Instagram OOTDs + Extras

Sorry if you follow me on Instagram (Kristen_Lawler) because these will all be repeats. Since I leave at 6 and my husband leaves for work at 415 I really don't have anyone to take my OOTD pics except for the weekends so these will have to suffice. I'll try to be better at getting some good shots.

1. HIP Sheer Tank (Nordstrom Rack) (see full shirt in this OOTD), American Eagle Shorts, F21 Necklace, Old Navy Flip Flops 

2. GoJane Floral Crochet Dress (see full dress and open back here), Qupid wedges

3. Old Navy Chambray Top (similar here), Mossimo Black Skinnies, GoJane sandals

4. Colored denim (Nordstrom Rack), Black blouse some boutique, Target Sandals

5. Old Navy Denim Vest, F21 tank, Mossimo Black Skinnies, H&M Purse, GoJane Sandals

6. Old Navy Blouse, Rock Star Jeans (buy here and here), and flip flops. Essie Bikini So Teeny polish.

7/8. Target Neon shorts (see this post for similar options), F21 top, Qupid wedges (Isn't my husband hot?? Love him.)

I'm in love with these spiked sandals from GoJane, they go with everything. Just be sure not to sit Indian style, the spikes will dig into your legs! 

 

Picked these puppies up at F21, the bag is my favorite! I love the white and gold paired together.

Chain necklace available in Silver

Polka dot pouch

It has been ridiculously hot this week, I'm trying to use up all my summer outfits before fall comes. This whole year and especially this summer has seriously just flown right by!

Oh and did you see my post for Summer Hairstyles at According to Jax? Check it out!

OOTD

Nordstrom Rack Skinnies 

Nordstrom BP Vneck 

American Eagle Scarf 

F21 Necklace 

Nine West Wedges 

I'm so excited it's finally warmed up, I just had to rock some brights and florals. 

I rarely wear my hair up, but this new darker color has me taking risks. I never thought I'd see the day where I actually prefer dark hair. Who knew?

What have you been wearing this spring so far?

OOTD

AE dress (old)

Gap skinnies

Nordstrom cardi

F21 necklace

Steve Madden boots

I've been dying to wear dresses, but most of mine are just about the the appropriate work length. This past week we've had some on and off good weather so I busted out my dress over some jeans and I thought it would be weird, but the length totally worked. So happy to make pieces I already own more versatile. Yay.

OOTD

I know this is a shocker, but more outfits inspired by Pinterest. I just can't stop pinning. It's a compulsion!
Target Boy's Striped Top, Mossimo Skinny Slacks, Target Skinny Belt, Varying pearls. Before I went to work, I felt that the pearls were kind of too costumey so I ended up only wearing a single strand and completely felt like a Stepford wife.

Forever 21 "dress", I don't know how F21 calls it a dress, I would say it's definitely a tunic. Nordstrom belt, American Eagle Skinny jeans, Steve Madden Intyce boots.

F21 Striped Shirt, American Eagle Jeans, Black Scarf, OTK socks scrunched down, Steve Madden Intyce Boots.

The weather here in CA has been all skiwompy. It's freezing one day and hot the next. 

How's the weather by you? What have you been wearing?

OOTD + NOTD

So I'm still working on getting you guys better pics than from my cell phone, but I haven't figured something better out yet. So stay posted please! Sorry this post and my last OOTD post had several pics together, I've been really busy after work and for now it's just been easiest to lump them together.

A few of my outfits were inspired by my Fashion Inspiration board on Pinterest. I know I talk a lot about Pinterest on here, but it's seriously my favorite. I pin everyday. It's such a great source for recipes, party ideas, home decor, DIY project and of course fashion! Whenever I'm in a rut for outfits, I just check out Pinterest and easily find something I can replicate. For last week, I also turned to Twitter for work outfit reccomendations so here is some of your recs in motion paired with Pinterset. Thank you to everyone for your ideas and pics, I can't tell you how much I appreciate your support and ideas. You gals (and guys) rock!

F21 Blazer and Necklace, Nordstrom Tank, Target Mossimo Skinny Slacks

Old Navy Ruffle Tie Neck Blouse, Target Mossimo Skinny Slacks, Single Pearl Necklace

Lulu's Knotted Skirt, Fitted Scoop Neck, F21 Necklace

 

F21 Scarf, Nordstrom V-neck, American Eagle Skinny jeans

OPI In the Spotlight, e.l.f. Golden Goddess

OOTD + NOTD

I wish I had better pics for you guys, but I'm the only one awake when I leave for work in the morning so all you get for now is some super high quality cell phone pics. Hopefully, I can work something out soon and get some better pics soon. I've posted a few of these pics on Twitter (follow me at KristenLLP), but wanted to share them with everyone.

Lauren Conrad for Kohls Blazer

Nordstrom Tank

AE Shorts

Outfit inspired by Everything According to Erin

(worn for a night out, not to work)

Mossimo Black Crew Neck Sweater (last year)

Plaid Tunic I've had forever

Mossimo Skinny Slacks

Inspired by Pinterest

F21 Striped Top

Go Jane Pink Skirt

FYI NYC's Manhattan is a total dupe for Essie's Carry On. I love this color (and Essie's) and have been wearing it for days now. Plus, it's $2!!!

The weather has been so nice here in CA, but the end of last week got pretty chilly. As much as I love my shorts and sandals, I'm kind of excited for scarves and boots. Ohmyword. I just said (typed) that. Goodness gracious. 

 

What are you guys wearing for this season transition? Do you dress according to the season or the weather?

OOTD, NOTD, and Sister's OOTD

Just wanted to share with you ladies what my sister and I wore for her birthday extravaganza. I loved this Lush top I picked up a while ago, it's such a soft color and is so versatile. It looks great with jeans, shorts, and tucked into a pencil skirt. 

Gap Jeans

Nordstrom Lush Blouse

White Tank

F21 Bracelets and Earrings

Jungwha Heart Necklace

Steve Madden Sandals

American Eagle Jeans

Nordstrom Blouse

Francesca's Necklace

Go Jane Spiked Heels

I LOVED sissy's outfit. She looked so freaking adorable and her shoes were killer. I know many of you said it would be difficult to style spiked heels back in this trend post, but I think the sister did it perfect and everyone (especially the guys) thought her shoes were awesome.

I posted this picture on Twitter and many of you asked me what I was wearing, it's Essie's Topless and Barefoot with elf's Golden Goddess. I've been loving gold glitter polish on top of every color, it's my go-to.

OOTD

American Eagle Dress

F21 Striped Top

Target Mossimo Sandals

I've been wearing this dress for a few years and love it, it's so comfortable, but I wanted to mix it up today for work. I've seen mixed prints all over magazines and blogs and thought I'd give it a whirl myself. The Mr. didn't know what to think of it, but my mom said it was hip so I went with her opinion and strutted it through the office.

What do you think? Is mixing prints a do or don't?

HandM Dress

Nordstrom BP Cardi

RJ Graziano necklace (last seen in this post)

This is what I wore yesterday for work but had to do a sad self-potrait-in-the-mirror-with-a-cell pics. I loved how this looked, I love orange and thought it was a great pop of color on a simple outfit.

Recent Purchases

M·A·C 'Sheen Supreme' Lipstick in Can't Get Enough

This is the lipstick I wore/bought after having my make-up done for my Bachelorette Party It lasts pretty long and is really moisturizing.

M·A·C 34 Lash

I wore/bought these lashes as well for my Bachelorette Party on the 2nd night in the fuschia dress. They're the same ones Kim Kardashian often wears and even though they feel really lightweight, they are ridiculously long. Like clown-like almost.

AE Distressed Denim Midi Short in Medium Destroyed

I've been on the look out for some shorts that are short, but not short-shorts. Also some with a tailored edge, however, they are no where to be found! The sweet Vanessa of Nessa Loves Makeup foun some super cute ones for me at PacSun, but they didn't hit a good place on my legs. Such a bummer because I loved them. These shorts are the perfect length and the cuff are pretty cute.

F21 Cotton Short w/ Striped Belt in Denim
Product Code: 2074245057

I found these shorts and they totally fit the bill for what I was looking for. They're not really denim, just cotton made to look like denim. They're still short, but not bootie shorts. It's a really flattering length and I'm looking forward to dressing them up this summer.

F21 Racerback Tank in Neon Pink
Product Code: 2000012313

So I know this kind of looks like a work out tank, and maybe it will eventually end up as one, but the bright color just screams summer to me. It will look great layered with a white tank (it's kind of low cut IRL), some layered jewelry and my cut-offs.

F21 Wild Animal Tunic
Product Code: 2075852268

I saw this shirt/tunic worn as a dress last summer at a club. The girl told me she bought it at F21 and I scoured the website and stores the rest of the month. When I saw this pop up online I knew I HAD to have it. It's so cute by itself over shorts/pants, but also make a great cover-up. It's barely long enough to be worn as a dress, so I'm looking forward to wearing it on our Honeymoon.

Shopping Fail

AE Vintage Denim High-Waisted Shortie in Light Vintage Wash

Girls, high-waisted shorts are NOT for me. Definitely not. I thought these shorts were so cute, I loved the outlined pockets and the color and thought that I might be hip enough to pull off wearing them around my hips. Then I got home and tried them again that way and the crotch area hangs way too low. When I showed my mom, she told me "I lived in the high-waisted time, and I didn't even like it then."

My Lust List

American Apparel Medium Leather Carry-All Pouch in Tan

I love clutches. I have tons of colors and different sizes. I've had my eye on this purse for a LONG time and after this post at A Piece of Toast I'm dead set on getting it. My birthday is coming up and I'm hoping this will magically show up on my door step. Hint hint. :D

I also bought several books, The Help and Water for Elephants after reading them I had to own them and went on a hunt. FYI the best retail stores for them are: Costco for Water for Elephants ($8.99) and Target for The Help ($17.49) - only available in hardback, paperback won't be out for months (according to the Barnes and Noble associate). At Costco, I also picked up Jane Eyre, Still Alice, Little Bee and The Alchemist. I’ve found that when I buy books before reading them they usually suck, but Costco said I can bring them back if I don’t like them. I’ve missed out on so many books there because I don’t buy them when I see them, read them later and love them. They’re all around $8.99 for paperback so that’s a steal! I work across the street from the library so I'll check them out from there, I don't want to return used books to Costco- that's kind of ghetto.

Ok, I think this is my last shopping extravaganza. Boo hoo hoo. I'm putting a self-imposed ban on purchasing unnecessary items (like clothes or make-up). I've been cleaning my room and sorting out old summer clothes and I really don't need anymore. I did need some shorts bc I no longer fit into my old shorts, not that I care though! I've never had shapely thighs or a rear-end so bring it on (to those areas only please, leave my buddha belly alone). These two pair, plus another pair that still fit will be enough to get me by. Plus, the wedding is coming up so fast and the Mister will be placing a permanent ban on all shopping so I might as well get a headstart.

What have you been buying or eyeing for the summer? Do you have any of these items? Have you read any of the books?