ch ch ch changesssssss....

Hey all, it's {SS} here...

I'm sorry about the lack of posts lately. I've been beyond busy, as has {kh}!! I've wanted to post but it just hasn't happened.

And I've been thinking... there is sometimes a lot I want to say, or write about, but it doesn't quite fit the style blog vibe. It's hard to think about {style} some days when I'm running from school, to job, to other job, to home... I may put together a stylish outfit one day but simply not have a chance to photograph or post about it.

Other days I have the urge to write about a past memory, an experience I had recently or something going on in my life... none of which neccasarily has to do with style or fashion. Don't get me wrong, I love style and fashion, but writing a fashion blog in a world full of other fashion bloggers who have a lot more time and energy to devote to their blogs is hard. It's not that I feel I (or we) have to be at the same level as those bloggers, it's just something to think about.

So here are where the changes come in... I'm going to take a little break from MNSB. That's not to say I'll never post, but I'm not going to worry about posting a certain amount or at a certain time or on a certain subject. When something comes to me that fits the parameters of the blog, I'm going to post it. And who knows, maybe I'll decide I really miss MNSB and be back posting all the time. But for now, I'm taking a break...

... but I still want to write. Yet I don't want to be confined to writing about style and fashion. Also, {kh} and I created this blog together... it's our project and I wouldn't feel comfortable turning posting randomly about life and things not particularly pertaining to style. So, in a few weeks, I'll be launching my own blog: The Intellectual Fashionista: part fashion, part intellect, or something like that. It's not going to make any promises to be a certain kind of blog but will mainly be a springboard for my writing, about all different kinds of things, photography too. But like I said, I'll still be posting here when I can, and I'm sure there will be plenty of stylish posting going on over there too.

I'm not ready to launch the new blog yet, but will certainly let you all know when it is up and ready to go!!

Until then... keep being stylish :)

xo, SS

~ peplum party ~

{SS} here! Happy Friday friends!

It's peplum party time...

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What does that mean? Well, I'm not quite sure... but, I like peplum... and, evidently, so do a lot of other people!

Here are some of my favorite peplum photos:

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Red carpet Peplum

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Love this jacket... it's so versatile and could be dressed up or down!

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Alright, sorry for the brief post... maybe I'll post more on peplum next week, until then, have a great weekend :) 

xo, SS

{ . . . polka . . . dots . . . }

Hi all, {SS} here, this week I'm doing some belated fall trend blogging. Yesterday, I talked about {oxBlood} ... 

Today is all about { . . . polka dots . . . }

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This season, polka dots seem to be all over... the runways @ NYFW were full of them, the fall magazines are filled with glossy pages of polka dots on dresses, skirts, pants and purses...

Here are some inspirational polka dot outfits that I'm loving: 

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* I love the navy polka dots with the delicate pink striped top. Very easy going and fun for fall. I would wear this outfit with some cute little booties and a soft camel-colored infinity scarf.

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* To me this is the perfect autumn outfit: soft fall colors, chambray shirt, thick stripes on a cozy sweatshirt, pretty polka dots, lots of bangles and some fun neutral color-blocking. I am definitely going to try to replicate it!!!

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* I am loving the double button down shirt look, and the necklace layering. I'd try this with some cozy cropped cords, a colorful belt and some great flats or little wedges.  

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* What a cute combo this is... I'm digging the black and tan for fall and the polka dots add a fun extra pop. Instead of these (adorable!!!) sandals, I would probably add some black flats (maybe with some gold detailing?) to make them more fall appropriate. Instead of the leather jacket I might wear a camel colored blazer or even a blazer in another color to spice up the outfit- maybe an oxblood!

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* This is so comfy and classic for fall: I love the casual ease of it, her wispy curls, nude flats, silk dotted blouse, and distressed denim... 

And where can you find some fun polka dots to add to your wardrobe?? 
Here are some of my favorite { dotty } pieces, currently in stores: 

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* I have and love these awesome J. Crew pants! They're currently on sale too!!

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* This fun Nordstrom's dress would look great with tights and boots too! 

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* These Madewell pants are so fun and would tuck perfectly into your favorite fall/winter boots. They would also look awesome with a great chunky sweater!


For more {dots} also check out: Ann Taylor, Boden, J. Crew, Loft, The Limited, Anthropologie, Madewell...

Tune in tomorrow to see what the next fall trend of the week is... 

xo, SS

{oxBlood}

{SS} here...

All this week I'm going to be doing collages of some of my favorite fall trends! 

Today =  {oxBlood}

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Tune in tomorrow for... {polka dots}

xo, SS

{Fall} Trends I'm Loving...

HI...

Here's a little preview of some fall trends I {SS} really {heart}. Stay tuned for more detailed posts about the trends {oxblood, polka dots, scarves, navy, peplum, glasses, blazers, bangles, color, etc...} later this week...

Fall by mynewstyleblog featuring polka dot shoes

xo, SS

... life gets BUSY

{SS} here!

I can't believe I haven't posted since Monday!!! Instead of apologies and excuses, I'll just aim for a better week next week. Life gets busy. Also, Wednesday was mine and my mom's birthday, so that kept me busy!

In the meantime, rather than rush to write a post that I haven't really thought about, I'm going to enjoy the rest of my day off and my weekend... I'll be back with you on Monday!! 

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xo, SS

case of the MONdAys...

{SS} here...

I wanted to write a really great blog post today, I have lots to share and show you... but I'm having a case of the Monday's and feeling absolutely beat. So for today, I'll leave you with a few photos from my first day of school this past Saturday :

I promise more soon!!

What my group made in class... it didn't work as expected. Just a prototype :) 

xo, SS