Taking a Low Key Tee to the Next Level

I love finding comfy tees that can go from a chill Saturday afternoon running errands to out on the town Saturday night...and this one by Brokedown from South Moon Under was a perfect find! This Spring is all about pairing the low key such as tees with the fancy such as statement necklaces and earrings.

Black Leather Crossover Bag: Nine West;
Black Vegan Leather Jacket: BlankNYC (South Moon Under)

Love adding a pop of leopard print to an outfit! Leopard Print Flats: Nine West

Grey Bracelet: Anthropologie

Initial Necklace: South Moon Under; Long Necklace: Ann Taylor: Initial Bracelet: Alex and Ani; Earrings: Jewels (Ruxton, MD)

Some of my favorite fashion trends include pairing the unexpected...for example I love being able to take something super comfortable and dressing it up! So this season, try one of your cute and comfy tees with a sparkly, bold necklace and go from super chill to super fabulous!

Photo Credit: Nicole Diffenderfer - lovethediffsphotography@gmail.com

Xoxo,

Baltimore Blonde :)

Fun With Colors at the Laundromat

Let me just start by saying that my fabulous friend and photographer, Nicole, and I had a blast shooting this brightly colored outfit at the laundromat! Thank you to Nicole for always coming up with fun, creative and unique locations throughout Baltimore to shoot!

With Spring just around the corner, I can't wait to start wearing all my favorite bright colors again! The Pantone Fashion Colors for Spring 2013 are: Lemon Zest, Linen, African Violet, Emerald, Dusk Blue and Monaco Blue...all of which are incorporated in this flowy, kimono style top by Staring at Stars (Urban Outfitters). 

Yellow Tank: MaxStudio (Loehmann's); Purple Infinity Scarf: South Moon Under

Gumball machine!! Jeans: J. Crew; Nude Pumps: Restricted (South Moon Under)

Clutch: Jessica McClintock; Earrings: House of Harlow (South Moon Under)

Bracelets: Anthropologie

 Love the side braid as an easy way to deal with uncooperative hair!

 So get excited to add a pop of one (or two or three!) of Pantone's colors to your closet this Spring!

Photo Credit: Nicole Diffenderfer - lovethediffsphotography@gmail.com

Xoxo,

Baltimore Blonde :)

Bold Blouse, Bold Bracelet

First off...does anyone else remember the topsy turvy ponytail?? I had completely forgotten about it and then one day when looking for something different to do with my hair...it totally came back to me! Blast from the past!! 

So anyways...about the outfit...I love finding bold blouses to pair with skinny jeans and boots during the winter months...and this blouse by Odille from Anthropologie totally caught my eye with the big bursts of orange flowers, the billowy sleeves and the buttons in the back. As I've mentioned before, I'm a big fan of tops with details in the back...that way you're making a statement even when you leave a room!

Boots: Madden Girl by Steve Madden; Jeans: Rising Starlet by !It (The Bead, Towson, MD)

Large Link Bracelet:Jewels (Ruxton, Baltimore, MD); Orange Cuff Bracelet: Anthropologie

Earrings: Jewels (Ruxton, Baltimore, MD); Watch: Michael Kors; The warm orange infinity scarf was a gift from my fabulous and stylish Mother :)

Purse: Pietro Alessandro (Babe a Boutique, Fells Point)

 So my recommendation for today...try a bold blouse...whether it's the print, the sleeves, the back or all three!

Photo Credit: Nicole Diffenderfer - lovethediffsphotography@gmail.com

Xoxo,

Baltimore Blonde :)

Navy and Green...The Perfect Preppy Combo

This outfit was inspired by some of my fave fall 2012 trends...peplum, navy and bold jewelry. And as I've mentioned before, I love polka dots...so it was love at first sight when I found this navy blazer with the fabulous twist of added polka dots! And you can't go wrong with the classic navy and green color combo!

Adorable detailing! Heels: Miss. Albright(Anthropologie)

Check out the adorable buttons on this blazer!; Bracelets: Lilly Pulitzer and Poppy & Stella (Fells Point, Baltimore)

Fabulous fall colors in this bold necklace from Poppy & Stella (Fells Point, Baltimore)

Earrings: Poppy & Stella

Blazer: CoreLynnCalter (Anthropologie)

Love the cut-outs in this top by Maeve from Anthropologie!

Purse: Danica; Jeans: J. Crew

Photo Credit: Nicole Diffenderfer - lovethediffsphotography@gmail.com

Xoxo, 

Baltimore Blonde :)

Add a Little Edge and Rock Some Leather!

Although I'm always a summer girl at heart, one thing I do love about the crisp Fall weather in Baltimore is being able to throw on a cute leather jacket with almost any look. I like mixing the edginess of this brown leather jacket I found at a boutique in NYC with this feminine, sparkly white dress from Anthropologie.

I like finding dresses and skirts with unique hemlines...makes it more interesting!

Leather Jacket: NikiBiki; Dress: Leifnotes (Anthropologie)

Horseshoe Bracelet: Doubledutch Boutique (Hampden, Baltimore City)

Belt: Anthropologie; Love these cute and comfy boots by Rocket Dog

Infinity Scarf: South Moon Under; Earrings: Urban Outfitters; Watch: Michael Kors

I'm loving all the leather I'm seeing this season...fabulous dresses, skirts, tops and pants...and can't wait to add a little more edge to some of the more classic and preppy pieces in my closet!

Photo Credit: Nicole Diffenderfer - lovethediffsphotography@gmail.com

Xoxo,

Baltimore Blonde :)

Into the Wild...Let Nature Inspire You!

In nature, we find many different patterns that all seem to somehow complement one another...and when putting together an outfit, I like to try to imitate or reflect that same idea. This outfit was inspired by nature in many ways. The color and print of this jumpsuit by Luca totally caught my eye...and I was excited to mix and match it with similar colors and prints already in my closet, such as the scarf and purse. The key to putting together different patterns - is to work in similar color schemes as well as to coordinate the size of the actual print. 

Scarf: Image Is; Purse: Danica (from Whimsy Boutique in Federal Hill, Baltimore, which sadly closed last year)

Bracelets: Anthropologie and In Watermelon Sugar (Hampden, Baltimore); Necklace: Boutique in Atlanta, GA

Earrings: Poppy & Stella; Sunglasses: Lacoste

Green Cardigan: Banana Republic; Booties: Matisse (from South Moon Under); Jumpsuit: Luca (from Anthropologie)

So take a walk on the wild side this Fall and try mixing together a few prints!

Photo Credit: Nicole Diffenderfer - lovethediffsphotography@gmail.com

Xoxo,

Baltimore Blonde :)

Don't Be Afraid to Show a Little Color Underneath!

So sometimes there are occasions where showing off a little of your bra strap can be cute, classy and fabulous...but please note, this is not something to be done often and it can go downhill very fast if not worn in a tasteful manner! A color that compliments your outfit is best...no nude and no white showing no matter what! I also recommend a little lace as it adds a nice feminine element. 

This particular dress by GLAM, with its unique back, I felt totally called for some fun, flirty color underneath! The coral and green bralette is from Anthropologie.

Earrings are handmade by an artist from Charleston, SC.

On warm evenings like this one, make it easy and throw hair up in a loose, low knot. Then when you're back in the A/C and let your hair down, there's a nice wave to it!

Necklace - Francesca's Collections; Bracelets - Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie

I was totally drawn to the gorgeous colors and patterns of this dress! Plus I'm adoring the high-low trend in dresses (like this one) and skirts. 

Watch - Michael Kors; Purse - Lilly Pulitzer; Gold Wedges - Mix No6

Absolutely love beautiful summer evenings in Fells Point!

Photo Credit: Nicole Diffenderfer - lovethediffsphotography@gmail.com

Xoxo,

Baltimore Blonde :)

The 24 Hour Shopping Rule

While I always love to shop...there are times when I think I've fallen in love with either a piece of clothing or a purse or jewelry, and I try to take a step back and see if I'm still thinking about it 24 hours later. Today's top was one of those times. I saw it at South Moon Under, decided to walk away but then the next day, I just knew it had to be added to my wardrobe! The best part was when I went back, it had gone on sale! Score!! 

Top - South Moon Under; Skirt - Anthropologie

Earrings and Necklace - Poppy & Stella in Fells Point; Sunglasses: Lacoste

Purse - Adorable boutique on Seabrook Island in Charleston, SC; Booties - South Moon Under; Coral bracelet - Anthropologie; Grey & turquoise wrap bracelet - boutique at the Arizona Biltmore

Grey blazer - Urban Outfitters

Photo Credit: Nicole Diffenderfer - lovethediffsphotography@gmail.com

Xoxo,

Baltimore Blonde :)