daily inspiration

This isn't a post about anything in particular that inspires me but just some pictures or things that I've been feeling lately.
The first on the list is fur jackets (preferably faux fur):

From Sincerely, Jules. I promise I tried to look for this jacket online to buy but sadly I couldn't find it.

I love the colors in this jacket, especially the foresty-green. I probably wouldn't have paired it with red pants though... and I kind of doubt this one is faux. Worn by Poppy Delevingne.

I loooove the zig zags in this one! This picture is from Danielle Bernstein's WeWoreWhat instagram. 

Here is a front view of the same jacket but I like the way it looks in Danielle's picture so much better. I just wish she didn't have the backpack on so we could see more of the coat! I found this picture here from Revolve clothing where it is no longer on sale. 

Next is Jennifer Lawrence! She's super fun and down-to-earth for her current celebrity status and I love how sarcastic and awkward she can be. 

This picture was tweeted of her by one of the people helping her get ready for the Oscars I believe? Not really sure but I just love how flawless she is and she doesn't need a tone of caked-on makeup to look gorgeous!

It's also nice to see a young, successful actress with a real sized body, if you know what I mean.

Aaaaand before this post becomes way longer than necessary here are some more random pics of things I love:

denim vests (im sooo picky about denim vests and jackets)

midi rings

candy colored hair (I'll probably do an entire post on this soon)

stacking rings of all sizes

LOOKBOOK update: vol. 3

Here are some of my favorite looks from lookbook.nu for the week! Enjoy!

Another great look by Amy Valentine! I bought these amazing Jeffrey Campbell spiked Damsels but unfortunately returned them. At 6.5 inches, the heels were just to high. They're super cute and comfy though. I love her galaxy print top and the colors are so pretty! And I wish I could commit to dying my hair this color.

Here are two versions of the same floral trend from Pam. In the first she incorporates the floral print into the blazer with a white tank and a nude skirt and heels. In the second she keeps it simple with a brown leather jacket and a similar tank. She wears gorgeous floral jeans with green and pink colored flowers and dark brown shoes to match.  

This is a simple look by Lina that is very wearable and fun for the spring and summer. I love the fringed leather shorts. They're a unique alternative to a basic piece! I love the color of the lace top too. 

This look is also great for the transition into spring. Jennifer's patterned skinny jeans are subtle and go great with her simple tank and heels. Gotta love the big sock bun too!

I am obsessed with this scarf. The first image is from lookbook but the second I took of her blog. Sorry I made it so huge I just love this look! Love the black leather jeans, shoes and jacket. It's a lot of leather but she manages to pull it off! I think the leather would be overwhelming if she didn't have the scarf to pull the attention away from all of the heavy black pieces. Overall, I think this is my favorite look of the bunch! Let me know which is your favorite below.

Clarity

I promise my top isn't as sheer as it looks! haha The flash definitely made my Free People collared tank look more see-through than it actually is. This tank is also really cute tucked in or tied at the front. I paired it with a plain black bandeau that I got at Ragstock (it was really cheap!) and black skinnies. I also wore some of my favorite wedges which I always get complements on. They are leopard print Steve Maddens and they are so comfortable. I can wear them for hours without my feet hurting. I wear them A LOT so they're a little worn as you can see in the pictures below but they hide dirt well and don't stain if they get wet, like suede would. My necklace is a little, neon-yellow triangle that my mom got me for my birthday at Francesca's and I also wore a couple bracelets. Oh and I got a haircut! It doesn't curl as much because it's short so I straightened it. Unfortunately it was snowing that night so after walking outside for 10 minutes it already started to get wavy. At least it was straight for this picture!

daily inspiration: mila kunis

I love Mila Kunis as an actress: she cracked me up as Jackie Burkhart on That 70's Show ten years ago and she's great in movies today. She's also had a lot of hot looks on and off the red carpet. Here are some of my favorite looks and some other reasons why I think she's so cool:

Everyone remembers this look. It was a great moment for Mila on the red carpet at the 2011 Academy Awards. The dress, designed by Elie Saab, is a gorgeous lavender color and a great silhouette for Mila. She absolutely killed it from the hair to the accessories. So pretty!

Mila is pretty in purple but she also stuns in emerald! I love this color on her and but I think it could have complemented her tiny frame a bit better. Maybe if it were more fitted or had less ruching...

Mila has amazing legs! They're so slender but not skinny little stick legs at the same time. I'm so jealous haha. I especially love the second outfit here. I LOOOVE this dress and the shoes are so sleek and simple!

Mila isn't afraid to mix it up with textures and prints as you can see in this look.

This look is one that any girl could and should replicate! A simple black top and/or sweater with a dark skinny jean and cute heels. So easy yet so classy! Her straight, polished hair and demure makeup make it seem so effortless!

While she's young and fresh, Mila also knows how to look mature and elegant. This dress is very modest but I love the lace overlays and the purple earrings to give it depth. I'm not entirely impressed by her shoes but she looks so gorgeous that I'm willing to overlook them!

I hope you enjoyed my perspective on today's daily inspiration, Mila Kunis! 

All images were taken from zimbio.com and tumblr. 

3/12/13 - So when I originally wrote this post I looked for hours trying to find this gif but couldn't and now I just stumbled upon it on tumblr! Mila was asked by the interviewer if she had one insecurity about her body and I love her response, it's just shows how real she is. And her facial expression is priceless! haha

Cop My Cart

I always have items that I want to purchase in my online shopping cart. It's probably a sick obsession but I like to constantly plan purchases on sites that I regularly check and order from. Typically this is Nasty Gal, Karmaloop, Free People, and some other random websites. So here are some of the items that I have saved in my shopping carts right now!

This is the We The Free Mad Hatter 3/4 Tee. I love the tie dye ombre and the two colors work beautifully together. At $78 its a little pricier for a simple t-shirt, but Free People tends to be great quality. 

The next item is an adorable heel from Nasty Gal called the Hathaway Platform. Here it is in the camel color but it also comes in a black. These are simple and go great with so many outfits, a must have for any fashionista!

This is the Paradise City Dress from Nasty Gal and it's by Motel, a brand I love. The pattern creates a nice body shape without being obvious and the colors make it great for any season.

This is the Solitaire Shoe in black by Jeffrey Campbell which can be purchased from Karmaloop. This is not a specific shoe that I plan on buying but overall Karmaloop is a great online store to buy Jeffrey Campbells. They have many on sale and in great styles like this classic heel. So cute and at an affordable price!

And lastly a piece I would love to own but am too poor to buy: the gorgeous Cowgirl Dreams Tassel Vest in Turquoise by Spell and the Gypsy Collective. I really don't think I have to explain this because it stands on its own.

Ok but really that color?!? So pretty.


That's all for now! Comment below and let me know which of these you would buy! And check back soon and I'll have more great purchases for you to check out ;)

LOOKBOOK update: vol. 2

I'm back from a weekend home that went much too quickly and bringing you another lookbook.nu update! Here are my favorite looks:

This look is from Bernadette and I love her style. This is one of her more reserved looks but I love the monochromatic color scheme and dark lipstick. The pointy toe heels are very in now too!

I included these next two looks from Flavia mostly because I want to be on a beach right now... but also because I love how she manages to be fashionable while relaxing on vacation! I love how flowy these pieces are and they are perfect for wearing over bikinis. Find the full looks here and here.

This last look is perfect for the weather where I am right now. Boots are necessary when there's snow on the ground and a military-inspired jacket is great for keeping warm. See the pieces Lina is wearing to pull it off here.

Back in Black

For some reason ever since I decided to call this post Back in Black the song Back in the Saddle by Aerosmith has been playing in my head... but anyways this is an outfit I wore last weekend out with some friends. I bought this top from Akira over winter break but haven't been able to find it online. Akira has a lot of great boutique-style clothing which you can find here at shopakira.com. The top of the shirt is a landscape with some mountains and a galaxy in black and white, and the peplum is a shiny wet-look black. It's not a crop top but it falls right at the top of my jeans. This is great if you're short like me because the peplum wont be too long, but it's not too short where your stomach is on display. My jeans are basic black Guess skinny jeans and my shoes are Jeffrey Campbell Clinics which I talked about here and here. Now that I have worn them more I am planning on doing a review specifically on those but for now I'll just say that they are a great addition to any outfit! I also carried a woven wristlet that I got as a gift from my mom and wore my black faux leather jacket to brave the cold.

I used Paul Mitchell styling glaze after straightening my hair and it stayed silky and straight throughout the night. See my full review here. My makeup also held up really nicely. I took this picture just before I washed my face at the end of the night. The mascara I used is The Rocket Volum' Express by Maybelline. I got it from my local Walgreens and I prefer the washable kind but it also comes in waterproof. Sorry for the dumb #duckface I was just being silly when I took this pic :P