with all types of colors and I found that a medium blonde suited my best, but who knows it could change, I tend to do that. I do wish my hair was a bit longer, but I can't do anything to make it grow fast, so I will just have to be patient. I really like the hair cut and it is a nice change. It is funny how much more I look like my mom. I am sure I could find a picture of her at my age and you would think we were twins. I hope you like the new look!

My Inspiration:

My outfit today was kept fairly simple. I like simple :-) Less is more right? I think sometimes we forget about that and tend to over do it. Sometimes when I am putting together outfits I start with a look and then add and add and then eventually take away until I feel it is right. My look is definitely not edgy or crazy and I get a lot of comments that my look is simple and classic, so I guess that is how you would best describe it. My look is Vintage, Feminine Classic!

I am really into skirts and I bought this from Modcloth and received it today. There where great reviews, so I though I would give it a try (I love polka dots) and I was very pleased with my purchase. I feel that the older I get the little more conservative I get. I am going to be 30 in about a month and it really affects my views on what I think I should be wearing. I love the short skirts and I do have a few dresses that are shorter, but I find the longer skirts are just as cute. I never used to wear skirts this long, but I am really starting to like them. They have a great vintage feel to them yet they are still sexy!! I feel more comfortable in them as well. I have self conscience of my thighs and knees, so I don't really like showing them off. I am sure most people would think I was crazy to feel this way, but it is true and we all have insecurities and this is one of mine. It takes a lot for me to wear shorter skirts or dresses and most of the time I am uncomfortable, so I think I will go more towards a longer skirt that hits at the knee. It did keep it fairly simple so I paired it with cream tights, cardigan and black pumps. I chose to go with the black and white look today!! I decide to add a bit of color and that was with my lips, a bit of red to spice things up.

I am always look for inspiration and I love it when I find it! I was truly inspired by this movie and Zooey Deschanel's look. I am really going for the vintage , feminine classic look and I think she really demonstrated it well in this movie. I think we should all follow are hearts and dress the way we want to do and thanks to today's' society we can do this. Always look for inspiration and don't be afraid to be who you are. Hope you like my new hair and I have inspired you!! ~Joey

Floral Prints

A new trend for this spring is Bold, Floral Prints. There are so many wonderful prints out there, so get out there and buy skirts and dresses for spring with floral prints. Floral prints have emerged even bigger, brighter and bolder and we are going to see it everywhere, so don't forget those shoes, bags, belts and shirts. My outfit today was inspired by this trend, but because we still have snow I worked it for the winter. I still try and give my style a vintage feel, but incorporate modern pieces.  I am so happy to see floral coming back!!

I am so ready for spring and ready to get rid of the snow. I decided that maybe if a floral pattern would help or at least help my mind. I love this floral pattern, it is so pretty and the colors are so vibrant. As you all know bold floral prints are a hot trend for spring. That is one great thing about this little dress, it can be dressed for winter, but will be lovely for spring. This is actually a dress and I topped it with a black cardigan and wide belt. I am in love with lace tights, so I paired it with a black pair and finished it off with my favorite pumps. Because it is winter and I need to cover up this beautiful floral, so I wore and great winter coat I purchased at MEXX. I love this wool coat and the look of it. It has a wide belt, which I can cinch in to accentuate my waist. This is a must have piece for anyone’s closet. You can never go wrong with a winter, wool coat. I was feeling the winter blues and wanted to brighten my day up, so that is why I chose this bright, bold floral print. I know it wont be to much longer until the snow is goes away, but it can’t be soon enough. I hope you like my outfit today and are inspired to try out some Bold Floral Prints!

I always get those winter blues, so I try and make changes in my wardrobe to brighten things up or change something about myself and what better way to do that then change your hair.  I am so excited because tomorrow I am heading out for a haircut and color. I think I will stay within the same color scheme I have going, but I think I will make a big change with the cut. The length will be the same ( I really trying to grow it, it seems to be stuck in this one length), but I need to add some flare, so look out for tomorrows pic, because I will have new hair. 

1940's Classic

The 1940's look is such a classic look and I don't think will ever go out of style. I love this Era and the style of clothing the woman were wearing. The clothing was always very flattering to a woman's shape, yet very sexy. It focused on the woman's waist and created an hour glass figure, which is very flattering and sexy. This style works best for me, because I do have hips!! I always feel so confident when I wear a dress that hugs me in all the right places. The dress I am wearing is a "Stop Staring Dress" (http://www.stopstaringclothing.com/) in red. I absolutely love the style and the dress. The color is so vibrant and the shape works in every way. It is amazing when you put these dresses on, you feel so sexy yet you are completely cover. This goes to show that you don't always have to wear the skimpiest outfit to feel sexy.

The 1940's included a lot of styles like this and started to introduce a more casual approach. The hemlines usually touched just below the knee. The dresses  were fitted and it was important to accentuate the waist to create the hour glass figure. Blouses became fuller and skirts became slimmer. I also like to wear a lot of high waisted skirts!! The style really started to develop after the 1930's and that included hair and accessories. Hair was bigger and fuller and waves started contouring the face. I still haven't mastered pin curls and waves, but I think I have a style that is close and is easy to do. They usually finished off their hair styles with a small hat, which usually included some sort of netting. Other accessories that started to come into the 1940's were high heels, gloves, bangles, earrings, pins and purses with Bakelite. Everything about this Era is wonderful!!

Today I wore a red Stop Staring Vintage inspired dress with Black tights, pumps and finished it off with black gloves, gold accessories and a faux fur wrap. I hope you like my vintage inspired dress and learned a little bit about the 1940's fashion Era!! ~Joey

Multiple Uses

I think sometimes we forget that items in our closets can be used in different ways, I know that I forget. My outfit today is the perfect example. It is a short dress that has a small fabric belt. I have worn this before with jeans and boots and as is with tights and shoes. I really love this dress, especially the top. I am not sure what got me thinking about this last night, but I was going through items in my closet and remembered that just because it is a dress, doesn't mean I can't use it for something else.  I think sometimes when we buy stuff and we label it and forget that it can used in many different ways. We need to think outside of the box sometimes and experiment with our wardrobe. This is what I did today and I happy with how it turned out. The fit of the dress is fairly straight and the material is light weight, so it fit perfect under the skirt. I am really glad I tried this out, it is one of my favorite outfits! I love wearing high waisted skirts and this blouse/dress is a perfect compliment to it.

I am really happy this outfit worked outfit for me today. I usually try and think about what I am going to wear the night before and this is what I came up with in my head :-). I love this little dress and the colors are so pretty. The small detail with the buttons is my favorite part. I decided to try it out with the skirt and have it as the blouse and it works. I paired it with purple tights, my black high waisted skirt and pumps (I loooove these shoes). I wore my BB Dakota jacket and finished it off with a vintage purse. I hope you get inspired to look at your clothes and think outside the box, just because it says it is dress doesn't always mean it has to be. Hope you enjoy my look today.~ Joey