My Blue Heaven

I know, I know. Stripes on Monday's post AND today? I swear it wasn't intentional - unless I just declare this Stripes Week...

What Jen's Wearing:

Heritage 21 Tank Dress - Forever 21

Striped Blazer - Forever 21

Coral Vision Wedges - Etienne Aigner

Elegant Crystal Fan Necklace - c/o Sorrelli

Wendy Brandes Exclamation Point Ring 

Don't ask me why I bought a blazer when its 95 degrees out... Even I find it strange the amount of outerwear in stores lately. Talk about jumping the shark - me included.

Regardless of my weakness for stripes, the blazer will make the rounds in my wardrobe year round.

I don't normally like to wear plain dresses unless I can compensate for it with lots of jewelry. And by the looks of it, a neon rainbow threw up on my arm...

Bracelets (from left to right)

Neon pink braided bracelet - won with tickets from an arcade (Serious. I played lots of Skee Ball for those tickets).

Neon rhinestone bracelet - Rachel Roy

Purple Lanyard Bracelet - DIY!

Color Menagerie

Outfit:

Queen Of Hearts Blouse - SpottedMoth.com

Blue April Skinny Jeans - c/o Urban1972.com

Etienne Aigner Coral Vision Wedges - Marshall's

It's no shocker that when it comes to my hair, I'm on the straight and narrow with it. My bangs and locks being in a poker straight formation is nothing revolutionary, but it's the hairstyle I rock 99% of the time. 

But sometimes, you gotta change it up. I don't curl my hair often because it normally takes me about an hour or more to do so. However, when I do take the time to gussy my hair up, I like the results. What do you think?

Makeup:

Lipstick: Giorgio Armani Beauty Rouge d'Armani Sheer Lipstick - 501 (pink) - c/o

Eyeshadow Giorgio Armani Beauty Eyes To Kill Intense Eyeshadow - Bronze 2012 Summer Collection in shades Obsidian Grey and Madre Perle - c/o

Accessories:

Right Hand: Hook-Leather Bracelet - Wanderlust + Co

Heart Cuff Bracelet - purchased at a craft fair

Pyramid Stud Bracelet - Forever 21

Light Hand - Purple Wool-Diamante & Chain Bracelet - Wanderlust + Co

I've also added some freshness to my beauty routine. I usually opt for a nude lipstick, but I've taken a leap of faith in Giorgio Armani's Rouge d'Armani Sheer Lipstick in pink. I have to say - this lipstick stays on for hours and the shades give a subtle impact, which I love.

Here Comes The Sun

What I'm Wearing:

Neon Roll-Sleeve Blouse - Old Navy (similar style here)

Neon 80s Abstract Mini Skirt - Forever 21

Black Studded Tote - Primark UK

Etienne Aigner Coral Vision Wedges - Marshalls

Oh neon... how I love thee. Let me count the shirts in my closet...

This year, I've really done my best to expand my wardrobe in terms of colors or prints I might not usually pick. My strategy is simple: keep an open mind, and perhaps try garments that I think might look strange on the hanger. Turns out the theory is proving to be successful. I've been using to find new wardrobe options and the results: sometimes things look better on YOU than on the hanger.

Accessories:

Rings - my own

Necklace - ?

Polished Brass Bangle - J. Crew

Gold Chain Bangle - Forever 21

Hammered Geometric Neon Pink Bracelet - Charming Charlie

Take neons for example. Obnoxious? Maybe, but they are great investment pieces. My shirt, from Old Navy, can be worn during multiple seasons due to the roll-tab sleeves, to work or for a night out... and can transition into my winter wardrobe during those blah weather moments.

This is not the last you'll see of these neon colors revived from the 80s. Now that I think of it - this is rather age appropriate being that I'm a child of the 80s.