black and white

i went in to zara the other day and i was greeted with endless black and white clothing display that have some interesting cuts, trendy patterns, beautiful drapery and lots of adornments as accents. black and white is a classic combination and with spring around the corner, it's the best time to sport it! 

1/ tibi sandals 2/ marni necklace 3/ sunnies 4/ earrings 5/ scarf
6/ keds sneakers 7/ tote (similar here or here or here) 8/ clutch
9/ cardigan (other options here, here and here) 10/ iphone case 11/ cocktail napkin

spring dressing

i am craving spring colors for my wardrobe and what better way to do it than adding girly feminine dresses for warmer days and casual weekends. wear it with a pair of colorful sandals for a complete spring look! 

all available at shopbop.com 




what is your spring must-have?

tote it

i can't believe i'm posting about j.crew once again but i simply can't help it. season after season they knock it out of the ballpark with their product styling and layouts, pattern explosion, color mixing and overall aesthetic that caters to classic, timeless style that most ladies crave. same thing with their shoes, accessories, jewelry and bags. 

i got their catalog in the mail last week and i can't put it down. i find myself  bookmarking and playing favorites on a lot of the featured looks. i always gravitate towards their striped shirts, royal blue anything, floral pants and even their dreamy nightwear camisole. this time, i'm also loving their handbags, clutches and totes. all the colors are gorgeous and the leather looks buttery soft.

are you loving them too? i especially love the tartine blue satchel! 

weekend style

black sweater (here or here) // boyfriend jeans (similar here or here)

handbag //  flats (similar here)  

top it off

is your sunday off to a fun start? if you're going out shopping today, let me share a little obsession that you may check it out too.

i am a little obsessed with wearing light blouses lately. i love that you can dress it up or down. throw it over a pair of distressed jeans for a more casual look or wear it with coated skinnies and booties and you're ready for a night out! 

here are a few of the blouses i am swooning over......

images from shopbop

 you can browse more blouses here :

and don't forget to join our current giveaway! 

details HERE! 

sunday craving

hello sunday! hope you all are enjoying your day despite the nasty weather. 

before we head out for a crawfish party (complete with mardi gras-inspired french macarons), i'll leave you with this perfect spring/summer dress to love this season. 

shop all latest dresses here

what i wore

i had been posting #ootd pics in instagram (@swankychicfete) and i had a few inquiries on either my accessories or top or shoes or even nailcolor so i'll share them here. 

gap has been heavy in my wardrobe department lately and i simply love their shirts and blouses (as shown on the top 2 photos - on sale!). the distressed skinny jeans are from gap too. the tortoiseshell chainlink necklace is from my friend nina's shop, pbccloset, which has been a daily favorite too. her site has not officially launched yet, so keep an eye for it!

luckily, i am able to go to work in casual clothes so i live in my skinny jeans, ballet flats and blouses every single day. with the weather up to past 75 degrees, i hardly have to  bust out any of my sweaters!

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valentine's day date night

make it extra special that night and dress up girly and flirty. what are your plans? 

dress (other options here and here) // shoes // earrings (similar here)

clutch (similar here and here) // perfume // gloss

superbowl sunday style

whether you're in the actual dome cheering on your favorite team or at home in front of the tv watching the game (and awaiting the exciting commercials) - make it a stylish one! 

shop the look here :

i'm really more excited for the halftime show and the funny commercials! 

perfect spring summer shoes

can't help it, i saw these wedge espadrilles at target today (after my jury duty - and yes, this lucky girl got picked for 2 cases that wrapped up very quickly) and just have to share it. i did a little vine video but it didn't upload properly so i really need to blog about it. 

how darling are the polkadot liners? and not to mention that they're comfortable. i picked up the beige one and now thinking i should have gotten the orange one since i already have a pair of patent nude wedges. i'll deliberate on it and see if i need to switch to the orange pair. the size run big and at only $ 29.99, hard to beat! 

shop for them here

monday blues

after a weekend long birthday celebration with family and friends, it's very hard to go back to work this monday. hence, the monday blues. hoping you're all fairing well better than me. happy monday!

what are you all up to this monday?

details :

sweatshirt // jeans // tote // leather bracelet
ikat iphone case // striped flats // nailpolish

darling darby

i created this board last week, so i thought i was crazy when i started to post these lovelies and i can't find the link for them. was i just plain crazy for just imagining them? or did j.crew just totally outdone themselves and sold them out in a matter of hours? so i was pleasantly surprised to get the email and saying that they're here! phew!

so, here are the darling darbys!

i am completely loving the stripes - HONESTLY, i'll take the blush, pink and leopard any day! 

shop for the darby here and here and here and here! 

sunday cravings

you all know i love a pretty ballerina. how lovely are these? 

endless selections and i am having a hard time picking out just one!

saturday style

enjoy the weekend folks!

ray ban sunnies // sweater // superga sneakers // leather jeans (similar here)  // necklace // coach bag 

day sequins

i have to confess, even if i'm drawn to classic simple clothing pieces - i still do have my girly, sparkly side aiming to strut around in colorful glittery outfits. lately i am inspired seeing these casual day looks that really work for everyday!

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get the look with a simple tee adorned with a sequined anchor design and a few staple pieces! just darling!

blazer, sequined stripe tank, pants (similar here), glitter t-strap flats, earrings, tote


sparkle a little today! 

spring scallops

hello tuesday!

i am featuring today some spring sweetness for your toes!

shop the cutest scallop shoes here :

top row : chloe scallop flats  here and here (i have them and they are buttery soft!)

middle row :  juicy couture scalloped ballerinas here

bottom row : lulu's scallopini flats here

sunday best

shop the sunday look here :

new year kicks

available in february here

spring according to j.crew

well, it's not exactly spring yet but i am lured to covet j.crew's latest new arrivals. filled with the prettiest mix of patterns and myriad of colors, j.crew can do no wrong. makes me so excited for spring!

shop j.crew here :

j.crew

back to basics

after the colorful holidays, it is always refreshing to go back to basics. pulling out classic pieces in neutral colors from your wardrobe. i love pairing black and white with cream accents. wearing a pair of girly ballet flats against a boxy jacket and dark denim, pairing dainty pearls with edgy strappy watch and colorblock leather clutch is such a matching contrast that works really well. 

wool peacoat // black turtleneck // jean leggings // faux pearl earrings 

  watch  // ballet flats // clutch (further price reduction!)

and before i let you go, don't forget to join our 23madison studio giveaway!  

for full details on how to join, click HERE

have a fantastic weekend to all!