Shake N' Shimmy

Hope you've all had a great weekend. Today marks the end of Black and White week!

Shorts: New York & Company (Available here) Blazer: The Limited (Similar here)

I finish this week off with a summer evening shorts look.  The outfit features geometric print shorts and my fun fringe top.  I'm usually not a very big fan of shorts, but I fell in love with the bold print of these.

Fringe top:  Ann Taylor Petites
Clutch:  Vintage

I added neon pink and red accessories to finish off the look and to add some fun pops of color.

Shoes:  Target (Available here)

Hope you all enjoyed some of my favorite black and white looks this week!  I'll be back soon with lots of color!!

Necklace (worn as bracelet):  The Limited

To see this top styled differently, see here, here, and here.

For more on spring's black and white trend, see here.
For more on spring's shorts trend, see here.

For more on the history of fringe, see here.

Easy Black and White

Last week, we had some chilly weather.  I wore this outfit to work to stay warm.

Jacket:  The Limited (Available in ivory here)
Purse:  The Limited (old)

Blouse:  New York & Company (Available here)
Pants:  The Limited

I love this outfit!  It's my favorite color combo; the top has a great graphic print; and I can't get enough faux leather lately!

Heels:  Target (old)
Necklace (worn as bracelet):  Target

What's your favorite color combination?

To see this blouse in another look, see here.

For this jacket styled differently, see here, here, here, here, here, and here.

To see these pants styled differently, see here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.

For more on the black and white trend for spring, see here and here.

Mod Squad

Sorry I've been a little out of commission the last several days.  We got a major snowstorm, and I spent the weekend at home in sweats.

Blouse:  New York & Company (Available here)
Pants:  The Limited (Available here)

Today's look is inspired by 1960s mod dressing.  The black and white graphic, almost 3-D print of the blouse has a cool pop art feel that makes me think of mod styles from the 60s, especially when color blocked with the red pants. 

I added a vintage necklace from the 60s and a graphic ring to complete the look.

Vintage Necklace:  Philadelphia Vintage and Consignment Shoppe

Heels:  Target (Available here)
Purse:  The Limited

Our clothing choices always take place in a social context. My choices today are related to the fashion and style of the 1960s and a major social movement that still influences us today (learn more about the mod movement here and here). 

My outfit today is also tied to current social events sure to make history.  Today, I'm wearing red to show my support for marriage equality, an issue that is very near and dear to my heart.  As the U.S. Supreme Court debates the future of California's Prop 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act this week, my thoughts are on creating a more equal society that recognizes the rights of all of its citizens, regardless of sexual orientation.

Jacket:  The Limited
Ring:  LOFT

Do you like mod styles? 



For more information on the Supreme Court hearings, see here.
 
See these pants styled differently, see here, here, and here.
See this jacket in other looks here, here, here, here, and here.