Fashion Forward: My favorite picks for Seeing stripes (under $100)

Patterns weren't always for me.  I used to stick to solids and neutrals.  But life is too short to be dressed in basic black all the time (ahh the steroptypical New Yorker in me.)  I've since converted to wearing everything from a skull and butterfly printed DVF dress to oversized floral prints on a no name kimono sleeves silk dress (shout out to random designers found in the Loehmann's back room.)

Stripes have recently struck me ever since I saw this wall.  Stripes don't just signify a French or nautical theme, they also represent a fun and clean way to pair colors unexpectedly; also remember width of the stripe and contrast can also make a huge difference in the overall look.  I've picked some of my favorite striped apparel and accessories and they are each under $100 - savvy and chic (Shopbop and J. Crew also have some fabulous options too in this range for just a bit more!)

1. Striped tunic by Wall G, Topshop, £21.00 

2. Lead me Straight to you Striped Blazer, Ruche, $84.99

3. Plains Zebra Cardigan, Modcloth, $52.99

4. Lady with dog compact, Henri Bendel, $30 (classic, classic Bendel!)

5. Forever and ever striped top by Many Belles Down, Ruche, $34 (who said stripes are just black and white?)
6. Shipshape up dress, Modcloth, $69.99
7. Shirting stripe anklets, Kate Spade, $12 (the first time I've considered wearing socks and a skirt)

8. Going Green stripes shorts, Ruche, $32 (these shorts make me actually want to wear shorts)

9. Pink Studio Paradise t-strap wedges, Ruche, $69.99

What striped items have caught your eye lately?

Fun Finds: Whimsy in Dish Rack decor

...just because washing and displaying dishes are more fun on a dish rack with a shabby chic vintage vibe.

$42.99 here

You'll be mine soon my pretty.  Then I just have to figure out how to transport you across the world...

Have you found any fun and functional pieces lately?

Happiness in tights and socks and Spanish Damasquino 24k gold earrings winner!

How is it that a native New Yorker is freezing in temperature below 50 degrees F?  I have no idea, but I can't ever get used to cold.  That and now I have to wear socks or tights everyday which I don't love.  Yep I did get away for a long time in London in my sandals.

But I'm an open person and can still learn to love things, especially if they're cute!  So here are some fun tights and socks from across the web!

I'm semi-conservative so these crotchet tights are just the right amount of edginess with a cute skirt or dress.

$20 at Figleaves here

I love me some lace and if there's some vintage roses in the lace, even better!

$21.50 at Figleaves here

How about black socks that are so much more above and below the foot?
Oh the colors and the styles - they can only make me happy!  That and these won't be mixed up with my husband's laundry!

Happy socks, $10

I really love these tights - how cute is it in back?  The reviewers say it's a bit long though so be careful!

 

$29.99 here

Finally an animal print that's subtle as well?  Loving it!

$20.50 here

Finally, the winner of those lovely earrings from Spain is A Chocolate Lover!  E-mail me and I'll send them over.  Thank you everyone for entering and don't worry, I have more giveaways, including one tomorrow!