Moody Style: In.VEST.ment

I don’t know about you all, but I’ve been obsessing over finding the perfect faux fur vest for a few years now. I’ve been looking for the perfect one, despite the fact that it doesn’t get extremely cold here in Florida. Finally, over the holidays I was able to snag myself 2 faux fur vest to add to my wardrobe – one in black and the other in brown. I think that adding a fur vest to your outfit is a great way to add texture to an outfit while keeping you warm in the meantime.  I love the fact that you can find a fur vest for just about every price point.  I found both of my pieces at JCPenney, but you can find one just about anywhere from Forever 21 and Kohl’s to Nordstrom’s and Club Monaco.  Have any of you invested in buying any faux fur pieces that you can’t live without. Let me know in the comments.

Sweater: Banana Republic (old); Vest: JCPenney MNG by Mango Collection Faux Fur Vest;

Earrings: Pearls (old); Necklace: Anthropologie Moon Leaves Necklace;

Jeans: Anthropologie Joe’s Jeans ‘Starlet’ Mini Bootcut Stretch Jeans;

Watch: Coach Boyfriend Bracelet Watch; Boots: Nine West Leather Boots (old)

Fresh Picks to Follow – Black and White

I love wearing black and white together and I’m happy that this color combination is a huge trend this spring and summer season.  I know what you are thinking.  Black and white have always been classic go to look for the runway for years.  So, it’s hardly a trend.  But this year, these colors are going to be everywhere. For this week’s Fresh Picks to Follow, here are my top 10 ways to get back to the basics. What do you think about the black and white trend? Let me know in the comments.

1. Madewell - Striped Sweatshirt Tee…$65.00

2. Banana Republic - Miranda Zebra Print Skirt…$89.50

3. TopShop - Mono Floral Playsuit…$110.00

4. Sugar Lips - Beaded Collar Peplum Top…$68.00

5. Mochino - Mini Gloria Striped Nappa Leather Bag…$839.00

6. Michael Kors - Solid-Panel Striped Ponte Dress…$1,095.00

7. TopShop - Half And Half Spot Tee…$64.00

8. White House Black Market - Colorblock Sheath Dress…$160.00

9. Michael Kors - Striped Knit Blazer…$160.00

10. Lela Rose - Square Neck Dress…$1,195.00

Today, I’m linking up with AV’s Friday's Fancies over on Long Distance Loving.  If you like what you see here, check AV’s blog for more fantastic black and white styling inspiration.  

Race Alert: Lululemon SeaWheeze Half Marathon

Hey everyone…I hope that you all are having an awesome week.  I wanted to share some news with you all that I'm pretty excited about.  Why? I recently signed up to participate in the Lululemon SeaWheeze Half Marathon on August 10, 2013. I heard about this race from one of my besties last year and I’ve been thinking about it ever since.  

This race looked like it had a successful inaugural event last August and I’m hoping that this year will be just the same if not better.  This will also be my first visit to Canada. If you want to learn more about the race, check out the photos and video below to get a better idea of why I’m so excited.  All of the details about the race can be found here.  

Quick Race Stats 

What: The SeaWheeze Half-Marathon is 21.1kms (13.1 miles)

When: August 10, 2013 

Where: Vancouver, BC, Canada (SeaWheeze Central at the Vancouver Convention Centre)

Fees: $128 CAD (includes all taxes)