Mango has me going crazy with ideas for work outfits right now! The jewelry especially is a steal right now.
I love options like these – they are great for re-mixing and they are a good combo for pretty + professional.
p.s. I cannot even handle this on trend and pretty $40.00 dress
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Hey, hey! Remember forever ago when I asked you to take a poll and tell me what size your husbands t-shirts were? Well, after all these months… this is why:
Zach (my husband) and I just launched our own little t-shirt business Minimalist Tees! Our site just went live in the wee hours of this morning… I’d love it if you could take a minute to check out the site and let me know what you think!
Thanks!
xo Natalie
Although I have still not made it through an entire Star Wars movie without falling asleep… my husband is a HUGE fan, he has been to every Star Wars convention, minus the one that was the day after we got married… but he did mention wanting to go… nerd! (jk) Anyways, these are pretty sweet, and I think Zach will love them. What do you think?
images and more info at People.com
march madness by nkershaw featuring logo tees
As we all know… florals and stripes are both huge right now. What I want to know is this, would you wear them together? I totally would.
Flowers and Stripes Top from Forever 21, $17.80
No joke, there is an awesome $15 store! Thanks Jana for letting us know!
They actually have some pretty cute stuff, you just have to sift through the other “meh” stuff. Pictured above: ROMEO & JULIET COUTURE Wool-Blend Draped Open Cardigan W/ Belt, NECESSARY OBJECTS Belted Chambray Dress, SELE Stretch Denim Ruffled Pencil Skirt, MISS ME Beaded Gladiator Sandals. And they are really $15 each! Woah!
Both of these sweaters are awesome. Multi-Color Stripes Cardigan $13.80, and Melange Drop Shoulder Tunic $14.80.
Also this weeks posts at the DownEast Basics blog:
How to wear the City Girl Dress 3 different ways, and How to get Drew Barrymore’s look!
I’m really loving a lot of the tops and sweaters at Charlotte Russe right now. And it looks like they are all 40% off?
Don’t forget to check out my posts at DownEast!
See how to wear the Frill Seeker Top 3 different ways, AND a DownEast Basics Top Giveaway! (must enter by Sunday)
Find out how to get Lauren Conrad’s look
Get to know Klane Murphy, CEO
HALLOWEEN!! and that means pumpkin spice, spooky decoration, scary movies and trick or treating. Some of my greatest memories are from Halloween (see pics below)
pumpkin sculptures in Tarrytown, upstate New York, circa 2007
And for us SS kinda gals it means another thing to: the hunt for a modest Halloween suit.
Our reader, Becky, said:
I love your blog. I’ve been so frustrated lately trying to find a cute Halloween costume that is modest. Why must all costumes be more appropriate for the bedroom than trick-or-treating with your small children? What are your favorite modest but still cute dress-up options for costume parties?
We might have to ask our readers to help with this one!! What do you all think? I think the best thing to do is find a modest dress or top and bottoms and then go OVER the top with accessories.
I tend to always be men. I have been: Charlie Chaplin, Professor Plum and I am being a certain man this HDay as well. (Will not reveal now…….mwahahaha) {I’ve also been a dead camper and a homeless bum in college. not. cute.}
me as a gypsy, circa 2008
But as women we want to feel pretty at Halloween without feeling uncomfortable and most costumes out there are not. appropriate.
my mother and me next to the Headless Horseman Bridge circa 2007
I think taking a classic costume, like a witch, nerd, period costume, anything (easily made dead with white makeup and red lipstick), diva, hippie, grecian goddess, native american or something, and making it interesting with different accessories and a cute dress would be a good idea. PLAY UP ON THE MAKEUP!
Of course, LEGGINGS and SHRUGS may be required!!
Here are some of my finds. Readers what do you think?
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
tights, moccasins, blue pumps, wig, cheetah dress, eye lashes
southwest dress, black outfit, glasses, shoes, floral dress (shrug required, obviously)
shirt dress, mustache kit, hand bling, feathered mask, sequin dress
witch hat, skeleton necklace, plus size dark dress, love top, heart sunnies, seashell hair wear
venetian mask, ghost costume, striped dress, fur coat, black bow
Hey All!! I have answered a slew of readers questions so keep on scrolling down!
Also – I wanted to point out a couple of items I have been loving lately: Torrid Vest and ON Sweater
So cute, flattering, function-able and good for layering. LOVE LOVE.
Our reader Melissa said,
I need help! My 20 year class reunion is coming up in October. I have no idea what to wear. I graduated from a small school and live in the Midwest so the weather will be cool. I am open for anything, but I am not a very flashy person. I would like to look great without standing out or blending in. Thanks! Can’t wait to see what you come up with.
Melissa – thanks for writing in. I hope what I have come up with helps! Remember not being flashy doesn’t mean not using all the “fashion tools”, it doesn’t mean dressing plainly, necessarily. In this instance I chose dainty lovely accessories that go together really well. The striped top is a timeless look that classes up an outfit in a instance and makes the dark jeans perfect. I think wearing a heel will make you look more dressed up with the jeans.
Enjoy! Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
This is one of my favorite fall seasons EVER. I love all the Fall trends right now: velvet, animal print, chunky heels, hats, knits, stripes, military, southwest colors, leggings, menswear as womenswear, colorful hosiery, sparkle embellishments, lace, leather, fur on and on!! I have highlighted a WHOLE bunch of my favorites right now:
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
black dress, green dress, velvet dress
plaid shirt, striped dress, red dress
military vest, military tee, plus embellished dress, southwest sweater, bow belt
fur collared coat, gray leggings, animal print purse, black plus leggings
gray poncho, blue fleece jacket, mustard knit
yellow knit, leather bag, black dress
maternity leopard top, mng slacks, mng menswear top
black plus embellished dress, purple knit, black plus embellished vest
plus fur vest, embellished shoes, cardigan, plus cardigan
lace top, green trousers, striped tee
fur vest, hat, black shoes, colored socks, ring, tights, earrings, fur hat
FF is having a site-wide 40% off sale but it only lasts for four hours. Just use code: FNO at checkout!! Some of my favorites:
brown tee, sputnik sweater, salt and pepper coat, circle scarf, sequined shoulder top, tuscon necklace, bollywood earrings, boyfriend blazer
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
Camel is so in for fall.
From Left to Right:
Cardigan, Lace Dress, Trousers, Top, Pants, Top, Scarf, Faux Fur Vest, Top, Top, Maxi Dress, Tote, Bootie
Just wanted to give you guys the heads up on a couple of things:
Sephora is having a sale on their starter kits for Bare Escentuals – Wet Seal has a sale going on: check out this military jacket, faux leather jacket, cap sleeve wrap, denim capris, rosette top - Ralph Lauren has great tops on sale: here, here, here, here and here – Overstock.com is having an inventory close out sale: anne klein suit, belted dress, plus size lace dress, draped cardigan
Also, thank you for all the fun emails! I am working on answering all of your questions as fast as I can. Keep those emails coming! Send them to: livi@sensiblystyled.com
Ciao Ciao. Happy Shopping!
image: not around photoshop right now so this is what you get: me being shocked by such great sales!
vintage, circa 2005
I’m leaving for the airport in 2 hours!! Wahoo! Then a short 10 hours later… I’ll be in Maui. Above are a few of the things that I will have in my one and only carry on. (I hate when they make you pay to check bags!)
Limericki Swimsuit, Forever 21 Top, It Jeans, DownEast Cropped Pants (I have the shorts version in my bag…) DownEast Swimsuit.
I won’t be posting while I’m in Hawaii, but I am confident that the lovely Livi will give you many good posts to look at. Have a great week!
I have been in love with Mango ever since I saw my first store in Salzburg, Austria. I love it ALMOST as much as H&M. almost.
I found some great stuff for sale on their online shop!! The site wouldn’t let me open individual items in new tabs so you will just have to go look around but here is the link to their sale page.
A lot of their stuff is in larger sizes and super discounted as well so make sure you get there quick!!
Ciao Ciao! Happy Shopping.
Kacie emailed me with this: “I was thinking you should do some posts of “how to wear it” so like in my case I have this little cardigan that I got a few years ago at Anthropologie but I have never worn it because I have NO IDEA what to wear it with. I think it would be cool to show people how to take things they already have in their closet and add to them to get a cool look”
Kacie, I think that is a great idea! So, I put the outfit below together for you. Now, make sure you read what I wrote about the items, or else, just by looking at this outfit you would never trust my judgment again!
Okay, so here is what I think. First off, unless you can find a really good cap sleeve (which after a long time of searching, I couldn’t!) than you will want to wear a tank with this sweater. I would choose one that has a wider strap than the one pictured, and without any detailing on the neck line. However, the one thing I liked about this tank was the fit. I think a loose fitting, wide strapped, and gray or blue colored tank would be best. Secondly, skinny jeans… check. With the loose fitting tank, I think skinnies would look best. And last but not least…and I’m sure you guessed it, flats. But I would definitely choose a fun color from the sweater for your flats, so either yellow or that orange-y red color would look great!
What do you think readers? Would you wear this outfit? If not, what would you do differently?
Don’t you just love these fun cardigans from Boden? Yes. Yes. Yes. I do realize that we are in the middle of August (and clothes are sticking to you from the hot weather) and I’m already posting stuff for fall, but I can’t help it!
It’s always fun to visit my parents, but it’s also always nice to get back home and back in the swing of things. Maybe tomorrow I will post a little bit about what I did when I was in WA/OR… I usually don’t post that kind of thing, but I think I will this time 
Also, I will be back regularly for the next two weeks… but then Zach and I spontaneously bought tickets to Hawaii! So I will be away the first week of September! Woohoo! I’ve never been to Hawaii!
Hey guys! I’m leaving out of town in one hour! So, I am posting real quick to say that posting won’t be regular until August 16th… I’m going to WA to visit my family and Zach is coming with me! So we are going camping and whitewater rafting! Yipee!!! So… here is something to hold you over…
Raise your hand if you love these new arrivals at DownEast!
I’m kinda digging this bohemian look. And I think it would be perfect to wear out to lunch with your girlfriends! Thanks Ashlin for sending me the link to the top!
I hadn’t checked out Charlotte Russe in a while… but today I saw some great finds. I would say that the floral top would look best tucked into a high waisted skirt… Have a great weekend!
Ruffle Back Pencil Skirt, Floral Print Double V-Neck Top
, Grommet Detail Top
, Short Sleeve Floral Crochet Top
, Knotted Leather Snap Back Belt
Found these T-shirts at Martin+Osa… I love having some detailed yet simple tees in my closet.
UPDATE: Hey guys! Just saw that Martin and Osa is going out of business… so there is an additional 50% off everything! Woot! Thanks Melanie
So, ALL of these clothes are from Old Navy. I was pretty impressed with their new arrivals.
Seriously, who doesn’t love a good floral print hanging in their closet? One thing that I love about florals is how feminine they are. I also love that each pattern is so different, yet give off the same feminine feel. (minus the dress on the bottom left… that is definitely a different look than the others)
Clockwise from top Left: Dress, Top, Dress (Thanks Heather!!!) Skirt, Swimsuit, Dress
AND here is an awesome offer from Charlotte Russe (Is this what you mean Beth???)
Okay, so when it is SO hot that you don’t want to go outside… but at the same time need to get outside or you’ll go crazy, I like to wear skirts. A lot of the summer you will see me in a skirt, basic tee, and flats/sandals. This summer would be perfect for me to add a cute hat to my routine. I just feel like skirts are so much breezier and don’t stick to my body like jean shorts. So… walking around the zoo… this is what I would wear. (with the tee tucked into the skirt)
ALSO: Today we have a guest post by Lisa Byrd Thomas who is a fashion stylist based out of Memphis, TN. Take a look at the outfit that she thinks would be perfect to wear to the zoo.
Depending on where you live, a trip to the zoo this time of year can be VERY hot! So, you need to dress appropriately. A single layer of loose fitting, cotton clothes in a light color is a perfect choice. But that doesn’t have to mean sloppy, as you can see here. I’ve paired these khaki, oversized cargo shorts with a loose, ¾ length sleeve tee in lime sherbet, a white, skinny leather belt, and comfortable, woven leather sandals. I’ve kept accessories to a minimum. A long, natural stone necklace adds a shot of color. Check the boys/men’s department for cargo shorts that are looser and longer than those usually found in the juniors/women’s department. But make sure they fit well in the rear. For us girls with fuller hips and thighs, avoid shorts with big pockets that fall at your widest point. And try zippered pockets instead. The longer sleeve, loose tee is a must to balance out the fullness of the shorts.
Throw on a cute bucket hat for protection from the sun, a small messenger bag for your necessities, and you are good to go! (Don’t forget the sunscreen!!!!)
Top, Dress, Tunic, Flats, Top with Ruffle.
Thanks Jessica! Seriously, sometimes I get stuck in a rut… and love it when I get tipped off to great finds from our readers! Thanks!!!
Okay, so maybe it’s because I just painted the whole main level of my house gray… but gray is the only color I could think of doing today! I love me some grays and blacks! However, I had a little bit of a hard time finding things, so if you know of something that is cute, and gray… leave a comment and let us know!
Top (kids section:)), Dress, Top, Cardigan
p.s. My photoshop is being a little funky… I’ll have to ask Zach to fix it!
So, I followed Emily’s advice from the post below and looked on the Sears website for clothes! I’ve never done this before, but I found a few tops that I really liked! What do you think?
Coral Top (this looks cuter in the gray color but it wouldn’t let me take a picture of it), Yellow and White Stripped Top, Gray Top
So, I move in the morning and the fate of our internet service is up in the air until Tuesday night. Maybe I’ll be able to pick up someones wi-fi? If not… I’ll see you back here on Wednesday! Enjoy your weekend!
