Current Cravings: {Tee it Up}

In conjunction to yesterday's post, I decided to choose some tees that fit the description that I talked about.  Tops that still have a comfy feel that include unique details, adding a little something special to the casual item.

{Stripes}

Madewell | Forever 21 | Madewell

{Embellished}

H&M | Gap

{Color blocked}

Forever 21 | Forever 21

{Graphic}

Topshop | Zara | Forever 21

Here are some of my t-shirt looks I've worn previously:

Look 1 | Look 2 | Look 3

The Latest: {To a Tee}

Yes, I just had to take a photo of the look without the jacket cause I love the faux leather sleeves that add an edgy contrast to the simple gray tee.  Currently I'm all about comfy tees with cool patterns or unique details that separate them from just an average cotton blend t-shirt.  I'm loving the fact that they have evolved in the style realm as being a base for a chic outfit or downplaying a fancier piece.  The versatility of a tee has become the epitome of fashion moving forward.  To think that previously these pieces were just thrown on willy-nilly without really any care in the world.  The new selection of styles excites me that even in a time crunch I can still look put together.

Forever 21 blazer, shirt & earrings | Gap pants

Sam Edelman pumps | Urban Outfitters sunglasses

Dior lipstick in 'Favori Red 752'

The Latest: {Some Things Borrowed}

I would like to describe this look as menswear-inspired.  The cardigan, chambray and oxfords are definitely pieces, of course in feminine flattering silhouettes, that have a 'borrowed from the boys' feel and I'm definitely digging it.

Urban Outfitters cardigan | Madewell button-down

H&M jeans | Target oxfords | MAC lipstick in 'Russian Red'

The Latest: {Berries in the Spring}

I decided to wear a deep berry lip color yesterday although spring was supposed to be present and has supposedly been here for a while.  The weather seemed grey though not too gloomy so the darker lip was chosen to complete the overall look of laid-back glamour, if that concept even really makes any sense.  I have also been so inspired by this pin minus the leopard details.  What are some looks you've pinned and have tried to replicate or have yet to flesh out the inspiration in real life? I'd love to know!

Target top (also worn here) | Gap jeans (recently worn here)

Vince Camuto booties | Urban Outfitters sunglasses

MAC lipstick in 'Media'

The Latest: {Now's the Time}

It's time for dresses, a love of mine last year and I am excited to wear them more often this time around. What is your favorite warm weather item to wear? Would love to know!

Forever 21 dress & belt | INC International Concepts pumps

Urban Outfitters sunglasses | YSL lipstick in '11 Rose Culte'

Retro-Spect: {The 1920s}

The Great Gatsby opened in theaters this week and I thought, what great way to give a celebratory nod, than reminisce upon the fashion of this era as it inspires looks today and what it actually looked like in the 1920s.

Women's trends in this era consisted mostly of drop-waisted sheath-like dress with pleated or slitted skirts adorned with embellishments as well.  But this type of style actually resonated with the younger generation at the time as it was not as conservative comparably to the older women that came before them.  These dresses presented much more of a freedom for ladies to enjoy themselves at dances and parties.  Elsa Schiaparelli was a major designer in this period who focused on this type of silhouette comparing it to the stylings of the Greeks and Romans, inspired by tunics and the goddesses.

Popular actresses who fore fronted fashion trends in this decade consisted of Mary Pickford who starred in The Love Light and My Best Girl, Marion Davies featured in Beauty's Worth and The Patsy and Louise Brooks as seen in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

Even now fashion is still inspired by this bygone era, integrating the classic silhouette into modern day collections with throwback embellishments and swinging skirts.

Mary Pickford | Marion Davies | Louise Brooks

| Dress patterns from the 1920s |

| Gucci Spring 2012 RTW |

| Michael Kors Fall 2012 RTW |

| Réyes Spring 2008 RTW |

| Christian Dior Spring 2008 RTW |

All runway images via style.com

All celebrity and dress pattern images via Google search.

Red Carpet Highlights: {Met Gala 2013}

The Met Gala was deemed with a punk inspired theme this year and there was an open door, for the most adventurous individuals, to try to incorporate this 90s trend into elegant red carpet wear.  These were some of my favorite looks, though not entirely on the deeper end of the punk theme spectrum, I fancied the classic looks with the tiniest tinge of edge comparably to the more out of the box ensembles.

Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior Fall 2013 RTW

Carey Mulligan in Balenciaga Fall 2013 RTW

Emma Watson in Prabal Gurung Fall 2013 RTW

Rooney Mara in Givenchy Fall 2010 Couture

Miranda Kerr in Michael Kors

Amber Heard in Emilio Pucci

Blake Lively in Gucci Premiere (custom)

All celebrity images via nymag.com

All runway images via style.com

The Latest: {Out and About}

Still loving this tee, pretty much one of my favorites.  The simple graphic makes it both fun and unique.

{Styling Tip}

Wear a plain tee with a flirty feminine skirt to create a laid-back chic combo.

La Notte tee | Urban Outfitters skirt

Old Navy flats | Target sunglasses

Givenchy lipstick in 'Magnolia Organza'

The Latest: {Glorious Sunshine}

Oh how I adore the sunshine so inviting, happy and pleasing to me.  With those words it would seem to lead into some poetic prose but I will stop at that and make it an ad-lib so anyone can fill in the words as they please.  But yes, the sun, I love it very much! :)

H&M top | Urban Outfitters skirt (similar here) & sunglasses (similar here)

Gap sandals (similar here) | Forever 21 bracelet

NARS lipstick in 'Jungle Red'