D'Orsay Flats For Every Budget

 

1. Old Navy - $25 || 2. Nine West - $50 || 3. Sole Society - $55

4. Jeffrey Campbell - $130 (get 25% off with INTHEFAMILY14) || 5. Via Spiga - $180 || Alice + Olivia - $225 (get 25% off with INTHEFAMILY14)

 

I don't know about you but I am currently obsessing over these pointed toe flats. I've already nabbed one pair of d'orsays but I'm thinking about going after the Sole Society striped ones too! Perfect for jeans and heels or cute summer dresses. Based on yesterday's post and today's, it would seem that I'm really into flat shoes as of late. Who would have guessed? Happy Tuesday everyone!

April 3 for $30 Challenge & Giveaway: Pastels

 

{Bedazzles After Dark || Diary of A Southern Belle || The Style Optimist}

Okay so I know you must be thinking I don't know what the heck pastels look like.. but I promise I do. If you look real close my fabulous Peter Pilotto for Target shoes and nails have pastel colors in them. The truth is I don't love the way pastels look on my skin tone so I had to make this challenge work for me and my style!

 

 

H&M Cobalt Blazer (very old but extremely similar at BooHoo)

Target Boyfriend Tee

Express "Stella" Jean Legging

Peter Pilotto for Target Slip On Sneakers (on clearance!)

Phillip Lim 3.1 for Target Handbag (splurge option at Net-A-Porter)

Sally Hansen "Mint Sorbet" nail polish || Vintage Sunglasses

 

I wore this outfit before I got my hair done in Raleigh a few weeks ago. It was so comfy and I can't believe how much this self-proclaimed heel lover is enjoying her slip-on sneakers! I'm even trying to figure out how I can wear them to work... I loved this blue pair so much that I got the black and white pair too (also on clearance!!)

 

As I mentioned before I don't know if a full head-to-toe pastels look is right for me, so when Candy challenged us to wear these Easter-like colors I decided to buck the norm and make this trend work for me. Nail polish is also another one of my favorite tricks to do when I'm a bit hesitant to dive head first into a new style. So I rocked my Mint Green nails with my pastel-ish muted yellow/green shoes. Just proof that you don't always have to conform ;)

 

The 3 of us are also hosting a giveaway for this fun 3 for $30 challenge including a $30 Visa giftcard! Woo-Hoo!! You can enter below!

 

If you're interested in participating in July '3 for $30', please send your name, blog title and URL to: Candy at diaryofasouthernbelle@gmail.com

 

Happy Monday!

 

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Pinspiration: Overalls

I can't even believe I'm typing this post. When this trend began to emerge again I thought "There is NO WAY I am ever wearing those again" Well Nikki, better open wide because I'm about to eat a huge mouthful of my words. Read My Lips: I've fallen in love with the Overalls Trend. However, the new versions that I'm referring to aren't your typical pair of 90's dunagrees. For 2014 it's all about skinny legs and slimmer fits. I've rounded up a few pinspiration photos with ideas on how to rock this style as well as some super rad options for you to shop. You know, for when you're ready to dive back into the overalls pool. Let's go through them together shall we?



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Now these dark denim overalls are definitely a piece any lady can get behind. The darker the rinse and the skinnier the leg, the more modern they look!

 



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Love the idea of black denim in the form of overalls - the cute sneakers & gingham button up are icing on the cake!

 

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If you're not sure about the overalls trend, maybe try a different material than denim. This maroon leather option, paired with a printed top and statement necklace, keep the outfit fun and fresh.

 

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If you're wanting to sport a pair in a lighter wash, use tailored and feminine pieces to revamp an otherwise casual ensemble. The use of a structured bag, polka dot blouse and forest green pumps, like above, are ideal for a patchwork distressed pair of overalls.

 

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I adore the idea of a chambray tied around the waist - so 90's, yes I know. Pepper in chic accessories like cognac ankle booties and a striped long sleeve to transform your look from flat out nostalgia to fabulously reminiscent.

 

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This last look is one of my favorites. Combine rinses with an ombré light to dark pair then top off with lots of sparkling jewelry and metallic pumps. Again, notice the slim cut leg? Makes the entire outfit seem much cleaner and more put together.

 

So what do you think? Are you ready to plunge [back] into overalls? I can't decide between shorts or pants.. decisions, decisions! Shop some fabulous picks below!