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Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Summer Wedding

By But What will I wear 6:33 AM // No comments

Summer Wedding by haleylong featuring hoop earrings

Just because you have a winter color dress sitting in the closet waiting for the next work Chrsitmas party, doesn't mean that you can't wear it all year long.

I bought this dress with the idea that I might possibly wear it for a wedding this July. But because I am a member of the groom's family, I decided I better match with my immediate family.

Have no fear though. I am still going to wear this dress all year.

The idea of taking a winter color and styling it for summer is quite overwhelming to a lot of people. The key to all of it is finding a summer/spring color that you think compliments the winter tone. One of my favorite color combinations is red and turquoise. So I found these fun turquoise shoes and the rest was history. Look for a fun statement necklace with some of that same turquoise color to tie in that turquoise toward the neckline. Teal nails, berry red lips, and gold accessories finish off the look.

Fear the Spear

By But What will I wear 11:10 AM // No comments

Who would have ever thought that I would be the biggest football fan in the world?

I know it's hard to believe.

But what can I say, I am obsessed. (OBSESSED)

My love for football has grown over time. I hated football for the longest time. I never thought anything of it. I mean all I thought they did was, "Down. Set. Hut hut. Hike." Throw the football. Run before getting thrown to the ground by another guy in a different shirt. It was stupid. One Super Bowl Sunday, I saw the light. I didn't just watch the commercials. I watched the guys rough up on each other and I liked it. Shocker. I remember coming home after halftime and I turned the football game back on. From then on, my world changed and I found my love for football.

I am more of a college football girl than I am NFL. I mean I like the NFL and all but nothing compares to hearing the fight song played by the marching band after they get a touchdown.

I am a die hard Florida State freak.

I yell at my tv for all college games but I am a different person when my Noles are on. You are not allowed to talk to me. It's just me and my team.

Well. I don't know if you have heard but there is this little game going on tomorrow night in Pasadena, CA. It's the 2014 National BCS Championship and my Noles are playing to go home with a crystal football.

Lord have mercy, I am freaking out. I am so ready for the Seminoles to show everyone what they are made of and give everyone garnet and gold fever.

I am wearing my school pride tomorrow and Tuesday no matter what the score. Here are a few ideas I was playing around with. (Here is another outfit idea too from an earlier post)

Logo Pride

Wear your colors and school name with pride.
Garnet skinny jeans, school shirt, FSU cowboy boots, gold accessories and a fringe crossbody purse.

Dress up College Colors

For the girls who want to dress up with plastering their team mascot all over their body. No need to rush out to the school store to buy the latest and greatest t-shirt. Garnet dress, Jean jacket (worn open and with sleeves rolled up), spear bracelet, garnet earrings, gold sandals, leopard wristlet, and gold nails.

Show off your school pride and GO NOLES!!!!!!

Bring that beautiful trophy back to Tally!

Who are you wearing? 2013 Emmy Awards

By But What will I wear 12:22 PM // No comments

The best part about any award show is always the red carpet beforehand. When there is an award show, I am sitting by my TV eagerly awaiting the arrival of the stars. Sunday night was the night that we award the best of the silver screen. Time for a fashion recap of the best of the 2013 Emmy Awards.

Here were the biggest trends of the night...

Now that we know the trends of night, let's see who really pulled them off and who needs to fire their stylist...immediately!

Time for Best and Worst Dressed!

(Let's do this)

The Award for MOST improved goes to...

Tina Fey

FINALLY some color. This dress was a vast improvement from the normal black.

Best Dressed

Christina Hendricks

Leave it to the girl who I have had my ups and downs with for years to kill it. This Christian Siriano gown is perfection on her. I'll be the first to admit, I wasn't blown away by it when I first saw the dress on the carpet but looking through all pictures trying to decide who was my best dressed, I kept coming back to her. Her figure is to die for in this dress. I love the lace throughout and her hair and makeup just make everything complete. Perfection!

Derek Hough

One Word. Handsome.

Worst Dressed

Claire Danes

Easiest decision by a mile. HORRIBLE. Anyone who thinks that this dress was acceptable is in pure denial. This was disgraceful. The color is awful for her skin tone. Without the red lip, she would basically look like she was walking around naked. Can we also talk about the fit? PULL UP YOUR DRESS. NO. Better yet don't wear a dress that is meant for a girl with boobs. Don't even get me started on that faux bob!!!!

Jon Hamm

As much as this pains me but dude ever heard of a little thing called a razor? Buy one. Better yet hire some guy to just do it for you. I am sure you would have no problem finding people.

Who else watched? Who did you think deserved Best/Worst Dressed?

Word of the Day: Structure

By But What will I wear 5:51 AM // No comments

Enough is enough.

I have officially had enough of this. Grab a pen and paper cause this is happening. Dear plus size clothing manufacturers, HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF THE WORD STRUCTURE???

I have never wanted to look like a blimp. All of your clothing on the market makes me look like one, I guess you think it will be a good look on me. NOT! Every single piece of clothing I have seen shopping around in stores, is so big and baggy its ridiculous. There is enough fabric on that shirt I can cut in half and donate it. I don't want to see anymore overly baggy shirts with a band at the bottom of the shirt to make me look even bigger than I already am. Floral embroidered peasant top

Where are their waists?!?!?! Every shirt on page 1 of Lane Bryant's website has zero structure and is Baggy McBagShirts.

All the models on the website look swallowed in fabric. I DARE you to go through all the pages in the tops section if you don't believe me. So if all of the models look like blimps online, won't that mean the same thing for me when I go shopping.

I want a shirt that has seams. I want shirts that don't require a belt to show off my waistline.

I have watched enough episodes of What Not To Wear to know how to dress for my ever changing body type.

It's not like I am asking for a lot. Am I?

Give me a shirt with structure, and I am a happy girl. Word.

I went to Target the other day just being sucked into the "you desperately need this vortex" as usual. While I was there I start through the clothing department as always, and was instantly turned off that there was flipping nothing. HOLY COW. Like do they realize lots of people of all sizes shop in Target? So why are you going to dedicate all this room for regular sizes and then give 2 racks for plus size that HAVE NO STRUCTURE. WHAT IS HAPPENING?!?

As seen here...

http://www.thecurvyelle.com/2013/04/a-open-letter-to-target-plus-size.html

What is it going to take?
No really, what is it going to take for us to get clothes great for all sizes plus included?

Share the fashion love. Girls of all sizes should like cute and trendy.

Let's do this.

Garnet and Gold Game Day

By But What will I wear 3:49 PM // No comments

Fear the Spear!

It's OFFICIALLY (finally) the start of college football!

Time to cheer on your favorite team in their colors loud and strong.

My team of choice is Florida State Seminoles. I wear garnet and gold proud.

So what exactly do you wear to a game or football party?

Let's refer to my favorite Ecard, shall we...

Fear the spear ya'll!

Put on your best college colors and add some fun accessories.

Leopard scarf, feather metal earrings and gold headband complete the look but also tie together the theme of the Seminoles!

But the most important thing of all is to have fun and Go Noles!!!

What is your favorite college team? Are you as excited as I am that football is back? Let me know. If you made your favorite college game day look, leave a comment with a link below so we can all show our school spirit.

Want more FSU outfit ideas?!?!

Click here

Denim Dress All Year Long

By But What will I wear 10:39 AM // No comments

With it being Back to School time, I decided that since I failed miserably at the actually creating a First Day of School outfit on time for the first day of school (what a concept) that I would create an outfit that would be versatile enough you could wear it all year and it never look the same all year.

All from this great store with a red bulls eye in the logo. (Oh how I love thee Target)

Take notes kids.

Look 1:
Back to School/Transitioning into Fall
Fun jewels that will work into the fall season. Neutral color palette.
Basic denim dress and everyday small necklace.

Look 2:
Falling Denim
One standout Fall color to use as main focus. Scarf for accent.
Trade out old belt for new. Tights and small earrings.

Look 3:
Leopard Denim Dress
Staple sweaters and trench coat. Layering with dress and leggings.
Make look dressier with statement jewels and accessories.

Look 4:
Pink Flowers Blooming
Denim dress with bold pink accents.
Silver and pearls play off the pink.

Like any of the outfits? Check out my full polyvore page or Pinterest boards.

Don't forget everything you see in the outfits was listed on target.com. So you can thank me later.

(It's later)

Liebester Award

By But What will I wear 7:50 AM // 1 comment

I am so excited to find out that my girl from Beauty and More :), nominated me for...(sound the horns) The Liebester award.

Don't know what it is??
Let me tell you all about it.
The Liebster award is given to up and coming bloggers to encourage them to continue their work. What is a Liebster? The meaning: Liebster is German and means sweetest, kindest, nicest, dearest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing, and welcome.
Now onto the fun stuff...
Here are the rules:
1. Each person must post 11 things about themselves.
2. Answer the questions that the tagger set for you plus create 11 questions for the people you’ve tagged to answer. (Only had 10 to answer)
3. Choose 11 people and link them in your post.
4. Go to their page and tell them.
5. No tag backs!
Part 1 (Facts about yours truly)

Chocolate is my best friend
I am a preachers kid
I danced on Broadway with my dad in The Nutcracker the day after thanksgiving when I was 10 or 11 years old.
I am obsesswith with cuticle care and the Bravo Network (Name the movie...now)
My car's name is Blue Ivy. I call my phone Beyonce. My "suitcase" purse is named Jay Z. (Don't be jealous)
I carry around a magazine of Kate Middleton's wedding in my car at all times. (What would Kate Middleton do)
Addicted to garlic and balsamic vinegar
Terrified of snakes or anything that even resembles a snake. I will have a panic attack if I am near one and have to do deep breathing exercises afterwards.
I contemplated going to college for Interior Design and regret my decision to study Fashion every time I go to IKEA, Z Gallerie or Pottery Barn
I went to the Olympics in 1996 to see field hockey and soccer when the Olympics were in Atlanta.
Born in Virginia and the doctor tried to deliver me in a baseball mitt.

Part 2 (Questions from Beauty and More)

What is your favorite color? Red with touches of black and white.
What is one essential bath/beauty product you must have? Mascara. I look dead without it.
What is your favorite hobby? Jewelry making is so much fun.
Who inspires you most in your life? My parents because they are awesome and everyone who knows them knows it.
Where is your favorite place to visit? Disney World. Duh! (It's the happiest place on earth and also an hour away from my house. Holla!)
Lipgloss or Lipstick? (As of right now) Lipstick. The colors options are endless.
What is your favorite season? Any season with cooler weather. (HINT HINT) Winter. Fall in a close second place for Bath and Body Works candles.
Do you have a secret talent? I know a lot of stuff about the computer and will find a way fix it or make it on the computer.
Why did you start a blog? I started this blog when I had just graduated college and when in a transition period. I was tired of looking for jobs and decided to start one after posting lots of polyvore outfits to my Facebook page. It was something different, and something that made me happy.
What is your favorite store? Too hard to choose but I would say.....Charming Charlie aka Bankruptcy.

Part 3

And the nomination goes to...

My Questions

If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?
What did you originally want to be when you grew up?
What has been a defining moment in your life?
What is your dream job?
What made you want to become a blogger?
What is something that you have always wanted to do?
Favorite song?
Favorite food?
Favorite TV show?
Favorite movie?
Favorite store?

That was fun!

Thanks again to Beauty and More :) for the love.

A Tribal Statement

By But What will I wear 10:37 AM // No comments

I kind of obsessed with the new tribal trend.

It's official. I have a thing for bold prints. Who would have guessed?

Tribal clothing is very graphic. The colors can be rich in color with earth tones or black and white. The graphic prints are inspired by the textiles of Africa, India, and South America. The ideas of how women dressed in these cultures are interpreted and modernized for the fashionista of today.

Do you like this trend? Have you tried it yet?

Maternity Style: The Good, Bad and Ugly

By But What will I wear 3:23 PM // No comments

Pregnant women are beautiful.

The bump is magical. It's a beautiful thing to be pregnant.

While I have never been pregnant, I love looking through maternity photos and seeing the hits and misses of maternity fashion.

Since the royal birth has officially commenced (NOT the Kardashian baby), I decided it was only appropriate to showcase the good, bad and ugly of maternity style.

The Good

Jackets and Coats. Fit well but have nice flow