A Word of Advice

It's Wednesday, we're getting there. It's been a long week already, and sometimes I need a little reminder to be nice. Luckily, there are some lovely mantra-foused fashion that helps us be kind.

Mindy Mae Market, Just Be Nice Tee, $45

Soft, simple, easy.

Kohl's, Pop Up x Kind Graphic Tank, $14

What a fun workout top. The font is even Nike-ish.

Macy's, Sub Urban Riot Cotton Work Hard Be Nice Graphic Tee, $34

A personal motto of mine. Just do it.

Selfridges & Co, Littlesmith Gold-plated Bar Necklace, $25

I had to throw in a necklace. A great nameplate option, lovely for layering.

On those tough days, those long days, those is it Friday yet days, remember to be nice and be kind. 

Be fabulous today!

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Speak Up

Let's get graphic. Not Nat Geo graphic, I'm talking graphic tees. It's not quite tshirt weather (far from it) but today, let's look at some long sleeve text tees that are casual.

Amazon, Jessica Simpson Charlotte Tee, $39

Simple and yet so cool. I'd pair it with a denim jacket or even a black blazer.

JCPenny, Sugar High Printed Floral Raglan Tee, $14

A cheeky mix of floral and gold with a feminine scoop neck and baseball style sleeves.

Bloomingdale's, Junk Food Tee Party for No Reason, $40

I firmly agree with the sentiment of this shirt and I love the rounded hem that compliments the scoop neck.

Modcloth, Songwriter's Assistant Top, $34

Aside from the washed blue hue, I love the font of the text on this tee. It's big and bold.

A great text/graphic tee is such fun way to add some quirk your outfit. Leave the accessories at home because the shirt is going to do the talking.

Be fabulous today!

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Ease Into Mod

Mod is going to be huge this year and we'll be talking about it a lot, but let's ease into with some graphic black and white. A great pattern in a strong black and white is a great statement that will never go out of style.

Bloomingdale's, Aqua Dress Art Deco Sequin, $76

How about this beautiful dress? It is so easy to dress up or down with the shoes and jewelry. I just think the it's so interesting that the graphic is made up of sequins. Very unique.

White House Black Market, Perfect Form Geo Print City Pant, $84

Before you brush off these bold crops, know that there is 3% spandex in them. That's the perfect amount to make these wearable for just about any size. 

Piperlime, BB Dakota Alven Coat, $57

I love the foldover shawl collar on this coat, it's a great option for right now when you don't need a down coat but it's not quiet spring jacket weather.

Macy's, Luxology Sleeveless Lace Sheath, $79

This is not what I think of when I hear lace, which is why I love it for work or even for a wedding!

A great black and white pattern that is past a standard dot or stripe is just what I need right now. 

Be fabulous today!

Patterned Pleasures

Happy Monday lovebugs! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I don't know how the weather is around you but here in DC it is stunning. You can walk to work and not be in a full sweat by the time you get the office. You can even layer on, dare I say it? A cardigan! Today we're taking a looking at some fantastic graphic cardigans that are perfect to wear right now.

Madwell, graphic songstress cardigan, $88

How about this fantastic zig zag pattern, perfect for work or play.

Nordstrom Rack, BP Shawl Collar Cardigan, $48

Hello prep central! I love this shawl collar cardi. Wear it open and belt it or button up and head out!

Loft, Blurred Spot Cardigan, $54

So while I'd love to post a Kate Spade cardigan on here given that they are rocking the dots this fall, it's not exactly in the budget, so how about this fantastic blurred spot cardigan from Loft? It comes in two colors.

Anthropologie, Sedimentology Cardigan, $29 (!!)

Obsessed with this 50s inspired cardigan. The colors are so cheery and the extended short sleeve is perfect for fall!

Cardigans are one of my all time favorite items to have in my closet because they work for everything. You will see a lot of them on TCB this fall and winter. Graphic cardigans are a great way to mix in some patterned interest to your outfit.

Be fabulous today!

A Teeny Bit 'o Print

Hey lovebugs,
Mini skirts are so much fun for summertime (please note NOT for work). What I'm really loving is a little bit of pattern. And I'm not just talking a stripe here or a polka dot there, I'm talking graphic prints.

Forever 21, Retro Print Skirt, $12

While I despise these shoes, I love this mini. The print is so fluid and the buttons add some definition.

Modcloth, Garden Plot Twist Skirt, $42

The colors in the skirt just leap out at you. I would pair this with a white tie blouse.

Macy's, Tommy Hilfiger Millennium Promise Skirt, $62

Besides the great chevron going on here...100% of proceeds from this collection are committed to the development of sustainable communities.

Nordstrom Rack, Mimi Chica Hem Skirt, $28

A little high low action on this adorable skirt. I might add a skinny neon belt to this one.

A printed mini is a great way to add some interest to your outfit. And don't pair it with a white top! Try to find a color in the skirt or a contrasting neon to pair.

Be fabulous today!

Fly Away With Me

Graphic prints are huge this season, and I'm loving the animal graphic print because it's unique and fun for the warmer months. Today we're looking at birds. Bird prints and bird patterns.

Fred Flare, Printed Chiffon Button Shoulder Dress, $39

A great little dress with a cap sleeve. This may need a skinny belt around the waist.

Modcloth, Wing it on dress, $69

A great halter, and a great large print. This dress has a defined waistline which makes it perfect for almost any body type.

Topshop, Bird Cross Back Cami, $52

This print is adorable, and the gold buttons add just the right amount of bling.

Forever 21, Ditsy Bird Skirt, $19

I love the pleats in this mini, I'd add a white blazer and some nude sandals.

So are you feeling flighty? Try some of these fun graphic prints this summer. 

Be fabulous today!

Graphic Prints

Hey lovebugs,
On Monday we looked at romantic prints but today we're going a little bit bolder and trying out some graphic prints. Bigger, brighter and definitely attracting more attention.

Ann Taylor, Crossing Paths Skirt, $49

I really like how this print weaves and wraps your shape, very fitted.

Anthropologie, Mitte Loop, $68

The busyness of this print really meshes with the color pairings.

Modcloth, Burst of Light Dress, $48

I love this piece because it's all you need. You can throw this on a pair of heels and just walk out the door.

Nordstrom, Marc Jacobs Hot Dot Bangle, $68

Oversized graphic, mod and generally fabulous.

There is something so punchy and fun about a great graphic print. It's a great pop to mix into your day to day wear.

Be fabulous today!

Graphic Knit

Happy Wednesday lovebugs! We're getting there!  Today let's look at some graphic knits.  Something that has an interesting pattern or design for fall and winter.

J Crew, Microstripe cardigan, $89

So the model looks like they just woke her up, but the cardi is fabulous and punchy.

Asos, Sweater in horse, $61

Certainly for the braver fashionistas, but this is a wonderful knit for fall.

Modcloth, Berried in Style, $45

Believe it or not it is a knit. This sheer sweater has a lovely color palate.

Free People, Lost in the Forest cropped sweater, $69

Let's go apple picking in this sweater. How lovely for fall.

Sometimes I love to dress up an outfit with accessories, but sometimes I like the the print to do the work.

Be fabulous today!

Defining Graphic

Usually when you hear the term graphic in fashion you think of a pattern.  I want to break it down back to the word's base: graph.  I'm loving the graph print right now because it's interesting to look at and always professional.

Madewell, grid paper boyshirt, $79

I like this super masculine cut.  Girl it up with pearls and a skinny belt.

Forever 21, bowtie blouse, $16.90

Speaking of girling it up.  How adorable would this be under a black suit? 

Figleaves, falke vittoira, $15

These tights are fun and different for the office.

Canvas, plaid wool skirt, $20

I LOVE this skirt, it's not mini and it's so professional.  I'm also LOVING the price!!!

Maybe the reason I love this type of print is because I love Excel.  I love when everything has it's own assigned box.  It's neat and organized.  That's what these picks remind me of- organized fabulousness.

Be fabulous today!