one pant, two ways: plaid trousers

Whether it's a relaxing day shopping over the weekend or a day full of meetings, plaid is a go-to this fall. 

Sunday Shopping

Sweater | Bag | Lipstick | Necklace | Booties

Work Meetings

Blouse | Heels | Bag | Necklace 

this or that: lucite v metallic

LUCITE | METALLIC

fun fact: those lucite heels light up!

at the office style with zara

Some great style inspiration for the office over at Zara. 

I definitely think I need that bag, right?

a new trend to try this summer: peek-a-boo socks

Peek-a-boo socks are my new thing. 

I'm loving them so much. 

All thanks to Ms. Kendi Everyday

ONE | TWO | THREE | FOUR | FIVE

Whats sad is that I'm just assuming the summer is going to be cold enough for socks. You're disappointing me, Minnesota!

are overalls having a moment?

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Guys, seriously. 

I called this like a year ago but be honest with me, are overalls back? 

You can't tell me your junior high self isn't just a little bit excited. 

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 * Oh yeah, those are wedding overalls! 

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What do you guys think? Would you rock the overalls?

spring 2013 trend report: global prints

If you're go-to style is boho, why not spice things up with some global patterns? Don't be intimated by their loud prints and colors. It is very do-able! Just throw on that jacket with a pair of boyfriend jeans and a white tee and you will be the ultimate trend-setter. 

number one | number two | number three | number four | number five | number six | number seven

his style

After posting a recent wanted, lately post, a friend of mine asked if I could make a similar one for men. So, here is my first attempt. Fellow guy friends, where are some of your favorite places to shop? I need some fresh sites to check out for round two of his style. 

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wanted, lately

Just another roundup of some things I've been lusting over lately. 

 simply click here to shop these items

sunnies | dress | bikini | clutch | polish | heels

wanted lately

Just a few things I've been lusting over lately....

Sweater | Polish | Pumps | Satchel | Clutch | Earrings | Scarf | Bracelet | Sunnies |  

trend report spring 2013: match your pedi

Anyone else spend WAY too much time deciding what color to paint your nails? Anyone, anyone? I might be alone in this but I decided to make my life a lot easier: just match my toes to my wedges!

All of the above polishes are by Essie, one of my favorite polish brands. 

Aruba Blue is paired with Juicy wedges

Nothing Else Metals is paired with  Charlotte Russe wedges

Peach Daiquiri is paired with Alice + Olivia wedges

Fear of Desire is paired with Dolce Vita Tremor wedges

Bahama Mama is paired with Chloe wedges

spring 2013 trend report: black and white

 Black and white is HUGE this year. This spring is all about bringing back the basics in your wardrobe whether its your jeans, nude nails, or having natural makeup. Being a simple girl, I am so happy about this. The best part about this trend is that I can still play up an outfit whenever I'm feeling spunky: the pop of a bright lip, standout shoes, chunky and colorful jewelry. 

Crop top | Beaded Collar Blouse | Clutch | Skirt | Time Piece

DVF lip clutch DIY by Sprinkles in Spring

When I first saw Diane Von Furstenberg's Carolina Lips Clutch Bag, I just about died. And then I saw that it was $345.00. I mean, seriously, how can anyone justify spending that much money on a bag, no matter how fabulous it is? I'll blame this way of thinking on me being a practical, penny-pinching, Minnesotan. Either way, I was still sad that those gold lips wouldn't find their way into my life..... UNTIL I came across this DIY project by Sprinkles in Spring. It's like it was meant to be, right? Looks like I'll be molding some lips in my near future! (Not really a sentence I ever imagined I'd say before)

perfect for valentine's day!

spring 2013 trend report: boxy cross body bags

Well ladies, time to start prepping your closets for spring! You have no idea how excited I am to throw out my salty boots and oversized knits. It's time for some color and shoes that show off my cute pedicures. Ah, warm weather, I miss you so. 

There are a lot of new and reoccurring trends popping up this spring. Over the next few weeks I'll be show casing some of them for you guys. Today is all about boxy cross body bags. They are everywhere lately! Don't let their casual feel fool you. You can still wear one of these bags for a night out - think white blouse, black cigarette pants, pumps, and anstudded crossbody. Just throw on some lipstick and you'll be all set for the night!

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tory burch | madewell | modcloth | topshop

date hair

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Joanna from A Cup Of Jo posted this amazing tutorial. Is this not perfect date hair? So adorable. 

Would You.... Wedge Sneakers?

Wedge sneakers have been seen every where lately. I know they might seem intimidating. How do I style them? Can I pull them off? But, think of it this way: it could be the best of both words! You get the comfort and causality of a sneaker but you also get the height of a heel. What do you think? Is it a spring trend you can rock?

** Please forgive me for the quality of this photo. Naturally, I would spend an hour making this collage on my iPad only to upload it and have it be illegible. Oh, well. Ya win some, ya lose some.

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Will I rock the wedge sneaker? Possibly. I'll get back to you.  

Fall Makeup Trends

Fall Makeup Trends by stellacharlie featuring stila eyeshadow

simple

simple by stellacharlie featuring a waterproof eyeliner

07.

07. by stellacharlie featuring ray ban

ombre blues

got the blues by stellacharlie featuring a shimmer eyeshadow

sultry

sultry by stellacharlie featuring stila