Black and Pink and Houndstooth All Over

Polyvore preview

H&M is one of my absolute favorite stores and they always have great deals running. I picked up this eye catching hot pink and black dress during their summer sale. They are currently running their fall sale and offering an additional 50% off all sale items so be sure to visit your local H&M if you can.

Close up of back zipper

One of my favorite things about this dress is the exposed zipper below the back of the neck.  The dress is already vibrant with the hot pink, but the exposed zipper makes it feel edgy and a little more rock and roll to me.

arm party l to r: handmade, handmade, charming charlie

bedazzled chain necklace : charming charlie's

dress : h&m
skinny belt : walmart

I love the look of skinny belts, but my waist is too small for a lady's extra small. I went to the girl's section at WalMart on a whim and discovered that sure enough they would fit! Very excited about shopping Crew Cuts and Gap kids for belts in the future :)

xx,

Nicole

the colors in autumn so bright just before they lose it all

- overview of today's outfit -

Lots of mint and various shades of blue today - it's not noticeable until you're close up, but this shirt features a light lavender as well.

3/4 sleeve shirt | talbots, thrifted
mint chino pants | h&m
leatherette saddle bag - old navy (clearance)

I recently got into thrifting and love the rush a good find gives me.  I grabbed this Talbots knit top at the last minute and I'm in love with the way it fits. The shirt is very colorful as I mentioned before and features a richer green at the bottom - perfect for fall, right?

This saddle bag is one of the best cheap finds I've made.  I found it in an Old Navy's clearance section and ended up getting it for $4.  It's a smaller size bag than I typically carry, but I can fit my iPhone, small wallet, Ray Bans, a pack of gum, and car keys into it.  Considering I used it for the end of spring, through the summer and am still carrying it, I'd say it's a pretty well spent $4.

necklace | charlotte russe

This style was (and still is!) featured on Baublebar over the summer and I loved the wide variety of color they've come out with.  I wasn't thrilled about the $35 price tag so I held out and browsed Etsy and Ebay to look for similar styles at lower prices.  I was so surprised when a friend of mine told me to check my local Charlotte Russe -- she'd found the same necklace in two colors at hers and they retail at $6!

double wrap logo stud bracelet | tory burch (similar here)

I got this last year as a Christmas gift and don't wear it nearly enough. The color is beautiful and I love the logo studs.

xx,
Nicole