Stuck Up

As of late, I've been majorly in the market for crazy collars aka stand collars but ruffled or with some pleat action.

ASOS Exaggerated Ruffle Collar Blouse

 This Asos top is almost  exactly what I want, except it has no back and is completely see through. Prob going to get it anyway and MacGyver something. Or just, put a jacket on...

ASOS Blouse, Leather Shorts, TIBI Blazer (1/2 off!), ELIZABETH COLE Earrings (rent for only $35!), HOUSE OF HARLOW Sunglasses, DOROTHY PERKINS Clutch, CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Un Bout Heels, JUICY COUTURE Bracelet

oKIDDo Ruffle Collar Dress

This handmade top from an Etsy would be pa pa perfect, except it is for a small child, so I'm pretty sure I will have to order it for my little bop heads, unless I can convince them to make one for meeee.

Brooches with the Mostest

Last year my Nana came for the holidays and brought me a box of her vintage costume jewelry, which included a handful of brooches. I was going through my closet packing for a trip last night and discovered that I had left almost all of them on one dress. I wore it to a brunch recently and I guess since I managed to not spill a Mimosa all over myself, I just hung it back up. I'm a big Loser McDooser and almost never have a raging arm fiesta like everyone else, so this is my little cluster of jewelry. I've been seeing brooches popping up in stores (they were even spotlighted on WhoWhatWear) but I like that mine are special and from someone I love. However, I'm loving these to accessorize a collar as well.

Emerald, Pearl & Chain, Mixed Jewels

If you want to test this look before making any purchases, try one of my favorite ways too make your collar funky fresh. Poke a fun pair of stud earrings through the tips (like this). Shit, if you want to, just hang a little gold chain between the two posts and you've got your own damn designer jewelry.

 My Nana said she reads my blog everyday...so Hi, Nana! Thank you for the sparkles, sorry for my potty mouth.

Clear Copy

Don't hate me y'all, but I had to get some wannabe Un Bout Louboutins, which sold out almost as soon as they became available. My ebay efforts have proven fruitless as everyone is selling them for twice the original price. My infatuation has nothing to do with the red sole, so I feel absolved of bootlegging because I truly just love the look. Besides, if every company and their mom can knock off the J.Crew bubble necklace, I should be able to get away with these. #sorryimnotsorry

Cap Toe Transparent Ankle Strap Heels

Christmas in July

I wore this outfit to a Christmas dinner over the holidays with black tights and a silver headband, but my headband broke, and tights? It's 90 $%#&! degrees outside. So here I am...donning it again pre-dinner date to break up all of the "pastels, neons, brights", yadda yadda bombarding our lives. Back to hi-liter pink tomorrow, I suppose.

FOREVER 21 Chiffon Top(old) & Heels, Gifted Metallic Puff Skirt, VERSONA Diamond Stud Earrings

Cruella De Vil

I'm still soup into the Dalmatian sensation. These are some of my puppy print lusts. I wanted to find 101 things, but there isn't enough adderall or coffee in the world. Like leopard, I never wear a stuffed animal head to toe...so here's a spotty way to style an ensemble, cruelty free. Blouse, Necklace, Clutch, Belt, Boots, iPhone Case, Sweatshirt      

KAREN WALKER Sunglasses, HOUSE of LAVANDE Earrings, DOROTHY PERKINS Belt, ASOS Clutch, BAUBLE BAR Bracelet, WALLIS Blouse, DOROTHY PERKINS Heels, J. CREW Necklace, TIBI Pants

Insectus Beautimous

ASOS Gemstone Bug Necklace & Bug Earrings

Summer Sunset

RIVER ISLAND Embellished Dip Dye Dress

Summer Shopping Site: Buba London

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Current Fantasy Outfit

ROBERTO CAVALLI Double Rose Necklace, JUICY COUTURE Gold Chain Link Bracelet, CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA Leopard Heels, TIBI Floral Peplum Top & Pants, CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA Box Clutch, KAREN WALKER Sunglasses

Summer Safari

RARE Fringe Jacket (similar), OLD NAVY Cargo Vest, SIRA & MARA Gold Link Necklace, MERONA Leopard Belt (similar), MOSSIMO White Jeans (even better), FOREVER 21 Red Suede Booties (similar)

Snooze Fest

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This or That?

Orchid Print Trousers or Shorts

Metal Tip Bow Flats in Black or Yellow

Ankle Cuff Flats in Orange or Beige

Some quick decisions I need to make before ordering from a new favorite, OPEN CLOSET Boutique.

Summer Shopping Site: ESTHER BOUTIQUE

top row: Floral Flared, Fitted Tribal, Strapless Graphic bottom row: Geometric Flared, Orchid Print, Cap Sleeve

Dazzling

BAUBLE BAR Deco Jazz Necklace

REVOLUTION GIVEAWAY

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JIM TRICE PHOTOGRAPHY

Summer Shopping Site: Dorothy Perkins

Tribal Print Maxi, Floral Palazzo Pants, Bow Print Peplum Top, Spike Collar Necklace, Gold Double Cuff Bracelets, Coral Heels, Spike Chandelier Earrings, Cut Out Shoulder Blouse, Gold Sleeve Sweatshirt, Floral Bikini Top & Bottom, Tropical Print Dress, Dalmatian Ankle Boot, Pleated Stripe Shell, Floral Print Dress

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This year I've been expanding my online shopping horizons to sites I'd never ordered from before. A few months ago I came across Dorothy Perkins and it has since been in my weekly browsing rotation. Very affordable, large selection, good prints, huge sales.  I've been pinning my favorites, but what's the point in having a blog if I'm not going to share the goods? I figured now would be a good day to share the site (if you weren't already a customer) because now through the 15th ALL dresses are 20% OFF!

Pink Flamingo

OLD NAVY Button Up, VERSONA Necklace, ASOS Feather Skirt (similar), LOEFFLER RANDALL for Target Flats

Me in 3-D

AMERICAN APPAREL 3D Rosette Jumper, URBAN OUTFITTERS Druzy Pendant Necklace (similar) ASOS BLACK Rosette Skirt (similar), VERSONA Glitter Loafers (similar: here, here & here)

B SOUP loves: Wear It Both Ways

I really cannot do a 4th of July themed post without paying homage to the most sartorially patriotic pair in the U.S of A, Annie McIntee and Kirk Pestin of WEAR IT BOTH WAYS. Red, White, and Blue has never looked better than it does on these two annoyingly gorgeous besties who I initially came across through Instagram. This dynamic duo is the epitome of polished preppy and they just exude this luxe Americana vibe. Annie is the enviable California blonde, messy (but not) top knot and Ray-Ban's girl and Kirk is well...LOOK AT HIM, PEOPLE!

 Not only are they a J.Crew catalog come to life, they are absolutely hilarious and make me wish I had a blogging partner in crime. Don't get me wrong, while they are nautical chic more often than not, they have no fear of all black ensembles and were doing dip-dye denim well before you started your most recent Pinterest project. They were sweet enough to take time away from looking perfect to answer a few questions so you can get to know a little more about their very fashionable friendship while I showcase my favorite Independence Day-esque looks from their blog.

Annie: 20 *beep*/ Palo Alto / San Francisco / Merchant Kirk: 20 *longer beep* / Chicago / NYC / Merchant

1. Give us a brief history of your stylish story:

Our mothers were both fighting over the latest Baby Bjorn Carriage Cover and we crawled into each others arms while they were distracted.  Kidding, we've worked together for 5 years in merchandising at Banana Republic

2. What inspired you to come together and start a blog?

We've made a lot of poor decisions together over champagne brunches, but this one takes the coffee cake.  We wore similar outfits to a restaurant named Luna Park in San Francisco with some friends, and after tipping back a glass(es) of champagne, and then having champagne for dessert, we decided it was time to pull the ripcord.  Or push the camera button as it were.  We had noticed that our styles were extremely similar years ago, but the fact that our desks recently moved one office away from each other coupled with the gorgeous weather (and our clouded judgement) allowed us to take the leap and we pasted together our first photo shoot right then and there, outside the restaurant!  On a broken, pink, Olympus camera from college, that has been fully submerged in amstel light on more than one occasion.  Check the archives, we're not kidding!

3. Would you say your style favors classic looks or new trends? (dumb question, considering!)
We stay fairly classic, but love to pepper in current trends where appropriate, or too delectable to ignore.  For example, HERS has been popping multiple nail colors since before Ruehl closed, but she's not going to paint a summer pictorial on them with suns and clouds and sheep jumping by.  And HIS just eats nail polish ... so, ....

4. Do you find yourself shopping more often in-store or online? Any particular reason?
 We shop more often in stores, but are always "shopping" online, for inspiration.  ... and off of our coworkers, and the streets of SF + NY, and the people sampling food at Costco in line in front of us.  Inspiration can come from all angles and at any moment!

5. Do you consult each other before a purchase?  

Not always, but for those game-time decisions we definitely do.  Thinking of buying that pop-color awning stripe woven instead of the classic navy + white?  Texted Annie.  Can't choose between the best colorway of a drapey linen tank with striations throughout?  Texted Kirk.  Which combinations of oysters to order at Hog Island in SF?  ALWAYS CONSULT. 

6. If you styled yourselves for a magazine cover, what would you wear?

Pending which magazine cover allowed these twins to traipse onto their set, we would have to reach for our favorite personal statement pieces, and reinvent them (chambray shirt, blazer, bow-tie or statement necklace) to push the styling and make it eye-catching. And then ooh, lots of airbrushing ;) 

7. If Wear it both ways had a mission statement what would it be?

 We have 10!  Listed in our WIBW TEN COMMANDMENTS

But seriously, it would have to be about always trusting our own style, and surrounding ourselves with people who we also respect and can draw inspiration from.  And people who compliment our hair.  We like that ;)

8. Favorite Quote:

"When in doubt, overdress"

... not sure who first said this, but lord, it comes in handy!! 

IS THIS ENOUGH 4TH OF JULY INSPIRATION?? Or enough style inspiration, period?! There's much more to see on their Tmblr. Allot yourself time though, you will catch yourself scrolling and scrolling through pages of HIS & HERS perfection.

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