Weekly Nail Update

This week's nail fun:

Don't be afraid to mix and match pop colors that tie back to a neutral base shade.

Fashion Focus: Lace Back Details & 70's Dresses

Lace Back details:


Previously featured for battenburg: Free People Dress $130



Lace Back Dress $20 @ Forever21


Design History Cashmere Lace Back Sweater $130 @ Bluefly


Lace Back Hi Low Sweater $65 @ Shop Akira



 70's Shift Dresses:


Zigzag dress $70 XOXO @ Macy's


Shift Dress $60 @ ShopAkira



Free People Lace Dress $130

3 Days, 3 Ways

If I had to label my style, I'd call it Boho - but that's not to say that I don't like to try new looks. Try switching it up every week - check out my 3 styles in 3 days:

Look#1: Grunge - Hi Low hem maxi (Bar III @ Macy's), Denim jacket (Gap), Combat boots (Aldo)

Look #2: Boho femme - Open knit sweater (J. Crew), Chiffon Pleated Maxi Skirt (Elle @ Kohl's)

Look #3: Feminine Flirty - Polka dot chiffon crop tank (American Rag @ Macy's), Jeans (American Eagle)

Fashion Focus: Battenburg Lace

What is Battenburg lace? Perhaps the most readily accessible type of lace today - Battenburg has had many names including Renaissance lace and mezzo punto. Easily recognizable, this lace is sturdy and manufactured on a large scale. It is frequently seen in tablecloths and bridal gowns.
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Want to look ultra feminine? Incorporate Battenburg and other lace qualities into your wardrobe just like we did:

Lace dress: American Rag @ Macy's

Slouchy cardi: Forever21

Over the knee socks: Forever21

Leather combat boots: Aldo

AE girls sporting Ultra fem outfits (from left to right)

Lace belted tunic: Forever21

Lace ballerina dress $60: American Eagle Outffiters

Lace embroidered skirt: Forever21

Looking for Battenburg of your own - try these options:



 

Juicy Couture skirt $280 @ Net-A-Porter

Lace back dress $130 @ Free People

Lace tee $150 @ Newport News

Straight from the NY Fashion Week - Oscar De La Renta Battenburg Lace Top

Shine On

Get ready for the Holidays by adding sparkle to your wardrobe.

PS -  You don't have to wait until December or January to start wearing these pieces!!

Splurge:



Express Sequin Leggings $100

Steal:



Material Girl Sequin Trousers $50 @ Macy's

Victoria's Secret Sequin Skirt $100

Parker Sequin Jacket $200 @ Piperlime

 

Jessica Simpson Sequin Shorts $70 @ Macy's 

And if you're going on vacay - this is a major do!:

American Eagle Sequin Triangle Top $30

Hair Do's

Try wearing a headband this way:

Material Girl Headband $8 @ Macy's

 

 

Try a removable feather chain clip instead of feather extensions:

Xhilaration Feather Clip $12 @ Target

Fall Fun In The Burgh

 View from the Gateway Clipper

 

 Graffiti in the North Shore

"The world is meaningless, and you are free"

Point State Park on an early Saturday morning

Point State Park - River side

Assorted Fudge from Fudgie Wudgie Fudge Co. in the Strip District