Onasis FashionToday's Everyday Fashion: Cherries

Inspiration: Pinterest

Mint + cherry red = I'm loving this fun, retro combination! I used an old shirt to capture the same vibe as my inspiration photo, since I didn't have any actual cherries in my closet. I found some more literal prints in my online search, below, and think they are adorable though. Would you wear a cherry print?

Cardigan: H&M, $18 (similar, similar)

Shirt: Forever 21, $18

Jeans: Gap c/o (similar, similar, similar)

Belt: Forever 21, $5 (similar, similar)

Shoes: Express c/o, $30 (similar, similar)

Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3, 4

Forever 21  /  Lauren Conrad  /  ModCloth  /  Shoptiques
Dillard's  /  ModCloth  /  Dillard's
Swarovski  /  C. Wonder  /  PJ Salvage  /  ModCloth

Onasis FashionToday's Everyday Fashion: Day to Night

Inspiration: Club Monaco

I re-created my inspiration photo using a pencil skirt first, but then quickly realized I also have shorts this color. I would up loving both outfits - one for the office, the other for a night out - and it's as easy as switching into shorts on your way out the door. :-) What are some of your favorite day to night tricks?

Top: TJ Maxx, $15 

Shorts: The Unique Closet c/o, $34

Skirt: Limited, $20 (similar, similar)

Shoes: H&M, $35 (similar, similar, similar, similar)

Necklace: Windsor Store c/o

Purse: Page 6 c/o (similar)

Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3

Amazon  /  Wyatt  /  Forever 21  /  Ann Taylor
Romeo & Juliet   /  Limited  /  Forever 21
Forever 21  /  J. Crew  /  NM Last Call  /  Kohl's

Onasis FashionToday's Everyday Fashion: Beach Day

I spent the day on the beach yesterday, and I wore this maxi for dinner afterwards! (Note: I went for nude sandals instead of the ones pictured.) Both this dress and similarly-printed top are recent Old Navy online purchases. Every so often Old Navy knocks one out of the park, and I loved both even more in person than I did online. I'm so excited that warm weather is here and I'll be rocking these pieces all summer long! Which one is your favorite?

Top: Old Navy, $25

Dress: Old Navy, $25 (maternity, plus)

Shorts: Gap, $24 (similar, similar)

Necklace: My Stella & Dot, $89

Shoes: Madden Girl c/o MJR Sales (similar, similar)

Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Via Instagram

Swimsuit: Hurley c/o SwimSpot
Sunglasses: Old Navy (similar)
Earrings: My Stella & Dot, $49

Onasis FashionToday's Everyday Fashion: Striped Peplum

I did a little experimenting with my new striped peplum top yesterday. I like doing this with new items, before it comes time to actually get dressed. I"m always running late and if I leave it to the last minute, I wind up hating what I'm wearing. This way, I've got a bunch of outfits in mind for this top - I know what bottoms work and what shoes are an option depending on how much walking I have to do!

My first try included navy sailor shorts, but the shorts are too big so they are going back (you can't tell at all from the picture, it's the back view, promise). Next up I went for white bottoms. I love it with both shorts and jeans, and red shoes are fun but I think I like neutral white and brown even better. Which version is your favorite? 

Top: Limited, $18 sold out online

Necklace: My Stella & Dot, $118

Navy shorts: Tailor & Stylist c/o, $22 borrowed

Jeans: Gap, $30 (similar, similar)

Shorts: Gap, $24 (similar, similar)

White heels: Banana Republic, $25 (similar, similar, similar)

Red wedges: Express c/o. $30 (similar, similar)

Purse: Page 6 c/o (similar)
Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3, 4

Alfani  /  Forever 21  /   C. Wonder  /  Arden B
Vince Camuto  /   ModCloth  /  ModCloth  /  Eight Sixty
Nasty Gal  /  Forever 21  /  Arden B  /  Lord & Taylor

Onasis FashionToday's Everyday Fashion: Bright Blues

Inspiration: Refinery29

I never seem to tire of pairing my two favorite colors together - bright cobalt and electric blue. (See it in an office look here.) My inspiration photo convinced me I should try these colors yet again - this time in a dressy shorts look with low heels and a new necklace. I plan to wear this out to brunch, or for a casual dinner on a hot night. Would you wear bright blues?

Shirt: Moda c/o MJR Sales, $22 (similar, similar)

Shorts: Gap, $28

Shoes: Forever 21, $22 (similar, similar, sandals)

Purse: Charisma Boutique c/o (similar)

Necklace: My Stella & Dot, $118

Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3

Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3

J.Crew Factory  /  Lucky Brand  /  Forever 21
Gap  /  Old Navy  /  LOFT
Forever 21  /  Dillard's  /  Sanctuary  /  Dillard's

Onasis FashionToday's Everyday Fashion: Fresh Take

Inspiration: Chictopia email

I wore this blazer and denim combo last year (here) and am loving the fresh take with mint and ankle-strap shoes. If I owned an office here in Orlando, then this is what I would wear. I remember seeing a picture of Jenna Lyons in her office wearing a blazer and distressed jeans probably 10 years ago and I wanted to be her! She still rocks this style today and I totally would too. ;-) Where would you wear this look? 

Blazer: Banana Republic, $69 (similar, cheaper)

Shirt: Express, $25

Jeans: American Eagle, $33 (similar, similar)

Shoes: H&M, $35 (similar, similar, similar, similar)

Necklace: Windsor Store c/o

Purse: Michael Kors, gift

Rings: INPINK c/o, My Stella & Dot 1

Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3

Dillard's  /  Limited  /  ModCloth
Nordstrom  /  Target  /  Express
Anthropologie  /  Lauren Conrad  /  Express

Onasis FashionToday's Everyday Fashion: Solange Style

Inspiration: WhoWhatWear

I present you with a graphic sweater circa 2007, found hanging in the back of my closet. Solange inspired me to dust it off, and made me feel totally okay with mixing ivory (the sweater) and white (the skirt). And then I followed her lead for topping everything off with two-toned shoes. So basically she gets all the credit. Although the wrinkled skirt is totally my fault and I promise to iron it before I leave the house. :-) Would you wear Solange's outfit?

Sweater: Target, old (similar, similar, similar)

Skirt: Banana Republic, $35 (similar, similar)

Shoes: Colin Stuart c/o MJR Sales, $25 - similar below

Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3

Express  /  Forever 21  /  Steve Madden
Target  /  Marc Fisher  /  Chinese Laundry  /  Chinese Laundry
Express  /  Sole Society  /  Gianni Bini

Onasis FashionToday's Everyday Fashion: Shoe Strategy

Inspiration: Oscar de la Renta

Today's inspiration photo is like an assault on my eyes, but I like it. I thought - hey, why not try toning it down, so I added nude pumps and left the pom poms off my blazer. That still felt a little wild, so I grabbed a basic tee with a light blue print that matches my jeans. Now I was happy and could see myself wearing it for a lunch meeting. And taking it a step further -  the last one with sandals is even more true to real life and what you would find me wearing for errands. 

Also, my shoe strategy: buy nude sandals that can be a casual replacement for nude pumps. The idea being that anything I normally wear with nude pumps, I should be able to slip on the sandals and have them match that outfit. What makes a sandal suited to replace a nude pump? I think two things: 1. There has to be some substance/weight to shoe - so a strap around the ankle, or a slight wedge. 2. The material has to be "dressy," so nude patent leather and gold accents is what I usually go for. All of the sandals below I think make great replacements - which pair is your favorite? Which version of today's outfit do you like best? 

Jeans: Forever 21, $16

Blazer: H&M, $37 (similar, similar, similar)

Blue shirt: Moda c/o MJR Sales, $20 (similar, similar)

White shirt: Gap, $3 (similar, similar)

Heels: Enzo Angiolini/Piperlime, $32 (similar, similar, similar)

Flats: Dolce Vita c/o DNA Footwear, $65

Purse: Ann Taylor, $30 (similar)

Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3, 4

Nine West  /  BCBGeneration  /  Dolce Vita
Nine West  /  Sol Sana  /  Report
Boutique 9  /  Unlisted  /   Boutique 9

Onasis FashionToday's Everyday Fashion: Lakeridge Winery

Inspiration: Nasty Gal

Who knew Florida made such great wine? I spend the afternoon at Lakeridge Winery this weekend and learned they produced more than a million bottles last year and their wine is delicious. The weather, however, wasn't delicious as it had been chilly and raining all weekend. I wanted close-toe shoes to keep my tootsies dry, but thought jeans might be too hot, so a Coachella-inspired high low dress with an army jacket is what I settled on. What kinds of outfits do you wear when it is raining?

Jacket: Conversation Pieces c/o (similar, similar, similar, similar)

Dress: Ross, $19

Belt: Gap, $40

Necklace: My Stella & Dot, $89

Boots: HCB c/o (same, similar)

Purse: Karen Millen, gift (similar)

Karen Kane  /  MinkPink  /  Dillard's  /  ModCloth
Roxy  /  ModCloth  /  Gabriella Rocha
Old Navy  /  Angie  /  Old Navy  /  DEPT

Onasis FashionToday's Everyday Fashion: Polka Dot Denim

Polka dots are cute, chambray is cute, so why not combine the two into a fun trend? I've been seeing this style everywhere lately and wanted to give it a try. Polka dot skinny jeans were my original goal (I tried on the Limited pair below and loved them) but ultimately I spotted this fun skirt in a lightweight chambray and simply couldn't resist. Are you a fan of this trend? What polka dot chambray items would you wear?

Top: LOFT, $27 (similar, similar)

Skirt: Francesca's, $38 

Belt: H&M, $5

Shoes: Lauren Conrad c/o Kohl's, $28 (similar, similar, similar)

Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3, 4

Line & Dot  /  Piperlime  /  Forever 21
C. Wonder   /   Urban Outfitters   /  Lauren Conrad
Forever 21  /  Forever 21  /  ASOS   /  Limited

Onasis FashionToday's Everyday Fashion: Shorts Inseam Lengths

I wore the shorts version of this outfit for a shopping trip on Thursday! I like the skirt even more, but I went for comfort with shorts, even though I don't love the inseam length on this particular pair. It can be really helpful to determine your ideal inseam length(s) before you shop. For reference, the pair I'm wearing is about 2 inches. Over time I have figured out that my ideal inseam length is 4 inches. Inseams range from .5 inch to 2 inch daisy dukes, to a mid-range of 4-6 inches, and then the next step is generally a bermuda measuring 11-15 inches. Figuring out what inseams you prefer and looking for that length on the tag before you try shorts on can save time. What inseam length do you prefer?

Cardigan: Limited, $30 sold out (similar, similar)

Shirt: Gap, $5

Skirt: LOFT, $30 (similar, similar)

Shorts: Rewind c/o Kohl's, $12 (similar, similar)

Belt: H&M, $20

Sandals: Nine West/DSW, $60 (similar)

Rings: My Stella & Dot 1, 2
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Old Navy  /  Forever 21  /  Angie  /  LOFT
ECI  /  Urban Outfitters  /  Banana
Banana  /  Limited  /  Calvin Klein  /  Forever 21

Also... this might be my favorite shopping list of all time, because I want all of it!! I only own two items so far (the LOFT and Limited tops), however, I am on a hunt for all of these or similar dupes very soon. I'm loving tops with a bohemian feel that have scarf print, crochet details and paisley prints, as seen in the top row. Crochet skirts are also on my wish list (I'm way late to this party) as well as the perfect yellow sheath top (peplum optional). I loved the Limited striped top when I tried it on so much, I had to have it!

Last but not least, I'm loving these Calvin Klein shoes but not the price tag so I will keep looking, and I've had my eye on this emerald graphic tee for a couple weeks and after this week's events, well, I just might take the plunge. (I spent four years living in the North End, Central Square and Belmont.) What items are on your wish list this month?