Great Gatsby Style, Part 1!

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Photos by Nena Earl

Styling: StyleSpyGirl // Hair & MUA: Melissa Shay Thomas at Deco Hair & Makeup Design

Nena5Dress: Vintage from Abandoned Fashion // Bandeau & Skirt: Nordstrom Rack // Shoes: Jessica Simpson // Headband: Francesca’s // Handbag: Vintage from Abandoned Fashion

I recently saw the visual smorgasbord film that is The Great Gatsby, based on F. Scott Fitzgerald‘s novel. Yes, I liked it. I loved the unconventional musical choices, connecting the revelry of the Roaring 20′s with the party anthems of our time. I was frustrated at the injustice of tragedy, and wanted to shake Daisy and scream at her a little. But most of all, I adored the fabulous flapper fashions!

So how does a modern girl infuse a little Great Gatsby style into her wardrobe, without looking too costumey? Easy, thanks to the current trend of sheer blouses, dresses, & skirts! I started with a vintage sheer 1920′s dress from Abandoned Fashions, a local couture pop-up shop, and modernized it with a fitted black tube skirt and bandeau top underneath. Add a platform heel and fun jewelry, and I’m ready to rock any summer cocktail party!

XOXO,

StyleSpyGirl

Like this look? Check out my “Gatsby on a Budget!” Polyvore board for fashion deals!

Special thanks to the AMAZING Nena Earl for a fun photo shoot, and beautiful pictures!!!

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Weekend Vacay at the Boardwalk

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Weekend Vacay at the Boardwalk

 

Wildfox Couture white top
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Wallis cap sleeve top
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Fat Face summer jacket
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Ankle length skirt
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Frame Denim hot shorts
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Leather shoes
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Asos sandals
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Alexander McQueen skull scarve
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I’m heading to the coast this Summer! Yay! And after years of traveling all over the world, I’ve learned some important packing lessons.
Wrong way to pack: Taking all your faves. Unless you are able to take unlimited luggage, and maybe someone to help you carry it, do your best to limit yourself to the essentials.
Right Way to Pack: Take only items that match each other! Stick to a limited color pallet, and make sure every piece matches at least one-three other pieces. This creates a mix & match wardrobe that will keep you prepared for any situation!
Extra Credit: Stick to one metal tone. If your favorite jacket has gold trim, sticking to all metal hardware on jewelry, handbags, & shoes will streamline your suitcase, and cut down on time you could be enjoying your vacation, instead of coordinating outfits!
Enjoy the sun!
XOXO,
StyleSpyGirl

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Carnevale ~ Tickets Giveaway!

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Have you been to Carnevale, Boise’s annual evening of Arts & Enchantment at the Idaho Botanical Gardens?

This year’s show promises to be over-the-top exciting, with fashion shows, magic, costume contests, fire dancing, and madcap steampunk fun.

I’ll be there! Want to join me? I have two tickets to give away, on my Facebook page. :) Click HERE to view the VERY easy details of how you can win! And let me know if you want to pose in some fun Steampunk costume photos with me at the event, ha ha ha!

Xo,

StyleSpyGirl

P.S. For those looking to outfit themselves in Carnevale-worthy fashions, I recommend Subspace on Vista Ave.! They have fun, awesome, beautiful clothes, shoes, & accessories – more steampunk than any other store in Boise!

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Black & White Mania, Part 2

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Photos by Jeanne Giltzow // Styling, Hair & MUA: StyleSpyGirl

It’s a Mod, Mod, Mod, Mod world! I love black & white; it’s a color combo of simplicity, yet full of drama! This shoot was styled with a nod to the 60′s, using fun & simple pieces from modern stores like Forever 21 and Nasty Gal. Special thanks to Jeanne Giltzow, photographer extraordinaire! <3

Enjoy!

XOXO,

StyleSpyGirl

IMG_1391Shirt: Forever 21 // Pants: Nasty Gal // Purse: H&M // Shoes: Colin Stuart

“Here Comes The Sun” ~ The Beatles

Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it’s all right

Little darling, it’s been a long cold lonely winter
Little darling, it feels like years since it’s been here

Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it’s all right

IMG_1406Shirt: Forever 21 // Pants: Nasty Gal // Purse: H&M // Shoes: Colin Stuart

Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces
Little darling, it seems like years since it’s been here

Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it’s all right

IMG_1382Shirt: Forever 21 // Pants: Nasty Gal // Purse: H&M // Shoes: Colin Stuart

Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes

IMG_1372Shirt: Forever 21 // Pants: Nasty Gal // Purse: H&M // Shoes: Colin Stuart

Little darling, I feel that ice is slowly melting
Little darling, it seems like years since it’s been clear

IMG_1414Shirt:Forever 21 // Pants:Nasty Gal // Purse:H&M // Shoes:Colin Stuart

Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it’s all right
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
It’s all right, it’s all right

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Product Review: Portapocket

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Have you ever seen a cool invention and thought, “Darn, why didn’t I think of that?” I do it all the time… ;) Kendra Kroll, the inventor of Portapocket, went out and made her dream a reality! Awesome job, Kendra – you made a really COOL product, one I’ll be using for years to come!

It’s call the Portapocket, and that’s exactly what it is: a portable pocket you can attach just about anywhere! I got mine in the mail, and was pleased to see a workable variety of parts that comprised this sweet little fashion fix! You get two pockets; one smaller, more geared towards credit cards, ID, car key, etc. And one larger, big and stretchy enough to hold just about any size cell phone. You also get two adjustable straps, in small and large!

My dear friend Karla was visiting from Seattle that weekend, and wanted to go hang out downtown, so it was the perfect opportunity to try out my new Portapocket. I strapped the smaller one on my calf, just inside my boot. Credit cards, ID, car key – check!

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So, can you guess where I put the larger one, with my phone tucked safely inside? See if you can spot the PortaPocket! ;)

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Yup, there’s a cell phone on my thigh, ha ha ha! It would be awkward to answer if someone called, but it’s not going to get plucked out of my coat pocket, or stolen from my purse anytime soon! ;)

Portapocket is comfortable & convenient. The larger pocket has straps on the back, so you can attach it to your belt if you like! I used the smaller strap yesterday to attach my cell phone to my arm, so I could plug in my earbuds and listen to music while I walked the pups. I love the flexibility of having multiple, adjustable straps and pockets. This isn’t just a “going out on the weekend” invention; the possibilities for use are endless!

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I am very happy with my PortaPocket, and plan to use it a lot this summer, especially when I’m traveling! Check out the variety & options on PortaPocket’s website, and make sure to use code SPYGIRL for 15% off your order, now through May 31st!! You can also find PortaPocket here: blog // facebook // twitter.

XOXO,

StyleSpyGirl
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Style Post: My Favorite Jeans

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Photos by Laurie Anne’s CreationsDSC_4757 copy2Blouse: Express // Jeans: Vault Denim // Boots: Marco Santi from Nordstrom Rack // Jewelry & Watch: Brighton from Ruby Lou // Purse: Forever 21

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Have you ever made an impulse buy, something that caught your eye and you just had to have it? Sure, I’ve made $5 bargain bin store mistakes; those sweet deals you just can’t pass up, but never end up wearing because you have NOTHING to go with them… Don’t you hate that?

When I first saw these floral skinny jeans from Vault Denim, I thought, “Beautiful! I have to get those!” But a tiny part of me was worried that they would be difficult to coordinate around, because of the pattern.

Au contraire, ha ha ha! I should not have worried, because these lovelies go with everything! I styled them for Fall with my Skip N Whistle “Ugly Christmas T.” And here they are for Spring: my favorite Vault Denim jeans with one of my favorite blouses from Express, the lovely sheer Portofino!

Have you ever made an impulse purchase that turned out better than you expected? Comment below and tell me about it! :)

XOXO,

StyleSpyGirl

Special thanks to Laurie Anne’s Creations for the lovely photographs!
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Tokyo Style: A Fashion Post From Japan!

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My super cool friend Becky recently visited Tokyo, Japan. I asked her for two small favors:

1. Go shopping!

2. Take pictures!

She’s not back yet, but sent me these awesome photos of local fashionistas, as well as a breakdown of What Typical Fashionable Women are Wearing in Tokyo these days!

Love you, Becky – thanks for your fab fashion journalism, on my behalf, ha ha ha!

XOXO,

StyleSpyGirl

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Tanya,

I’ve tried to take a few pictures to show you how people are dressing here. Sorry the quality isn’t great. The whole Harajuku cosplay scene has moved away from its traditional location so I wasn’t able to get any really fun costume pics. I think there’s one Gothic Lolita in there.

Everyday wear seems to be short skirts, shorts or tunics with leggings and either platforms or short boots. Most of the women under 40 I’ve seen look like there are too many things going on at once, but occasionally I’ve seen an outfit that is mostly subdued with just one crazy thing to accent, and it looks good. One thing I realized I haven’t noticed at all is jewelry, so it must be rather subdued.

I was in the equivalent of a Buffalo Exchange the other day and my first thought was “Tanya would be in heaven.” The whole style just seems very you, delicate or crazy prints, flowy, tops, and boots :)  

That’s what I’ve got so far. If I see some more good stuff I’ll send it along.
Becky

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I adore these SOOOOO much!!! ;) #fashioncrave

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Fun, Fashion, and Candy Bars: the P.S. Grand Opening!

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A new children’s store opened in Boise Towne Square this weekend, called P.S. from Aeropostale. The fashions were fun, the deals were hot, and the party was hopping! I invited a bunch of my mom friends, and we had a blast dressing up our little sweethearts and parading them around the store. I think they had fun, too. ;) Can you tell?

XOXO,

StyleSpyGirl

P.S. Aeropostale is at Boise Towne Square Mall. Sign up here to be a PS Mom for special discounts, gift card, and events!

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My Style: The Not-So-Basic White Shirt!

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Blouse, camisole, skirt, & tights: Express // Shoes: Boutique 9 from Nordstrom // Jewelry: Brighton from Ruby Lou // Purse: Vintage from Abandoned Fashions

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Blouse, camisole, & tights: Express // Jewelry: Brighton from Ruby Lou // Purse: Vintage from Abandoned Fashions

I recently fell in love with Express‘s latest addition to their fashion & career wear: nearly-sheer button-up blouses. They’re so soft and feminine, yet entirely work-appropriate (with the right underpinnings, of course!) I love the versatility of this blouse; I can wear it over a lacy camisole, with glam shorts and embellished wedge sandals, for an evening on the town. Or, tie it up with a skirt and more subdued tank top, like the outfit above, for a work-appropriate ensemble!

Express.com has them in like a bazillion colors (ok, more like 22, but some of them even have studded accents – swoon!) So tell me: How would you wear this blouse?

XOXO,

StyleSpyGirl

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Shoes: Boutique 9 from Nordstrom

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Blouse, camisole: Express // Jewelry: Brighton from Ruby Lou
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New Store Opening: P.S. KIDS from Aeropostale

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Are you heading to the mall this weekend? Stop by and see me at the Grand Opening of a brand new store: P.S., the super-cool kids’ line from Aeropostale! I will be there Saturday, May 4th, from 2pm until 5pm, giving out gift cards, candy bars, and having all kinds of FUN!!!

Oh yes, I said “giving out gift cards…” Want to win one of my $25 gift cards? Read on…

SIGN UP here: www.psmoms.com, to be a P.S. Mom! They will send you a $25 gift card to spend opening weekend!!! AND, come join me this Saturday, from 2pm-5pm at Boise Towne Square Mall. (Event info HERE.) I’m bringing my little girl – we can dress up our sweethearts and take pictures on the “photo op” backdrop! There will be entertainment, giveaways ($100 to two lucky winners; one Saturday and one Sunday!), and CANDY BARS to keep the kids busy. ;)

THE OTHER GIVEAWAY… Yup, there’s more!!! You can also enter my Giveaway contest for one of three $25 gift cards (to redeem at a later date than the grand opening – whenever you want!) in two easy steps:

1. SIGN UP to be a PS Mom at www.psmoms.com (they’ll send you a $25 gift card, PLUS you enter to win another one from me!)

2. COMMENT here that you signed up! I’ll select a winner Friday night. I can mail you the gift card, OR you can come get it from me in person at the Grand Opening event Saturday – your choice! :)

Hope to see all you fabulous moms soon!
XOXO,

StyleSpyGirl

P.S., Oh, and ONE MORE THING!!! If you print out this page (see the image up top? That’s a coupon!) and bring it with you Saturday, you will indeed receive an extra 30% off all your purchases! :D Gift cards, discounts, candy bars… it’s going to be so much fun!!!

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