Showing posts with label Free People. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Free People. Show all posts

Monday, December 31, 2012

Love List: Printed Pants

pants: the limited (old, similar here )

pants: fab'rik ( loving these )

pants: the limited (old, similar here )


pants: asos (available here )


pants: h&m (recent)

pants: madewell (similar here )

pants: ivy & leo (loving these )

pants: free people ( available here )

pants: diy.....see steps on the DIY album of the What2Wear facebook page here
all photos by the amazing molly stillman


Ok so its no surprise that I lurve me some printed pants....... They are a closet staple because they allow me to run around after a 16 month old doodle man and look dang chic while doing it!!!! I used to only wear dresses and skirts (for like the first 20 something years of my life I kid you not) but after becoming a parent....pants are just way more practical.....and after all I started this blog to document my style and how it changed after becoming a mom. So here's to never wearing "mom jeans" and rocking out some printed pants!!! 2013 is going to be full of them!

PS these may or may not be in the mail as we speak......oopsies :)







PS I'm linking up with Molly again today so be sure to check that out!













Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Copycat Lookbook: Golden White Decor

photo via goldenwhitedecor.com








top: free people (similar here )// skirt: miss me ( similar here )/ /blazer: the limited (similar here )// clutch: kate spade (available here )// shoes: 3.1 phillip lim (available here )// watch: michael kors (available here )// jewels: stella & dot
today's holiday opulence: sequins!!
photos by the amazing Molly Stillman

Ok its time for another round of Copycat Lookbook (where I find looks I love and recreate them with items I already own).....and as you can see its a very festive look from the girls over at Golden White Decor. First let me say that the 2 ladies behind this blog are absolutely stunning and they actually inspire me and motivate me on a daily basis with quotes and wisdom that they share....so you need to check them out!! Sidenote- roxthefox suggested that I open up the Copy Lookbook series to you guys.....so skrillas.....do you have any looks that you love that you would like me to recreate? If so email me a picture of the look!!!! (monikabrooke@gmail.com)

Next, I just want to say I hope you guys appreciate this clutch.....the hubs most definitely did not.....so you guys know what I'm about to say....I LOVE it!!! I mean come on, its says "arm candy"....it doesn't get much better.



PS....be sure to check out the Stella & Dot Renegade Cluster bracelet giveaway here!!! Its open till this Saturday!!!

And for the necklace du jour.....The Stella & Dot Geneve Lace Pendant


I know you are busy but if you have a second I would like to introduce you to the newest member of my jewelry collection.... The Geneve Lace Pendant Necklace. I love interesting design and pieces that have a story behind them. The Chief Creative Officer's (Blythe Harris) grandmother's ("Dot" in Stella & Dot) father had a lace factory in the early 1920's and when she passed away she left all of the lace samples to Blythe. Blythe was so inspired by the intricacy and textures of the lace that she had the design team create custom vintage inspired pieces including this one that were modeled after the samples. I wish you could see this in person because its absolutely beautiful. 






Saturday, November 10, 2012

Apricot Lane Opening











blouse: free people (available here )// pants: diy (see steps here )// jacket: the limited (old, similar here )// shoes: shoemint // sunnies: prada (available here )// watch: michael kors (available here )// bag & jewels: stella & dot

Let me start by saying that if you are ever in the North Hills area then you need to check out the new Apricot Lane Boutique that just opened this weekend. Seriously guys, I'm not saying that I'm any connoisseur on boutiques in the Triangle, oh wait I am.....but this one has it all. No need to break the bank for interesting pieces that are sure to find a welcome place in your closet because their price point is spot on with brands like Lucca Couture and Everly (which I am a big fan of). And the friendly owners and staff are more welcoming and helpful than 99% of other boutiques in the area!

I had the pleasure of attending the grand opening this past Thursday night and I was giddy with excitement ( I love finding new local boutiques in the area). I was also pretty stoked to wear my new satin heels with the pants I DIYed the night before which you can see step by step how to do on the What2Wear facebook page here.

You can also see some of my favorite items in the store right now on the What2Wear facebook page and some snapshots from the night on instagram @doodlesmom812

BTW: this is not a sponsored post...it is just my dream to one day own my own boutique and I like to give praise to those who are doing it right :)

Ps I'm linking up with Molly again for #yolo Monday's so be sure to check that out! Themollybuckley.com

And for the necklace du jour... The Stella & Dot Zoe Lariat


And some fun extras....the Stella & Dot Liz Drop Earrings



The Stella & Dot Waverly 3 Way













Sunday, October 14, 2012

Mountain Vacay






outfit 1 deets: top: bb dakota via fab'rik (available here )// vest: bb dakota (available here )// riding pants: american apparel // shoes: minnetonka (available here ) // sunnies: kawaii kitsch by a ( available here )// necklace: stella & dot ( available here
outfit 2 deets: sweater: costa blanca (similar here )// jeans: free people ( similar here )// faux fur stole: the limited (similar here )// shoes: marc by marc jacobs (available here )// bag: louis vuitton via saks // sunnies: ray ban (available here

I'll be honest guys, I'm pretty exhausted from this weekend at the mountains.......so I will see you tomorrow with your regularly programmed witty quips and amusing anecdotes tomorrow!

PS if you want to see more pics of the mountains (including all of the incredibly sweet ones of doodle man) you can follow me on instagram @doodlesmom812 or on Facebook.com/What2wearblog