11.2.12 HOTT Pink!!

Colored pants! Colored pants! And more Colored pants!! I have been a huge fan of pants in all different colors for a very long time. Before the skinny jean fad it was Express' Chino colored khakis I would rock all of the time. Here's a throwback collage to prove my love for colored pants. :) I had these pants in every color they made. hahahaha!

Colored pants are so fun to create outfits with. Back to my HOTT pink, black, and grey outfit tho... These pink pants are basically neon so I paired them with black to really make the pink pop. My black suede boots look great with a pair of knee high socks just slightly peeking out. Once I had the boots on I knew exactly what scarf I could pair with this outfit too. Yes my socks were the inspiration for my scarf choice. Gotta take inspiration from every piece in every outfit. :)

A simple black turtleneck sweater was perfect for the kind of weather we have been seeing these last couple of days. It kept me warm all day. I loved this outfit even more since I was able to wear it work and then also out for drinks with some friends. The pink pants and metallic scarf made it fun enough to wear out to the bar for me. 

So my biggest piece of advice for this post would be...buy Colored demin/pants whenever you find a great buy or pair. You will wear them all year around and be able to have so much fun creating outfits with them.  

10.25.12 Leather and lace

I've already told you about my love for lace so it shouldn't be a surprise that i'm wearing lace again. This time it's my tights that prove my love. :) Since my skirt is leather i wanted to soften up the edginess by wearing the lace tights and the bright pink blouse. I always have a method to my madness. I also love to have fun with my outfits and think outside the box. You always need to try new things and not be afraid.

10.19.12 Loungin around

Even if I'm just hanging out around my place I always like to look cute and be comfortable. These crazy leggings are great to lounge around in and also go out in. Putting these leggings with simple black pieces make them stand out more but also somewhat tones the outfit down. When wearing a long sweater like this one I typically always wear a belt as well. The belt creates shape to me instead of looking too bulky. I had bought this outfit in the summer but by throwing on the sweater and boots I can now wear it all year long!!!

Breast Cancer Awareness outfit

Breast Cancer Awareness outfit by fockeat featuring a pink blazer

Orla Kiely tie neck shirt
orlakiely.com

Jane Norman pink blazer
$50 - zalando.co.uk

Dolce&Gabbana straight leg pants
tessabit.com

Vintage bag
zappos.com

9.25.12 Gotta love lace...

Today's outfit was brought together by one simple similarity. Lace. My blue pencil skirt has a strip of lace down the sides and the moment I saw it I knew what shirt I could wear with it. My blouse which of course is from TJMaxx :) had the exact strip of lace across the chest. Mixing a solid skirt with a printed top always adds more to any outfit.

 
You can tuck your blouse in or leave it out. Both ways are just as cute, so whatever floats your boat goes. :)

One of my favorite items for the fall and winter besides scarves are TIGHTS!! All of the dresses and skirts you wear during warmer times can still be worn by just throwing on a pair of tights. I love getting mine from Target! $5 a peice for a ton of different colors. :)

9.20.12 who-dey all day everyday!!

Today I wanted to be comfy and casual at work so i went straight for a pair of black leggings. In my thoughts leggings are a girls best friend. You can lounge around in them or dress them up for any occasion. Here i picked a fun, blousy top to dress up this outfit for work. A great pair of brown boots then throw on a scarf and you have a perfect outfit. Simple but extremely cute and comfortable. :)

9.15.12 Sarah's Country Picnic Baby Shower

My inspiration for my sisters baby shower started with one photo. This photo is how Sarah and Scott told both sets of parents that they were expecting a bundle of joy. Once seeing the photo I just ran with the idea of a country picnic baby shower that was shabby chic with a gender neutral color scheme.

I hand made everything you see in this picture. The banner was very simple to make and can be done by anyone. I choose scrapbook paper that tied into my theme and colors. Once I had the paper I cut out pennants, wrote out the words needed, whole punched the corners, and then ran ribbon all the way through. The picture frames I bought in plain white but decorated them myself. Using sharpie paint markers I was able to create a frame that matches the decor of the nursery and decoration for the shower. Of course I wanted to display the picture that was my inspiration for all to see. I also hand made the pinwheels and had so much fun doing that. I just googled directions and found out how simple it really was to make my own instead of buying them. I was able to pick colors and patterns that would fit perfectly with the theme.

The beverage stand was a huge hit! With your choice of Lemonade, Iced Tea, Water or a Margarita people had plenty to choose from but not too much for me to handle making. I used the same paper as the banner to make small pennants on each beverage dispenser showing what each drink was. Mason jars were lined up in the center with yellow and green striped straws for each person to use for thier drink. As you see I had more pinwheels on the beverage table to continue to pull it all together. The pom poms were very easy to create and only 7 bucks for all three of them. I had glass pitches in the corners that were filled with fake lemons. These are actually pitchers that sit in my kitchen on a daily basis so no cost at all to me. :)  

A great diaper cake is easy to make, a great decorating piece, and a great gift all at the same time. The cowboy hat and boots were something that I wanted to showcase since they are sooooo cute. Once I bought them I knew they would serve perfectly for the cake topper. Using a receiving blanket to cover the center tier fits perfect and much cuter than just diapers. Setup right next to the diaper cake were large mason jars filled with lemon slices and daisies. I also used the same paper for the banner to tie small pennants around the mason jar. This might have ended up becoming my favorite decoration at the shower. I even took these home and have them in my kitchen as decoration for now. :) Lastly in this photo you will see the Apple Pie pops that were made as part of the desserts. These were a huge hit along with all of the food.

The Lemonade and Limeade cupcakes were absolutely delicious and went so well with theme and colors at the shower. Thanks again Amy!

The shower was a huge success and I even booked a party to plan for my moms friend from it. So keep me in mind for any kind of party you are throwing! I have a serious passion for party planning that I need to tap into more. :)