statement platform wedges

July 31, 2012 by 4 Comments

Before I get to these crazy shoes, I just want to say “hello again, Good-looking!” to my e-mail subscribers who are receiving a pumps & iron post for the first time in a while. There were a couple kinks to iron out when the site migration that went on, but we’re back in action! If you missed it, check out yesterday’s Olympic Workout post.

I got these striped platform wedges this past Christmas, and although I got some strange looks from my family members as I unwrapped them, I think they’re uh-mazing.

These puppies are a fun way to spice up a heavily neutral outfit (like I’m wearing in this post) and also have great potential for masters of mixing prints (a skill I haven’t quite grasped yet).

I went the bohemian route today, but I also love pairing them with dark skinny jeans and a blazer for a more polished look. I’ve even convinced myself they qualify as “business casual” and have worn them to the office a few times. I’m a gold-medal Olympian at convincing myself impractical things are practical

{top: Arden B}
{pants: H&M}
{shoes: Steve Madden}
{necklace: H&M}

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sheer & sleeveless

July 20, 2012 by 7 Comments

It’s stressing me the hell out that stores are already having end-of-season sales and sending out e-mails with fall collection previews. This happens every year: it’s the Fourth of July, I blink my eyes, and then summer is over. We get it, Summer, you’re really fast—but no one likes a show off. Slow down with the rest of us. Please.

Because summer is nowhere near over in my book, today’s outfit is as seasonal as it gets. White strappy sandals, a sheer, sleeveless blouse and white dress shorts.

I would wear sheer tops every day if I could (but I work in an office and that would be…weird), and when I spotted this blouse at Buffalo Exchange, it wasn’t even a question whether or not I would buy it.

Happy Friday, everyone! Enjoy your weekend—and don’t you dare start shopping for fall clothing.

{top: my story via Buffalo Exchange}
{shorts: Arden B}
{shoes: Aldo}
{clutch: Aldo}

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jump(suit)ing around

July 17, 2012 by 5 Comments

Immediately after taking these photos I had one big styling regret: the Michele watch. Who wears a diamond-face watch with a leather wristband to THE BEACH? Assholes and Real Housewives of Orange County. That’s who.

So we’re just going to pretend I’m not wearing the watch as we scroll through this post…

This jumpsuit is tricky because of the impossibility of wearing a bra and its inclination for wedgies, but it’s oh-so-cute for summer and definitely worth the occasional adjustments needed to pull it off.

Pairing it with heels gives it a dressy, trendy edge, but for today’s walk along the Gay Head Cliffs, I went the casual route with these ruffle sandals. I mean, I already blew it with the watch, I certainly wasn’t going to try and make a pair of pumps work at the beach. I’m not that delusional.

{jumpsuit: T-Bags via shopbop}
{sandals: Steve Madden}
{watch: Michele}
{ring: Aldo Accessories }
{diy earrings: learn how to make your own pair}

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mint & lace

July 13, 2012 by 16 Comments

I channeled my inner Barney for this outfit. The dinosaur, not the high-end department store. Mint is huge this season and these purple pumps are also huge…6” to be exact. It seemed like a perfect match.

I absolutely adore the city of Boston, but my one complaint is that not enough people wear heels. (I say “people” and not “girls” because if the Real Housewives of Atlanta taught me anything it’s that a man can WORK IT in a pair of stilettos). I don’t like the fact that I’m totally out of place most nights when I put on 5-6 inchers. Does it completely stop me? No. But it’s definitely the reason these bright, fun pumps don’t get worn more often.

What do you guys think of the mint trend? I’ve never had a ton of green in my closet, but I’m loving the shade.

(top: Blaque Label via LIT Boutique}
{pants: H&M}
{pumps: Steve Madden}
{necklace: H&M}
{green braided bracelet: learn how to make your own}

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colored denim & ruffles

July 11, 2012 by 6 Comments

You know when you fall in love with an article of clothing, buy it without question on the spot, and then see it on sale for a million percent off the next month? It’s THE WORST. Not only does my bank account give me that “you’re a dumbass” look, but I take it as a personal insult that something I found to be perfectly amazing has been banished to the sale rack. I’m financially irresponsible and apparently have terrible taste. Wonderful.

Well this ruffle, low-back, wrap top from French Connection totally redeemed that sting of defeat I’ve felt all too often. I saw it in the store, fell in love with it, but somehow managed to resist its seduction. A month later, I was visiting friends in NYC and doing some shopping in SoHo and—BOOM!—saw it for 50% off in my size. I win! It’s that victorious feeling that has me fully addicted to eBay.

You can’t go wrong with colored denim this season, so I paired my prize with these yellow pants. Casual, bright, summery, fun and, most importantly, 50-freaking-percent off.

{top: French Connection}
{pants: Zara}
{sandals: Jack Rogers}
{bag: LF}

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