Fashion: Painting Inspired Outfit

Hello again! Casie Mace this Monday morning bringing some fashion to MBG readers! I think you'll love this one!

Remember last month when I said I think its fun to find outfit inspiration in, somewhat, random ways? Well this month I thought it'd be fun to do the same thing using Cocoa and Hearts small paintings! Colors 81 and Colors 119 are my favorites and I actually LOVE the color combos they inspire!

 

[top bottom left right] Cocoa and Hearts COLORS 81 | RALPH LAUREN BLACK LABEL Vivian silk-habotai top | 7 FOR ALL MANKIND Classic Straight Leg Jeans | Yves Saint Laurent Round-frame acetate sunglasses (image via net-a-porter) | GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI MINT GREEN SUEDE PUMPS (image via ssense)

 

[top bottom left right] Cocoa and Hearts COLORS 119 | T by Alexander Wang Neon knitted stretch cotton-blend skirt | Navy medium pleat clutch | Cream Beige Chiffon Silk Shirt | Gucci Chain Strap Mary Jane Sandal 

   

Cocoa and Hears Colors 3 | DSQUARED2 Pink Skinny Jeans (image via Farfetched) | Equipment Signature Blouse, Rose (image via Shopbop) | Fab. Clutch | Rupert Sanderson High Heel Pumps | Links of love fabric necklace

P.S. I heard NEW Cocoa & Hearts paintings are going to be added reeaaaally soon! Hopefully you're signed up on the mailing list to be the first to know. If not, go here.

 

Fashion: Summertime Must-Haves

It's Casie Mace, bringing you some Summer Must haves! 

I just returned from a girls trip in VEGAS and being poolside totally made me realize how unprepared for summer I am! It totally snuck up. But in many parts of the country, there's still time to summer yourself up before it's too late! Here's a few of my favorite products to get prepped for summer and beachy glam.

1. Silk Elements Olive Oil Wide Tooth Conditioning Comb: A once-through with these olive oil infused combs will cut back on frizz for the day and re-hydrate your hair after too many dips in the pool. (Do I sounds like a commercial?? Ha ha! But I do love them!) 


 2. Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray: Love Love LOVE the straight-out-of-the-ocean tassels look this stuff gives. Plus, it's a great way to create that "second day" hair look even if you just washed it. 


 3. Orbe Dry Texturing spray: I thought I'd died and gone to heaven when I blogger friend introduced me to this. I use it just like I would dry shampoo and after I'm usually tempted to sit in a corner and smell my hair all day--It smells INCREDIBLE! 


 4. Sweet Talk™ Lip Shine philosophy: Perfect gloss. A sheer touch of pink. 


 5. Shimmer Brick - Bronze: This pallet comes in a few variations and when you're fresh off the beach it adds a subtle glow. I also love to use some of the colors for just eye shimmer--and it'll last so long!!!! 


6. Starfish Embroidered Tuinc: I'm obsessed with this cover up. And... 


 7. I LOVE that you can add a cami under it if you'd like, making it double as a chic top that would look AWESOME with cut-off denim shorts!!! 


 8. Sephora, Tinted Self-Tanning Body Mist: The best self tanner I've used thus far. 


 9. Eminence Vitamin C Serum: ORGANIC!! This line of organic skin care is hands-down my personal favorite--but this serum in particular has me hooked. It's so refreshing!!!! Plus I love knowing that I'm topically applying a powerful antioxidant before and after sun exposure.






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Fashion: Style Inspired by Florals

Hello everyone! It's Casie Mace once again bringing you some Fashion! As I've mentioned before, I'm obsessed with all-things-white during for spring and summer. I love wearing (slash challenging myself to) the all white ensemble. But to mix it up a little, it's fun to just look around and force yourself to be inspired by something more random--like a table-top floral arrangement!

 I loved these arrangements--they're so crisp and classy that they could easily be used to inspire different looks. So fun!



Have you ever let floral arrangements inspire your outfits??

   

Inspiration Image: Millie Holloman Photography Co-ord Jacquard Blazer | VINCE Loose fit blouse | CLOSED White Winston Pants | Faliero Sarti Dianetta Grass Silk Blend Scarf | Chloé Marcie Large leather tote | Kenneth Jay Lane White Enamel Hinge Cuff | Golden Cobra bfrend bracelet | Christian Louboutin Summerissima Crisscross Platform Sandal 

   

Inspiration Image: Style Me Pretty VINCE Loose fit blouse | MOTO WHITE BAXTER JEANS | Dolce & Gabbana Light Pink Bag | Michael Kors Women's Watch | Crayola Links Necklace | Color Craze Stretch Necklace | ESSIE NAVIGATE HER SPRING NAIL POLISH

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Fashion: Pretty Nail Polish

Hello MBG readers! It's Casie Mace bringing you a post about Nail Polish! How gorgeous are some of the nail colors available now??!! Pastels are one of the biggest trends for nail lacquers this season and there are three brands that just hit the nail on the head (though some of these colors are from previous collections). I'm mildly obsessed with Chanel's Ballerina (can you say perfect pink?).

 

And I love the periwinkle shade of Deborah Lippmann--it's the perfect hue if you're feeling a bit daring but want to keep it dainty. 
 

   

Which one are you most excited to wear this season?!

 Essie: A Crewed Interest | To Buy or Not to Buy | Absolutely Shore Chanel: 535 May | 167 Ballerina | 539 June Deborah Lippmann: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun | Glitter in the Air (sheer) | I Know What Boys Like 

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Fashion: Colorful Pumps

Hello Casie Mace here....Call it premature spring fever but I'm already getting excited to dive into bright hues--especially colorful and fun shoes (...as if I let them go for winter). Having at least one obnoxiously bright shoe is a must for any gals closet. They look amazing with skinny jeans and a neutral blouse and even cuter with brightly colored pants. 

If you ever find yourself intimidated, fall on the safe color blocking rules--pick the color opposite the color you're wearing and you cant fail. 

Steve Madden Beasst | | 120MM PATENT POINTY PUMPS, CASADEI | MAJE Orange Rust Suede Pumps | Giuseppe Zanotti Cindy Koka suede pumps | BY MALENE BIRGER Sinousa Suede Pump | Fergie Womens Protest Shoes

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Fashion: Statement Scarves

Hello everyone! Casie Mace from Whipped Style posting today! Whether you're looking to add a little personality to a comfy day of jeans + T or add an element of texture and color to while keeping warm, a statement scarf can be the perfect topper to any ensemble. 


I've been OBSESSED with scarves of all kinds lately and I love how they are the perfect marriage of form and function. Here's a few of my favorite.

Bright: Evelyn K. Basket Weave Scarf | MICHAEL KORS Cashmere scarf

Geometric: Yigal Azrouel Abstract Scarf | Zara, Velvet Printed Scarf

Busy: Scrapbook Aztec Loop Scarf | Swirl Paisley Scarf

Floral: Leigh & Luca Bird Toile Scarf | Forever 21 Floral Boarder Scarf

Silk: Erdem Alice Scarf| Express Square Silk Scarf

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Fashion: Tights

It's Casie Mace again!  

I'll be the first to admit that I was hesitant to wear shorts with tights and still expect to be taken seriously in life. I was even more hesitant to wear textured tights with more edgy designs. But once you learn to style these two oh-so-fabulous trends, you can pull these looks off for both work AND play--you can't help but get addicted!

If you're new to the shorts + tights trend, start slow with a pair of dressy shorts and solid black tights (perfect with a pair of booties). Just treat the shorts like you would any skirt. I'm not sure what I love more, the look (you can make the ensemble dressy or a little more edgy) or the comfort factor (c'mon... you're basically wearing a more comfortable version of leggings with the ease of mind that your bootie is covered). 

If you go the route of textured tights, these go perfectly with a more geared-down pieces like solid colored tops and skirts. Have you taken the plunge with either of these trends yet this season?!

 

Love Ballad Top | Jillie Faux Fur Jacket | Theory Pleat-front crepe shorts | Black Secret Slimmer opaque tights | Activate Suede Ankle Boots | Lee Angel Five Strand Bracelet (image via intermix) | Faux Fur Scarf | Rebecca Minkoff Affair Stud 

   

J.Crew Elodie washed-silk shirt | Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Cloth Belted Cape | Sara Berman Studded Leather Mini Skirt | WOLFORD Cheryl Black/Black Tights | Mulberry Pheasant Green Croc Haircalf Bayswater | House of Harlow Chelsea collage one: image one | image two | image three collage two: image one | image two | image three

-all collages three + four: images via their respective

 retailers

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Fashion: 10 Stocking Stuffers

Hi there! It's Casie Mace again. This time bringing you 10 Stocking Stuffers! One year my family did a "stocking stuffers only" gift exchange and, I must admit, it was so much fun!!!!

Stocking stuffers can be the little solutions to your daily woes like tangled earphone wires and lost gloss! Or they can include some of the smaller accessories you've been eyeballing all year.

Here are a few of my favorites:

1. Bubbled Cosmetics Pouch [image via anthropologie]: The items that keep you beautiful, deserve a beautiful home. 

2. Echo Design Touch Gloves [image via zappos.com]: Wear Pantone's 2012 color-of-the-year while browsing your iPhone! 

3. Vintage Chevron iPhone [image via vintageprintage.etsy.com]: A fun twist on chevron for iPhone. 

4. mochthings Earphone Pouch [image via mochthings.com]: No more tangled earphone wires all over my purse. 

5. Headband Neon [image via thetwistband.com]: The super comfy "it" gym headband.

6. Bfrend Bracelet [image via MadeByGirl]: Because every girl should have at least one (or three). 

7. Bobbie Brown Smoldering Eye Palette [image via BobbieBrown.com]: No one will out-shimmer you with this one! 

8. Sephora's Bestsellers for Lips [image via sephora.com]: Open stocking, pour contents, pucker up! 

9. Cobracabana LED Compact Mirror [image via smallflower.com]: If you're checking for lipstick on your teeth, it should be with a super chic mirror. 

10. mochithings Slim Purse Organizer [image via mochithings.com]: GOODBYE to the disorder that occurs when I change handbags.

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Fashion: Holiday Wear

Hello hello! I'm Casie Mace from Whipped Style blog. I'm so excited to bring some style inspirations & join such a talented bunch here on Made By Girl!

Let's talk holiday wear. We've all heard the rule: No white after labor day. But--like many, I don't believe in that rule one bit!! 

I LOVE winter white. Especially when it's paired with my all-time favorite holiday staple: sparkle. Pairing some winter white with sequins is the perfect way to get festive while breaking away from the traditional holiday dress. 

Here's a few of my favorite winter white + sparkle pieces. How fun is that All Saints skirt!? 


Happy Holidays everyone! I so look forward to many more posts together.

1. Faux Wrap Sequin Skirt | image via farfetch.com 2. Sequined band skirt | image via stylebymarina.com 3. Erodes Skirt | image via allsaints.com 4. Sheer Yoke Blouse | page via reissonline.com 5. Kaelen Luanne Pleated Skirt | image via tenover6.com 6. Sequin Clutch | image via warehouse.co.uk 7. Sequin-Embellished Crepe Top | image via net-a-porter.com 8. Brown Stripe Sequin Tee | image via dorothyperkins.com 9. Vanessa Bruno Ankle Length Trouser | image via boutique1.com