matching michelle

Michelle Williams killed it (as usual) this weekend in an adorable summer ensemble. Her polka dot shirt and abstract shorts are playful together, and her minimal black accessories give it a more grownup feel.

Rag and Bone Harper Shorts // Delias Dot Bow Back Short Sleeve // Helium Black Strap Gladiators // Ray Ban Wayfarers // Vanessa Bruno Large Fabric Bag

Image via Through Michelle

get the look: rachel bilson

How adorable does Rachel Bilson look for a show appearance? Her shoes are sick, and I love how the chartreuse looks with the cobalt and black. Her palazzo pants are slim enough not to overwhelm her small frame, which is good for petite girls like me. She always looks amazing, and looks ahead of the trends, but subtle.

Get her look here!

 

Alexander Wang Silk Tank //  Romeo Gigli Vintage Palazzo Pant // Ivanka Trump Etta Fisherman Sandal

darling dots

For a while there, it seemed like every celebrity was wearing the Spotted Snowfall sweater from Madewell. The soft angora pullover has the perfect fit and adds a fun pattern to cold-weather dressing.

It was only a matter of time before similar sweaters came out at different price points. What I'm surprised about is how lovely the more expensive and cheaper sweaters are.

The Chinti and Parker sweater has white polka dots instead of blue and has a slightly higher neckline. It's 100% cashmere and is much pricier, at $560 than the $85 Madewell sweater.

Old Navy has a knockoff of the Madewell sweater that I think is on the money. It has the same wider crewneck and three-quarter length sleeves. It has white dots instead of the blue, but it has pretty much the exact same look as the Madewell version. Unlike the original, it's 100% cotton. The only qualm I would have with this sweater is that the look might change if it's much flimsier than the Madewell one.

running wild

I have an addiction to button-up blouses. I can't get enough of them and can't stop buying them. I find myself making excuses (like all addicts do) for purchasing blouse, after blouse, after blouse. But, they are so versatile; They're a no-brainer for work, and super chic with sky high boots on the weekend, and they work with everything! See, I'm doing it now. I can't stop. But I swear, you'll buy my excuse for this one.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2011 has these adorable literal animal print blouses--one print features running deer and is more colorful and the other is tonal browns and has panthers. I've been lusting over them for a while now--imagining mixing them with more traditional prints like thick stripes or polka dots, or under solid blazers for an unexpected pop.

At $400, they're pretty solidly outside of my price range. Leave it to H&M, though, to come through for me with this horse themed number. I'm not sure if it's intended to be a knockoff of Marc's, but I scooped it up immediately.

So far I've worn it to work buttoned all the way up under a cream crew neck sweater with loafers and with an army green vest, leopard scarf and booties for a date.

it must be fate

The universe is trying to send me a message. It has something to do with a leopard skirt. I recently posted these top three images on my Tumblr. Just last week, I bought a thrifted leopard pencil skirt with pockets.

No matter how hard I try, I can't kill my craving for these jungle-worthy skirts. The one at the top of my list is this body-con number by BCBG. However, at $198, it's got me playing the whole wait-and-see-if-you-really-love-it game. I do. I really love it. It's been a week or two since I spotted it, and I still can't get it off my mind, so I'm pretty sure it's going to be one of my next purchases.

The only thing that may prevent me from dishing out a cool 200 for this beauty may be this knockoff from--get this--Target. It's only $15. I mean... I think it's a sign. You better believe I'm racing to Target after work and try this bad boy on. If it fits well, I don't think much could stop me from buying it. If my wardrobe still cries out for the BCBG version, I won't even feel bad having both considering this one costs less than lunch.