Black & White Stripes with Pops of Color

I think it's safe to say that black and white stripes is a classic style that is here to stay.  I'm personally obsessed with them.  Lately, I've been seeing them paired with pops of bold color.  Needless to say, I've been playing around with this combination myself.  Here is a look I came up with and have worn myself!

Cardigan: Target
Dress: Forever 21
Flats: Target
Crossbody bag: Nine West via Macy's
Bee Necklace: Betsey Johnson via Macy's

Pops of color in general are a great way to punch up your wardrobe for Spring and Summer.  I recently bought the cardigan and flats from Target shown above (both are way brighter in real life, by the way!).  I felt like my wardrobe was becoming bland with all the neaturals I own...so just these two items add the right amount of fun to my closet! 

Next on my shopping list is to add in some pastels and floral prints...pair those with a bold stripe and you have yourself looking like the gorgeous Kendi from Kendi Everyday!

What's on your shopping list for Spring and Summer?

Colored Pants Bandwagon

Well I did it.  I jumped on the colored pants bandwagon.  And I don't regret it for a second!

My friend and I have been on a hunt for colored pants for a while now.  We searched Target, Old Navy, Gap...all the place that have been known for colored pants to reside.  My friend lucked out at Old Navy and caught a beautiful pair of brightly colored pink skinny jeans.  I was not so fortunate.  I struck gold (or should I say blue?) at the Gap.  And they were on sale.  Double gold (er..blue)!

I'm calling them my Spring pants.  They make me feel so Springy....literally, I have an extra bounce in my step (see my expression of absolute glee below).

Sweater: Target (similar)
Pants: Gap
Necklace: Old Navy (very similar)
Purse: Target..from 4 years ago (similar)
Shoes: Coach via DSW (similar)

Plaid & Cardigans

Shirt: Target

Cardigan: JC Penney
Jeans: Old Navy
Shoes: Target
Necklace: Borrowed (aka stole) from one of my bridesmaids (sort of similar)
Purse: Coach Factory

The beginning of last week was surprisingly cold and rainy for San Diego.  So cold, in fact, it snowed in the mountains just 40 minutes from where I live.  Therefore, I had to wear a long sleeve plaid shirt and a sweater.  Shocking right? 

Ironically, as I write this post, it is now 80 degrees out with no cloud in the sky and I'm wearing a tank top.  At least I got to wear some of my winter wardrobe a few more times before Spring hits us in full force.

Black & White & Gold

Blazer: Urban Outfitters (similar)
Shirt: Macy's (similar)
Jeans: Gap
Shoes: Payless (similar)
Necklace: Charlotte Russe (similar)

For a casual dinner with girlfriends at a wine bar, I like to keep it simple.  Jeans, shirt, blazer, and a fun necklace, and bam...you've got yourself a pretty darn cute outfit. 

Do you have a go-to outfit when you're going out for the evening?  Please do tell!