Beat the Heat

Jacket: James Perse // Dress: Tibi // Bag: Old Navy

Earrings, Bracelet: Vintage // Nail Polish: Essie ' Mint Candy Apple'

Sandals: Pour La Victoire

Preppy Party

Today we discuss another object of my obsession, the Rag & Bone Talia sweater. From the second I saw it I haven't gotten it out of my head...however I also haven't got almost $400 to spend on a sweater. Le sigh. I searched endlessly on ebay for something that would even come close, but no such luck. This Tibi cutie certainly has the same tennis player vibe, but more of a nice good girl way, not chic Parisian way.

I finally found a copycat version on Nasty Gal {so wrong...yet so right} and waited to long to order. Magically last weekend it came back in stock and I've made it mine! Its already out of stock AGAIN but check back in case they re-stock...

Sweater: Tibi // Skirt: Zara // Jacket: Gap {try this or this}

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Bag: J. Crew // Shoes: Sam Edelman {love these}

Paint Party

As I may have mentioned, oh maybe a thousand times, I've been obsessed with the Tibi splatter skirt  for ages {ok since last year.} Of course, I figured I shouldn't spend the money blah blah blah and figured I could find on ebay, but no. It is gone. Forever? Hopefully not, but it feels like that. I've been suffering from a severe case of non-buyers remorse, if you will.

 All hope is not lost though-- I snagged this version when Tibi had a sample sale going on and do adore it. I will still climb mountains {or at least sale racks} to find the original, but this version still makes me very happy.

Sweater: Rag & Bone {almost identical here}

// Skirt: Tibi {This dress is a little similar if you want to mix it up}

Necklace: Anthropologie

Nail Polish: Essie 'Blanc' // Ring: H&M // Bracelets: Vintage, J. Crew

Leather Jacket: Guess // Bag: J. Crew // Shoes: Zara {I will literally SOB the day these fall apart}

Daydreams and Lace

I meant to get this post up a few days ago, but my desktop {yes, I actually own a desktop still...} decide to just stop working and I'd rather spend the money on a new skirt than getting it fixed {or a Macbook!}

I probably dream about the Tibi silk faille midi skirt at least once a day, I really should just buy it- all the cheaper but not as great versions I've bought have probably totaled up to way more by now. That being said, I found this Tibi beauty on eBay and absolutely adore it. Slightly shorter and more delicate, but certainly still has that perfect pouf feeling of my dream version!

Top: J. Crew {or try this or this} // Belt: D&G // Skirt: Tibi {dream version...and steal version}

Blazer: Marc Jacobs // Earrings: Baublebar 
// Bracelet: J. Crew {sold out but LOVE the new tortoiseshell version!}
// Nail Polish: Essie 'Watermelon'

{so in love!}

Umbrella: Gap // Shoes: Zara

Loco for Rococo

Aside from my love for all things rhyming, the name of this dress really is Rococo, so there is some method to the madness. I've actually had this dress for a few months, but kept saving it for some future imaginary occasion...until I realized that was crazy and a dress this pretty needs to be worn ASAP. Not sure if I have ever gotten more compliments on a single item of clothing from COMPLETE STRANGERS {in a non-creepy way.}

Needless to say, this just further fueled my lust for all things Tibi...

Dress: Tibi // Top: H&M

Nail Polish: Essie 'Mint Candy Apple' // Bracelet: J. Crew // Earrings: Lulu Frost for J. Crew

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Bag: J. Crew // Shoes: Zara

The Perfect Pink Party

This pink Tibi dress {worn here as a skirt} started my love affair with all things scuba/neoprene. The inherent poufiness is fantastic and for a klutz like me, the materials is pretty much spill-proof! This is one of those items where you adore it so much you rarely wear it, just because its so special...or that it will get hurt. Yes, I worry about 'hurting' my clothes, I never said I was normal guys.

I've since acquired other neoprene items, but none as fabulous as this. Even people who never acknowledge my outfits {the normal and the crazy ones} end up commenting on how pretty/fun/bright it is. Who knew neon pink was such a unifier? Oh and it has pockets. Yes, its truly perfect. Tibi, you just get me!

Sweater: J. Crew {similar} // Dress: Tibi {similar in pink here, and blue here. I found a size 4 on ebay too!}
// Belt: Vintage

Necklace: BarIII {try this or this}

Ring: H&M // Nail Polish: Zoya 'Storm'

Bag: J. Crew // Shoes: Manolo Blahnik 

Paint by Numbers

Ever since I saw Tibi's 'splatter' skirt, I was obsessed with it- the shape and pattern were just so fun and unique. Then seeing it on the always perfect Blair Eadie just made me want it even more {as usual.} Sadly, I didn't have an extra few hundred laying around, so I resigned myself to only daydreaming about the skirt {and hoping to find it on ebay one day.}

Cut to the end of February and an outfit post by Cathy of Poor Little It Girl. I couldn't believe how close this skirt was to the Tibi one, and the fact it was from H&M? Well you can bet I rushed out as soon as possible to snap it up. Its a great skirt on its own too, the fullness and the pattern go with a lot more than you might expect. One day, I WILL have one of the actual Tibi full skirts, but until then, this will do quite nicely!

Jacket: Edun // Tee: Isli // Skirt: H&M {not online but in stores now!}

Ring: H&M {in store} // Earrings: Baublebar // Nail Polish: Essie 'Borrowed and Blue'

Bag: J. Crew // Shoes: Zara {similar}

Mix and Match

I woke up wanting to wear this skirt. Not sure if it was the yellow, the fact I still had the tags on, or my love of pleats, but I just HAD to wear it. I wasn't feeling my usual fancy self for some reason. Instead, I felt like a 4 year old girl picking out seemingly incongruous items to form what she believes to be a perfect outfit. A graphic tee and yellow faux leather skirt may not make sense, but it was just the right mix in my mind.

Top: Zoe Karssen {similar} // Skirt: Tibi {in black here}

Nail Polish: Butter London 'Fiver'

Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Super Duper Strength' // Lipstick: Mireness Glossy Kiss

Shoes: Vince Camuto // Toenail Polish: Essie 'Play Date' // Jean Jacket: Zara

Going Global

Between the somewhat tribal print and the South African necklace, I felt a little more worldly and a little less city. Of course, the fact that I had taken the day off contributed to this vacation feel, but I'd like to think the outfit was partly responsible.
I was iffy on drop-waist dresses for a while. Sure they are crazy comfortable but I was worried I would look like I was trying to make a potato sack chic. As always, Tibi came through with this fabulous swingy dress, which hopefully looks as good as it feels! Chalk one up for a new-found open-mindedness (however I still refuse to change my mind on overalls...)


Dress: Tibi {try this or this} // Necklace: Gift from South Africa
{This also counts as the before shot prior to my haircut}

Nail Polish: Essie 'In the Cab-Ana'

Sandals: Dolce Vita {similar here and here} // Nail Polish: Essie 'Hotshot'

Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Number One'

Also, guess who FINALLY got a haircut?!

Orange Crush

Based on the bright color alone, I adore the dress, but the fact that I can literally thrown it on in 5 seconds and manage to look put together? Well, that makes it one of my magic dresses. What, your clothes don't have special powers? You are seriously missing out.

The simple {but wonderfully cut} style of the dress means that its the perfect backdrop for my amazing chain necklace{last seen here}, which could probably be classified as a weapon in some states***

Dress: Tibi {almost identical}  // Necklace: BaubleBar // 

Watch: Michael Kors 'Oversized Runway' // Cuff: Forever21 {similar}

Nail Polish: Essie 'Watermelon'

My photos do not do this necklace justice...it is stunning!

Bag: Marc Jacobs 'Stam' // Ballet Flats: Sofft

***Of course, D. C. is not a state, so I am totally in the clear no matter what

Baubles and Butterflies

Tibi is one of my absolute favorite labels, and if I could, I'd snap up every single piece they made (but especially the skirts and dresses!) The styles and fabrics are always edgy classic and just girly enough, which is pretty much my ideal work and play wardrobe. Sure I have my over the top outfits, but one can't live on silver sequin dresses alone!

The skirt is great because the material is light enough that it'll be perfect in the summer with a hot pink tank, but works in the spring with a light sweater. I'm all about the multi-season wearability, it helps me rationalize the majority of my purchases. 

Sweater: H&M // Skirt: Tibi {old but I love this Tibi and this floral Asos} 

// Necklace: BaubleBar {similar here and here}

Bracelet: J. Crew // Nail Polish: Essie 'Madison Ave-Hue'

Ballet Flats: Sam Edelman {got them in nude too at Nordstrom's Rack!}

I Pity the Fool

...Who doesn't get this reference. Sure I may not look much like Mr. T (I hope!), but I sure give him a run for his money in the jewelry department. The necklace and bracelet were actually DIY, and so easy its almost criminal (Step 1, buy chains and lobster clasps. Step 2, attach.)

I'd been lusting over this dress, and of course ALL Tibi, for a while, and when I saw it oh super sale at Shopbop I couldn't resist. After years of denial, I then finally understood the importance of a good tailor, but that's another story (and a very boring one at that.) So, without further ado...

Dress: Tibi // Jean Jacket: Zara {similar}

Bag: Marc Jacobs // Necklace: DIY // Bracelets: J. Crew and DIY

Shoes: Report // Bag: Forever21 {Obviously this Valentino is the dream}

{The discovery of the bag was all thanks to Allison from Chain Strap Purse}

Currently Craving: Neutrals

As much as I love bold and bright colors, sometimes I prefer to have the colors more muted so that the eye doesn't get so distracted. I wouldn't mind having every one of these pieces in my closet ASAP. Everything but the skirt is on major sale or under $200...so why not pick up a piece...or three?

TIBI dress / TIBI gold dress / Rag & Bone colorblock dress / Equipment Tuxedo silk-crepe shirt / Floral cuff / Lucite cuff / Carven mini skirt