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!
I love this top from Fossil. Fossil has a great hippie kind of a vibe going on with their clothes, and I like how this top has enough of a sleeve to cover your shoulder, but you’d be nice and breezy for a hot summer day.
Plus, it looks very Toast-ish, which I dig.
Check it out at Fossil for $48.00
So… I went to Forever 21 the other day… so I thought I would post some of my favorite finds.
Striped Tee, Pink Top (this was unfortunately not at the store!), Cream Top, Draped Top, Blue Top (I bought this top, I’m thinking it will look best tucked into a high waisted skirt…)
SALES GOING ON THIS WEEKEND:
Use this code: SPQ9FC28: valid until May 31st, 2010 to receive 30% off your purchase at ESPIRIT! (full price and sale items!)
50% off Clearance Memorial Day Sale at Torrid.com! Available until May 31, 2010!
Memorial Day Sale at CharlotteRusse.com: Buy one, get one 50% off tops, denim crops & shorts, dresses & swim. Plus, footwear is BOGO $10! (Through July 2nd) AND…
Buy one, get one FREE Favorite Tees through Wednesday, 6/2 at CharlotteRusse.com
Alright ladies! Today we had Livi guest post what she thought would be a great outfit to wear to a picnic! Check out Livi’s blog for some more awesomeness!
Top (Plus size), Pants (Plus size), Vest (Plus size), Shoes, Necklace, Headband, Scarf, Ring, Earrings, Bracelet, Nail Polish, Lipstick, Sunscreen!
This outfit would be perfect for a picnic in a city park or a country meadow. I prefer jeans to skirts and thats easier to picnic in anyway!
The vest is perfect to cover up and slim. I’m all about the layering, its so convenient to pull something out of your purse when it gets cold or put something back in.
The key to this outfit is the accessories: they can be a symphony of organization if done right. Go Big or Go Home I say. If its a little much for you, pick and choose.
Don’t be scared by the two finger ring either, they’re all the rage right now. My good friend just sent me this ring and I keep it on a chain. It can be worn either way.
My friends will all be surprised that I chose such small earrings but with so much going on, they would be the perfect thing. And of course, above all, a scarf.
If I had to pick one accessory to take with me for the rest of my life it would be a scarf. Its possibilities are endless and it can be removed if needed. The model on target.com is totally wearing it wrong, (I would wrap it in a v shape bandanna style around my neck.) The red of this scarf would look perfect against the dark denim and stripes.
Don’t forget your lipstick: Sephora Brand Lip Attitude. I live by it.
And since you’re not wearing a hat, don’t forget the sunscreen!!! I like Bare Escentuals sun screen powder that can go right over face makeup.
Have fun! -Livi
Top, Jeans, Bracelet, Headband, Shoes.
Hey ladies! I don’t know about you, but I am super excited to have some fun picnics this summer! I am a plain jane when it comes to clothes, I’ve decided. But here’s my outfit! Enjoy! -Natalie
I love picnics, and my little ones are getting to the perfect age for picnics. One of the reasons why I love picnics is that I love picnic quilts! I love quilts of all types and although I don’t think I’m super-skilled enough or prolific enough to call myself a “quilter”, I’m someone who quilts and marvels at handmade treasures. Did you know that on ebay there are hundreds of finished quilt tops just waiting to be purchased and made into a perfect summer picnic quilt? I’m talking handsewn here people! Check it out, search any combination of the words: quilt top, vintage, antique, handsewn, etc. and find yourself a treasure.
-Emily
top, pants, sandals, necklace (I love this etsy shop!)
quilts (top, middle, bottom)
navy top-plus size, pink top, (perfect for hiding a small baby bump!) mint top, t-shirt, purple top, white and yellow top. Everything minus the yellow and white top are under $25!
I realized that lately I have been posting a lot of ridiculously expensive items in my Tuesday posts. So, today is different. There isn’t one item in this outfit that is more than $44! Yay for affordable clothing. I really wanted a scarf with this outfit, however this one looks a little off. Maybe a different shade of purple would do it? I also think Yellow would be cute. Anyways, enjoy!
-Natalie
Purple Scarf, Striped t-shirt, Toms Shoes, Denim Leggings, White Bag.
I wanted to pick an outfit that would be comfortable and easy to take on and off while you’re trying things on. I also wanted something cute so that you could feel put together enough to stop by the Cheesecake Factory or something for dinner. I recently had the Santa Fe salad and the Key Lime cheesecake and I wholeheartedly recommend both. Hope you have a girls’ shopping day in your near future!
-Emily
This top is fun!!
At Forever 21 for $17.80.
There is a good chance that if you see me at a BBQ this summer that I will be wearing something similar! I’m all about simplicity, especially in the heat!
-Natalie
Top at American Apparel for $18.00
Shorts at Charlotte Russe for $27.00
Shoes at Nordstrom for $49.95
Sunglasses at Ray-Ban for $119.00
To me, summer clothes means lots of easy cotton and linen. I’m not so much a shorts kind of girl, so I love wide leg, breezy trousers. And I love wearing white.
Here’s my BBQ outfit, but just be careful with the BBQ sauce on those white pants!
-Emily
Shirt at Old Navy for $22.99
Pants at Old Navy for $25.00
Belt at Gap for $34.50
Shoes at Endless for $79.95
Necklace at Macy’s for $85.00
This sweater is REALLY lovely. I need to go to Kohl’s to check it out!
At Kohl’s on sale for $32.99
I think that I must buy this top! It is so cute!!!
At Forever 21 for $15.80.
Last Saturday I went out to eat with Melanie of You Are My Fave, Lindsay of Happy Endings, Lashley of ilashley and Kelly. It was a lot of fun! Maybe I’ll see you there next time!
Great top! Thanks Natalie for telling us about it!
At The Limited on sale for $16.99!
This is the last of the outfits that Jessica has sent in 
so if any of you out there want to email me outfits, I would love to post them! Also, there have been a lot of comments asking where all the outfits are from. All the links are posted at the bottom of each post! Happy Shopping!
