Winter White into Spring

White is one of my favorite colors! It never goes out of style...in the winter it gives your skin a glow...in the summer it makes you look tanner...and it looks fabulous paired with pretty much any other color...including white! 

And to keep this white on white outfit a little more on the casual side, I untucked on one side...a trend I'm seeing in the magazines and on the streets. 

White Sequin Jacket: Matty M (South Moon Under); White Tee: Survival (The Bead, Towson, MD); Watch: Victorinox Swiss Army

Nude Heels: Restricted (South Moon Under); Earrings: Poppy & Stella;
Necklace: Tiffany & Co.

Bracelets: J. Crew and Forever 21

Pants: New York & Company

 So as we transition from winter to spring, try pairing a little white on white for a classic party look to celebrate the warmer weather and sunshine that's just around the corner!

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 :)

Kicking it Military Style!

I love the military trend! A cute structured military-inspired blazer over a sheer blouse is the perfect combination for a day at the office or for a casual weekend look - like I've put together here. 

Military Blazer: H&M

Grey Suede Boots: Urban Outfitters; Jeans: Rising Starlet by !It (The Bead in Towson, MD)

Apple Print Sheer Blouse: Esley (South Moon Under)

Sunglasses: Coach; Watch: Michael Kors; Bracelets: Poppy & Stella (in Fells Point)

Love this necklace from Whimsy which sadly closed in Federal Hill. 

So add a little structure to your closet and try a military blazer this season. You'll find that it can be paired with anything from jeans to a dress!

Photo credit: Nicole Diffenderfer - lovethediffsphotography@gmail.com

Xoxo,

Baltimore Blonde :)

Menswear-Inspired: Channeling Coco Chanel with a Burst of Gold

While I'm a girly girl at heart, sometimes I like taking fashion cues from the opposite sex. Menswear-inspired women's fashion can be traced back to one of my all-time favorite fashion icons, Coco Chanel. The 20th century's most important and influential fashion designer believed in a modernist philosophy, menswear-inspired fashions, and a pursuit of expensive simplicity. When channeling Coco and the menswear look, make sure all elements of the outfit are tailored properly and also add feminine touches to help ensure it doesn't look like your borrowing straight out of your boyfriend/husband's closet!

Love the oversize collar and puffy sleeves on this cream-colored jacket by Ryu...they add a vintage-y feel.

Necklace: The Bead (in Towson, MD)

Plaid Pants: Billabong; Suede Nude Heels: Aldo

Purse: Pietro Alessandro (from Babe a Boutique in Fells Point); Layered Gold Bracelets: Katwalk Boutique (in Fells Point), New York & Company and Urban Outfitters; Watch: Michael Kors

Navy Blue Top with Gold Contrast: Gracia from Katwalk Boutique (in Fells Point); Gold Earrings: Image Is Salon (in Cockeysville, MD)

Try a pair of tailored pants with a classic collared shirt but add a twist like this navy and gold Gracia top and a funky statement necklace. 

And lastly, in the words of Coco Chanel, "In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different."

Photo Credit: Nicole Diffenderfer - lovethediffsphotography@gmail.com

Xoxo,

Baltimore Blonde :) 

Long, sheer skirt on a hot, hot day in Wyman Park!

Wyman Park is my fave park in Baltimore City...the main reason being that my husband and I live right across the street from Wyman Park. I love having the Johns Hopkins stadium in the park, hearing all the games and students cheering! I love the spirit! And then the little baseball diamond and trees...makes for the perfect atmosphere!

On this very, very hot day layered bandeau tops and a long, flowing skirt were the perfect solution when hanging out in Wyman Park!

Belt - Anthropologie; Earrings and skirt - Poppy & Stella in Fells Point; Bandeau tops - The Bead in Towson 

Loving chunky jewelry and this necklace from South Moon Under totally rocks! Bracelet is aluminum and was handmade in Charlottesville, VA.

Another hat I love! This one is from my Grandmother :) At almost 90 years old she still has amazing style!!

Photo credit: Nicole Diffenderfer - 
lovethediffsphotography@gmail.com

Xoxo
Baltimore Blonde :)