Cobalt Casual

Casual to you and casual to me can mean two completely different things. For me, this is casual, believe it or not.

Outfit:

Leopard Print Top - Old Navy

April Skinny Jeans - Blue - c/o Urban1972.com

Luscious 32 Glitter Bow Pumps - Lulus.com

Kristen Round Satchel - Coach

Jeans really don't get as much recognition as they should. Hence, when the rainbow jean trend came along, I swear I heard angels singing.... These are from Urban 1972, my lovely sponsor. If you haven't checked out their site, then please do so. 

While I know us bloggers love our dresses, I'm gunna be 100% honest with you - those things called legs... they get cold. Yes, I know those shots of you wearing that billowy dress on a bridge in the middle of a poppy field look good (and I'm willing to suffer for fashion, occasionally) but let's not pull all our cards out too soon, ladies. 

Accessories:

Square Topaz Ring - Local NJ artist

Thin Gold Bangle - C Wonder

Black Rhinestone Bracelet - Charming Charlie

Crystal Blue Bracelet - Vintage find from Philadelphia - I was told it's from the 60s.

Manicure - DIY!

I wore this outfit out to dinner with my hubby to an Irish pub, where the patrons played a game of "Which one of these doesn't belong" when I walked in. A bit loud - um, yeah. But, at least I can say I was the only one wearing glittery heels and bright blue denim. 

Guns N Roses

Want to talk about getting excited? Four words: Peter Pan collar necklace. Oh my word, I nearly lost my eggs over this necklace. I've been on the hunt for the perfect one for some time now, and hadn't had good luck online, but this beauty from Smak Parlour is it.

Outfit:

Guns N Roses Tee - H&M

Total Bloom Pleated Skirt - c/o Urban1972.com

Peter Pan Collar Necklace - Smak Parlour

Caged Gladiator Wedges - Mandee

Solid Brass Bangle - J.Crew

Rhinestone Bangle - C. Wonder

Buckle Up Band Ring - Henri Bendel

I think as bloggers, we're always focused on being so polished, and well-kept. You don't have to be decked out to look stylish. Shoot, a t-shirt can look dressier with a blazer than a blouse on it's own at times. Hopefully, there's some other bloggers who feel the same way because let's face it: I can't be on 24/7.  I don't live in heels, nor do I dress it up every day. But as long as I stay true to the kind of style I like, and ya'll keep reading, then I'll keep at it.

I have to say, though, this outfit really is me. A little bit of rock 'n roll and a splash of color. It mixes the feminine and roughness of fashion that I always try to pull together. In this case, the vintage feel of the Guns N Roses tee and uber girlyness of the floral print skirt works together... at least I dig it.

What can I say, I have a soft spot for 80s hair metal bands and the tees that promote them. This one will go well with my Poison and Queen tees.