I Clashed Black and Brown and Liked It!

My goal today was to clash black and brown to prove I could break a style "rule" successfully. I think I did well, I felt great in this outfit all day, although there was a torrential downpour of rain on my lunch break which made me regret wearing a short skirt. But after that cloud passed, figuratively and physically, I went back to feeling great in this outfit. I loved pairing the unlikely duo of my animal print top with my sparkly miniskirt. What do you think? Did I successfully break the rule of not wearing black and brown together?

Here are the outfit details:

Leopard top: hand-me-down from step-mom
Skirt: Forever 21
Tights: Wal-Mart $5
Booties: Target $30
Leather Jacket: Target
Gold leaf necklace: Target

XOXO,

Natalya

Weather Appropriate

It's super stormy where we are at right now with lots and lots of rain. With thunder and lightening right now as I type! My poor puppy is stressing with the thunder - it scares him. So these pictures are taken under the awning at work. I wore my typical black sheath that I've worn before for Holiday Cheer and Help from my Friends, but this time I wore a blouse under it. I'd say its pretty work appropriate, especially with my new black trench my bf bought me when I was in Japan. :)

Natalya and I were happy that the rain was sort of letting up. And then after work we get this....
Lovely pink cotton candy clouds. This picture really doesn't do them justice, because they were quite pretty.

Etsy Finds, DIY, and Such

Isn't this necklace awesome? I was browsing the necklaces on Etsy and found this, and love the colors and how unique it is. And for only $15 I might just have to snatch it up! For some reason I really like anything with big flowers on it. Take for example this beauty right here from Anthropologie, this is exactly what I would want from a necklace with flowers. It sort of has a nautical feel with the ropes and chains.
Sadly, this beaut is going for a whopping $228. Yes, you read that right, $228! Ridiculous. But still very pretty.
Well, what about this one with cute little red poppies from here. I think this would go super cute with a navy blue button up or something of that nature. Super cute and only $15, but still not quite the same as the Anthro necklace.
This one is really cute too, and they called it the "Kerri Necklace"! Its sort of calling my name, literally. I really like the yellow with the gray, but its still not the right kind of flower!

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So, I've decided I'm going to try and make my own - a lil' DIY if you will. I've made just one so far, and I think it's a little too full to go on a necklace. What do you think? I'll try and wear it one of these days so you get the full effect.
Anyways thanks for the read :)
~kerri

Rainy Days Are Not Allowed - According to me!

I was making funny faces at Kerri while she was taking pictures, which explains my funny expressions.... I know, can't take me anywhere!

Oh rainy day, here you are! Kerri took my photos in the stairwell at work because the wind and rain were too strong to be any good to our outfits today. Living in southern California I feel almost insulted when we get rain because it happens so seldom that I tend to take the sunny beauty for granted and act like a spoiled child. I really do appreciate and have gratitude for our almost always pleasant weather though, because we are so lucky here. Anyways, about the outfit:

Fedora: gift from Dad

Tunic: gift from Dad (he has good taste, doesnt he? ;) )

Belt: Free with a tunic I bought

Leggings: Forever 21 $5?

Boots: Gift from Mom 2 winters ago

Leather Jacket; Target $70?

Purse: Ross Dress for Less (new) $20

XOXO,

Natalya

Successful Outfit Day

I felt a little self-conscious wearing this today because it is a loud outfit and I felt like people were giving me weird looks (which was probably all in my head) but I LOVE the way the photos turned out! I love the pop of bright blue and the animal print in between my dress and my fabulous new boots. So all in all I'd say today was a successful outfit day. Do you ever have those days where you leave the house feeling uncomfortable with your risky outfit choice, and end up posting the pix and realizing you love the outfit afterall?


Dress: F21
Shirt: really old cant remember?
Tights: Bday gift from Kerri :)
Boots: Bday gift from Mom - Betsey Johnson from Macy's
Chain Necklace: Styles for Less
Belt: Free with a dress from Marshalls

XOXO,

Natalya

Just an Average Day

Hi there! I'm finally back and not feeling as jet-lagged (even though I am feeling a little sick). Let me just tell you that I had an amazing time in Japan. It's such an awesome place and I really would suggest anyone considering visiting there to definitely go.

Today I wore lots of new items I received over the holidays - new boots, new top, new necklace and bracelet (which is sadly not pictured). I really loved this outfit, super comfortable just the way I like it. Plus I'm really excited about my new boots. I had lunch with my friend Natalie today (Hi Guz if you're reading this!!), and the first thing she said to me was "are we gonna take your hog?". At first I was like, uhh I know my car somewhat dirty, then she was like no... your hog.. as in your bike. She thinks these boots look like biker boots. And yes, the sort of do, but I'm not a biker and I really love them. I wore them all around Japan and they're great.

Anywho, I hope everyone had an amazing new years eve. I can't believe its 2010! It feels very odd writing 2010 - makes me feel old! :)

Top: Gift
Jeans: Forever 21
Jacket: Marshalls
Necklace: American Eagle
Boots: Simply Vera by Vera Wang

The Color of 2010

That's right, the official color of 2010 is turquoise. I was honored when Glamour.com wrote an article about the color featuring yours truly in December! Today I also tried the new trend I've seen on other fashion blogs of layering a patterned or lace pair of tights over a solid color pair of tights.

Today was a great day; Kerri is back and today was the first day in two weeks we have taken outfit photos together. It was really frustrating though because we take our photos outside our building (we work together) and it seemed like there were people walking around everywhere we tried to shoot. We try to keep the photo taking on the down low cause it can look kinda silly posing in the street in an industrial area, but we finally found a spot by this bright green tree so I was happy. I hope you all had a great Wednesday!

Dress: TJ Max $15

Tights: Turquoise - Target $5 & Black lace F21 $5

Cami: Styles for Less $5

Booties: Target $30

Blazer: H&M gift

Necklaces: Styles for less $4 & $5

Sequined cuff: F21 $5

XOXO,

Natalya

ruffled gorgeous

isn't this just gorgeous? diane von furstenberg i love you. thank you for making such beautiful things. i would wear this all day everyday if i could afford it.

diane vonfurstenberg cruise/pre-spring 2009/2010

Kerri Returns!

Happy Monday everyone! Sorry for the lack of posts since Wednesday, I have been sick and my photographer/blog partner has been in Japan! Bad combo...but luckily Kerri returns today :). I hope everyone had a great weekend and thank you so much for your sweet comments about my adorable niece. I think she should have her own fashion blog...

Outfit Details:

Blouse: H&M clearance $5

Leggings: Gift from Kerri

Boots: Gift from Mom two winters ago

Earrings: Forever 21 $4?

XOXO,

Natalya

I guess you could say it runs in the family...

I just about died of cuteness overload when my brother's mother-in-law emailed me these pictures of my adorable neice the other day! I just HAD to share these with you guys! I guess you could say fabulous style runs in the family....

XOXO,

Natalya