Woah..my eyes!

I'm obsessing over this neon bag I got from my recent LeTote! The pictures do not do it justice on how bright it is, in the words of my friend hannah, "whoa, it hurts my eyes" haha. Sometimes fashion is pain, right? I will probably hold this item back and pretend like my account won't be charged, healthy? 

Me: "Hi, my name is Abby and I'm a shopahaulic" 

Everyone: "Hi, Abby."

xo

-A-

Shoes: Target // Jeans Old Navy // Top: Loft

Similar Clutches:

Koku Vivia

Daily Look

LuLu's

Comme des Garçons

Work Wear Wednesday: Neon

Another day another dollar. If you were looking for a work motto for the day, there ya go!
I had a fun time getting ready this morning, because I found these amazing neon pants that have been hiding for almost a year in my Spring wardrobe, they are also one piece from the top 10 remix challenge I'm following, details below! I love the bright fun color and they are super comfortable, which is key when dressing for work. I needed to pair them with something a little more subtle, since I'm not trying to burn my co-worker's retinas. I opted for this adorable new top from the Loft. I love pairing black and white with a pop of color, it really makes for a treat for the eyes!

Top 10 Remix Challenge:
From the fabulous mind behind Sarah's Real Life comes a great fashion challenge, check it out and join the fun!

Here's the gist: "All you have to do is pick ten things from your closet that you think are the epitome of your style, and then work at least one of those ten things into each outfit you wear for the month."

xo

-A-

Get the look: 

PS. Both of these pants have a neon version, don't know why they won't show them, click the link to see!

Pinspired: Half Windsor

I'm obsessing over this Pinspired post! I found this amazing look on the blog The Corporate Catwalk and although my look is a little different, I was mostly inspired to try this 'out of the box' tie look. I really want to try and style an outfit more like hers, but I'm loving this combo too! Menswear can be a really chic way to amp up an outfit! Look at Emma Stone this year at the Golden Globes with her pantsuit. Popsugar also wrote a great article on this androgynous style! Popsugar Article Link

Fashion is all about switching it up and pushing yourself out of your style box. We all have one, but that just makes it even more fun to do something different on occasion! 

What's your favorite menswear piece to rock?

xo

-A-

Here's some of my fav celeb looks too!

and of course the trend maker herself! Diane Keaton #throwback

Get the look:

Shirt: Women's Polka-Dot Button-Front Shirts • Old Navy, similar option Giles White Polka Dot Silk Blouse • Giles

Blazer: (similar) Mural Slouchy Boyfriend Blazer

Boots: Unisa Gillean Over The Knee Boot • Unisa

Jeans: (similar) Elie Tahari Denim Tuxedo Skinny Jeans in Midnight • Elie Tahari

Tie: Ryan Seacrest Distinction Velvet Solid Slim Tie

Rainbow and stripes

Keeping with the theme of..."It's cold in Indy!" I'm rocking some layers and a generally monochromatic look with a pop of color. I found this amazing tutorial from an epic DIY blog; Brittany Makes (click link for tutorial). She takes old pajama pants and made this great infinity scarf! It's super simple and all you need is a sewing machine, old pair of pj's (I got mine from Goodwill), and this tutorial. I wanted to add some color to this outfit with the scarf, but I also love that the check/plaid print mixes with the horizontal stripes on the shirt. My theory on simple style is that you can always add just a little something to make an outfit go from drab to fab! 

What's your formula for perfect simple style?

xo

-A-

Black and white, and red all over!

What's black and white and "red" all over! Me! This outfit is super fun with a pop of red in the lining of the jacket. I have been seeing a lot of fellow bloggers rocking the white jeans this fall/winter and I'm loving it! Although, there are rules when it comes to fashion, in the end isn't it all about breaking them? True style is taking the rules and throwing them out the window and making your look perfect for you! Plus, even fashion rules ebb and flow!! 

Here's a few that I like to break or they're outdated:

1. Don't wear black AND brown/navy

2. No white after labor day

3. Your bag should always match your shoes

4. Your socks must not show when wearing ankle shoes (now very trendy)

5. No mixing gold and silver jewelry

How do you BREAK the rules?

xo

-A-