Peridot Skies: Leopard

Polka Dots and Pink

February 20, 2018

Put a little pink on me and watch me shine! Gab alway says, my best pics are when I am wearing pink! I think she is right! It doesn't hurt that my bag is pink either!

I love a good polka dot and this shirt does not disappoint. When I found this soft pink cardigan I knew I would want to pair them together. To elevate my pattern mixing, these pants are a black on black leopard print. If you read my post How to Pattern Mix, then you know I am not shy of mixing it up!! Because the pants have a leopard pattern in them I chose a solid black shoe. Adding a few good items to my closet that I can multipurpose in different seasons is always a good investment. Have you added any transitional items to your wardrobe lately? What are some of your favorite items to multipurpose?

Pants on sale // Pink Rockstud also lighter pink / also here in black // Polka dot blouse // Shoes // Lipstick //

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February 20, 2018
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Embroidery Trends

February 12, 2018

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One of my favorite things to living in Florida was by far the dress code. I am all about the warmer months and loved the ease of throwing on a sundress, or a cute off the shoulder top. I cannot wait for spring and summer because this gal is suffocating in layers of winter. We have had a few spotty days of nice temperatures, thank heavens!

Embroidery has been showing up on several fashion items from jeans to tops this season, and this cute off the shoulder top has soft pastel flowers embroidered down the sleeves. The little ruffle at the cuffs is a fun little flare too! When I first bought this top I imagined it with white jeans and a colorful pump. I like the versatility to an item; dress up with a heel, or more casual as I share here with a flat leopard mule. Hang tight.... I will style this top with white jeans and colorful pumps and share it with you!

Similar top here and I love this one and this one // Jeans // Shoes love these and these // LV Bag // Bracelets // Earrings c/o // Sunnies

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February 12, 2018
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Buffalo check and leopard

February 07, 2018

Bracelets

We are half way through the week and I am busy working on my to do list for the weekend! Do you do that too? Working thought the week with a list a mile long of things to do over the weekend, only to find there aren't enough hours in those priceless two days to accomplish it all. It's good to have projects and with a new house I have plenty!

An all time favorite for me, pattern mixing at its finest! Who doesn't love a great check and leopard? This girl sure does! Throw in a bell sleeve and this is for sure a favorite combo of mine! There are girls that love stripes and then there are girls that love ginghams.... I fall in the middle and love them both!

I have been working on my goals for the year and I am putting plenty of thought into them. I have realized that you can put a bunch of ideas and dreams on a piece of paper, but without a plan as to how you expect to obtain those goals they are just words. I want more this year! More time for me, more travel... more laughter with friends.... and most importantly more thought into my journey. You see, the last year and moving to Florida, while I thought it broke me, has only made me see just what I am made of. I am fierce, brave, strong, and determined. I will continue to seek my toes in the sand, but this time more on my terms and my time. When the time is right.... my heart will know this time.

You are stronger. You are wiser. Even when it's hard to believe, allow yourself to show up allow yourself to breathe in all the chaos allow yourself to be here for no matter what happens this is still not last year.

Morgan Harper Nichols

Shoes // Bracelets c/o // Similar top here and here // Jeans love these // Sweater similar here // LV bag // Earrings c/o // Bracelets c/o // Lipstick

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February 07, 2018
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Mixing Patterns with Leopard

December 07, 2016

Beads

It has been a while since I shared a pattern mixing post. Today I mixed some of my favorites. Leopard (of course), gingham and army green. It was such an easy outfit to pull together.

Throwing patterns together comes pretty easy for me. I hear all the time from my friends and followers; "I just don't know how to put it together". I did an full post dedicated to just this and you can read my entire pattern mixing post here. I really enjoy when someone shares with me how they stepped out of their comfort zone, even just a little with their outfit. What are some of your favorite patterns to mix? I love gingham and leopard together, and I love florals and stripes! To me, fall is the best time to mix patterns. You have the option for so many different types of layers, it makes it easy to pull a super fun outfit together.

Gingham top ( On sale) // Vest // Scarf exact here, options here // Jeans // Shoes // Sunglasses // Lipstick // Watch // Bead Bracelets similar here //

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December 07, 2016
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Fall is in the air

November 21, 2016

Fall

Taking a timeout was never in the plans. It is good for the body and the soul. I knew I needed some R&R and as the days turned into weeks, I kept feeding my soul. Life has been a whirlwind lately. I have mentioned it several times and while I had every intention of blogging in my spare time, my spare time become too valuable to me. There just wasn't enough of it. I took a step back, prioritized the things that needed my direct attention, put in place a few action plans that are continuing to move forward (yay) and my 9-5 work deadline and accreditation audits are over. I can finally breath a sigh of relief. I appreciate you guys for sticking with me and hanging in there while I was on this unscheduled hiatus. Timeouts are a gift and I am so glad to be back now. Wouldn't you know the week I come back from my break it turns out to be a short holiday week?

The weather has taken a dip in the evenings and that clearly means time to pull out the sweaters and boots. I love how fun it is to pull together an outfit that is so easy to dress up with a few statement pieces of jewelry. This leopard sweater had been a great addition to my wardrobe and I think I actually own four more in a variety of different styles. From cardigan sweaters to loose styles like this one, you definitely should own at least one great leopard sweater. These booties are so comfortable and I wear them with jean and dresses. You need to snag a pair; I love the brown leather too. They are currently on sale and I know they will sell out.

Sweater options here and here // Jeans // Ashley Pittman necklace c/o // Madewell Billie Bootie On Sale // Blair Ritchey Bag // Earrings

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November 21, 2016
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Pink Paisley Tank

September 08, 2016

Colors

Summer time is winding down but that doesn't mean the weather is plunging. I get where we are excited to start fall layers, and pull out our blanket scarfs, but the weather is still warm and that means a few more weeks of shorts and tanks; at least for me that is! I have to admit, I have been out of my routine with what seems like everything. Ever since I go back from vacation I have been on an endless cycle of catch up. Just when I seem to feel ahead I take a evening break and the next day I'm back to a list of plenty to do. I need to just slow down and let everything work itself out, so if I owe you an email, or a response I promise I am catching up this weekend.

This tank is one of those items you can wear a bandeau bralette with but I chose to wear a halter. I liked the added lace at my neckline since the straps are so thin. Style tip: Choose to not wear a necklace when details from your top, or in this case lace straps are exposed so as to not create too much going on. By adding larger earrings they create a nice focal point.

Tank similar here and here // Lace halter bralette // Shorts // Sunnies // Handbag // Sandals // Ashley Pittman bracelets c/o // Ashley Pittman Earrings c/o // Lipstick

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September 08, 2016
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Transitioning a Dress

July 25, 2016

arm party

Happy Monday. How was your weekend? I spent mine preparing and pre packing for my trip this week for Florida. I may be over packing by about a dozen outfits.... A girl needs choices on vacation! A few weeks back I was shopping for vacation and beach wear and came across this dress. Finding a great dress for work is not always as easy as it sounds, so when I saw this dress at Saks off 5th I scooped it up. I love the shape, colors, and mostly the great fit. The tailored fit of this Tahari dress is slimming even with horizontal stripes. Transitioning this dress for fall will be easy with a blazer or cardigan layered with it. When shopping for items to add to your wardrobe it's important to think of the number of seasons you can utilize it. This dress with its soft colors, but yet bolder stripes will be a great transition item for spring with a cardigan. Summer time the dress is perfect as it is, and for fall add a sweater again, or throw on a blazer. If you really want to add an edge to the dress try an add a jacket with a shorter cut like a moto. Also, for fall add a close toe shoe to complete your look. How would you style this dress? Do you agree with my ideas?

Dress similar here and here // Handbag here , here and here // Sunnies // Necklace // Sandals similar // Leather wrap bracelet // disc bracelet // Lipstick

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July 25, 2016
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Cutoffs and Chucks

July 06, 2016

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We made it half way through the week! Thank heavens for 4 day work weeks, am I right? How was your holiday celebrations? I hope your plans didn't get rained out or equally as bad, I hope it wasn't a scorcher. We had pretty mild with a bit of humidity in the air, but nothing like July generally is! With the temperatures rising it's time for light colors and a great hat for shade. I love the light feel this outfit brings with it's pale pink and white denim cutoffs. My panama hat has been a life saver more times than you would imagine. I really don't know what I did before I had one. I wear mine in the yard, at the pool, and even on the weekends out sometimes. I again did the side tuck; it just works better for me than a front tuck with my tee. I wanted to keep the outfit light with jewelry as well so I paired only one leather Rustic Cuff wrap and a simple pair of silver hoop earrings. The neon tassel necklace was a perfect addition with a pop of color, don't you think?

Shorts // Tee // Tassel Necklace c/o // Sunnies // Hat c/o options // Belt // Leather wrap bracelet // Handbag // Lipstick // Converse

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July 06, 2016
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How to Mix Patterns

July 01, 2016

Ann Taylor

Remember earlier this week when I shared my Talbots pink paisley skirt and I wasn't overly pleased with my top selection? Well this time I did a hem tuck. I think sometimes it is referred to as a half tuck, but this is clearly not half tucked in!! I like the way this striped tee works with my paisley skirt much better. Don't you agree? You know I am always up for some fun pattern mixing and my Clare V leopard bag was the perfect amount of mixing this outfit needed! Don't be afraid to mix and match items in your wardrobe. All of these items were already in my closet so there was no need to purchase anything new for a fun summer look.

Style tip: When pattern mixing be sure to keep your prints in two different scales. If you are still hesitant to mix things up, read my entire post on pattern mixing. Notice how the narrow stripe with the larger paisley works well; a wider stripe would have been too much. Remember the rule: leopard is a neutral!

Skirt options here and here On Sale 40% off // Tee // Converse // Bag // Earrings c/o // Cuff

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July 01, 2016
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Perfect White Shirt

May 17, 2016

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Happy Tuesday. How was your weekend? The weather was gorgeous again here. One of my dear friends had her baby yesterday. She literally left the office around 11am thinking she didn't feel well and with a bit of cramps, and at 4:30 she sent a text that she had him! We are so excited and I'm going to hold that sweet baby boy today. I have a pretty regular list of "reality shows" I like to watch. There's the Housewives of OC, and BH, and let's not forget Vanderpump Rules. I wouldn't really say I have a favorite, and by no means do I plan my evenings around a show. These days you can miss about three weeks and catch up on all of them in one siting the next time it's on.

The real reason I have shared some of my guilty TV pleasures is because of this necklace. I first saw it on one of my shows. I did a google search on the show and necklace she was wearing and not only found it, but she had received so much media attention for the necklace that one of the shops that carry her line offered a discount! Designed Susan Shaw creates beautiful pieces of jewelry and I was so excited to find her line. I linked to the store I purchased mine from. I don't now if the discount is still available but if it is here ya go JENN15. There are so many pretty pieces of Susan Shaw's collection I want to add in addition to my necklace. My white shirt is the perfect neutral to showcase not only my new necklace, but allows the vibrant colors in my paisley skirt to stand out. A little pattern mixing with my leopard Clare V. sandrine, and it's a great spring outfit.