Free People Feather Yarn Striped Beanie | Striped H&M Long Sleeve (similar) | BDG Sleeveless Surpluss Hooded Vest | Forever 21 Jeans | Lonchamp Le Pliage Large Shoulder Tote| Sperry Cortland Leather Boot
Other than my sister CK is gorgeous, this post needs no further text.
Pink Striped Dress (old Forever 21) | DIY Forever 21 Vest | H&M Cobalt Blue Heels (similar)
I loved the classic striped look Samantha wore on her blog Could I Have That I decided to re-interpret it in a different way. She opted for a neutral dress, shoes and belt and added a pop of hot pink color on her lips and nails, while I opted for a hot pink dress, blue heels and a neutral vest. So, it was kind of an opposite day hers and mine. I know we’re heading into the last weeks of our Indian Summer, so I wanted to rock my bright pink for as long as I can!
Ralph Lauren Military Inspired Vest (similar) | H&M Striped Tank (similar) and Cobalt Blue Suede Heels (similar) | Jayne Club Monaco Skirt (similar) | Chain Link Necklace and Bracelet (similar)
This past Saturday was my 10 year high school reunion…I mean gasp I could hardly believe it had been that long! At first I didn’t want to go, but in the end I’m so glad I went. It was so nice seeing so many people I used to love seeing many eons ago. I ended up wearing this Club Monaco skirt with a floral print top, but for today’s post I added in the striped tank and military vest I wore to dinner last week. The combination is my take on a STRIPES at nighttime look. If you’re looking for some casual daytime inspiration, check out part 1 here.
Moral of today’s post: If you’re contemplating going to your 10 year reunion go, you won’t regret it!
Photos by Miss Sara B
Crystal Bauble Necklace: J.Crew | Striped Long Sleeve Tee: Zara | Flat Front Neon Ombre Shorts: Gap | Booties: Cathy Jean
Looking back at these pictures all I could think about was the theme song to the show “California Dreams“…do you all remember this show!?!? I loved this show and its groovy theme song. So without further ado, in case your memory needs some jogging, here are the lyrics.
Surf dudes
With attitudes
Kinda groovy
Laid back mood
Sky above
Sand below
Good vibrations
Feelin’ mellow
Won’t give it up
Don’t wanna stop
Don’t wake me up
Don’t wake me up if I’m dreamin’
California Dreams
Just let me lay here in the sun
Until my dream is done
I mean these neon orange ombre shorts were a perfect match for the soft fiery sunset! Thanks Sara B for the pics.
Gant Striped Button Up | ASOS Cat Eye Sunglasses With Contrast Highbrow | Susan B. Lucite Hinged Bangle Bracelet with Citrine| ASOS AUGUST Suede Ankle Boots with Mid Heel | J Brand Rolled Cutoff Shorts
Ralph Lauren Ruffled Striped Button Up | Sam Edelman Yelena Sandals | House of Harlow Sunburst Button Earrings | Adriano Goldschmied Ex-Boyfriend Cropped Jean | Marc by Marc Jacobs Neon Yellow Belt
Pierre Balmain Striped Shirtdress | Steve Madden Tarnney Boot | Stella and Dot Petra Braided Bracelet | Kelly Wearstler Arco Basket Weave Vest
After seeing Ms. Olsen sporting the classic banker stripe button up it quickly soared to numero uno on my “I need it now” list. I created three distinct dream looks that are each centered around a take on the classic bank stripe button up. Whether it’s paired with casual denim shorts, boyfriend jeans or rugged spiked boots, there’s something so chic about this classic piece.
In outfit one, I paired a fun take on the stripe with J. Brand denim shorts and the suede booties of the moment. Add in a fun chunky bracelet and tortoise shell glasses to complete the casual look.
In outfit two, dress up a pair of boyfriend jeans with a ruffle collared bank stripe button up and add some flair with the one tuck and neon yellow belt. Top of the look with some House of Harlow studs and Sam Edelman Yelena sandals.
In outfit three, I paired a bank stripe shirt dress with rugged spiked lace up boots and a feminine Kelly Wearstler vest. Accessorize with a sparkly Stella and Dot bracelet to soften the look up.
Fingers crossed I add a banker stripe button up into my mix soon! xoxo-Bettina
The photo of Ms. Olsen that inspired this post. via Olsen Anonymous
For CK and I the maxi skirt is an essential year round staple. Whether it’s jersey, chiffon or silk, a maxi dress can easily be dressed up or down, making it the perfect Spring and Summer staple. I’d love to get the Rick Owens maxi to show some leg, but its price point is a little steep. Hopefully I can snag one before Summer for much, much less. xoxo-Bettina
The Maxi’s: Pink Chiffon // Gray // Striped // Black // Print // Tribal // Show Some Leg
Collage images via Pinterest
Happy Friday Everyone! This week’s Friday’s Fancies theme of a Primped Picnic couldn’t have come at a more perfect time. The weather in So. CA is supposed to be warm and beautiful this weekend, which will mean tons of outdoor time! I’d love to catch some rays at a picnic wearing a classic Breton striped top, crisp black shorts, Sperry top siders and an arm full of baubles. Of course I’d make sure to hang out in the shade to avoid any type of farmers tan.
Hope the weather is lovely for you all as well! xoxo-Bettina
My mantra for the week
Outfit of The Day Details (Loving the Frametastic App)
Fun Spins on the Classic Stripes and Black on Black
Bright Lights – Denim & Plaid
Glossy March Elle & Marie Claire & Nordstrom’s Catalogue
New H&M and Anthropologie Shoes In The Mix & Floral Print Pants
Pops of Color on a DIY Mani and Mini Champagne Bottle
Motivated and Inspired, these two words pretty much sum up how I have felt the last 7 days. We recently launched our new service to our sales team, and I could not be more pleased with the reception we’ve received thus far. I’ll make sure to share some more details as soon as we are completed with the service’s new website! I have been carrying over some of the same planning and structural methodologies I used to execute the launch of our new website to get this blog where I want it to be. Photo #1 in this round-up will be my ongoing mantra for the rest of 2012!
Make sure to follow us on Instagram @bettinakina and check out everybody’s week in photos on Story of My Life!
Anthropologie Necklace, Splendid Top, DVF Embossed Bag, TEXTILE Elizabeth and James Jacket, Current/Elliot Striped Skinny Jeans, Spiked Bracelet, Beaded Bracelet, Old Navy Boots
The Old Navy Boots. So, I know I was supposed to refrain from making any purchases until Feb 1st, but I ran into these boots on sale and I just couldn’t help myself. I made it until the 23rd (a record for me), not exactly Feb 1st – but I had been wanting boots like these and I knew I’d wear them ASAP and tons of times. I already wore them for the rest of the day, so it was a win!
I picked these up in the store for $35, and normally if I’m buying boots I really like for them to be leather, but these were structured exactly how I envisioned my next pair of boots being so it was hard to resist trying them on. The stacked heel, color and height of the shoe really drew me in and when I felt how light and soft the shoe felt when it was on I knew it was a match made in heaven.
What I liked…
Canvas Lining
Stacked Rubber Heel
Shaft is approximately 10″ high
Heel is approximately 3″ high
I have already envisioned all sorts of outfits I’ll be able to wear them with now, in the Spring and Summer! So excited about these, I’m sure you’ll see them in action in a post very, very soon!
Anthropologie Anorak, Free People Bella Donna Dress, Drop Necklace, Stackable Monogram Ring, Z & L Marrakesh Crossbody Bag, Old Navy Boots
Proenza Schouler – via Fashionsquad.com
Image via Inslee
Image via tuckedstyle.com
Lately I’ve been dreaming of Spring and I cannot wait to start wearing some fun colored stripes! I recently ordered the OldNavy striped tee below and I think that started my need to wear stripes now mentality. While looking for looks, I stumbled upon the sketch above on Pinterest and immediately loved all the work of Inslee, make sure you check out her sketches. Here are some of my most favorite horizontal and vertical stripes! What are you lovelies looking forward to wearing this Spring?
