minty fresh (spring '12 color obsession)

unless you've been living under a rock, you probably have heard that pastels are hot for spring '12.  yay!  pastels!  i'm much more of a pastel girl than a neon girl.  don't get me wrong, i love a little neon on my nails, but i don't think i could pull of a pair of neon yellow or green skinnies!  one of my favorite pastel colors for the spring season - mint green.  honestly, i'm not sure why its call mint as the actual leaf of the mint plant is not this color.  i suppose mint toothpaste is this color.  but really, who wants to wear something that is toothpaste green?  so i've rounded up a few of my favorite mint colored spring '12 pieces:

1. paige denim verdugo ultra skinny in mint, 2. asos pyramid metal tip clutch, 3. zara pleated trousers , 4. splendid striped jersey t-shirt, 5. topshop drop back sleeveless shirt, 6. essie nail polish in mint candy apple, 7. 7 for all mankind minty pump

if you follow me on instagram (@stylextraordinaire, if you don't you should!) you may have seen that i already bought those paige jeans (love!!).  what are your thoughts on the pastel color trend?  will you be wearing any minty green this coming spring?

pleats for days

okay. so. i totally meant to do a blog post yesterday but, um i just started watching glee on netflix instant view...  and its very distracting.  i'm already half-way through season 2.  so if you didn't think i was a big enough nerd already, now i'm all into glee.  anywaaaaay.  i got this pleated maxi on super sale at madewell - $29.99 from $140.  kinda amazing.

topshop jacket (old, similar), madewell shirt (old, similar), madewell skirt (similar), indigo by clarks booties, ray-ban sunglasses, free people necklace (old)

happy thursday, and that's it.  back to glee!

the party outfit in bits and pieces

the worst part of being a blogger in the winter - it gets dark really early and can't really take outfit photos at night! friday was the holiday party for the company i work at, and since it was night i had to take some photos inside.  gross.  i hate using the flash!  the photos never turn out good unless you have a really really really well lit room. i don't.  does anyone really?  there were three acceptable photos, and i just really wanted to be able to share this holiday party look! 

topshop leather jacket (old, similar), quicksliver tank (old, similar), zara skirt, hue tights, sam edelman pumps, spike the punch necklace

the party was fun, per the usual.  this was actually the 5th holiday party with the company so i knew what to expect.  if you are working at a new job and wondering, "how drunk can i get?" check out this hilarious article (but sooo true!).  i work at a "cool company" so it can get pretty wild!  hope you all have as much fun as i did at my company party!  

 

fooled into fall

the other day i woke up and i swear it was fall, the fog outside my house was so thick.  it was like a white grey blanket covering the street and just some palm trees were sticking out.  it was cool outside too!  i had just received my missoni for target scarf in the mail the night before, obviously the weather was telling me to wear it. 

topshop leather jacket, madewell top (on sale now!), paige denim, bed stu loafers, carlos!

howeverrrrr, it was just a trick!  by the time i got to work the jacket and scarf came off and i was wishing i had worn shorts.  i did get to rock the scarf for like an hour.  also - what exactly is going on with my hair?!?!  so gross.  i think its time for a trim.

happy friday!!!

holiday party season 2010

happy new year to all! i'm very happy for a new year, 2010 was quite the eventful year - and not always in a good way. now that the 2010 holiday is over, i think its time i post my holiday outfits. i didn't have that many events this year but the two parties that always happen are my company holiday party and of course NYE.

here in LA we don't have a lot of reasons to get all dressed up, so the holiday party is my one excuse to get fancy (well as fancy as i can for LA)!

dolce vita dress, topshop jacket, dolce vita shoes, marc by marc jacobs clutch, tights, madewell bracelet, rotary watch

i chose the green velvet dolce vita dress because i had a green velvet holiday dress when i was little. i also really liked the lace detail on the back of the dress, especially because its not like anything else i own.

the lace back did cause a little of a problem when deciding what kind of bra to wear. after going over my options i ultimately ended up bra-less, which wasn't as bad as i had thought it would be.

while i start thinking about my work holiday party dress as soon as the fall/winter lines start popping up online, new years eve is a different story. somehow, either out of not wanting to spend a lot of money, waiting till the last minute or just pure laziness i never really have plan for new years eve until like... the day of. sometimes the day before if we are really motivated. so no plan = no special outfit. this year we ended up in manhattan beach for a sushi dinner and then a small party at a friends house.

free people sweater, skirt via BP at nordstrom, frye boots, tights, rotary watch, flea market necklaces, vintage/homemade bracelets.

the outfit actually worked out perfect since were walking to and from sushi, plus i was totally warm and comfy all while looking cute! despite the lack of plan it was fun, i got to ring in the new year with some really great people! i'm so ready for 2011! i have at least two trips to palm springs, my 25th bday, & a trip to texas all before may!