Pin to Real Life: Black, White, & Pastel

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Left image source: M Loves M (used with permission)

black and white wrap dress, mint coat, black pom pom beanie, clear sunglasses, ankle boots with dress, m loves m copycat

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black and white wrap dress, mint coat, black pom pom beanie, clear sunglasses, ankle boots with dress, m loves m copycat

black and white wrap dress, mint coat, black pom pom beanie, clear sunglasses, ankle boots with dress, m loves m copycat

black and white wrap dress, mint coat, black pom pom beanie, clear sunglasses, ankle boots with dress, m loves m copycat

Who’s ready for a new “Pin to Real Life” post?! I know I am. If you’re new to this concept, it’s where I take inspiration from the outfit of one of my favorite bloggers and recreate it to fit real life. This is the first time I’ve featured Mara of M Loves M in a P2RL, but in reality I’ve copied several outfits of hers. Now she’s finally getting proper credit.

It was probably her pretty pastel coat that caught my eye, but then her black and white dress reminded me of my favorite wrap dress, and then I got to thinking that it might be a little cool and unexpected to wear such a classic dress with a sorta edgy ankle boot. (Sarah: making lawyer wear edgy since last October.)

Mara’s outfit was already pretty “real” and not too “bloggery” (because that’s a word), but she doesn’t live in the Midwest, so I had to add an extra layer. Now all I have to do is grow a few inches, be drop dead gorgeous, and get a better camera. No problem.

similar Dress // similar Coat // similar Boots* (on sale) // Bag // Cardigan (under $25) // similar Ring* // similar Bracelet (on sale) // similar Sunglasses // similar Beanie*

*Boots and ring purchased with gift card provided courtesy of H&M; beanie purchased with gift card provided courtesy of Shopbop.

It’s Not Easy Being Green

kate spade saturday ponte tee, kate spade saturday polka dot clutch, blush cap toe pumps, target statement necklace, forever 21 camel coat

kate spade saturday ponte tee, kate spade saturday polka dot clutch, blush cap toe pumps, target statement necklace, forever 21 camel coat

kate spade saturday ponte tee, kate spade saturday polka dot clutch, blush cap toe pumps, target statement necklace, forever 21 camel coat

kate spade saturday ponte tee, kate spade saturday polka dot clutch, blush cap toe pumps, target statement necklace, forever 21 camel coat

kate spade saturday ponte tee, kate spade saturday polka dot clutch, blush cap toe pumps, target statement necklace, forever 21 camel coat

kate spade saturday ponte tee, kate spade saturday polka dot clutch, blush cap toe pumps, target statement necklace, forever 21 camel coat

Last month I realized I had very little green in my closet that wasn’t mint green. The plethora of mint green probably still added up to more green the average person has, but that’s not the point. If there are 2 things I care about in this world, it’s kitty cats and wearing all of the colors. WAIT! Fudge. There are 3 things.

Anyway, I made great strides in my quest for green when I bought this top and clutch from Kate Spade Saturday. I’ve actually worn this top 3 times already; I just didn’t get photos the first 2 times. But you get to see the extra-green outfit, which is pretty awesome.

So now I have this turquoise-y green in addition to all my mint green. Next maybe I should look for some good ol’ kelly green. What color do you feel is missing from your wardrobe?

Top // Necklace (on sale) // Jeans // similar Clutch (on sale) // similar Shoes // Ring // Coat // Lips “Plushest Punch”