Birds of a Feather

I was excited when I got an opportunity to create an outfit using the lovely Winterberry Tart Coat from Modcloth. I loved the deep burgundy color of the coat but wanted to stay away from too many dark colors, so I found a colorful scarf to use as a jumping off point. From there I pulled the color of the tights from the birds, the golden trims from the bright yellow, then finally the shoes and purse worked with the black ink outlines of the birds. Every item shown is available online at Modcloth.com to create your very own Birds of a Feather outfit :)

Birds of a Feather by amberupbeat featuring flat shoes

Steve Madden red coat
modcloth.com

Cotton tight
modcloth.com

Flat shoes
modcloth.com

Imitation handbag
modcloth.com

Nickel free earrings
modcloth.com

Disaster Designs cotton shawl
modcloth.com

Mixing It Up

I was inspired this morning by Amy from A is for Ampersand  with her mixed patterned outfit. So for school today I thought I'd mix it up and put together my geometric shirt with my floral silk skirt.

I love the weathered look on the chalk ring so I didn't clean it off the last time I wore it.

Top: You're the Tapas Top // Modcloth

Skirt: Forever 21 // F21

Tights: George // Walmart

Shoes: Xhilaration // Target

Necklace: Poindexter Necklace // Craft'n Bettie

Ring: Chalk All You Want // Craft'n Bettie

My Good Outfits Go To Waste

Sometimes I feel like my good business casual outfits tend to go to waste. I always think of the best ones when I only have one class then that class ends early. Oh well at least I know it works and can make it a "go to" outfit.

Blazer- Forever21//F21

Top- East 5th// JCPenny

Skirt-Chocolate Aline Skirt//Prototype Designs

Shoes- Xhilaration//Target

Earrings- Gift

Feel That Vibe

I bought this dress last week on a trip to the mall with my dear friend Desiree. I tend to hold back on major spending for myself such as clothing asides from simply things but I had some extra money after paying bills I thought it was time to pick up a dress or two. Pacsun was having a sale buy one get the other half off so I couldn't resist and picked up this lovely dress and a beautiful green one.

 

Dress: Black Poppy Boho Dress,Pacsun

Necklace: Gifted

Shoes: Dollhouse Oxford Flats, Rugged Warehouse

Tights: Walmart

Sorry for the poor picture quality but my camera was being difficult.

Business Casual

Before I start my article review for class I thought I'd share what I wore to class. My school has a dress code and it's business casual though I managed to sneak my diy oxford tennis shoes past my teachers today. I might not get so lucky next time so I changed to my black flats. 

My poor owl lost his eye in class but I kept it so I can fix it later

Outfit Connections

Outerwear: Classic Knit Blazer Forever21

Top: Seashore Bliss Blouse Ruche

Pants: Khaki Jeggings Walmart

Shoes: Black Sequin Ballet Flats Forever21

Necklace: Owl Pendent c/o my Great Aunts Antique Shop

Glasses:  Brown Oversized Frames Walmart

Alright it's time to read that long article and get to writing. Thank God I get to sleep in tomorrow morning :)

-Amber

Vintage Finds: 8/20/11

I went to go shopping with my Mom this Saturday plus go visit the Grandparents. Coming down I saw all the yard sale signs and so wanted to stop but decided to stick to my destination. Well it just so happened some neighbors/fellow church goers were having a garage sale and oh the wonderful things they had in that garage. Here are are some of the goodies I got all for under $5 :)

These adorable mugs were .50 cents each

 

This awesome mushroom art for $2

 This turquoise skirt .50 cents

 This pastel aqua skirt .50 cents

And this awesome purple dress .50 cents.

Sorry for the crappy webcam pictures for the clothing but my camera stand doesn't have the bolt that holds the camera in it. I've been meaning to replace it but keep forgetting.

How was everyone's weekend?

-Amber

I fell in love with this cat dress the first time I saw it ; I knew I had to have it for my birthday!

Dress: Cat Dress; from Forever 21

Belt: Leather Navy Braided; from Forever 21

Cardigan: 3/4 Gray Ruffles; from Charlotte Russe

Wedges: Self-esteem; from Goodwill

Glasses: Hot Topic (I think); from Rugged Warehouse

Ring: Sandstone Ring; handmade

-Amber

21 Things- Thing 12

12. I love art, crafting, design you name it!

Art- I have been drawing since I was three years old when I drew a picture of my grandpa (which my mom still has). I really enjoy drawing and painting and have really improved throughout the years. My biggest strength is drawing images and I've taught myself how to draw people better. I've been working with watercolors even more and I'm trying to find my style.

Crafting- I love taking things and creating my own style with them like this Owl Candle. It so fun to create things and  it takes my mind off other things when I'm crafting!

apartment therapy

Design- When it comes to design my favorites are a toss up between interior and web design with fashion making it a close three way tie. I'm not an expert web designer but I like doing stuff myself and do the best with what I have. I really love interior design and was going for that in high school but had a change of plans. My interior design taste have really evolved since high school. I do have to admit sometimes my ideas aren't great and when they aren't complete (i.e the photo wall) I tend to change my mind. Though it usually ends up even better in the end.

Fashion- I loved playing dress up and creating crazy outfits when I was younger but I didn't really get into fashion personally until much later. As a teen I loved Teen Vogue and had created some cute outfits but it wasn't a daily thing more of when I felt like it. My senior year I did try a little more but in college I had to dress casual business. So I really got into creating outfits that were cute and professional while on a budget. I generally wear what I feel like along with the style I like either it be in fashion or last season. 

-Amber

Today's Outfit

I don't post much about what I'm wearing but today I was needing some photos for the 21 Things and got a few good ones of the outfit I had on today.

Dress: Aqua Blues

Cardigan: Old Navy

Glasses: Walmart

Belt: Forever21

Ring: Handmade

-Amber