shell chic'd

Fall Lust List

by Leave a Comment

I have the September issues. I’ve been reading the blogs. I’ve browsed the stores. And this is what I’ve come up with as my official autumn wish list…

fall 2012 fashion

1 // A Kelly-green blazer or jacket. I’ve wanted one ever since Anne Hathaway rocked the color in The Devil Wears Prada.
Couldn’t A-green More Blazer, ModCloth, $55

2 // Peplum. It was so trendy this spring/summer, but I really only picked up one piece in the cut, and am lusting after more!
Peplum Ponte Tank, Anthropologie, $78

3 // A timeless, leather bag. An investment piece I hope will last for many falls to come.
Newnham Side Bag, Jack Wills, $298

4 // Neck scarves. So Jackie O. And how adorable is this fox print?
Foxy Printed Chiffon Scarf, Tory Burch, $165

5 // I love my Lilly Pulitzer umbrella, but the bright pink and green doesn’t blend so well during November rain storms.
Lyndhurst Umbrella, Jack Wills, $39.50

6 // Flat tan boots. They go with [almost] everything in my closet.
Candence Boots, Steve Madden, $99

7 // Tory Burch flats. For everything the boots don’t match.
Reva Ballerina Flat, Tory Burch, $195

8 // Loafers. I especially love ones with preppy details like the horse, and tassels.
Marshmallow Loafers with Trim, ASOS, $43

9 // Nautical jewelry. To keep the feeling of New England summers alive all through the cold temperatures.
Crimson Fish Cuff, BaubleBar, $42

Tuesday Shoesday: Wishlist

by Leave a Comment

With Black Friday quickly approaching, I thought this week was the most appropriate to reveal my holiday shoe wishlist. You may recognize some of these from past Tuesday Shoesdays… these are the pairs I just can’t get out of my head and wouldn’t hate to see sitting under my tree!

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6

Oh those leopard loafers. I just love. Are shoes anywhere on your holiday wishlists this year?

Also, you have until midnight tonight to enter my Shabby Apple Necklace Giveaway! Don’t miss out on a chance to win this gorgeous vintage-inspired skeleton key necklace!

A little leopard

by Leave a Comment

Zippity shoe da, Zappos Tuesday….

I don’t think it’s any secret that leopard is one of the biggest trends to be sporting this fall, especially when it comes to footwear. Personally, I’m excited for it– no longer is leopard being seen as tacky (or is it still to you? I want to hear your thoughts!). But I am KICKING myself because I have been searching for weeks now for an old pair of leopard flats I had in high school and I’m finally admitting to myself I think I must have thrown them out years ago, never stopping to believe that animal print would actually come back in. Little did I know!

But alas, I’m now without them and instead have my eyes on these beauties now…

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6

Think this is a style to stay or still too trendy? I say a little leopard isn’t so bad.

Shoes: According to LC

by 11 Comments

Got this beauty in the mail last week:

Image and video hosting by TinyPic

Now I can’t say I’m Lauren Conrad’s biggest fan. But boy, girl can dress. And the book is fun because she breaks down the list of what every closet needs.  According to Lauren, there are six types of essential shoes:


Ballet Flats//Basic Pumps//Peep Toes//Embellished//Gladiators//Boots

There’s a few more I think I’d add if it were my list, but more on that next Tuesday 😉

Buy your own copy of the book here!

Rainbow Brite Tuesday Shoesday

by Leave a Comment

I have noticed a total lack of color in shoe stores lately.  Don’t get me wrong, I love the nude pumps look and who can go resist neutral sandals and brown or black boots?  But DSW and a number of other stores I went into last week were looking seriously dismal. So I thought we’d invite our friend Roy G. Biv over for today’s Tuesday Shoesday (and all finds are under $100!)…

R – O – Y – G – B – I – V

Stomping in Suede

by Leave a Comment

I spy a new trend on this find Tuesday Shoesday… has anyone else noticed a ton of suede pumps on the shoe front lately?  I think they are going to be adorable for fall, and here’s some of Zappo’s best:

Sarrina—Teasee—Divina—Janny—Dancy—Envyy

This AC won’t freeze me…

by 6 Comments

A couple weeks ago, I saw a girl wearing the cutest outfit on the subway. I was planning on making one of my roommates recreate and model it for me, but yesterday Demetra coincidentally came home wearing just the sort of outfit I was picturing!

It’s a cute twist on a plain summer dress– add an oxford. It also makes your outfit versatile… it’s getting super hot and muggy out in Boston, even in the early hours on my way to work, but my office also just installed new ACs making it freezing in here! Tying a light-weight oxford over your sundress alleviates the chill. It also will make spaghetti strap or halter-styles more work appropriate!

You probably have the basics in your closet already, a plain or printed dress and an old oxford (steal a guy or boyfriend’s if you don’t!).

Dress up the outfit even more with heeled wedges and a long necklace. Demetra’s watch also adds quite a bit of sparkle.

To imitate this look, check out this Polyvore, featuring an American Eagle cotton dress (who doesn’t have one of those lying around?) in navy, a Ralph Lauren oxford shirt, Steve Madden wedges, and J Crew and Kate Spade jewelry. Click the image for item details.

Beat the AC