outfit of the day 11/24: free people nation

I'm obviously feeling patriotic today! I'm also wearing two Free People pieces! My America tank is from free people, along with my purple floral printed cords. I'm wearing a handcrafted silver necklace my mom made and my shoes are vintage brown short lace up boots! It was a little breezy out, but not too cold to wear a sleeveless blouse! I love the lace detail on the back of this tee because it gives the whole shirt a vintage feel, combined with the faded USA! P.S.- a quick tip: if you can't find the time to search for vintage pieces, free people is great for vintage look- a - likes! :)

xx natalie marieclaire

dresses over jeans: trendy or trashy?

Hello, hope everyone had a wonderful, fun-filled weekend! I've been very sick for the past few days, but i'm back and ready to blog now! I reckon many of you have seen Perks of being a Wallflower with Emma Watson and Logan Lerman, yes? Well, as I put together a last minute outfit this morning, I realized I was wearing a dress with jeans. Fashion no no right? Maybe not. I was appalled at myself at first, but at second glance really loved the mix of a loose floral dress and skinny wine-coloured jeans. I don't have a picture, as I've been rushing around today, but maybe I'll take one later. Anyways, my point with Emma Watson being that she rocked this trend on the Red Carpet at the premiere of "Wallflower" back in September, and it's very classy and forward, if I do say so myself! Here's her outfit, in case you haven't seen!

Pretty amazing, right? I'm really in love, and have been wanting to post it, but never had a good reason too! Anyway, if Emma thinks it's in, then I'm not going to be the one to argue! Under this are some pictures I found of casual style that has made this trend work.

November TopShop Must Have List

Happy Monday! Here's my favorite looks from TopShop recently! Hope you all love them!! :) They've gone for quite an edgy galactic feel.

Alexa Chung Style

Alexa Chung has honestly been my number one style inspiration since I became interested in fashion. Her looks are so unique and new, but have a very vintage feel. She's so effortless and looks amazing whether she's on the red carpet or on the streets. Here are some of my favorite looks!

outfit of the day 10/30

Please excuse my repeat shoes. ;) I just love them so much I couldn't help but wear them again! Oh and also excuse my face, I've been doing this whole no makeup thing! It's really great actually, more girls should try going natural. It feels amazing, and it's less stressful trying to get ready in the morning. Anyway, my shoes are the same from Sunday, Kensie Girl. My dress is Cooperative from Urban Outfitters, and my bleached jean jacket is from Forever 21. :) I'm actually thinking about adding some studs or spikes to the back of the shoulders on this jacket. Opinions? Have a wonderful evening <3

--natalie marieclaire xx

pretty in pink

Can we all take a moment to appreciate Emma Stone's gorgeous Valentino dress? Absolutely stunning. If you watched E! Fashion Police, you no doubt saw Emma win best dressed hands down. There is so much to love about this look from the Elle Women event in Los Angeles. First of all, it's pink! And bright, too. Not many people can pull that off, so nicely done Emma! The collars are such a vintage inspired touch, but totally in right now. The sheer sleeves are great with this dress, because it could've been way too covered up! Also, the houndstooth print shoes are perfect! I never would have thought to do that myself, but Emma makes this print adorable. Favorite look from this event, by far.

--natalie marieclaire

carrie underwood: blown away

My friends and I went to the Carrie Underwood and Hunter Hayes concert last thursday. The concert began with a warm up by Hunter, who is incredibly talented and adorable. Carrie came on stage after, obviously. That's a given, but what else happened unexpectedly? I'd say a guest appearance from American Idol judge Randy Jackson fits that unexpected category! Randy was at the concert to watch a girl come ON STAGE and audition for Idol. Incredible. Anyway, I'd say Carrie's album name, Blown Away, was very fitting. I was blown away by her sheer talent, but also by her incredible outfits. Here's my favorites!

outfit of the day 10/28

relaxed sunday looks are my second favorite part of the week. it comes right after sunday morning starbucks runs :) i'm wearing a grey knit slouchy hat from target, a blue and green plaid shirt from jcrew, pink corduroy pants from target, and tan hiking type boots with red laces by kensie girl. i like how the plaid shirt and hiking boots are kind of woodsy, but the girly pink adds a feminine edge, and the hat makes the look effortless! another plus: it was super comfy! hope everyone's weekend was fun filled. <3

-- natalie marieclaire xx

favorite looks of the week

From celebrity style, to bloggers, and lookbook fashion, here's my favorite looks of the week!