Crushing On Clothes…

Rain Rain Go Away

1. Lululemon Rain Jacket | 2. Target Polka Dot Rainboots | 3. Target Baseball Cap | 4. Felix Rey Umbrella | 5. Longchamp Tote | 6. Hunter Flats | 7. Anthropologie Bold Hues Scarf

Unfortunately, spring here in Seattle isn’t exactly pleasant. Unlike most cities, Seattle’s spring is rainy, cold, and dark until about June or July. Since it is rainy here most of the year, you need some stereotypical accessories to combat the cold but still look cute. A bright raincoat, some cute rainboots, and a waterproof tote to carry around your laptop or personal items are key. Since the weather is so unpredictable in Seattle (sunny in the morning, raining in the afternoon, heavy winds and a thunderstorm overnight), a bright scarf is good to add some color and warmth to a basic outfit. While I’m pretty much against umbrellas, this one is too cute to pass up with the lips and the eyelashes. How do you stay stylish in the rain? Let me know in the comments below! xo

Posted on: May 23rd, 2013 by Alyson | Permalink

Glammed Up Boyfriend Jeans

While I love me a pair of baggy boyfriend jeans, I wear a lot of slouchier tops, so I knew when picking out my perfect boyfriend jeans I needed something a little slimmer. These ones from 7 For All Mankind are so incredibly comfortable, the wash is perfect, the rips look summertime-casual-cool, and they’re incredible quality. I love dressing up a more masculine piece with something more feminine, so I thought some open sandals and sequins would do the trick :)

I have been wearing my Jawbone Up fitness bracelet now for 3 full days and it is quite possibly my new favorite toy. I obsessively check it at work (about 6 times per day) to see where my steps are at. Also, it buzzes at me if I have not moved for 1 hour, so I like to take a quick stroll around the block. It’s a nice reminder to keep moving and stay healthy. Also, sitting at a computer for 9+ hours isn’t healthy, so getting up for breaks throughout the day is a nice way to clear my head and get some blood flowing :)

How do you style your boyfriend jeans? Do you prefer skinny ones, or baggier? Do you like lighter wash denim, or a darker wash? Let me know in the comments below – happy hump day!

Ann Taylor Loft Sequined Striped Top | 7 For All Mankind Josephina Skinny Boyfriend Jeans (c/o) | JustFab Heels (under $40!) | Michael Kors Rosegold Watch | Jawbone Up Fitness Bracelet

Posted on: May 22nd, 2013 by Alyson | Permalink

Pops Of Turquoise

This past weekend was the best weekend that I have had in a long time. It was my boyfriend’s birthday on Saturday, so we celebrated his birthday all weekend long :) Friday night we went dancing at this techno meets top 40 hits dance party, and it was a blast. I took Lyft to and from Capital Hill for the first time, and I have to say I’m pretty impressed. Both drivers were extremely friendly and talkative, one even had an iPad letting me choose which Pandora radio station I’d like to listen to. If you live in Seattle (or LA, San Francisco, Chicago, and more!) I’d highly recommend trying it out. You can use YAYSEA for a $20 credit, and the pink mustaches are hilarious :)

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Posted on: May 20th, 2013 by Alyson | Permalink

Rainbow Tag – Fashion Edition!

Happy Friday! :) Another YouTube video for you all! Today I’m doing a fashion video. This “Rainbow Tag” has been going around the internet lately, and all you do is take all the colors of the rainbow and show your favorite thing of the moment in that color! Most people have been doing makeup and beauty products, but since I’m a fashion blogger, I decided to only stick with fashion pieces! I’d love to know your picks, be sure to leave me a comment below! Have a wonderful weekend – tomorrow is my boyfriend’s birthday so we have things planned out all weekend. xoxo

Red: Tory Burch Flats (similar)
Orange: J.Crew Coral Toothpick Pants (see other colors – on sale for $39!)
Yellow: Forever 21 Statement Necklace (see other statement necklaces)
Green: Rebecca Minkoff Lime Mini MAC (see a ton of colors here)
Blue: Forever 21 Mirrored Aviators (see a ton of my favorites in this blog post)
Indigo: Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Mini Handbag (see more colors)
Violet: Paulo Bow Flats (similar in neutral colors)
Pink: H&M Statement Necklace
Multicolored: Prabal Gurung for Target Dress (another bright print from the collection – on sale for $12.24!)

Posted on: May 17th, 2013 by Alyson | Permalink

Talking Complimentary vs Analogous Colors

While I love to mix complimentary colors (colors directly across from each other on the color wheel), I also love to play with analogous colors (colors directly next to each other). I think that navy, turquoise, and this minty teal color look beautiful together. They compliment each other so well, yet still keep the outfit bright, fun, and interesting.

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Posted on: May 15th, 2013 by Alyson | Permalink

Mother’s Day Celebration Recap 2013

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend and Mother’s Day.

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Posted on: May 13th, 2013 by Alyson | Permalink

The Perfect Crossbody Bag

I have had the pleasure of knowing Mollie of Mollie In Seattle for almost 2 years now. We met how a lot of fashion bloggers meet nowadays, through twitter :) I have been to events with Mollie before, as well as #LuckyFABB this past March, but we have never done a major collaboration on our blogs together. I wanted to have us come together and style something we both love – and the thing we ultimately settled on was our Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAC bag. If you’ve read my blog for any amount of time, you know how obsessed with my MAC bags I am (I currently have 3). I have been a long-time fan of Rebecca Minkoff, since I discovered her in 2007, so I thought this item was the perfect item to showcase.

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Posted on: May 10th, 2013 by Alyson | Permalink

Drugstore haul – video

The other week I went to Target and Fred Meyer (a local grocery store here in the Pacific Northwest that carries everything from food to books, bedding to camping gear…and obviously makeup) to pick up one thing and like always came out with about 10. I thought I would make a quick video to show you what I got! Let me know if you’ve tried any of these products, or tell me in the comments below what you’ve bought lately!

Make sure to come back tomorrow for a fun collaboration I’m doing with Mollie!

Posted on: May 9th, 2013 by Alyson | Permalink

Stripes In The Heat

This is what I wore to a Cinco de Mayo party at Mollie’s apartment this past Sunday. I wanted to wear something colorful but still ground the look with black accessories (my sandals, sunglasses, and bracelet). This dress from Target is so incredibly comfortable and lightweight, it’s perfect for those days when it’s too hot to even think. I got these sandals last year at Target for around $8, and they’re very similar to a Dolce Vita pair for about 1/10th of the price. Nothing like a good deal.

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Posted on: May 8th, 2013 by Alyson | Permalink

Butterfly Shorts

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. The weather here was absolutely phenomenal this weekend in Seattle with temperatures around 75-80 degrees (aka perfect). I wore this outfit to a BBQ over the weekend at a friend’s house where we had pulled pork and BBQ sandwiches, lots of whiskey, and tons of fun. We also went to Yogurtland (my new obsession) and had Red Velvet Cupcake Batter ice cream. If you haven’t tried this flavor, I HIGHLY recommend it. Heaven in a cup, it was.

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Posted on: May 6th, 2013 by Alyson | Permalink

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Alyson Andrews

I'm a 20-something fashion blogger who loves to put together outfits. Living in Seattle, I have a fun style of classic prep meets masculine twist. I have a hardcore handbag and nail polish addiction, and I have a big heart. My style icons are Nicole Richie and Lauren Conrad, and I’d rather Balayage than Foil my hair (mainly because Balayage is so much more fun to say). Look around, and enjoy!
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