OOTD // Blogger Inspired: Bows & Sequins

As an avid reader of fashion blogs, I come across outfits often that make me want to recreate them from within my own closet. Sometimes it doesn't always work out - I may not have similar items or the outfits may not be realistic for my daily life - but other times they are just perfect! I saw this look over at Bows & Sequins and immediately fell in love. I knew I had to make it my own.

 

 

 

The combination of the striped tee + boyfriend jeans + leopard flats made for an easygoing, practical look for the workday and luckily enough, I had every single piece!

 

 

 

J. Crew Top / Target Boyfriend Jeans (similar option) / Target Leopard Flats (similar option) / Kristin Hassan Necklace (similar option) / Guess Watch / JewelMint Gold Bracelets / BaubleBar Coral Bracelet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So what do you think? How did I do in remaking Jessica's look?

 

 

Should I do more 'Blogger Inspired' outfit posts?

 

OOTD // Seaweed & Coral

I wore this Seaweed & Coral outfit this weekend for church. It's such an easy dress that can easily be dressed up or down. And I love throwing on a denim jacket over dresses.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Target Dress (similar option) / Old Navy Denim Jacket / Jessica Simpson 'Astor' Shoes / Necklace (similar options here, here, here, here & here) / BaubleBar Bracelets / Guess Watch / Jessica Simpson Sunglasses (similar option)

 

 

 

 

And I am totally loving my sock bun. I practiced this all through Tropical Storm Isaac and now I am almost a pro. Practice makes perfect - check out the 'how to' here!

 

Dress-y Stripes

Every once in awhile, I like to put a dress on. It's not usually my go-to uniform (I tend to feel more comfortable in pants), but I don't think there is anything more feminine than a dress. I snagged this dress from J.Crew a few weeks ago (and on sale!) and was pretty excited to throw it on this weekend. Ryan was impressed - he kept on complimenting the outfit throughout the night! Maybe I should wear dresses more often...

Dress: J.Crew (on sale!)

Cardigan: Target

Shoes: Aldo (first seen HERE)

Necklace: Stella & Dot "Metropolitan"

Bracelets: old/unknown (first seen HERE)

Ring: Erica Anenberg via HauteLook

Watch: Bulova

If you follow me on Instagram (@theprettyfactor), then you probably saw these pics too...

(Isn't my honey a cutie?)

So another outfit post. I am still not sure how I feel on doing these....but alas here it is!

Hope you had a happy weekend!

My Girly Weekend

This past weekend was one of the girliest weekends I have had in awhile. Granted, I am usually found doing something girly, but this weekend was non-stop girl stuff.

And I enjoyed it thoroughly!

Most Friday nights for me are nights in. I don't usually make plans for Friday nights because at the end of the work week, all I want to do is veg out at home and RELAX. So I swung by Target to grab some things & picked up Essie's "Ole Caliente" for my at-home mani/pedi.

Saturday morning/afternoon brought about laundry & other house stuff before GIRLS NIGHT OUT! A few of my girlfriends & I were just meeting up for dinner & dessert but I swear I was putting more energy into getting ready for it than I do for a night out with my hubby! ;) Just kidding....I put in effort for him too! But I think it's because when you are married (& all of your friends are married), your schedules aren't as free...so it takes quite the effort to plan a GNO. In any case, I was really excited for it.

If you follow me on Instagram, then you caught a sneak peek of this outfit...

Dress: Forever 21

Leopard Belt: Target

Rhinestone Bracelet: J. Crew

Cuff: Jewelmint "Gehry"

Watch: Guess (first seen here)

 Earrings: (I don't remember!)

Ring: Gift from Husband

Wedges: Steve Madden "Riddgge"

Dinner at Bonefish Grill with Raisa & Cheryl

Sunday didn't start out so hot - I woke up with a killer headache so I stayed in bed for awhile until I felt better. I had breakfast & relaxed because it was storming outside. The other day I shared a picture on Instagram that was so quintessential South Florida - it was sunny as all heck but it was raining at the same time. Typical. Anyways, I had a baby shower for a friend later on in the afternoon so while I was feeling the urge to stay in my pj's, I got it together.

Dress: J. Crew 'Maritime Anchor' (now on sale!)

Sandals: Sam Edelman

Watch: Guess

Necklace: J. Crew via eBay

Cuff: Jewelmint "Gehry"

Chain Bracelet: Spike the Punch

Rings: Jewelmint "Forget Me Not" Trio

Book: Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty (first seen here)

My weekend ended with Sarah Jessica Parker...in the form of watching her movie, "I Don't Know How She Does It"...finally! This movie has been out forever!

It was cute. Then again, my opinion may be biased because I just love me some SJP!

Hope you all had a lovely weekend!

What did you do?

Recent Looks

I do not post my own outfit photos the way most bloggers do. I don't have someone to follow me around while I prance about in my outfit. I don't have a fancy camera either. My pics are taken with my iPhone and I am the photographer. Oh well. I guess I also feel shy about posting my outfits because I think "who really cares?" but I know how much I love seeing bloggers post outfit pictures, so what's the big deal? Stupid insecurities!

Whatevs. Here are some of my most recent outfits.

Maxi Skirt: Sears
Top: Simply Vera Vera Wang at Kohl's
Necklace: J. Crew via eBay
Shoes: Aldo (seen here)

Cropped Jeans: Old Navy (not online but these are a good dupe)

Top: StyleMint - The Madison T

Gladiator Sandals: Target (old)

Necklace: Spike the Punch - The Dakota (40")

Jeans: Old Navy - The Sweetheart (boot cut)

Sweater: New York & Company (not online)

Shoes: JustFabulous - Elvira

Jewelry (necklace & bracelets): - unknown

Jeans: Old Navy - The Sweetheart (boot cut)

Top: Old Navy (not online)

Cardigan: Old Navy

Gold "Boat" Shoes: Old Navy (also seen here)

And finally one taken by someone other than me (first seen here)...

Jeans: Gap - 1969 Always Skinny

Top: Express (not online)

Shoes: Jessica Simpson via eBay

Necklace: J. Crew via eBay

So tell me....are you shy about outfit posts or is it just me?




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Bring on the Heat!

For those of you who have been following the NBA's Eastern Conference games, you knew the big game was this past weekend - the Boston Celtics versus the Miami Heat. I did not watch a single game until this one (if my hubby isn't home watching it, why would I watch it voluntarily?!) but I had all intentions to cheer on the home team (being a NY girl, it's kinda a rule to be anti-Boston teams). Anyways, we dressed in our Heat colors and headed to church first before going to a friend's house to watch the game.

I think this picture totally shows how opposite we really are! It's too funny! My Hubs wanted to be all decked out for the game while I still wanted to be dressed nicely for church. We had such a good kick out of our ideas for church/game appropriate dress.

They do say opposites attract, right?

Our local grocery store even had cupcakes with Heat colors!

Did you watch the game?

Were you cheering for Boston or Miami?

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The Webster Miami at Target

Remember when I told you about "The Shops at Target" coming on May 6th?

Five shops. One massive retailer.

Did any of you check it out? I did!

Once I had the sneak peeks of all the shops, I made my focus on The Webster Miami. Their clothing and accessories seemed just right for my South Florida environment. Duh, right? Well it makes sense. I wouldn't be inclined to dress like like a cowgirl in Texas over the sunshine & brights that Florida brings, so The Webster Miami was the perfect shop to...well, shop!

I immediately gravitated to this navy tank with the colorful leaf pattern. I really loved the loose look it had and the satin band across the hem.

*Note - this tank runs a size large.

I wore my newest top to work the next day with Gap's 1969 curvy bootcut jeans and paired it with this coral (not orange, as it looks here!) Mossimo cardigan, also from Target.

To keep it a bit more dressed up for work, I wore my Steven by Steve Madden lace up ivory heels which matched my ivory leaf-patterned earrings.

What do you think of my purchase from "The Shops at Target"?

Is The Webster Miami line your style?

Florals for Lunch

No I didn't eat florals for lunch....I wore florals for lunch!

Yesterday we had lunch with my Mom (& Dad too) at PF Chang's for Mother's Day. The Hubs and I looooove PF Chang's. Seriously, we would have no problem eating there everyday if we could. We don't even open up the menu because we have the same order every single time. Occasionally, we try something new but that's rare. One of my favorite treats: this mini red velvet cake dessert...yum!!!

Anyways back to my outfit!

(without iPhone flash)

(with iPhone flash - the colors look brighter here!)

Dress: Old Navy

Cami: New York & Company

Cardigan: Target

Gladiator Sandals: Qupid

Gold Watch: Guess (as seen here)

White/Gold Bracelet: BaubleBar

Neon Leaf Earrings: BaubleBar

Love Necklace: (I can't remember!)

Gold Links Bracelet: Spike the Punch

Unfortunately I didn't get any shots with my Mom or Dad. I thought I took a picture of them but it's not on my phone and the one group shot the waiter took was all blurry. But I did snap this one pic of my husband & I....isn't he so cute? :)

Hope you all had a lovely Mother's Day!