When You Don't Know What To Wear

top: Marshall's, skirt: Talbots, sandals: Bandolino, belt: Old Navy

Have you stood before your closet and didn't know what to wear? Well, I do it all the time. So how do you go about picking out an outfit? Here are my thoughts on it.

1. Start with one piece of clothing that you want to wear FOR SURE. Something you either really like, feel comfortable in or just want to show off.
2. Pick 3 coordinating pieces of clothing you could wear it with and put them close to each other, while looking in the mirror. (This step may take several minutes, or hours). See which of them will look better on you and go with the occasion you are dressing for. Try it on!
3. Once you picked out the two main articles, start layering and accessorizing. Add a cardigan,  blazer, a scarf, necklace, bracelet, a pin, or a hat and a bag.
4. Last but not least, finish with shoes. They complete the outfit and make it look more polished and put together. (Sometime I reverse the process and start with a pair of shoes I want to show off)


Couple other thought:

- During the summer months, have at least one bright statement article on, be that necklace or shoes. It will make your outfit!
- Try to stay away from clashing too many things and have just one or two accent pieces. 
- If the main focus of your outfit is the new dress then tone down the accessories. But if you want to show of your new diamond necklace, LBD with hair up is the way to go.
- Be comfortable in everything you wear! Let it be your personal style, not just a copy of another mannequin . 

I Have This Thing With Rain

top: Talbots, skirt: Loft, bag: H&M
I wore this outfit on Friday for a spontaneous Date Night with hubby.
We tried appetizer in one place but went for dinner to another. It was fun. 

Honestly, I don't know what is it, but whenever I'm home and it's raining - I'm having the best day ever! I have mentioned before, that I love opening the windows and listening to the soothing sound of water drops hitting the ground. Well, this morning I didn't get up early enough to take the towels, that I hung up on the clothes line yesterday, down. So now I'm listening to the soothing sound of my laundry getting wet all over again. But since it's already wet - ohhhh well. I was planning on venturing out of the house but seriously contemplating on  canceling all plans that involve getting into a car, driving places and getting wet. See, I like to enjoy the rain dry. That's the beauty of it. 

It Was Fun. Now What?

dress: Banana Republic, shows: Guess (via TJMaxx), pearls: Gift from Hubby

Ohhhhhhhhhhh my! I can't believe the weekend is over! Don't get me wrong, it was a fun and interesting couple of days but I'm exhausted. Like dead tired. More then that, it turned out I had to work this morning and that's just not cool. It was a wedding weekend and I was the wedding decorator/planner/designer. I love doing wedding - they are draining and tiring but so rewarding. To see the bride's face when she sees the reception hall and her flowers is just priceless (unless of course she doesn't like it; then we
re in trouble). Really, it's a very rewarding business emotionally and that's why I do it.
There was a lot of excitement and, of course, stress. Accordingly, today is my stress-free day where I'm going to walk around the house in PJs and make myself some delicious, home-made pizza and start planning my long trip (with another wedding I am planning, decorating and designing). Again. Let the stress begin.

Living It Up

top: Willi Smith (via TJMaxx), jeans: Loft, shoes: Bandolino, necklace: Calvin Klein 

So before every summer begins, I say that I want to be active. I want to go hiking and camping, do lots of picnics in the park and visit another city. Then the summer comes and we are just hanging out in the backyard, watching action movies at night and eating lemon ice. And what's wrong with that? Honestly, I think too many people aren't living in the present and only planning on 'living'. So, I'm going to stop making plans and get to implementing 'em things . First up, picnic in the park! Hope you enjoy your weekend and live it up some!

Thankful

top, skirt: J.Crew,  belt: Gap, sandals: Bandolino, necklace: Calvin Klein

When there is nothing to say, when life seems gloomy, just thank God for everything you've got...