2012/2013 Trend Recap Pt. 13 || Tweed

The tweed trend took the world by storm this past fall and I was sold immediately. I actually purchased a few every single piece of tweed I saw. I probably own a million tweed blazers at this point. The one thing I really, really wanted was this beautiful tweed skirt from Target but I never managed to find it in my size. That's probably because by the time I saw it, it was already on clearance. I'm not joking when I say I scoured about 10 Goodwill's in search of it, too. Alas, it will from now on be known as the one that got away. I tried to find similar, too, but failed there as well. It's too bad, really. I had plans for that skirt...

Here are some of my favorite ways I've seen tweed styled...

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Were you a fan of the tweed trend?

Do you hope it sticks around?

How did you style it?

Pinspiration

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Broken

Mossimo skirt | Thrifted Rampage heels | h&m tee | eBay necklace

These heels are my favesss!! I thrifted them from a local Goodwill store and wear them all the time during the summer months. They're a low wedge heel with glitter and they are so stinkin' comfortable! Well, these outfit photos are from last month when I broke the toe strap off on the left shoe! Bummer!!! I immediately brought them to a shoe repair store down the street from my work and tada! Fixed! Hallelujah.

2012/2013 Trend Recap Pt. 12 || Trousers

Trousers were a big trend this past winter/spring and I was hesitant at first. With my huge, child bearing hips and long legs dress pants of any sort are typically a battle for me. Target came out with these awesome akle length cigarette trousers and I fell IN LOVE! They fit me fabulously and thank goodness I realized this right as they went on sale! I, of course, nabbed a few pairs and wear them all the time!

Here are some of my favorite ways I've seen this trend worn...

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Clearly I'm a huge fan of the printed ones. Those floral ones - holy. smokes. They practically take my breath away. I love a good floral print!

Here are two of my favorite pairs I bought from Target...

Did you partake in this trend?

How did you style your trousers?

Pinspiration

Can you believe it's already July and my favorite holiday ever - Independence Day! - has already come & gone? It's insane. It felt like Summer was taking forever to get here and now it's just flying by! Slow down, Father Time!

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How could these looks not inspire you?? They're so stinkin' cute!! I love the put together, yet relaxed look about all of these outfits. And you can't go wrong with a fabulous maxi!

Puff

LC by Lauren Conrad top | Vera Wang Skirt | Cosmopolitan heels | Charlotte Russe necklace

I really wish I would have gotten a picture of the back of this top! It's crocheted and loosely buttons down the middle. SO cute! It's a little short for my taste, though, which is why I paired it with a skirt. I wouldn't typically have worn red & green together, but this green isn't so green that it worked! I just had to have this skirt when I saw it on a Kohls clearance rack. It's so poofy & dramatic! You'll probably be seeing a lot more of this in the near future!

2012/2013 Trend Recap Pt. 11 | Neon

Neon is huge lately but is one of the few trends I haven't tried on for size, yet. Well I suppose I've tried it a liiiittle bit. I do have two summer dresses with slightly neon-ish stripes but I'd hardly group it in with this trend. Part of me has wanted to try full on neon, but it just doesn't feel very me - You know? I'm not sure yet if it's a trend that's going to stick around and I don't want to buy into something I'll feel ridiculous wearing a few months from now (like so many other things in my closet). Plus, to me if feels more spring/summer and I happen to live in the Midwest where Spring & Summer only stick around briefly. It seems impractical. However, I was eyeing a neon pink tank on sale at Target for $4.88 the other day. I might just have to try this trend out at that price!

Here are some of my favorite neon looks...

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After staring at all of these beautiful neon looks now I think I might mosey on over run to my nearest Target.

How do you wear neon?

Pinspiration

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White tees and colorful patterns have definitely been on my mind lately and it shows in this weeks Pinspiration photos! That last photo is giving me all sorts of ideas for the 4th of July which is right around the corner!

Leather.

Charming Charlie earrings | thrifted Worthington top | Merona pencil skirt | Cosmopolitan heels | Mossimo purse

How awesome are the leather sleeves on this top? I actually found this at Goodwill and was ecstatic because I had wanted it from JcP so bad but was unable to find my size. Good thing because I got it for $1.99. Doesn't get much better than that!!

PS - I actually just realized when looking at the above close up of my earrings that one is missing a rhinestone. Classy.

2012/2013 Trend Recap Pt. 10 || Plaid

Love, love, love me some plaid. Let's be serious - I have an extensive plaid button-up collection taking up pretty much half of my closet space. Ok, not quite half, but it's getting there. I love how it can be dressed up or dressed down. Layered over or under. Unbuttoned or buttoned! So many options!

Here are some of my favorite plaid looks...

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Here is an example of how I styled plaid...

  

Are you a fan of plaid?

How have you styled it?