Although this look has been worn many different ways, the nautical-themed look never seems to tire. It is so classic and chic and there are so many different ways to incoporate this tailored look. I took some simple & classic comfortable pieces to put this look together.
{H&M striped top| J. Crew drawstring mini skirt| Shoedazzle.com gold bangles| Charming Charmlie Necklace|Revlon Love That Red lipstick}
{Ted Baker dress| Madewell jean vest| Missoni cape| John Lewis rider boots| Tory Burch Satchel| Essie fall collection}
Even though West Hartford, CT is no NYC, fashionistas from all over CT walked the “red carpet” to local boutiques and stores for West Hartford’s fashion night out. It was a great night filled with amazing shoes, handbags, and fashionistas alike. Since all I had was my iPhone, photos below are from Online producer for courant.com, Sara Grant. I had the pleasure to meet her and discuss her blog The Scene, and of course, our favorite looks of the night.
You can check out Sara’s article here.
One of my guilty pleasures is listening to Elvis Duran and the Morning Show… are any of you fans? Anyway, Carla Marie shared this really cool website called Rent the Runway. We all remember Bag Borrow Steal from Sex and the City right? Well, this is a similar concept. If you have a gala, wedding, special event to go to, you can rent gorgeous designer dresses from $30-200. It’s a cool concept, especially if you have a high-end event to go to (ahem, fashion week?) and you want to look killer but cannot afford to buy the dress. Plus, you will never be seen in the same dress twice.
{Lilly Pulitzer LBD only $50 to rent, retail: $250}
{Badgley Mischka $75 to rent, retail: $500}
{Nicole Miller- rent for $100, retail: $630}
One of my favorite projects around our new home is getting my so-called closet ready. What I really did is take the smallest bedroom and turned it into a dressing room. It’s still in progess… I need to add a chandelier and an ottoman. It took a little begging & negotiating with my husband, but in the end he helped. The former owners had it as a children’s playroom so what’s the difference? Now it’s my playroom. 🙂
{the shoe wall. used shelves from Home Depot. Total cost: $50}
{Room Color: Benjamin Moore Whisper Violet| Vanity desk & stool: Bed Bath & Beyond| Mirrored Lingerie Chest: Bob’s Discount Furniture| Shelves: Home Depot|Floral storage boxes T.J. Maxx| waste basket & tissue dispenser: Bed Bath & Beyond| Oversized Mirror: Home Goods}
Candy Stilettos 
