Christian Siriano for Spiegal

Christian Siriano is releasing a line available at Spiegal on April 1st which will be significantly cheaper than his normal line ($49.99 - $499.00). I love his shoe designs for Payless and I am loving these clothes from his Spiegal line.

Brocade Sheath Dress ($199.00)

Bias Drape Blouse ($49.00) and
Jersey Zip-Front Gathered Skirt ($69.00)

Jersey Bias Drape Flounce Dress ($99.00)

Steve Madden

1. Samanthy ($139.95)

2. Haylow ($69.95)

3. Ridggge ($99.95)

4. Wynne ($89.95)

6. Karmenaf ($129.95)

5. Horizon ($79.95)

7. Bowtie ($79.95)

8. Haylow-G ($89.95)

Paper Trail

Paper Trail

sells a variety of cute items made out of paper. Check out my favorites.

1. Leather Blackberry Pouch ($48.00)

2. Catcher in the Rye Birdhouse ($135.00) - I love these birdhouses made out of books. So cute!

3. Postcards from a Penguin ($25.00) - Can't pass on anything that involves a penguin!

4. Poe Birdhouse ($135.00)

5. To Kill a Mockingbird Birdhouse ($135.00)

10 Spring Trends: #10 Flirty Florals

Pretty floral patterns to match the flowers popping up all over this spring.

Loft Flutter Sleeve Dress
 ($79.50)

Boden Silk Dandelion Dress
($208.00)

Express Floral Ballet Flats
($34.90) 

Express Pleated Shorts
($49.90)

Express Smocked Skirt
($29.90)

LuLu Taiko Floral Pink Dress
 ($71.00) 

Personal Blog

As a part of the re-purposing of this blog to a strictly fashion blog, I have decided to create a personal blog to share my day-to-day life at Nerdy Neuroscientist Amber which will go live today. Head over there to check out my personal life if you wish.

New Color Combinations

I often get anxious when moving outside of my color combination comfort zone, but since I am making an effort to do better, I tried this out today. What do you think?

Old Navy Perfect Khakis (Originally $29.50; On Sale $19.99)
At first I had a slightly darker colored khaki skirt out to wear, but the rain today turned me to these pants.

Tucker for Target Button Front Dress in Floral Print ($34.99)
My second dress from the International designer remix

Old Navy Lightweight 3/4 Sleeve Cardigan ($24.94)

Belt from Target, Necklace from Target, Shoes, LizClaiborne from TJMaxx

10 Spring Trends: #9 Bright Gold

Setting off the bright colors and stripes is bright gold.

Express Oval Link Necklace
($59.90)

Express Status Link Stretch Bracelet
 ($29.90)

The Limited Gold Luster Bangle
 ($22.90)

The Limited Large Metal Tear Hoop Earring
($16.50)

Shop the Look Scale Bracelet
 ($22.00)

Shop the Look Layered Gold Earrings
($12.00)

Shop the Look Jamie Earrings ($15.00)

Just Bitten

Revlon Just Bitten Lipstain in Gothic ($9.99)

I recently bought this lipstain as a part of the CVS sale I told you about. I decided to purchase the color Gothic, a blue red, over Flame which is more of a orange red. The color is not overwhelming at all in my opinion. I was told it looked like I had just eaten a red colored food, living up to its name! Check out the picture below and let me know what you think (Excuse the close up on my lips :)

10 Spring Trends: #8 Peasant Blouses

When wearing a peasant blouse, make sure to keep the bottom small in  skinny or straight leg jeans instead of wide leg trousers.

South Moon Under Beulah Lace Panel Blouse
 ($62.75)

Old Navy Women's Gauze Flutter-Sleeve Top
 ($24.50)

Old Navy Floral Smocked Chiffon Top
($26.50)

Old Navy Pintuck Blouson Tunic
($26.50)

American Eagle Floral Tunic
 ($39.50)

If money was no object...

I would buy this David Yurman Morganite Noblesse Necklace ($1200.00). Pretty and classic, it would be a part of my wardrobe forever.

10 Spring Trends: #7 Modern Whites

White is a classic neutral that will take you way past Labor Day.

Loft Ruffle Neck Blouse 

($39.50)

Marc by Marc Jacob Classic Q Shop Girl Tote from SSense
($500.00)

Alice and Olivia Dolman Draped Dress from Sscense
($185.00)

Lulu Diva-licous One Shoulder White Dress
 ($56.00)

Express Eyelet Cami
($44.90)

Express Bootcut Stella Regular Fit Jeans
($69.90)

Gap Denim Surplus Shorts
($59.50)

OPI Shatter Polish

I was intrigued by the new shatter polish by OPI but I hadn't been able to find it anywhere until this weekend. I had to try it instantly. I had a coupon for a free polish at Ulta so I bought their Professional Nail Laquer in Island Hopper and over layed it with OPI Black Shatter.

The shatter goes on over dry polish and then it shrinks as it drys to give the shattered look. Its not the best image, but its a cool effect.

They have also announced  new colors of shatters. I can't find them for sale yet, but I look forward to trying them.

Cute Dog Collars

Dog Collars Designed by FourPawsJewelry Etsy Shop

The Sophie ($15.00)

Cool Blue Jazz ($15.00)

10 Spring Trends: #6 Sexy Snakeskin

Animal prints seem to always be in fashion in some form so these will take you through several trend changes. Plus snakeskin suggests a forbidden sexy edge.

The Limited Python Side Zip Tote
 ($44.90)

Bebe Snake Tube Dress
 ($129.00)

Loft Cobra Printed Pencil Skirt
($69.50)

Loft Shimmery Wristlet
 ($16.50)

Bebe Sloan Snake Pump
($139.00)

UK Style by French Connection at Sears

Sears, usually known for its tools and applicaces, is attempting at becoming more versed in women's fashion. They have introduced a new UK Style line by French Connection that is worth checking out. Here are a few of my favorites:

Washed Fatigue Military Jacket ($64.90)

Plumeria Knit Wrap Skirt ($19.90)

Animal Camo Print Apron Skirt ($29.90)

Cowl Neck Dress ($29.90)

Quilt Front Dress ($44.90)

Stone Wide Leg Pants ($34.90)

Washed Fatigue Cargo Pants ($37.90)