birds of a feather

hey nancy,

i don't know how you feel about feathers, but i love them!

i love this knotted feather necklace from urban outfitters.  in the brown, it's really casual & cool, but in black, it's really sophisticated.  it would great with t-shirts & jeans or even over a cute oversized sweater & skinny jeans. 

i also thought these long drop earrings from urban outfitters were cute, too.  i thought they were beautiful in turquoise.  they look cute with your hair down because it looks like they are coming from your hair like feathe extensions.  of course, they will also look lovely with your hair up to show off your neck.  these also look good dressed up & dressed down.

there are so many options out there, but i thought these two were really good buys.  let me know what you think!

talk to you later!

modern love

hey nancy,

a good way to change up your outfit is accessories.  i think it's such an easy & overlooked way to add polish & finish to your look.  sometimes, a good necklace or bracelet is all you need to go from just wearing clothes to having a "look." 

i really like these luv low x erin wasson metal crystal stud earrings, which are on sale at shopbop.com. they are small so they are subtle, but add a little edge to your outfit.  these will definitely be cute with dresses or any casual outfits as well. 

i know you have a more modern, minimalist sensibility so i thought of you when i saw this snake chain lariat necklace from urban outfitters.  i think it would look really cool with anything black.  it would be cute even worn backwards (with the lariat hanging behind you) on a backless dress. 

this bracelet from h&m is really cute.  the price can't be beat either.  this would look really cute worn with any of the pieces mentioned above.

have fun with accessories.  the cool thing is that you can wear the same jewelry everyday & you can make any piece your "signature."  you can change the mood of any outfit by just changing your jewelry.  look at yourself with t-shirt & jeans with jewelry, without jewelry or with different jewelry.  you'll see what i mean. 

okay, talk to you later!

chanel nails on a budget

hey nancy,

you wanted some nail color suggestions so here they are.  i REALLY wanted to get the chanel peridot color, but since i'm on a budget, i used OPI at your quebec & call instead.  i got a lot of compliments on it so i thought i would share it with you.

you will be happy to know that the next new chanel limited edition release of colors are blue!  they are really cool & inspired by denim so they are called "les jeans de chanel."

but since we are both on a budget, i found some more affordable options for us.  the sephora by opi line has a glee collection & they have a nice blue called slushied that's pretty.

essie has a color called turquoise & caicos that i love right now.  even though it's a light color, i feel like because it's such an unexpected color, it doesn't look too sweet.

another one that i own is opi's ski teal we drop.  it's a beautiful teal color that i've also gotten compliments on.

there are many nail trends that i love, but i won't overwhelm you & just leave you with these.  if you are afraid of these unconventional colors, try them on your toes first.  i think you'll find the blues really fun & pretty though.

don't worry about matching your toes & fingers.  that's kind of an outdated notion.  i think unless you are going to a really serious function, it looks a little too formal.  don't worry about it matching your clothes.  i think it might look too matchy-matchy if you match your clothes.  but, of course, you can't help if your black polish matches your black clothes.  that's kind of a given that that's going to happen!  don't worry so much!  fashion should be fun! 

the polish seems cheaper on amazon.  i recommend buying a couple colors at a time (of course, from the same seller) because shipping can cost more than the polish!  i wish you lived close by so we can split the shipping or even share polish!  

alright, talk to you later!

cropped styles in the sale section on freepeople.com

hey nancy,

i wanted to show you how to wear the new cropped tops without feeling uncomfortable.  this vneck crop top is shown worn over a dress.  dresses are a good way to cover your belly, but show off that cropped length.  just make sure it is small at the waist so you don't look too full. 

this harmonica crop pullover is in a cute cropped length & is also in a open knit.  these meshy styles are on trend right now & make it perfect over a tank.  i love that they show it with a stripe tank here, but you can wear a solid or even a floral one.  it would be really cute with a bright color underneath, too. 

i love this cropped sweatshirt & look, it's blue!  see, i'm always looking out for you!  here, she paired it with high-waisted jeans or jean shorts.  i love high-waisted pants & they work perfectly with these cropped tops. 

i think you should definitely get the sweatshirt!  alright, talk to you later & have a good weekend!

to boot

hey nancy,

as i promised, let's look at some shoes.  you asked me about boots & right now, i'm into the low shaft boots.  i don't think your knee boots are bad, but if you are going to get anything new, low boots look more new & fresh. 

these minnetonka tramper flat booties are always great because they are affordable & super chic.  i love the fringe & they are cute with gathered twill skirts or skinny jeans.  best of all, they are so comfortable.  i wear them with the laces not laced through the top two holes so they flop open & look a little more casual.

i know you might say these are a little crazy, but i loved the wine color on these jeffrey campbell suede wedge booties & they are on sale!  i thought they would be cute with tights & skirts or tights & shorts or with jeans.  the wedge is definitely a comfortable way to get the height & i know how you like comfort.  the wine isn't too bright & i think it'll add a nice dash of color to any outfit, but won't clash with any color you want to put with it--even your beloved blue.  

these steven pembrook suede booties are cute.  i have a similar pair.  i wear them with skirts of all lengths & skinny jeans.  the heel isn't too high so it's comfortable on weekends & everyday.  i think they will look once they get a little worn-in & dirty. 

i'm not sure if you like combat boots, but i thought these sam edelman karia flat boots were so cute.  my friend wears them with long skirts & motorcycle jackets & it's SO cute on her.  i think it would be cute on you that way, too.  the best part is that they are comfortable all day long.

okay, one more.  these ecote leather chelsea boots are cute, too.  i heard they are on sale in urban outfitter stores for $50.

alright, talk to you later! 

the jcrew.com sale section

hey nancy,

remember you asked me about shorts with tights underneath?  i was looking on the j.crew website & these denim shorts would be cute with black tights underneath, which is perfect for the california "winter."  get them baggy like in the picture, but not too big.  be sure to belt it, too.  it can be a skinny belt like in the picture or a wider belt.  it can be a brown belt like in the picture or a bright color for pop (you know i love neon!). 

i think this fisherman sweater would look cute on top.  it looks dorky in this picture, but over the shorts with tights, it'll be adorable.  get it so it fits like on the girl in the picture--loose, but not too oversized. 

& of course, i know you love blue so i thought you might like this five-stone resin cuff.  it'll be cute with jeans & a t-shirt or with any more dressed-up ensembles. 

i know the holidays aren't exactly around the corner, but this sequin-stripe tank would be perfect for holiday get togethers.  it's festive, but not too dressy so it would look casual cool with skinny jeans & heels or skirts & tights.  wear it under blazers or oversized cardigans.  i especially love it in black & white, which is so perfect with graphic black & whites being on trend. 

okay, talk to you later!  i promise to cover those boot questions soon! 

the madewell.com sale section

hey nancy,

i was looking at the sale section on madewell.com & saw some things you might like.  

i thought this market-weaver bracelet set was cute.  they are on sale & you can throw them on with anything & you'll look like a relaxed surfer girl.  you can wear them with more dressy outfits to give them a flash of color.  pile them on with tons of other bracelets, too.  the more, the better!

this tomboy sweatshirt tee is cute, too.  it would look cute layered over longer sleeves like in this picture or by itself over skinny jeans.  it should be loose, but not too oversized. 

since you like blue, you might like this silk-side tee.  it's relaxed & comfortable, but a little more dressed up for when you see mom.  this should also be oversized, but not too big so it doesn't look sloppy.  it would be cute with skinny jeans or the maxi skirt you got recently.  play with some belts when you wear it with the maxi skirt so you don't look so fluffy! 

by the way, everything is final sale!.  also, don't forget to use the promo code "GOFALL" to get free shipping for your purchase over $100.