My Outfit: Black and Yellow, Black and Yellow

I previously styled this neon yellow dress in the summer with a tribal necklace and clogs, but I'm loving wearing it in the winter as well with a tribal inspired scarf and cropped black leather jacket.  I love when neon is in style because it's so fun and eye catching!  How are you choosing to wear this bright color trend?     

My Outfit: Stubborn

"I'm so over taking photos of my outfits for my blog."  I literally said this out loud at a fashion blogger bash earlier this evening.  However, after all the talk about how difficult it is to take style photos of yourself, I got home and the first thing I did was take style photos of myself.  I guess I'm not over it after all...or, it could just be my stubborn attitude and desire to prove I can do something everyone (including myself) says is difficult. 

My Outfit: Coral and Gold

It's hard to get dressed up when it's 100 degrees outside.  Most clothes I have in my closet that seem appropriate for late night events and cocktail hours are either tight fitted and/or dark colors.  Neither of these things are appealing when you're sweating.  That's why I fell in love with this dress from SoLa.  It's a one shoulder looser fitted dress, and the bright coral color is perfect for summer.  I loved the look I achieved with nothing but gold accessories, but I would also love to see this dress paired with some turquoise jewelry.

Friday at Frisco

Most of my family is still in town for the holidays, which means I feel overfed and lazy (and loved).  My family is all about going out to eat.  Our days are planned entirely around our meals and where we will eat them.  When outsiders spend time around my family I'm pretty sure they are incredibly confused about how we are all not obese.  Today's New Year's Eve lunch was spent at a restaurant my family has been frequenting ever since I can remember, Frisco.  They somewhat recently updated their menu and added some new items, so I actually like the place even more now.

I can't believe I can fit into this skirt right now, or that I can be wearing a skirt without tights on New Year's Eve.  I love crazy Texas weather!

Happy New Year's Eve! 

One of Many Ponchos

I actually took these photos about a month ago and never posted them for some reason.  Since I have been working as a costume assistant for a movie filming in Smithville, I haven't had much of any free time to take style photos lately (I'll go into that in more detail in a future post).  But even though these photos are a little old, this is a look I have been rocking a lot lately.

I got this vintage poncho from Room Service last year and it is one of my favorite vintage finds.  I actually own several ponchos and I'm a big fan.  They are comfy, roomy, and give an outfit an eclectic vibe.  I specifically remember feeling this day like I could live in a cottage and grow my own organic vegetables and attempt to craft jewelry while my husband chops wood for our fire (apparently I like to daydream about marrying a lumberjack).  It's funny how sometimes your outfit reflects your mood and sometimes your mood reflects your outfit.

Black and White and Red All Over

I've talked before about using a pop of color in an outfit to add interest.  Recently my favorite color combo has been using black and white with a pop of red.  This is a pretty classic combo and, in my opinion, it never really goes out of style.  Several of the clothing items seen here are things I have had in my closet for awhile.  The exceptions (things you can find in stores now) are the black and white striped shirt from the Gap, fake leather shorts and scarf from Forever 21, swimsuit from Target, and the VINCA jewelry which was courtesy of local designer Amanda Dimova.  If you don't know anything about VINCA you can check out this post I wrote back in August.  VINCA stuff is available for purchase on their website, or you can find some of it at local boutiques Parts and Labour, DownSTAIRS Apparel, IF + D, and Capra & Cavelli.  Correction: VINCA is no longer sold at Parts and Labour, but you can find it across the street at Creatures.

Polka Paradise

So, I didn't have time before the New to ATX Happy Hour at Annie's to take photos of what I decided to wear.  By the time I got home it was of course way past the golden time to take photos outside.  So I did something I have never done for my blog, which is take photos outside at night.

I like the juxtaposition of this outfit with the tropical colorful print on top combined with the black and white polka dot skirt on bottom.  The mis-mash works well and is pulled together with a wide black belt making the top and bottom and seem like they were meant for each other.

Made in Taiwan

I skipped out on Austin FashionWeek this year because I had the opportunity to visit Taiwan.  Seeing as I have not done a lot of traveling outside of the U.S. it seemed like the right choice to make.  But, I hope y'all enjoyed the guest blogging about Austin Fashion Week by my friends while I was gone.  While they were witnessing fashion shows and mingling with local fashion designers, I was doing this:

-trying to do yoga led by a teacher speaking chinese

-walking a hiking "trail" in what appeared to be a jungle

-shop shop shopping

-drinking tea

-eating rice

-eating more rice

-almost crashing a scooter

-attempting to surf (and not drown)

-trying not to throw up every time i smelled stinky tofu
-getting asked to have my photo taken with random asian people

-practicing my dj skills in room 601 after our friend's wedding

Here are some photos of what I wore and the ambiance of Taipei.  I of course sported a lot of local Austin fashion all the way in Taipei.  There will be more photos to come of the street fashion and trends that I noticed while there.

ATX Ladies Who Lunch

Today was only my second time to attend the ATX Ladies Who Lunch, but I have very quickly grown fond of these ladies and our lunches.  Today's lunch was at Mandola's in the Triangle.  Here's what I wore:

top: Room Service, necklace: Room Service, skirt: Forever 21, ring: SoLa

Mirror Mirror

Mirror mirror on the wall around my neck, who's the fairest of them all? Well, it was a long winter and with all this blogging, I definitely could use some sun (or at least some bronzer).


The necklace you see pictured here is in fact a mirror. I love when fashion and practicality shake hands and unite to create something fab.


This entire outfit was found at the Domain. When the Domain first opened, I was hesitant, but I have grown to really enjoy it. And now that there are less expensive stores such as Forever 21, as well as department stores like Dillard's, there is even more reason to shop at the North side of Austin.

necklace: Forever 21, dress: Ark & Co. at luxe apothetique, shoes: Steve Madden at Macy's

The Domain is having a fashion show later this month. I will post details on that soon, so stay tuned! I have to go windex my necklace now.


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Rainy Days and Mondays

It's rainy AND it's Monday. I'm trying to not let it get me down by wearing this colorful vintage top I got at Blue Velvet. You might remember Bue Velvet from when it was on the drag, but it's now at North Loop near one of my other favorite vintage stores, Room Service.

top: Blue Velvet, hat: Anthropologie, necklace: Forever 21, jeans: SoLa


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