Oh So Glam

Laced Up

Christina — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:50:08 +0000

{Wrap Dress: Tobi || Heels: Prabal Gurung (similar at Zara) || Bag: Celine (used here) || Sunglasses: Karen Walker || Rose Gold Watch: c/o Movado || Bracelets: c/o Lucky Magazine || Rings: c/o delia langan, c/o Brooklyn Designs}

Photos taken by Katie of Katie’s Bliss

I spent Sunday brunching with some of my favorite New York City bloggers for the summer launch party of Sail to Sable and Annie Griffin Collection! We had a gorgeous morning on the rooftop of Bobo filled with plenty of bellinis and cupcakes. Thanks so much to my girl Kat from With Love from Kat for putting together such an amazing event, I love being able to catch up with my blogger loves! Make sure to check my Instagram for the rest of the event pics!

Five Things

Christina — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:29:31 +0000

I was recently tagged by my friend Katie over at Katie’s Bliss to share five things with my readers that you may not know about me. Since I rarely go too deep into my personal life here on the blog, I thought it might be fun to share some facts. Here goes nothing…
1. I used to cheer for a couple of professional sports teams here in CT while I was in college and shortly after. It was the best job in the world. I got paid to dance around with some of my best friends and see games for free… score! I also always got invited to do other fun gigs and jobs. I actually got to be a “Deal or No Deal” case model when the Howie Mandel show came to CT! I was the second case picked which had the highest amount in it (#11 on the right). Fail.

2. I own more UCONN apparel than I do regular clothes. and I proudly rep my school anywhere I go. It is the ONE thing I can never pass up buying and can be considered a shopping addiction… even 5+ years out of college. And since I can work from home, it seems more reasonable to me to keep buying because I KNOW I’ll get use out of them. I mean, who doesn’t like to work from home in sweats? But now since UCONN went and changed the Husky logo on me (I’m devastated by the way), I can now say I own all “vintage UCONN apparel.” Let’s see how long I can hold out refusing to buy anything with the new logo on it…

3. I am a human jukebox. At country concerts, I will stand the entire time and sing every single word to every song. I also dance around like a moron. I WISH I could remember other useful things like I can remember song lyrics. It’s a wasted gift since it doesn’t really matter in my actual real life. If you asked me to remember a phone number, I couldn’t even tell you. And I’m the worst when it comes to blanking on names… even if I met you 5x. But I can remember the song lyrics to a song from 10 years ago. I just rapped every lyric to In Da Club to Raj the other day. Wasted. Gift.

4. Speaking of Mr. Oh So Glam, Raja and I met at a frat party at UCONN. Okay, that’s lie but it sounds WAY cooler than where we actually did meet. We DID meet at a frat, but it wasn’t a party. It was a CHAPTER MEETING at the Student Union for an Academic Marketing Frat which Raja was president (and founder). I walked in and he looked up and smiled at me. I nearly fainted (true story) and ran home to tell my roommate that I had met my dream man. And here we are 6 years later… living in a beautiful house together with our little baby, Mischa (the himalayan cat).

5. I always say that starting a blog was one of the best things I ever decided to do in my life. I truly from the bottom of my heart believe that. I am constantly amazed at the company I find myself a part of within this blogging community. A group of women who EMPOWER one another. In an industry which is KNOWN for being catty, fake, and materialistic… and I can honestly say that the style blogging community is none of that. We accept each other… support each other, promote each other, and stick up for each other. It is SUCH a fun hobby (and full-time job for some bloggers)… but it’s also very scary to put yourself out there when you know you are going to be judged. I have loved seeing the blogging community rally behind each other when our peers get a fabulous opportunity or when just the opposite happens and someone writes something mean about them. I’m so thankful for this blog and for everyone who reads and supports it. The below picture is the first picture I posted on my very first ever blog post nearly two years ago!

I challenge YOU ALL to tell me five fun facts about yourself and tag me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram!

Staying Neutral

Christina — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:32:38 +0000

{Knit Top: c/o Michael Stars || Jeans: c/o American Eagle (on sale!) || Heels: Zara (sold out online, similar here) || Bag: Rebecca Minkoff || Sunglasses: Ray Ban || Necklace: c/o HelloFab || Watch: c/o Sperry Top-Sider || Rings: David Yurman, c/o delia langan, c/o Amarilo}
The weather has been so beautiful for the last couple of weeks, which is well deserved after the most horrendous never-ending winter ever! It still gets pretty chilly when the sun goes away, so my spring uniform has been a loose knit top, skinny jeans, and heels to dress up the look a bit.
Time really seems to be flying lately, can you believe this weekend is already Mother’s Day? Hopefully you didn’t forget! I’m teaming up with Sperry Top-Sider to style the beautiful Summerlin gold watch with tortoise bezel, which is part of their brand new watch line, just in time for Mother’s Day. The whole line really is special, if you’re already a fan of Sperry’s iconic boat shoe, you’re in luck. The watch includes vintage design elements that draw inspiration right from the boat shoe! It’s the perfect gift for Mom! You can see the entire Sperry watch collection at Sperry Top-Sider, Dillard’s & Macy’s.

Patchwork

Christina — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:16:10 +0000

{Military Vest: Tobi || Dress: c/o Alice & Trixie || Heels: Prabal Gurung (similar at Zara) || Bag: c/o Urban Philosophy || Sunglasses: Elizabeth & James || Bracelet: Charming Charlie || Nails: Revlon Dreamer || Lipstick: Kate Moss for Rimmel London #12}
Happy Monday! We had another gorgeous weekend here in CT… I could get used to saying that for sure! This new patchwork dress from Alice & Trixie has been getting a lot of use in my closet, so much that I wore it 3 times over the last week (not even kidding). I dressed it up a bit with my favorite lace up heels and trapeze bag from Urban Philosophy, threw on a denim jacket with nude pumps for a casual day at work and wore it with cognac sandals for Cinco de Mayo! I just absolutely adore the print and bright colors, it’s the perfect summer dress!

Trend Report: Geometrics

Christina — Fri, 03 May 2013 09:00:46 +0000

Today I’m teaming up with my girl Caitlin from A Little Dash of Darling to show off the geometric trend! I was so pumped when Caitlin asked me to collaborate… we had both been a fan of each other’s blog for months. Caitlin is what I like to call a “girl crush” and someone’s wardrobe I’d like to raid. She has a way of incorporating color into everything so effortlessly and chic… and did I mention she’s getting her law degree? Beauty & brains. Now I love her EVEN MORE.

{Jean Jacket: Forever 21 (old, legit from high school) || Dress: c/o Karen Kane (good option here too) || Lace Up Heels: Prabal Gurung for Target (similar at Zara) || Bag: Celine (used here) || Sunglasses: Elizabeth & James || Rings: c/o delia langan, c/o Brooklyn Designs}

I’m honestly not sure why or how these lace up heels from Target have not made the blog before considering I got them during Fashion Week in February… I literally had to go back and check through my posts because I couldn’t believe it. They have been my go-to pump when going out at night/date night and are surprisingly comfy. I’d recommend picking up a pair similar for spring/summer this year if you haven’t already, they are HUGE right now and are sure to only catch on to be more popular. I am obsessed.

Make sure to check out Caitlin’s full post to see how she styled her geometric print dress and show her some love! Happy Friday!

Styling Spring Denim | Printed

Christina — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:00:48 +0000

Well, well, well… April sure as hell flew by. It’s already the last round of the Bloggers Do Denim style series with Kristin from Living in Color Print, Cathy from Poor Little It Girl, and Katie from Katie’s Bliss!

{Chambray Top: c/o Ali & Kris || Printed Jeans: c/o Old Navy || Heels: c/o ShoeMint || Bag: Rebecca Minkoff || Hat: Urban Outfitters (old, good options here and here) || Sunglasses: Ray Ban || Bracelet: Charming Charlie (similar here)}

We did it! We finally made it to warmer weather! These Rockstar printed jeans from Old Navy are the perfect way to close our style series, they could not be more fun! I kept with the summery theme and paired them with a sleeveless chambray top and these ShoeMint strappy sandals that I’ve been waiting for the right moment to debut! Make sure to sign up for ShoeMint to get 20% off for new members and FREE SHIPPING!

Go see the rest of the deets on Kristin, Cathy & Katie’s blogs and let us know what you think! And if you missed ANY of our Bloggers Do Denim posts, you can check out how we styled soft shades, distressed, neon & polka dot jeans over the last month!

Garden Party

Christina — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:45:00 +0000

{Designer Chambray Top, Dress, & Clutch all c/o T.J. Maxx gift card}

I’m all about making an outfit as wearable as possible, so for my last style challenge with T.J. Maxx, I decided to go a bit more casual. This gorgeous designer dress I found was calling my name from across the store, but sometimes a dress can be a bit revealing (especially in early spring). I love throwing a chambray top over an A-line dress, it not only keeps you warm (you can wear it open or closed) but it also makes the dress so versatile! I’ve made a new rule for my closet: I can never own too many chambray tops. This in between shade now completes my collection! They are the perfect summer staple that look good with just about anything you pair them with, I’ve even used them as beach cover ups! Talk about bang for your buck!

The plan is to wear this same dress with some strappy black sandals and clutch for a night out when it warms up a bit! That’s one thing I love about prints, you can dress them up and just as easily dress them down! My initial gut was to pair this dress with all neutral accessories but I could resist this sherbet colored clutch! You can check out my previous style challenges with T.J. Maxx here, here and here. And don’t forget, you can submit your own T.J. Maxx Style Scout look for a chance to win up to a $500 gift card. Make sure to:

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Off the Shoulders

Christina — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:30:28 +0000

{Denim Vest: B.P. via Nordstroms (similar wash here) || Lace Dress: c/o Urban Philosophy || Wedges: c/o ShoeMint || Bag: Marc Jacobs || Belt: H&M (old) || Sunglasses: Ray Ban || Rose Gold Watch: c/o Movado || Necklace: c/o Gosia Meyer}

We had a gorgeous weekend (finally!) in CT… it was 70 degrees and perfect weather to break out this fun lace dress from Urban Philosophy! These off the shoulder dresses and tops have been so popular lately and are flattering for just about any body type since they highlight your collarbone! I will for sure be pairing this dress with my favorite fringe booties when I head to Nashville… I love bringing out my inner bohemian side in warmer weather!

Styling Spring Denim | Soft Shades

Christina — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:00:19 +0000

Here we are… week 4 of the Bloggers Do Denim style series with Kristin from Living in Color Print, Cathy from Poor Little It Girl, and Katie from Katie’s Bliss! This week, we’re taking a lighter approach and styling up some soft colored jeans from Silver Jeans!

{Blazer: Forever 21 (old) || Chambray Shirt: c/o Ali & Kris || Jeans: c/o Silver Jeans || Heels: Zara || Bag: Celine || Sunglasses: Ray Ban || Necklace: Forever 21 || Bracelets: c/o BFREND, c/o Stella & Dot || Rings: c/o delia langan, c/o Amarilo}

It’s the true sign that spring is really here… white jeans! Since I went the casual route last week, I decided to dress up these white babies just a little with some tailored pieces. Make sure to check out how Kristin, Cathy & Katie styled their Silver Jeans. April is flying by… so if you missed any of our first 3 Bloggers Do Denim posts, you can see how we styled distressed, neon & polka dot jeans! We have your Spring denim trends covered! There’s only one more week, so make sure to check back next week to see how we style the next trend!

Spring Sparkle

Christina — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:56:51 +0000

{Military Jacket: H&M || Tee: James Perse || Skirt: Tobi || Zara (sold out online, similar here) || Bag: Rebecca Minkoff || Sunglasses: Ray Ban || Necklace: c/o Gosia Meyer || Rings: c/o delia langan || Nails: Essie ‘Mod Squad‘}

I thought this skirt from Tobi was so fun, a hint of sparkle makes it perfect for spring and summer (and it will be something I’m packing for my trip to Nashville in June). A little less than 6 weeks away, but who’s counting?!

The tree behind me is actually from our front yard… pretty to look at, but this pollen is absolutely brutal this year. 5 minutes with the windows open in the house and I can barely breathe! As much as I craved spring weather, I’m looking forward to getting out of this “in between” period where it’s still a little chilly and everything is slowly blooming! Get to the point already spring!

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