Weekly Secret Weapon: Convertibility

You all know how I love to re-invent things and make the most out of an outfit. Well, today's Secret Weapon is just about this.

Found an amazing shirt while in Hong Kong and had to share it with you all. This is totally something you can re-create though if you don't happen to make it to the Hong Kong airport anytime soon.



The cool thing about this top is that there are buttons and button holes all along the seams so that you can create a bunch of different looks. I love the vest option, buttoning at the top and draping over my arms. You can also wear it as a poncho this way as well.





Some other options are a reverse poncho, buttoning in the back. You can also wrap around your neck like a scarf. So many options and possibilities.



Here is the top in a lay down shot. Buttons are on opposite sides as well as button holes. I think this is key in making all of the different looks as well. Hope you all enjoyed and are inspired to sew on some buttons and play around!

Top: Giordano's in Hong Kong
Tank: Express
Shorts: Express
Sandals: Claire's Accessories
Necklace: Etsy

Weekly Secret Weapon: Spray it Up

Ok, so maybe it's not a secret, but I'm giving you all a great tip this week. When you are going on vacation, expecially a place that is requiring of bikinis and short dresses, I highly recommend that you get a spray tan.

As many of you know, or if you don't know, you can tell by simply looking a picture of me, I am extremely fair skinned. I'm not into tanning and definitely not into risking my health for a glow. But when it got closer and closer to my trip to Vegas, I decided that I wanted to look hot and be tan.

I had gotten a spray tan before, however, the ones I got were in those rooms that you have to hold your breath in for what seems like forever. I had asked around the office and found a salon by me that did airbrush spray tanning. I was scared, but intrigued, so I decided to check it out.

I made my appointment and 40 mins. later, I was golden and beautiful, without having to do any damage to my skin. The next day, when I was able to shower, I revealed a fun and sexy glow. I didn't realize that being tan would make me feel more confident and beautiful, but it totally did. And if I have 1 piece of advice for all of you that have just as white of skin as me, get an airbrush spray tan before you vacation, you'll be glad you did!

Bonus-I was able to wear white shorts, something I would've never been able to do before. Wee!

Top: Anthropologie
Shorts: Express
Belt: Claire's Accessories
Shoes: DSW
Spray Tan: Aveda Asha Salon

Daily Fashion Show: Rocker Chic

I seriously rocked this Monday. It was rough but I made it through. And honestly, I don't think I could have done it without my leather jacket and bright red lips!



I've never really been into lipstick, but when I got a giftcard from MAC and saw the amazing Wonder Woman collection, I just had to give in and give it a try.



My shoes seriously made the ensemble. These really do rock. They are stilettos and wedges, with a shiny spike heel. Plus, they are black and bronze so they are extremely versatile.

Hope you all had a rockin' Monday (and love my new curtains!).

Jacket: H&M
Tank: Urban Outfitters
Skirt: H&M
Tights: Express
Shoes: Aldo
Necklace: Anthropologie
Lipstick: MAC

Daily Fashion Show: Leopard Girl

Ok, so seriously, I need to get another pair of pants I can wear to work. Not that I don't love wearing shorts, I do, but it so cold here in IL. Thank God for tights, eh?



Today's ensemble was all about playing up leopard by accenting with browns and blacks, and of course a girly touch, bows!



This amazing pin is from my Grandmother's collection and I proudly wear it when I can. I love the cherry blossoms in it, especially paired with the leopard. It gives the ensemble a fun factor.



Isn't my hair crazy today? I ran out of hairspray so it got all poofy. Luckily it's not humid yet but you never know, it's IL and crazier things have happened in our seasons!

Top: H&M
Cardigan: New York and Company
Shorts: H&M
Tights: Express
Boots: Etienne Aigner
Pin: vintage
Headband: sample from work!

Daily Fashion Show: Smell the Roses

Hope you're all having a lovely Valentine's Day/Week. I say that since, as I'm sure you all know, my birthday falls on the same day as the beloved holiday so we tend to spread out the love over a week. How fun, right?



I decided to be super floral today with a new dress and flower accessories. My favorite are the arm warmers, so feminine and fun! Also love getting to wear these shoes, makes me feel glamorous!



This dress has a vintage feel so naturally I was drawn to it. I actually got it at Nordstroms. I always get a little scared shopping at department stores, there are just too many areas and I'm always worried I'm in the wrong one. But I definitely struck gold the day I found this! The dress dept. seriously looked like a garden, so many flowers everywhere!



Anyway, keep on celebrating my fashionistas. Even if you don't get a two-for-one like me, the holiday fell on a Monday so celebrating both weekends is totally up for interpretation!

Dress: Nordstroms
Tights: Express
Shoes: DSW
Arm Warmers: Claire's
Necklace: vintage