option #4

here is the last combo i am posting for the bcbg gray cardigan. this is a more causal option and is a great outfit when spring weather comes around and you are still wanting to get use out of your warmer clothes. the jeans i picked would be great cuffed or left straight especially when paired with heels.

i am going to be a few postings like this so if anyone has a particular item that would like to see paired with different options, let me know!



anthropologie, contour posts-$24


sam edelman, delancey-$79.62


nordstrom, leather shopper-$98


anthropologie, friendly competition top-$68


tory burch, cuff stretch jeans-$185

option #3

getting sick of the gray cardigan?

here is my third option for how i would wear this go-to cardigan. i constantly find myself wearing one piece of clothing all week long for work and it quickly becomes my easy go-to piece. right now, that item is my mossy green velvet j.crew blazer. its comfy, versatile and super easy to pair with different looks. tomorrow i will post my final look to wear with this staple bcbg cardigan.



banana republic, horizon earring-$35


hue, opaque tights-$12.50


bcbg, flower-embellished bootie-$295
it was love at first sight....


ali ro, shirred print dress-$132

the gray cardigan

yesterday i featured this fabulous gray bcbg cardigan as a great option over a dress. after a few suggestions from the blog yesterday, i decided to pick some outfits this same cardigan would go great with. that bcbg piece is a great staple to have and is extremely versatile. here is option #2. i am loving this top i found!


steve madden, tribbe pump-$89.95


nordstrom, shell necklace-$128


robbie and nikki, sequin drape top-$187


paige denim, skyline drive 12" skinny stretch jeans black wash-$168

make it work

fashion...it's not always easy. picking out the right outfit, making the right choices and making it actually look good. but when you walk out the door everyday, you have to make it work!

in the january issue of lucky (which is probably one of my top two favorite fashion magazines) there was an awesome article about piecing outfits together. it is always so interesting to me to see how people put together outfits and how they make it work. every few days, i am going to pick out some pieces that i love so that you can imagine some different outfits put together in a way you might not have thought of before. i hope you feel inspired!


gorjana, olive earrings-$130


kate spade, open herring lace tight-$38


beau by groove, brown booties-$49.98


bdg, pleated frock-$58


bcbgmaxazria, wool knit peplum jacket-$154

member only shopping

online shopping opportunities are changing everyday. a concept that seems to be really taking off is "member only" shopping websites. this is where you create an account and have the opportunity to shop daily featured designers at extremely discounted prices. i am loving these two websites in particular, rue la la and guilt groupe. only catch? you have to constantly be online to catch what designers are being featured and get on early enough before sizes sell out which happens daily. both websites seem to have limited quantities so shop early in the day. hope you enjoy!

dress your ears

my ears have been feeling bare lately and i need to get some new earrings to dress them up! recently, i have been really into wearing large statement necklaces and so i tend to leave my ears naked. but, in my effort to re-vamp my work wardrobe for 2010, i am going to get some new jewelry. stay tuned for more postings about great pieces i find!



ruiada-$38


gorjana quinn-$50


wendy mink, turquoise crescent hoop earrings-$73


j.crew, nouveau gem-$65


urban posh, calliope-$105


yochi, small pink hoop-$52


amrita singh, smokey faceted sunset drop earrings-$32.30


alexis bittar, double onyx drop earrings-$295

weekly budget finds!

happy new year everyone! sorry i have not posted for a few days, time totally slipped away from me! what better way to start the new year with a posting about budget finds?! this weeks budget finds is all about casual light jackets. a friend of mine was looking for a casual coat under $100, and so my search began. unfortunately, the majority of coats out right now are heavy winter coats so the selection i found was pretty limited. here is the best of what i found...

please drop me an email on anything in particular you may be searching for! i am always looking for inspiration... kristin.simonetta@gmail.com.



anthropologie, immutable jacket-$88


victoria secret, canvas bomber jacket-$88


aqua, military fleece jacket-$88


victoria secret, 3 button blazer vintage corduroy-$49.99


gap, belted utility jacket-$79.50