strawberry-skirt-armani-shirt-rose-detail-shirtHave you ever worn an outfit you thought was so simple, but everyone seemed to love it? Yeah, well that's what happened when I rocked this black and white ensemble. Maybe it's the a-line skirt, the hypnotizing pattern of the shirt or the colorful accessories.Whatever it is, this has become my go-to style that's classy enough for Sunday service but stylish enough for brunch.

easy-diy-quick-diy-project-vintage-jewelry-diyThough I love a good DIY, if a project has more than 10 steps or requires a ton of tools, I can't get with it. That's why I'm all about the quick, easy DIYs anyone of any skill can achieve.You might remember when I raided my grandmother's closet for her vintage clothes and jewelry. While I've worn some of the pieces, a bit of the jewelry is broken. Fabulous, but broken or just not my style. Instead of tossing them, I decided to remix the broken jewelry.Check out the easy DIYs below and see how I incorporate the vintage jewelry into wardrobe basics {button down shirt, clutch, strappy sandals} every woman has.

looking-fly-on-a-dime-dressbar-review-dressbar-by-dressbarn Dressbarn. What comes to mind when you hear that name? For me it's stuffy pantsuits, oversized florals and pretty much nothing I would wear. Well, I can admit when I'm wrong.
Dressbarn recently launched DRESSBAR, a collection of curated dresses from top designers which you can shop online, in store and in NYC, there's a pop up shop {102 Fifth Ave.}.
I tried a few of the dresses out and here are the hits, misses and what you should check out.

february-favorites-looking-fly-on-a-dime-fringe-boots-shoedazzle-razzy-shoedazzle-animal-print-purse Though my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge is officially over for me {some of you are still going strong, so keep tagging your pics with #ThriftyThreads365}, I'm still all about looking stylish and staying on trend without spending a ton.For this month's Favorites, I'm sharing the must have accessories from ShoeDazzle and a website I purchased from that has some pros and serious cons.

style-equation-forever-21-dress-blue-sequin-sweater-zara-striped-button-down It looks like spring might finally be on its way {yay to 50 degree temps in NYC this week!}. Though we tend to layer up during winter, this also continues throughout spring. With chilly mornings and semi-warm afternoons, we still need a few layers to stay warm but also amp up the style factor.This week's Style Equation is all about layering a button down and sweater for an effortless spring look.