Movie Inspiration: Annie (1982)

If you dont like the music then I suggest you watch it on mute because this film has some of my favorite costumes ever.The 30's... one of my very favorite decades. Loads of hats, cinched waists, undergarments pretty enough to wear out in the streets, gloves, pearls, gin! Ann Reinking had the most awesome wardrobe ever and she looked amazing. Like she belonged in the Upper East Side. Carol Burnett with her fantastic underwear, half drunk but still hilariously perfect. And last but not least the AMAZING Bernadette Peters, one of my favorite actresses also looking dashing, sexy and provocative! Overall, an awesome movie to be inspired by!

The character of Grace was very lady-like, tailored hats, suits, rather conservative and stuffy. If you want to replicate this look be bold and try on a lovely elegant bun or a hat for size. Dont forget to throw in a bit of color. Think sexy secretary. Which is what she was.

Hat, Jcrew $150, White Blouse, Calypso $175, Skirt, James Perse $75, Belt, TopShop $70, Shoes, Michael Kors $117.70, Necklace, Talbots $40, Purse, Kate Spade $395, Nail Polish, Dolce & Gabbana 'Fire' $20

Oh Miss Hannigan. We love you, your drunk self and your inability to love children. We love that you're not dripping with diamonds. We just love you, you're a lovely mess. I think it's about time someone dressed you up and actually made you wear clothing, yes? Trying to channel a less drunk, more sophisticated Miss Hannigan? Try this:

Dress, TopShop $90, Shoes, BCBG $70, Stockings, TopShop $16, Necklace, Arden B $28, Ring, Kate Spade $95, Polish, OPI 'Rose Petals' $8, Purse, High Fashion $47

If you're more of a Lily St. Regis kinda girl I can tell you that a modern Lily would've LOVED jeans. She would've still rocked the floral and some veil on her head though, this way she could be the provocative innocent little theif she loved being. Wasn't she and Rooster like the most fun couple? I totally shipped Lily/Rooster. Both bad and naughty.

Jeans, TopShop $80, Blouse, J by Jasper Conran $41.60, Headband, Jennifer Ouellette $80, Necklace, White House Black Market $54, Shoes, Perlina $99, Purse, Julie K $176, Polish, Zoya 'Ibiza' $7

And that's all. Annie is the way to go this week, I bet my bottom dollar.

Of rocker girls and manhattan queens

Guess who was channeling their inner rock-goddess last night? Moi! And may I mention that my bag was large enough to fit an extra pair of slick black heels but my shoes didn't hurt AT ALL so I never took them out. (I think it's cause I was severely intoxicated by the end of the night and I'm pretty sure I yelled at one point 'I have no legs!!' to a random college guy.)

Black jeans, TopShop $80, Shirt, Arden B. $38, Jacket, MinkPink $124, Shoes, Bebe $129, Bag, Marciano $195, Earrings, TopShop $18, Ring, New York & Co $19, Eyeshadow, MAC 'carbon' $14.50, Nailpolish, ULTA 'twilight' $7.50

For my hair I was feeling Sienna Miller in Alfie so much that I styled it like hers.

Since my hair is now officially in the super long range (I swear to cut it before it hits my ass) I was able to do it.


Speaking of outfits that are love incarnate. I think this one is just... well, you judge.

Dearest Blair Waldorf. You rock my fucking life. The coat, the lace stockings, the shoes (!!!!!!!), the necklace, the peek of the lace underneath, the over-sized satin clutch, the hair....

Perfection. When I grow up I want to be like her. Here endeth the fawning.

Sophisticated Casual

I love jeans. I'm not going to lie. I have about 20 pairs of them so when I saw Kelly wearing this I just knew I had to replicate it. I adore the casual yet dressy structured look of it. It's perfect to wear to the office on Fridays or hang out with friends or even a perfect first date look. I think the one thing I didn't have was the blazer and I found this great similar piece in Ross for $49.

Blazer, Eddie Bauer $149, Skinny Jeans, Charlotte Russe $27.80, Cardigan, Forever21 $24.90, Shoes, Jessica Simpson $88.95, Handbag, Jessica Simpson $83.60, Earrings, Charlotte Russe $6.50, Sunglasses, Fossil $50, Nail Polish, OPI 'Barefoot in Barcelona' $8.50

Love that Look!

I am absolutely in love with this look I created, I have lookalikes of everything here except the dress which I will be hunting for this week (since the website doesn't carry mu size) but I wanted to share it because it's so very adorable that I could wear it all week long. It's still warm here in Florida but I too the look from warm, the cooler weather and brought it down to a casual look (which I can already pull off and did on Friday with the girls).

Dress, Redflare $58, Shoes, Wanted $50, Purse, TopShop $135, Necklace, Aldo $18, Polish 'Starfish-Patrick', Rescue Beauty Lounge $18

Already a bit cooler where you're at? Just add a cardigan and some ribbed tights and you're set :)

Cardigan, Jcrew $88, Ribbed Thights, Falke Elegance $35

And to tone down for a casual look, loose the dress and pick up your favorite jeans.

Jeans, Old Navy $34.50

You see what I mean that I can wear it all week long?