Marionberry Style

Can You Wear Camo Print to Work?

noreply@blogger.com (Marion Green) — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Camo Top - Nordstrom (similar HERE and HERE)

Skirt - BCBG

Shoes - Steve Madden

Bag - Vera Bradley

Necklaces - J.Crew

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelet - J.Crew

Ring - vintage

So can you wear camo print to the office? Obviously, the answer depends on where you work. But if you do decide to throw it on, be sure to stick to a few rules...

Rule 1: Stick to a Neutral Color Palette

Black, brown or a crisp white are my favorites to pair with a camo print. The neutral base serves to visually ground the print...which makes your look appear more pulled together.

Rule 2: Add Feminine Accessories

Camo is a masculine print. I love the fun contradiction of adding pearls + glittery goodness.

Rule 3: Pay Attention to Quality

Because camo can often appear a bit juvenile + weekend wear...it's important to pair it with pieces of substance if you are stepping foot into the workplace. So reach for your designer basics when dressing up camo.

So what do YOU think of camo print in the workplace? Yay or Nay?

xo - Marion

ps - Thank you to everyone for the well wishes yesterday. It was a yucky few days! No bueno.

linking up with The Pleated Poppy

Empty Cone

noreply@blogger.com (Marion Green) — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:10:00 +0000

This is me right now.

A cone with no ice cream.

I am feeling under the weather...hence my absence.

I should be back tomorrow.

Even if I only have vanilla in my cone.

It might take a few days to get back to Rocky Road status. :)

xo - Marion

Sweet Made Sweeter with Wendy's Frosty Waffle Cone

noreply@blogger.com (Marion Green) — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Our family loves to have dinner on our deck overlooking the beautiful city of Denver. It's pretty sweet.

But it got a whole lot sweeter with a few Wendy's Frosty Waffle Cones!

I don't actually think this early-summer evening could have been more perfect + fun. There is just something about a cone that makes you feel a little more free-spirited...like your transported back in time to when you were 8 years old peering over the ice cream counter. Wendy's has made this special treat even more accessible + delicious with taking the classic chocolate and vanilla Frosty that we all love (admit it!) and adding a new twist by putting it into a sweet, crisp cone. Seriously...they had me at Frosty. :)

I hope you have a sweet weekend!
xo - Marion

This post was sponsored by Wendy's.

PS - We are headed to Houston for a few days (Cooper's 1st flight!) I'll be sharing the trip on Instagram and Twitter...so join us :)

Trend of the Month Link-up: Yellow

noreply@blogger.com (Marion Green) — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:13:00 +0000

STYLE TIP:

Experiment with layering your necklaces.

You'll often be surprised what new life you can give to an old piece you no longer wear!

One Easy Way to Add Instant Style

noreply@blogger.com (Marion Green) — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:27:00 +0000

STYLE TIP:

Pops of bright color is on-trend this season.

One easy way to do this is through your accessories...so grab a bright yellow clutch, a neon green belt or orange ankle-strap heels and you'll liven up your style in a fun + easy way!

Top - Vince

Jeans - Joe's Jeans

Necklace - c/o TJ Maxx

Clutch - H&M (in stores only)

Heels - Chinese Laundry

Sunglasses - Ray Ban

So...two things:

ONE

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible support + words + personal stories in response to my last post. I really want you to know that it was not my intention to depress anyone or to make you feel sad. I wrote what I did because I wanted to connect with you on something very personal to me...and something other than fashion.

As a school psychologist, I work with kids who have gone through more heartbreak and pain than I will (hopefully) ever know. I truly believe that every single one of us has a story and connecting in our experience often helps us feel just a little less alone.

Anyway...I just appreciate you opening up to the "personal life" side of this lil' style blog. :) So thank you.

TWO

Now on to something very fun! The May "Trend of the Month Link-up' is one of my favorite hues right now...

Click HERE for details on Wednesday's link-up.
Really looking forward to seeing your styles!!

So are you throwing on pops of color this season?

xo - Marion

Motherless Moms

noreply@blogger.com (Marion Green) — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:13:00 +0000

She died 7 days before my 16^th birthday.

It took about a year before it truly sank in that she was really gone. Forever. I was in the shower washing my hair and an overwhelming wave of despair and desperation washed over me. I remember falling to my knees and just sobbing violently...it was the first time I really let myself fall apart. Or maybe it’s not right to say “I let myself” because I didn’t really have a choice. My mind, body and heart had reached capacity and something took over me.

It wasn’t until the water turned ice cold that I was brought back to reality. I turned off the water and stepped out of the shower a different person than when I had stepped in. It took a year…but I had begun to acknowledge that my mom was dead.

Distressed Boyfriend Jeans + May's Trend of the Month

noreply@blogger.com (Marion Green) — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

When shopping for a distressed pair of boyfriend jeans, I was looking for 2 things:

1) A slouchy fit that wasn't overly baggy

2) Just the right amount of hole-age. And yes...I made that term up. You can use it if you like :)

No seriously...I'm over 30 years old. There is a proper amount of hole-age that a lady should display at my age.

And I just realized that sentence may sound kinda dirty.

Shopping the Trend: Floral Prints

noreply@blogger.com (Marion Green) — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

One / Two / Three / Four / Five / Six / Seven / Eight

STYLE TIP:

If you aren't sure about this trend (perhaps a bit too girly for your style?) then consider an accessory piece such as a scarf or a pair of floral-print heels. Additionally you can wear a floral print blouse and throw a blazer over it.

Are YOU wearing florals this season?

XO - Marion

ps - The "Trend of the Month Link-Up" theme will be announced tomorrow. I'm so excited about this one!

Eva Mendes Inspired Style

noreply@blogger.com (Marion Green) — Mon, 06 May 2013 04:40:00 +0000

Top - J.Crew (the perfect summer tank)

Jeans - Paige

Necklace - c/o Keltie Leanne Designs

Heels - Guess (Similar on sale!)

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelets - JewelMint

Sunglasses - Ray Ban

I've always loved this Rachel Zoe styled look for Eva. She looks tan, gorgeous and...well...gorgeous (can I say that twice?)

So I when I saw this Keltie Leanne necklace, Eva's red carpet moment immediately came to mind and I thought, "This necklace would be gorgeous for an understated daytime recreation style!"

I wore this on Sunday and can't tell you how many women stopped me while I walked the aisles of my local Whole Foods. Okay...so half of them stopped to ogle at Cooper...but the other half wanted to tell me how much they loved this style! My favorite comment? One older woman (who just exuded warmth) looked at me and said "I just think you look like summer!"

Instant smile. :)

xo - Marion

ps - And I DO know that I am wearing all-white and I have an infant with me all day. Good thing these pieces are easily washed (gotta love cotton!)

image credit

Casual Friday + Moments of the Week

noreply@blogger.com (Marion Green) — Fri, 03 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Top - Banana Republic (similar HERE and HERE)

Maxi Skirt - Max Studio (similar HERE for a great deal!)

Cross Body Bag - Fossil (similar HERE)

Sandals - Bamboo

Necklace - F21

Watch - Michael Kors

Lipstick - Sunday Riley Havana Heyday

Sunglasses - Ray Ban

So...I know that "Casual Friday" means something different to everyone. You would never wear this to work at a law firm. Or a bank. But I try to mix it up on Fridays cause...gosh darn it...we all don't work at law firms. Or banks.

So this is actually a casual Friday style I would wear to work at my elementary school ONLY if I knew I didn't have any meetings that day. Or if I worked at Baskin Robbins. (It's always been my dream to work at Baskin Robbins...but I never applied because deep down I knew it would be the end to my dream of a Janet Jackson 8-pack).

Moments of the Week:

How to Wear Prints to Work

noreply@blogger.com (Marion Green) — Thu, 02 May 2013 04:09:00 +0000

How do you feel about wearing prints to work?

I only ask because a gal I work with currently (who I pray doesn't know about my blog!) told me once that I wear so many "loud" pieces of clothing to work.

Umm, I was wearing a polka dot blouse that day.

Polka dots...what I consider to be the peach schnapps of the print world.

Needless to say, I can't wait to wear this snakeskin print to the office!

Tunic + Blazer

noreply@blogger.com (Marion Green) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:37:00 +0000

Tunic - c/o Winter Lennon

Blazer - Gibson

Earrings - Tiffany & Co.

Watch - Nixon

Jeans - Hudson on sale!

Shoes - Nine West (Similar HERE)

My favorite way to wear a tunic lately is over pants. For this distressed piece, I loved the idea of throwing a blazer on top for a little style contrast.

You see...this tunic says "I am kinda cool yo!" while the blazer says, "But I am intelligent lady who reads books...real books with actual paper pages." So you get to send out mixed messages...which is always super fun!

xo - Marion

Check back tomorrow for the reveal of May's "Trend of the Month" topic!

Casual Friday + Moments of the Week

noreply@blogger.com (Marion Green) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Chambray Blouse - Express
Blazer - similar HERE

Jeans - Paige

Heels - Steve Madden

Bag - c/o T.J. Maxx (similar HERE and HERE)

Bracelet - c/o t+ j Designs

Watch - Michael Kors

Necklace - J.Crew (similar HERE)

Sunglasses - Ray Ban

Moments of the Week:

Search for the Perfect Lip Color

noreply@blogger.com (Marion Green) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Remember this post?

I do.

And as promised, I have been searching for a new lip color ever since!

Yes...I am slowly stepping outside my comfort zone clutching my little tube of neutral lipstick as I attempt something more colorful!

Now I know many of you are thinking, "What is the big freakin' deal Marion?! It's just lipstick!" And I say in response, "I know! But I am safe behind my neutral shade of soft + sheer pink. No one thinks I look like a clown. I hate clowns."

But I am so glad I took on this personal challenge as I have discovered something about myself: I kinda-sorta-maybe like color on my lips!! Here I am in a few of my most recent favorites:

Trend Watch: Silver Footwear

noreply@blogger.com (Marion Green) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000

ONE on super sale! / TWO / THREE / FOUR / FIVE

SIX / SEVEN / EIGHT under $30!

STYLE TIP:

Treat silver shoes (or any metallic shoe) as a neutral.

They will go with everything AND add a touch of edginess to your style.

And because they are a neutral...consider investing in a quality pair. You'll likely wear them more often then you think and you'll want them to hold up and look classic.

And secretly, I think super cheap metallic shoes can look tacky. You want to make sure you look more "Bellagio Las Vegas" and less "Circus Circus Las Vegas."

So are you loving or hating silver footwear?

xo - Marion

Printed Wedges

noreply@blogger.com (Marion Green) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:14:00 +0000

Prints are a huge trend this season.

These wedges have an awesome print.

AND they are super comfortable.

I just love them.

Casual Friday + Moments of the Week

noreply@blogger.com (Marion Green) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Tweed Jacket - Cynthia Rowley (similar HERE and HERE)

T-shirt - J.Crew

Necklace - J.Crew

Sunglasses - Rayban

Jeans - Hudson

Heels - Guess (love these for spring!)

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelet - J.Crew

Couple things:

1) This style was inspired by my post on how to wear a tweed jacket.

2) That last photo just cracks me up. Total valley girl expression....:)

Moments of the Week:

Top 5 Most Annoying Fashion Trends

noreply@blogger.com (Marion Green) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000

I initially titled this post "5 Fashion Trends I Hate."

But then I looked at those words and thought that "hate" was such a strong word. I can't take fashion THAT seriously. So I decided to call these fashion trends "annoying."

Cause they are.

To me.

But you are you. So let's discuss.

Annoying Trend #1: The High Heeled Sneaker

I refuse. As a former tomboy, I feel that athletic shoes should maintain a certain integrity and function. I just can't embrace this trend. And it might just be that I'm not cool enough.

sidenote: I was the tomboys of all tomboys when younger. The garbage man thought I was a boy until I was in 2nd grade. And I was so proud to have him fooled for so long. I know...I had issues. :)

Annoying Trend #2: The Half-Tucked Blouse

The J.Crew catalog (also known as the mini-bible to many fashion bloggers) is to blame for this one. I just think it looks like you went to the bathroom and forgot to tuck the other half of your shirt in...
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Maxidress with Cutouts

noreply@blogger.com (Marion Green) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Do you ever look at a piece of clothing and think, "Golly...it's like a piece of art?!"

That was the 1st thing that came to mind when I saw this dress. Now granted...it's a super affordable piece of art (less than $60!) but I just thought it looked as though someone took a paintbrush and went bananas.

But bananas in a good way. Like Gary Busey.

Read more »

Shopping for a Romper: Save or Splurge

noreply@blogger.com (Marion Green) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Splurge:

Floral / Print / Black

Save:

Floral / Print / Black

What is your honest opinion on rompers?

I can't help it...I am kinda on the hunt for one to wear this summer. They have this built-in coolness factor that just screams "effortless chic."

Well...the good ones do. The bad ones just look like you are wearing an adult onesie. My 11-week old son would approve, but that's about it.

So would you wear any of my picks above?

xo - Marion

PS - Winner of the Jose Eber giveaway announced tomorrow! Thanks to everyone who joined in!

Which Holiday is this Style?

noreply@blogger.com (Marion Green) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 05:41:00 +0000

Can you guess which holiday I wore this outfit for recently?

Wearing the Trend: Black and White

noreply@blogger.com (Marion Green) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:06:00 +0000

Which bag would YOU carry with this dress?

I had the hardest time deciding (cue husband's eye roll!) I scored both of these bags at T.J. Maxx in preparation for this black + white style post.

I don't think either bag is bad with this style, but here is my final pick...

Our Memorable Wedding Moment

noreply@blogger.com (Marion Green) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:27:00 +0000

I love Napa. A year and a half ago the hubs and I were married here.

This stands out as one of the most memorable moments of the night for me. I have seriously planned hundreds of weddings in my former profession as a wedding/event planner and I truly believe that a wedding is a party...you really shouldn't take it too seriously. In other words, don't stress too much about the napkin fold. It isn't what you + your guests will ultimately remember.

So have y'all seen the previews for the movie The Big Wedding?
It looks like my kind of event - fun and full of surprises. But I honestly love any movie with Diane Keaton. Anyway, here is the trailor in case you have missed it...

What's the movie about?
Well, here you go:
It's an uproarious romantic comedy about the ties that bind, THE BIG WEDDING centers around Don and Ellie, a long divorced couple being forced to pretend that they are still happily married at their son’s wedding. Among all of their family and friends, the hoax snowballs, culminating in a series of surprising outcomes on the way to "I do."

Do you have any memorable wedding moments? If so, please share them on Liongate's Facebook Page! I would also love to hear about any special moments in the comments below :)

xo - Marion

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Lionsgate via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Lionsgate.

Jose Eber Hair Tool Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Marion Green) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:22:00 +0000

Is your hair naturally curly or naturally straight?

Mine is just naturally a mess.
No really. You know how most bloggers will post a BEFORE photo of their hair before sharing styling images? Well, you won't see me doing that! I have naturally curly hair that is all-kinds-of-oppositional-personality-disorder! Nuff said.

So I'm always on the lookout for styling tools that:

1) Save me time

2) Work like they promise

3) Make my hair happy

Well, Jose Eber tools deliver on all three!

Which is why I'm so excited to be teaming up with them to give away one of their amazing tools. One lucky MB Style reader will get to choose their favorite from 3 of their best selling products:

Infrared Blow Dryer / Tri-Barrel Clipless Curling Iron / World's Fastest Flat Iron

Sidenote:

I was intimidated by the clipless curling iron...but it is incredibly easy + fast. It's the best tool EVER for creating the relaxed "beachy" wave look.

a Rafflecopter giveaway
Marionberry Readers receive 15% off their Jose Eber order with the code "Marion15"

SO tell me...which tool will YOU pick when I tell you that you've won?!
xo - Marion

Moments of the Week

noreply@blogger.com (Marion Green) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000

This week was bananas.

I returned to work + husband had ACL surgery and is ~~pretty much~~ helpless + and I still have that newborn baby :). I love my life but I admit to having a few moments of "How am I going to get through this week without crying?"

That said - here are the highlights of the week (I didn't include the one night I got 5 straight hours of sleep. It was kinda an epic moment but it would have been a rather dull piece to read!)

Moments of the Week