Glamour Cat / Prim Kitty

When the Jason Wu for Target line came out, I immediatley gravitated to this kitty tee. I know the cat is supposed to be Milu - a mischievous cat that inspired the line. However, it also closely resembles Winston - another mischievous cat that wreaks havoc (and snuggles) around my apartment.

I was out of town the day of the Jason Wu release, and, if you've ever tried to order online from Target's special collections, you know what a mess that can be (Missoni debacle, anyone?). So I resigned myself to a depressing closet with no Winston tee (melodrama alert!). But! The Well Appointed Catwalk managed to snatch up the tee for a giveaway...and I won! I've been wearing the shirt non-stop - I think it works with a prim skirt and kitten (no pun intended) heels as well as a rocker jacket and cuffed jeans.

Scroll down to see Winston and judge the resemblance for yourself!

P.S. Why don't you join me for cocktails, cupcakes and chatting about fashion? I'll be at Lord and Taylor on Boylston Street on Thursday, May 31st from 5:30-8:30pm for a Fashion Blogger Style-Off, sponsored by Keds and Lord and Taylor!  We'll be styling outfits inspired by Keds fun new designs - it's going to be a blast...see you there!

TEE: Jason Wu for Target (won from The Well Appointed Catwalk) JEANS: Paul and Joe for Target SEQUIN JACKET: Tulle via LIT Boutique SHOES: Alice & Olivia (swapped!) SCARF: Nordstrom's SUNGLASSES: Urban Outfitters WATCH: Michael Kors BRACELET: H&M

TEE: Jason Wu for Target (won from The Well Appointed Catwalk) SKIRT: St. John SHOES: Etienne Aigner WATCH: Michael Kors SUNGLASSES: Tilly's Pin It

Color-Blocking with Brights

I have color blocked before and I will do it again, this I can assure you. It's easy, and the look is perfect for summer! Unsure how to color block with such bright colors? Start off by picking hues in the same family (see: coral & pink and lime & cobalt) and you're in the clear. The more comfortable you get in "notice me" shades, the more you'll want to branch out to funkier combinations.Want more inspiration? Check out my "Color-blocking Brights" board on Pinterest!

(P.S. Sometimes readers ask me if I'll ever put up a "Shop TBF" page. Frankly, between consigning and swapping, I've never had the inclination. But when my friend Alana suggested Shoplocket as an easy online sales platform I figured I'd give it a try. I've listed some Miu Miu pumps to try it out -  Let me know what you think about the platform... AND, if you like Shoplocket, you can enter to win a $100 credit towards anything listed on the site. You can see a lot of the goodies currently listed on the Shoplocket Pinterest page. To enter, just send a tweet that uses @shoplocket and #ShopMyBlog stating what you'd like to buy or sell with the platform!)

JACKET: H&M, SKIRT: ASOS, SHOES: Alice & Olivia (Swapped! Originally owned by Stealfinder) NECKLACE: ShopMamie WATCH: Michael Kors TEE: Target SUNGLASSES: Tilly's

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Workday / Weekend

If you are only going to buy one new piece for summer, make it a floral print blouse. No matter how you wear it, you're going to look ladylike and chic! On a cool day, a floral blouse can freshen the black tights you've been wearing all winter and spring. Once the sun is out, the same blouse dresses up your favorite pair of cut-offs. I like a blouse that's a little sheer, and the prettier and more colorful and delicate the print, the better!

Are you wearing floral prints this spring? What is your favorite way to style them?

WORKDAY: BLOUSE: H&M, SKIRT: Stanley Platos / Martin Ross, SHOES: Jeffrey Campbell, JACKET: RACHEL Rachel Roy, SUNGLASSES: Urban Outfitters

WEEKEND: BLOUSE: H&M, CUT-OFFs: Blue Cult, SHOES: Loeffler Randall for Target, SUNGLASSES & GREEN BRACELET: purchased on vacation in Dublin, BLUE BRACELET: won at the Fiesta Swap, WATCH: Michael Kors, EARRINGS: The Fashion Truck

Another Boston Blogger,  Laura from A Little Bit of Lacquer, puts together a number of office appropriate looks for Work It Wednesday. Check out the workday looks here! 

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Style Reboot

I'll admit, I haven't donned a lot of blog-worthy outfits lately, hence the limited blogging the past few weeks. I was running for elected office in my town, so I've been wearing an extensive wardrobe of black, gray and navy suits. But now the election is over (to positive results!) and I can commence blogging again.

It's funny what a few weeks off the style radar can do. While in my neutral suits, I found myself searching for ways to let my personality shine through, whether it was with my words, my behavior, or the hint of a fun bracelet underneath a long sleeve. I didn't think about getting dressed in the morning, I didn't read any fashion magazines, I didn't look at any blogs...and when I came back to them I was surprised at how...similar and uninspiring it all seemed. Everywhere were kitten heels and faded denim jackets - some modern-chic-80's-trend illustrated on every page, with every click. And I started to understand what my friend and fellow blogger Sami was talking about when she claimed "everybody wants to be Alexa Chung...everybody wants to be Kate Moss..."

While this might sound depressing, it actually felt like freedom - these past few weeks have been a fashion reboot. I'm not saying I'm going to start wearing intensely wacky outfits, or that I'm never going to look at the runway trends; I just feel re-invigorated, style-wise. It's all fun again! Which, when you think about it, is how fashion should be.

So I'll be back to blogging - I'm going to try posting on Mondays and Thursdays for awhile to see how that works with my new schedule...and of course, my readers. Let me know what you think!

DRESS: Forever 21 SHIRT: Target BELT: doo.ri for Macy's (came with a dress) BLACK & GOLD BRACELETS: H&M LEOPARD BRACELET & HOOP EARRINGS: The Fashion Truck WATCH: Michael Kors BAG: Diane von Furstenberg by H. Stern HAT & SANDALS: ????

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Among Ash-Heaps and Millionaires

As a little girl, I really wasn't one for playing dress up. It may be surprising, especially since I'm a style blogger, but I don't remember it being my thing (or was it, Mom?). However, I didn't hesitate last weekend, when my friend and fellow blogger Noelani invited me to take part in a photo shoot for mStarr Event Styling and Design - a Great Gatsby themed wedding shoot, no less. Let's just say I made up for lost time in the dress up department.

With a mix of George Michael and French crooners on the iPod, Lani, Michele and I giggled our way through hair and makeup and ooohed and aaahed our way through costuming. The only time we were quiet? When the moment came to indulge in some decadant lavender and honey macaroons. Shot by Boston wedding photographer Kelly Dillon, this was seriously grown-up dress up!

See more of the shoot on Style Me Pretty...

ON LANI (www.mpchouchou.com): DRESS: Diane von Furstenberg SHOES: (Lani's own) HEADBAND: Untamed Petals

ON THE BOSTON FASHIONISTA: DRESS: Zac Posen SHOES: (my own) vintage Bottega Veneta STOLE: (my own) purchased on vacation in Peru JEWELRY: Bloomingdale's

ON MICHELE (michelemuses.blogspot.com): DRESS: Michael DePaulo SHOES: (Michele's own) SASH: VenusBridal JEWELRY: Bloomingdale's HAIR PIECE: Untamed Petals

EVENT STYLIST + PLANNER: Emily Starr Alfano of mStarr event styling + design (www.mstarreventdesign.com, @emilysstarr on Twitter and www.facebook.com/emilystarr) PHOTOGRAPHER: Kelly Dillon Photography (www.kellydillonphoto.com)  

VENUE: Elm Bank (Mass Horticultural Society) (www.masshort.org) FURNITURE + RENTALS: New England Country Rentals (www.newenglandcountryrentals.com) FLORIST: Tangerine Creations (www.tangerinecreations.com) TENT AND LIGHTING: Jack Falvey Associates (www.jackfalveyassociates.com) RENTALS: Peterson Party Center (www.ppcinc.com) LINENS: Table Toppers of Newton (www.ttnewton.com) FASHION STYLIST AND BRIDE: Noelani Zervas of Mon Petit Chou Chou (www.mpchouchou.com) HAIR STYLING: Missy Pappas of Sylvestre Franc Salon (www.sylvestrefranc.com) MAKEUP ARTIST:  Zoe Markos of zoelovesmakeup.com (www.zoelovesmakeup.com) BRIDESMAIDS: Michele of Michele’s Musings (michelemuses.blogspot.com)  and Kristen of The Boston Fashionista (www.thebostonfashionista.com) CLOTHING:  Bloomingdales (www.bloomingdales.com)  and Michael DePaulo (www.michaeldepaulo.com) BRIDAL SASHES: VenustBridal (www.etsy.com/shop/VenustBridal) HEADBANDS: Untamed Petals (www.untamedpetals.com) WEDDING RINGS: Laura Preshong (www.laurapreshong.com) INVITATION: Toby Dondis Ltd. (www.tobydondis.com) CALLIGRAPHY: Jan Boyd Calligraphy (www.janboyd.com) FRENCH MACARONS: c. crowell fine confections (www.ccrowells.com) FAVORS: Iris Estell lavender honey caramels (www.etsy.com/shop/imestell)

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