Classic Pieces Then and Now

I have a few strategic dressing posts in the works, but it's hard to talk about things to add in our closets, when we don't have the classics. Classics are the timeless, never go out of style pieces that have stood the test of time. High expectations you say? Look and see.

Pencil Skirt
1938: Bette Davis
Now: Cameron Diaz



White button down 

1940's: Katharine Hepburn
Now: Jennifer Aniston


LBD
1950's: Grace Kelly
Now: Katie Holmes


 Strand of Pearls
1930's: Coco Chanel

Now: Sandra Bullock

Ballet Flats
1954: Audrey Hepburn
Now: Reese Witherspoon

Trench coat

 1973: Jackie Kennedy
Now: Kate Middleton
B&W photos c/o Corbis Images. 

Come back tomorrow for a basic wardrobe checklist! 

Style Showcase: Anna


Today's post is all about Anna. Anna writes a lifestyle blog over at annaapricot.blogspot.comShe is a busy, busy college student and just got back from a study abroad in London and is now looking for a job. She says, "I love putting together my outfit each morning, but I could probably tell you more about football than the average guy could. I love just hanging out with my friends and family. My blog is where I write about everything in my life. There is no telling what I will post on any given day. I’m just having fun trying to make the most of life!"


Her Outfits-This is the perfect example of my go-to outfit. I love wearing jeans and a button up shirt, especially my chambray one. I could wear this outfit just about anywhere and feel super comfortable. 

 Top- J. Crew Factory. Jeans- Gap. Shoes- Toms.

Outfit 2- I am obsessed with these green Antropologie pants. I feel like they make this outfit so unique.
Sweater- J Crew. Pants- Anthropologie. Shoes- Toms. Hair bow- Etsy- Meggie’s Love


Her Personal Style- My style is about trying to look like I came right out of a J Crew catalog without paying the price. Stripes, polka dots, and bird patterns are becoming an obsession. I also have an addiction to sequins. If something has sequins on it, I buy it about 98% of the time. But don’t get me wrong, I am all about a sweatshirt and jeans too.



Her Fashion Secrets- Always wear clothes you are confident in. Even if you are wearing the cutest outfit in the world, if you don’t like it you won’t look good in it. Just wear what you love even if people don’t agree with you. You will always look your best if you are confident about your outfit. Also get a great pair of jeans. Jeans can make or break and outfit. Gap jeans have always been my favorite and they don’t cost an arm and a leg.



Her Celebrity Icon- Emma Stone. Her outfits are always amazing. She always looks classy but has a good amount of sass in there too.


Her Beauty Must Have- My beauty must have is eye liner. I only wear a little bit but it
makes my eyes look so much more defined. Wouldn’t leave the house without it.


Thanks for sharing your marvelous style, Anna!


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Feel-Good Friday

This week's feel-good Friday comes from a little old lady and a little old man. I was doing my grocery shopping at Sprout's this week (shakin' it up thanks to this cousin of mine) and Jack (my baby) and I were waiting in the checkout line. A little old man stopped to comment how cute he was. I said "Thank you" and asked him how he was doing. His response really touched me when he said, motioning to his wife, "We are doing well. Life is good. We are blessed."