{WW} New In + What's In My Bag

Hello all! I picked up this adorable little clutch over the weekend from Chapter's, and I just couldn't resist showing you guys — not only is it cheap 'n cheerful (under $20 and NEON!), but it's surprisingly spacious as well.

Can we also talk about how neon green is the new neutral? It literally has gone with everything I've worn so far this week... Granted it's only Wednesday, but still. So without further ado, here's what's currently in this bad boy!

Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Powder | Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Unapologetic | Nivea Smooth Replenishing hand cream | iPhone (duh) | Michael Kors wallet

Can you believe that giant of a wallet fits in there, with room to spare?! Geesh. Keeping the contents of my bag (and really, the bag itself) light has done wonders for both my shoulder AND my mood, so I think you'll probably be seeing a lot more of this clutch in the months to come... Don't hate.

Thanks for reading love bugs, and happy Wardrobe Wednesday! xx

Photos by Adventures in Fashion

STREET STYLE: LAURA FANTACCI | MINIMAL BLACK + FLUORO PINK

Photo via: Vogue UK | Who What Wear

Crazy for this minimal black and fluoro pink look on stylist Laura Fantacci during Paris Fashion Week. I'm not one to personally go for bright pink, but her Jil Sander skirt is to die for.

Get the look...
+ 525 America Shaker Crop Sweater
+ Clare Vivier Flat Clutch
+ Rachel Roy Anni Lace-Up Pump
+ Gianvito Rossi Ankle Strap Pump

FASHION ART: JENNIS LI CHENG TIEN | BRIGHT + WHIMSICAL

Photos via: Saatchi Art

Can't get enough of this work from artist Jennis Li Cheng Tien. Bright, whimsical and full of fashion and beauty inspiration.

{Style} Pink-On-Pink

Blazer- ASOS | neon sweater- Gap (similar, but love this one too) | boyfriend jeans- Gap | spike heels- ShoeMint | heart clutch- Betsey Johnson (borrowed from Sandy Joe) | necklaces- Forever 21 + Handcuffs Required | bracelets- J.Crew  | watch- Michael Kors
Photos by Sandy Joe Karpetz

{Style} Winter Pinks

Blazer- ASOS | shirt c/o Nicole Campre | jeans- H&M | bag- Milly | booties borrowed from The Pretty Secrets | beanie- Joe Fresh | necklaces + bangles- J.Crew | ring- Saint Laurent | watch- Michael Kors


Winter is in full swing (happy December, by the way!), so to counteract its morale-bursting effects, I decided to wear all the pink I could stomach in one sitting... And believe me, my pink tolerance is low. But you know what? Turns out it's basically impossible to have a bad day or be sad (with a double 'd') when you're wearing this obnoxiously bright shade. Seriously now, winter neons — do it.

Photos by Sandy Joe Karpetz

{Summer Week} The Skort...

Banana tank- J.Crew | skort- Zara (similar)  | denim jacket- H&M | neon pumps- Two Lips | glitter clutch- Kate Spade | necklace- Zara (similar) | bracelet- Joe Fresh | watch- Michael Kors

{Summer Week} The Nails...

{ SCRATCH Watermelon nail wraps, $12 }

{ Revlon "Minted" nail polish, $5.99 }

{ Joe Fresh "Amethyst" nail polish, $4 }

{ American Apparel "T-Shirt" nail polish, $6 }

{ American Apparel "Parakeet" nail polish, $6 }

{ Urban Outfitters "Hot Tub" nail polish, $5 }

It's no secret I love nail polish, and even if you spent three seconds on my Instagram, you would know that I have a serious sweet tooth as well... Luckily for me the two go together like nobody's business, and I certainly can't complain about having edible props for a change!

Above are my favourite shades/wraps for summer in the digit-department — And believe me when I tell you it was nearly impossible to narrow it down to just six. From sizzling shades of hot pink and neon green, to softer pallets brimming with mints and lilacs, I'm always down for a fun summer mani... Oh the possibilities.

So tell me friends, what are your favourite shades for summer? Spill! xx

{Summer Week} The Bag...

Shirt- Topshop | polka dot jeans- Forever 21 | bag- DVF | necklace- J.Crew | bracelets- Forever 21, H&M + Winners

When it comes to summer attire, it doesn't get much better than pops of colour and playful motifs in the form of accessories. This bag pretty much epitomizes summer styling in my mind, what with its vibrant hue and cheeky embellishment... Just throw in some bright baubles and a great printed jean, and you've got yourself all the makings for a sweet, late summer outfit. 

 

{Style} White Hot...

Floral sweatshirt- Zara | white jeans- H&M | neon pumps- Two Lips | quilted clutch- Michael Kors | necklace- J.Crew | bracelets- The Bay + Forever 21 | watch + ring- Michael Kors

{Style} Into The Trees...

Always down for a little stripe-on-stripe action (does that sound weird?), I thought I would go for gold by pairing vertical and horizontal stripes, a no-no by most quadra-plus-generarian standards. Regardless, I'm digging the combo and how it just happened to perfectly match the backdrop... Talk about a happy accident! To illustrate the awesomeness of this outfit/backdrop combo-coincidence, I'd like to borrow these sage words from ICP: "There's enough miracles here to blow your brains... Magic everywhere in this bitch." Well said boys... well said.

Denim jacket- H&M | striped shirt- Zara | striped skirt- Forever 21 | heels c/o Sole Society | neon crossbody bag- Cambridge Satchel | collar necklace- Forever 21 | ring- J.Crew | bracelet- The Bay | watch- Michael Kors

Photos by Sandy Joe Karpetz