Style and Pepper

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

2012-05-26T13:53:00.003-04:00

Photo by My Honey-pie, from our trip to Encinitas

Currently en route back to NYC for a weekend of lounging around in the shade with my sweetie pie, and I just wanted to let you know that I hope you have a safe and restful few days off!

Stay tuned for couple of special warm-weekend goodies, and I'll see you back here on Tuesday!

XOXO - Jessie

Hair & Beauty: Olive Oil is your Friend

2012-05-25T09:15:00.001-04:00

Original image via Shape.com

One of the many things I'm passionate about in life is holistic health, and lately I've been looking for more ways to incorporate natural and organic ingredients into my life, beyond just by paying attention to my dietary choices. Any time I can successfully bring in a plant-based or naturally occurring substance as a stand-in for something synthetic, it's a win for me, but when that substitute is more effective than what it replaced, I figured it probably merits sharing here with you!

Which brings me to my next item of business...

Friends - I'd like you to meet my new gal: Olive Oil.

You might as well give her a hug, because I have a feeling you're about to become besties. See below for some of the ways she lends a perfectly manicured and effortlessly moisturized hand to many of my daily beauty routines!

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Concrete Catwalk: Light Layers

2012-05-24T11:00:00.000-04:00

This season, I'm springing for shorts and light layers... See why and find the rest of the outfit photos, after the jump!

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How to Style: Holiday Heels

2012-05-23T14:47:00.001-04:00

After posting a tweet the other day about my latest online purchase (these PLV green snakeprint platforms!), I received a few messages from inquisitive friends/readers wondering how I was planning to style the new sassy shoes for the upcoming season. After writing a brief written response, I decided that perhaps showing the answer would be more effective. It was so much fun putting together the little collection above, that I think I may be on to a new Style & Pepper feature!

See above for how I'll make my "holiday heels" work for the summer, and email me (jessie at styleandpepper.com) with your own style challenges for a chance to be featured here on the blog!

Shop the Look:

PLV Platform Heels - $143, Floral Chiffon Dress - $28, Floppy Straw Hat - $24,

Braided Belt - $38, Trina Turk x Banana Republic Tote - $120, Tarte Lipstain in Frisky - $24

Event: Tortoise & Blonde Pop-up Shop

2012-05-22T07:00:00.000-04:00

1. Collins in True Tortoise 2. Delancey in Matte Blue Tortoise (a close second!)

3. Rivington in Fade to Brown 4. Delancey in Matte Rosewood (the winners!)

A few weeks ago, the kind folks at Tortoise & Blonde were kind enough to invite me to their Spring Pop-up Shop, and they let me pick out a brand new pair of stylish specs! Most people don't know that I wear glasses because I rarely have them on in outfit photos (exceptions here and here!), but I really can't see very well without them.

It took me forever to decide on my favorites (so many great ones to choose from), but I finally went with the Delancey in Matte Rosewood. My favorite part is that even though the outside of the frames have a muted wood-grain effect, the inside edges are a warm rosy color and it almost seems to give my skin a pinkish glow when I have them on - like instant blush!

A pic of the Delancey's in action from the Style & Pepper Instagram feed!

I have to admit that this new pair brings my eye wear ~~obsession~~ collection to a frighteningly new high, but this girl's gotta be able to see in style - right? Most of my other specs are vintage and this is the first new pair I've added in years, but now I feel like the flood gates have opened and can't resist adding a few others to my wishlist, as well.

Do you wear glasses? (If so, are they real?) Please tell me I'm not the only one who likes to have more than one option to match my sartorial mood... ;)

Concrete Catwalk: Spring Separates

2012-05-21T09:07:00.001-04:00

Flowy separates in mixed prints, and exploring the city with good friends... sounds like the perfect recipe for a great weekend! Click through for more photos, and to find out about the new "shoulder-candy" you see above...

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Concrete Catwalk: Paisley & Plum

2012-05-18T08:20:00.001-04:00

This happens to be one of my favorite vintage dresses, and what you can't quite see from this photo is that there are tiny multi-colored rhinestones stitched all over the fabric, so it kind of glints in the sunlight as I walk down the street! Nothing like a little spontaneous sparkle for a Sunday afternoon date with my dude. (We saw an incredible Off-Broadway show called The Hereafter and got fro-yo afterwards, natch.)

We've got a sweet friend in town from Kansas City this weekend, and G and I are both taking the day off so I'm excited for the three of us to head out for some shopping and exploring this afternoon and then possibly hitting up the Taste of Tribeca food festival tomorrow. :)

What are you up to this weekend? Anything fun going on that we should check out?

PS. Everytime I wear the wedges above (which is a lot!) I think of one of my favorite outfit posts from last summer... see how I styled them up with a DIY maxi-dress and a pretty water color floral!

Keep reading for more photos and the outfit details!

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Concrete Catwalk: A Girl's Best Friend

2012-05-16T07:00:00.000-04:00

I can't deny that this Little Miss is my favorite accessory...

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Concrete Catwalk: Silver Skirt

2012-05-15T07:42:00.001-04:00

Phew... I'd say after yesterday's post, we're probably ready for some regularly scheduled programming yes? Check out today's outfit post, after the jump...

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Life: Things I'm afraid to tell you...

2012-05-14T07:00:00.000-04:00

If you've been clicking around the blogosphere recently, you may have seen Jess's Things I'm Afraid To Tell You post that Ez turned into a "movement", and now my dear friend and fellow blogger Meg Biram (of MIMI + MEG) has gotten another group of gals together who thought it might be interesting to add to the conversation. It seems like the move towards a more transparent and honest way of blogging is something that we may start to see more often, and even though it may look like I know how to style up an outfit or put a blog post together, it doesn't mean that I live in some perfectly designed life.

Sharing these little snippets of my personal life with you is not meant to elicit any response or pity (I'm even tempted to turn off the comments), but instead it's meant to show that we're all real people with our own issues, and having a blog does not make us immune to any part of the "real" world.

So without further ado - Some stuff that I would ordinarily be afraid to tell you, after the jump...

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Sunday Sprinkles: Happy Mom's Day!

2012-05-13T09:10:00.000-04:00

I'm so fortunate to be a part of a family full of love, but am especially thankful today for the handful of women that have had an incredibly profound impact on my life. Today's Sunday Sprinkles are all about the mama's who've made us who we are today. :)

I can't let a Mother's Day go by without sharing this fun post from last year featuring some of the incredibly stylish women in my brood. Do you think I look like my mom or my aunt or either one of my Grandmothers?
I got my mom a new set of earbuds for her iPod this year (what can I say, she likes to pump up the jams while she's working out!), but this morse code "Mom" necklace might already be in line for her next gift.
This lovely lady is one of the only women on the planet, beside's my own Mom, who makes me semi-interested in trying my hand at parenthood someday. She also happens to be my favorite writer, and if you're not already stalking her sight, you can check it out now and thank me later. ;)
We're currently kid-less (unless you count the cutest furbaby of them all), but I still find myself inspired by all of the well-designed finds that dear Erin is sharing over at her newly-launched sister site.
Lastly, and the very reason today is so special, is because the one I'm celebrating is the best I know. I'm constantly inspired by her strength, selflessness and endless style, and I wish I could wake her up with a big hug and breakfast in bed this morning.

Amidst all of the motherly mentions this week, one of my favorite things that I read was a tweet by Joanna Goddard that quoted Jenny Komenda saying "I love thinking of Mother's Day as a celebration of all women who nurture." Such a wonderful perspective and one that should remind us to be careful to care and quick to love.

I hope your day is blessed no matter what your maternal status, and I'll see you back here tomorrow with an extra special personal post and some new outfit photos, as well!

Hair: Refinery 29 Bridal DIY

2012-05-12T08:46:00.000-04:00

If you're already a subscriber to the Refinery29 newsletter, you probably saw this feature last week, but I thought I'd share it here, just in case. ;)

I was asked to help R29 by modeling for a DIY wedding hairstyle tutorial that showed 3 great ways to get bridal-worthy hair with out having to visit a salon on your big day. I've been hitched for almost 5 years now, but we all know that with summer approaching - wedding and party season is right around the corner. I think that all of these hairstyles would be great for both the bridal party OR the guests, and you'll most likely be seeing some version of all three here on S&P before Summer's end.

My hairstyle was labeled a "retro up-do" and was created by Frederic Fekkai stylist Fabrice Gili... you can imagine my excitement when I heard the look was inspired by the one and only Brigitte Bardot!

PS. I'm dying to know: If you're married, how did you wear your hair for your big day? If you're still a single gal, have you already thought about the styles you'd like to incorporate or are you waiting until you find the right guy? ;)

I wore my hair in long loose waves for my own wedding, but have had at least a dozen different hairstyles/colors between then and now. Kind of funny thinking back, actually! See a few snippets in my hair transformation post from a few months ago!

Sneak Peek: Sadie Mae

2012-05-11T08:27:00.002-04:00

I mean, that FACE!!! Couldn't help but share a sneak peek of the special guest that pops up in an outfit post next week. ;)

Stick around for a few fun features this weekend, and I hope you have a GREAT Friday!

XOXO - Jessie

Beauty: Radiant Cosmetics

2012-05-10T07:00:00.000-04:00

Radiant Cosmetics donates 20% of their profits to help educate, prevent and fight

for the millions of sex-trafficking victims trapped in modern day slavery in the U.S. and around the world.

I don't talk about beauty products all that often here on S&P, but when one of our site sponsors asked if I would try out some fun new makeup and share my honest thoughts with you, I jumped at the chance.

I love being able to outwardly express myself through fashion and beauty, and believe that a fun lip color or a great new tool are often the most inexpensive and easy ways to update your look. When you throw a great cause into the mix and a company that takes it's mission and quality of product very seriously, I'm most certainly always wanting to learn more...

I've been using a handful of makeup items from Radiant Cosmetics for the past few weeks, and after giving each product a test run and deciding which work seamlessly with the rest of my beauty routine, I wanted to share my findings here with you!

1. Powder Blush in Apricot Mist - My favorite new product of the bunch, this pressed powder blush is the perfect shade of peach (which is the color that I recommend for any skin tone), and it goes on lightly which makes it easy to layer for either a subtle or bold look. (I've always been a BOLD blush gal, can you tell?!)

2. Perfect Finish Concealer - The shade that was sent matched my skin color perfectly, but because of the dry crepe-y skin around my eyes, I noticed that it dried me out just a bit more than I usually like. I typically use concealer for my under-eye dark circles and to hide any blemishes that need covering, and this particular formula provided great coverage that seemed to last all day. Despite my skin issues, I've found that by adding my own moisturizer straight to the tube, I'm able to use this particular product as more of a tinted SPF than the concentrated coverage that it's meant for.

3. Moisturizing Lipstick - Can't get enough of the lip colors Moxie and Poppy (the one seen above), and I love that they feel more like chapstick going on, but didn't bleed into my lip line like a lot of other moisturizing lip colors tend to do.

4. Kabuki brush - This was the product that I was most excited about when I opened up the package. I was in desperate need of a replacement, and the big fluffy kabuki brush from Radiant did not disappoint. My old brush was literally shedding it's bristles faster than you'd even believe, and when I snagged a new one from Target a few weeks ago, I was bummed to find out that the individual hairs were sharp to the touch and uncomfortably poked the skin on my face every time I went to use it - Yuck! This particular brush is actually LESS $$ than the department store one I originally had and liked, but the fluffy shape and soft bristles seem to do the job of blending and depositing color in a much better (and not at all painful!) way.

Beyond the fact that I'm very pleased with each of the items (especially the lipstick, blush & brush!), I'm even more in love with what the company's founder, Nicole, has to say about her venture:

For as long as I can remember I've been enamored with makeup. I grew up wanting to be a beauty editor at a fashion magazine. I pursued this goal, eventually finding myself in New York City working for a fashion house on 5th Avenue. I was living the dream, or so I thought. Inside I was miserable; something was missing.

After leaving New York City and graduating college I felt called overseas and wound up on a crazy year-long adventure, doing missions work with an organization called The World Race. 9 months into my journey I became friends with a prostitute in Thailand.

My heart broke for this woman. Walking Bangla Road, home to over 200 bars and countless women who've been trafficked or are trapped working in the commercial sex industry (which feeds the beast of trafficking) to provide for their families, I felt alive. Like I belonged. I was filled with an overwhelming sense that something had to be done and I was going to do it. A vision began to form.

I was given a new dream; to run a makeup company that partners with human trafficking organizations financially as well as getting people involved in their own communities physically. Especially in the United States, where trafficking happens in our own backyard.

The cosmetics industry generates $170 billion annually. Women dominate this industry and of the over 2 million human beings trafficked each year, 80% are women and girls. My dream is to awaken a generation of women to not sit back and allow this injustice to happen to our fellow sisters.

My dream is to set the captives free, one lipstick at a time.

I am humbled by the passion and drive that Nicole uses towards creating awareness about something that she so strongly believes in, and I'm more than honored to have Radiant as one of S&P's site sponsors. If you're in need of some new beauty buys, I'd highly recommend checking out the full product line, and feel free to let me know if you have further questions about any of the things that I tried!

**This post features a product review from one of our S&P site partners, but is 100% my own honest and original written thoughts. If you're interested in having your product or shop featured in a similar manner, please visit this info page and feel free to message me at jessie@styleandpepper.com for more details!**

Concrete Catwalk: Blue Muumuu

2012-05-09T07:00:00.000-04:00

Hitting the road again today, and this week, my BAZAAR on Air travels are taking me to the great state of Texas. Check the BOA page for the channels and viewing times, and please tune in if you're in town!

The forecast says we'll be getting lots of rain (boo), so I'm posting these sunny shots from a few weekends ago in hopes that the brightness will follow me there. ;) Check out the full outfit post and my DIY turban-tying video after the jump!

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Concrete Catwalk: Flower Power

2012-05-07T08:52:00.000-04:00

I shared a sneak peek of this outfit a few weeks ago when I announced my involvement with the BAZAAR on Air tour, but I wanted to make sure I shared the rest of the shots with you here, as well. I mean, how could I not post these shoes?! ;)

By the way, for those who have asked, you can now view one of my style segments (from last week in Las Vegas!) by clicking here or on the BOA tab above. I'll try to update that space with the latest and greatest as I go. :) Have a great Monday!

Top to Bottom:
Dress - Vintage, Rock Candy Boutique in Kansas City (cute 60s-inspired options here, here & here)
Handbag - London Fog (on sale!)
Heels - Shoe Loft in Kansas City (these crazy teal platforms are pretty cool, too)
Watches - Vintage, various and c/o Kate Spade NY
Ring - Vintage, Etsy.com (similar)

Video: Stylesight Coverage

2012-05-05T08:00:00.000-04:00

Just wanted to pop in to post this great video by Stylesight from the Intel + IFB "Inside Generation Style" Fashion Show that I was a part of a few weeks ago...

"We spoke with emerging fashion bloggers to get their insight on the impact of fashion and beauty blogs, and how brands are collaborating with bloggers to form new, mutually beneficial partnerships." - Stylesight

This particular topic is one that I've been thinking a LOT about lately... I have such a huge desire and so many ideas on how to make an impact on the industry, and I hope that one day I'll be able to implement those concepts in order to bring a greater amount of credibility and success to both sides of the brand/blogger relationship.

Anyway, hope you enjoy the footage, and have a happy and safe Cinco de Mayo, mis amigos!!!

Concrete Catwalk: Topknot & Tiptoes

2012-05-04T09:26:00.000-04:00

See more of this weary traveler and her weekend wear, after the jump!

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Concrete Catwalk: Marigold

2012-05-03T08:57:00.000-04:00

We snapped these shots as I snuck away to a mid-week dinner party a few weeks ago, and I almost forgot to post the photos! It's definitely one of my favorite outfits that I've worn in a long time, and I love how the over-sized boxy blazer offsets the otherwise sugart-sweet minidress.

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Earrings - Handmade by me! For sale at The Spice Rack
Dress - Free People (similar)
Blazer - Vintage, thrifted (similar)
Bangle - c/o Isharya
Handbag - London Fog, TJ Maxx (similar)
Heels - Just Fab

Concrete Catwalk: Flapper

2012-04-30T07:00:00.000-04:00

Dropped waist dress and drenched in sunlight... full outfit photos after the jump!

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Sunday Sprinkles: Jetsetting

2012-04-29T09:00:00.000-04:00

Image via this gorgeous pinboard... Source unknown.

Heading off on the first leg of my BAZAAR on Air tour tomorrow, and have been in a very travel-focused mindset over the past few days. Couldn't help but share a few of my favorite links from around the web that have me thinking about zipping around the skies in style.

I love my kindle, but one of the things I miss is being able to share and swap real-life books with friends. I recently discovered Lendle, and it seems like it could be the perfect solution to my book-borrowing woes. Do you have any other tips on e-book sharing?
Speaking of e-readers... I'm in need of a cute case for mine. Thinking about getting this tangy tangerine one; perhaps I could justify it by using the excuse that it would help me read more!
I don't think anything will ever replace the special coffee-shaped nook in my heart, but I've recently become obsessed with a new brew! My favorite place to grab a quick cup in the West Village even has one named after me, and I made sure to pick up a handful of singles last time I was there so that I could carry my tasty tea with me on the road!
Speaking of brewed beverages... I'm always on the hunt for well-designed and functional travel mugs, and this one might be my next purchase. Extra points for being microwave and dishwasher safe, plus - it's SO on-trend with the pastel color options.
I spotted the perfect plane outfit from one of my fave fellow fashion bloggers a LONG time ago, but have never been able to forget it. Time to start thinking about how I can recreate my own comfy springtime version for my 6:30am boarding time tomorrow!

Would love to know what your travel must-haves are... any tips, tricks or products that I must know about to make my frequent flying a little easier? Check out my last travel essentials round-up to find out what I can't make a trip without, and feel free to share your own in the comments!

Travel: Bazaar On-Air

2012-04-27T11:00:00.000-04:00

Alright, kittens - Something big and exciting happening here at S&P HQ over the next several weeks...

I'm thrilled to announce my new partnership with BAZAAR as the spokesperson for their ultra-chic television tour, BAZAAR on Air! Over the next six weeks, I'll be traveling to 12 cities across the country and will be hosting on-air style segments at a local news station in each city. I have plenty of fabulous, of-the-moment fashion and beauty products to share on behalf of BAZAAR, so please tune in if I'll be visiting your hometown.

I hope you'll bear with me and my jam-packed travel schedule, and I'll be sure to blog about all my adventures as I go. I leave for the first leg of my trip on Monday (Eek! Packing to do!), and can't wait to kick-off the tour in my hometown of Phoenix, AZ. See below for my full schedule, and I'd love to have you follow along on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram, because I'll be sharing plenty of details there, as well.

Schedule:

May 1 - Phoenix, Arizona (CW, Good Morning Arizona, 9am hour)

May 2 - Las Vegas, Nevada (FOX, Fox 5 News This Morning, 9am hour)

May 3 - Denver, Colorado (FOX, Good Day Colorado, 8am hour)

May 10 - San Antonio, Texas (FOX, Fox 29 News, 9am hour)

May 11 - Dallas, Texas (ABC, Good Morning Texas, 9am hour)

May 16 - Boston, Massachusetts (FOX, Fox 25 Morning News, 9am hour)

May 24 - Detroit, Michigan (FOX, Fox Morning News, 8am hour)

May 25 - Minneapolis, Minnesota (NBC, KARE 11 Today, 11am/Midday Show)

May 26 - Chicago, Illinois (NBC, NBC 5 Chicago Morning News, 9am hour)

May 30 - Miami, Florida (NBC, South Florida Today, 11am/Midday Show)

June 6 - Los Angeles, California (ABC, Eyewitness News This Morning, TBD)

June 7 - San Diego, California (FOX, Fox 5 Morning News, 8am hour)

Feeling so grateful for and inspired by this new opportunity, and I'm not sure if I've told you this recently, but I really appreciate that you swing by when you do - this community means SO much to me, and I'm blessed by each and every one of you. :)

Have a great Friday, and I'll see ya soon! XOXO - Jessie

Concrete Catwalk: Spring Shorts

2012-04-26T08:46:00.000-04:00

Me and Miss Sara B! Check out her outfit post here!

Coming clean right now: I've been a shorts-fiend, lately! I was thinking about how much I love them while I was editing these photos, and I realized that something like 75% of my Spring purchases have been shorts. Teaser: there might even be a high-waisted pineapple print pair in the bunch!

I'll take them corduroy and casual any day, but I also love wearing them dressed up with ladylike heels and a sheer peplum sweater for a night out on the town with friends (this particular outing involved Korean BBQ and Karaoke!). Not only do I get to skip worrying about a gust of wind causing a wardrobe malfunction on the way to the train station, but there's just something super fun and playful about them that brings to mind that tomboy vibe I told you I've been digging these days.

Check out my past styled-up shorts for Summer inspiration, and don't forget to swing back by tomorrow for my fun news - Can't wait to share! ;)

Top to Bottom:
Necklace - Angel Court Jewelry
Sweater - Vintage, Boomerang in KC (almost identical Alexander Wang on sale!)
Bracelets - Gorjana and c/o Charming Charlie
Rings (L to R) - Brooklyn Charm, J. Crew & Vintage
Shorts - H&M via Buffalo Exchange (similar)
Clutch - Macy's (similar)
Wedge heels - Zara (this Marni pair is calling my name!)

Technology: Intel-Inspired Ultrabook

2012-04-25T07:00:00.000-04:00

Oh, hey! That's me blogging from a new little machine!

Remember the Inside Generation Style Fashion Show I walked in a few weeks ago? Well, one of the cool things about being a part of the event was that we were given the opportunity to test drive and review one of the new Intel-Inspired Ultrabook laptops. I have to say that as a committed Apple-user, I was a little hesitant to give it a go, but my MacBook Pro seems to be just about at the end of her rope lately, and the last thing a blogger wants is to be left computer-less! Eek!

So, here are my honest thoughts about the Lenovo IdeaPad U300s, written after more than a full day of using the computer for blogging, answering emails, working on a few upcoming projects and even a client meeting via Skype!

Narrower than my MacBook Pro and thinner than two magazines!

HIGHLIGHTS

+ Teeny tiny and light! I still can hardly believe how thin this laptop is and have also noticed that it doesn't get as hot or make as much noise as my current computer does. I'll be on the road working for most of the month of May (more on that later!), and I'm pretty sure I'll be bringing this little guy with me to keep up with blogging and emailing while I travel.

+ Has an HDMI port. This handy feature allows the computer to connect directly to a TV or projector (perfect if you watch your TV shows via Hulu/Netflix like we do and don't want to buy an extra adapter).

+ Incredibly long battery life and quick charging. I'm on the computer QUITE a lot, and used it exclusively for an entire day and night without having to plug in, and then noticed that it was already ready to go with a full charge after being plugged in for a little over an hour - incredible! Yet another reason that it would be perfect for traveling.

CHALLENGES

+ Hard to get used to new key arrangement. I am amazed by how much extra my brain had to work to get a hang of the finger placement (though this might say more about ME than the computer), and the mouse functions are totally different, as well. The clicking areas within the fingerpad & even the way that the cursor highlighted text is totally different than what I'm used to, and may have ended up losing me a little time, but I'm sure this would improve in the long run.

+ Different screen resolution. When I first turned the Ultrabook on, it looked like the screen was a little fuzzy (and YES, my glasses were clean), but all it took was a little fiddling around with the brightness/contrast to make it seem just as clear as my MacBook Pro or iPad.

+ New operating system/interface. It had been so long since I was last on a PC that I had completely forgotten about the switch away from Microsoft Windows to a more streamlined Vista. It seemed much more intuitive than I remember it, and that was both a big surprise and something that I was nervous about prior to trying it out. Still took some tooling around to figure out where everything was, though.

Overall, I'm very impressed with the convenience of the weight and size, combined with the battery life and quick charging time, and I know I'll be toting this little bad boy with me quite a lot these days. I'm still planning on using my MacBook Pro as my primary computer (especially to keep my editing software, photo files, music, etc), but am excited for a new high-powered and portable option for this blogger on the go!

Curious about where I'll be off to next month? (Twelve cities in under 6 weeks!) Stay tuned for an exciting announcement and details on how I'll hope to connect with you in your hometown!

Disclaimer: I value you SO much as readers, and I consider review opportunities very carefully before entering into an agreement with a brand. This computer was given to me courtesy of Intel, but I'm not being compensated for the post otherwise. The review you'll find here is 100% in my own words, and contains my totally un-edited thoughts about the Intel-Inspired Ultrabook. Thanks so much!

Concrete Catwalk: Poppy

2012-04-24T09:22:00.002-04:00

Doesn't this skirt look a little like a bright pink poppy turned upside down? The pleated waistband, full skirt and punchy color were all instant bonuses for me when I picked this item to style from the Delightful Dozen... I've been wanting to wear it for so long, and we've finally had a few days where it has been warm enough for bare legs here in NYC. (Happy dance!)

Because the skirt is so sugary sweet, I wanted to pair it with some unexpected extras, so I went with a sporty t-shirt from the little boys section at TJ Maxx, some patent wingtips and a tucked-under faux-bob instead of my usual long curls.

Top to Bottom:
Necklaces (in order) - Bauble Bar, J. Crew & Clyde's Rebirth
T-shirt - TJ Maxx (similar)
Cardigan - J. Crew (similar)
Belt - J. Crew (similar)
Skirt - the Delightful Dozen, from Terra!
Nail polish - A Roll in the Hague, OPI
Handbag - Vintage, thrifted
Wingtips - Swapped from Yen!