Get Giddy

Tonight is the season premier of Burn Notice.
It's one of the few shows I still get really excited about, and it's now become a bit of a blog tradition to pay some sort of homage to Fiona Glenanne's style each year.

While she may not wear my ikat dress or sensible wedges, I still put this together with her in mind.

The Rundown

Ikat Dress Gap Outlet

Sandals Ciao Bella Petunia

Bag Thrifted Coach City Bag
Belt Gap
Bracelet and Ring Thrifted
Necklace Belonged to my Grandma
Sunnies Aldo

I also created a look that might be a little more Fi, and decided to choose pieces from JC Penney, just because I was so impressed with their affordable, fashionable offerings. (Why oh why did I not see that scarf print dress in the store?!)

MNG by Mango Scarf Print Dress, $60
a.n.a Nikki Wedge Sandals, $25
nicole by Nicole Miller Beach Plum Sunlgasses, $20
Decree Fashion Jewelry Ivory Coil Bracelet, $10

Fiona's Style

It's back. Burn Notice. My favorite show, and if you've been following me for any length of time, you probably already knew that, right Kristin?
 
I will never blog about what went down on The Bachelorette, but every summer I will gush about how much I adore Burn Notice; how smitten I am with Michael, how badly I want to be (or at least dress) like Fiona, and how much I enjoy the show's fun, clever writing.

I've spent a lot of time dissecting Fiona's wardrobe; she keeps things pretty simple:

Long, somewhat messy hair. I'd say don't wash it for a day or two and sleep with it in a braid for the waviness. Keep the makeup to a minimum.

Bold little cocktail dresses in bright colors, the shorter the better.

ASOS Ponti Body-Conscious Dress with Double Strap $43.10

Wedges, since they are easier to run and fight in, are essential.

Vince Camuto Edda Wedges at Piperlime $60

It's important to keep your eyes safe from those harsh Miami rays, go for big, dark sunnies.

Brown Oversized Sunnies at Forever 21 $5.80

Leather Wrap Bracelets are a simple accessory with a tough vibe.
Cognac Leather Wire Wrap Bracelet at Etsy $25

 Fiona needs both hands free to do all the ass-kicking she does, so she has the sexiest fanny pack ever. If you aren't bold enough to pull off a waist bag like the Happy Cow Leather Hip Bag $74, then go for a nice leather fringe cross-body from American Eagle $40

And as for me...

The Rundown

Dress TJMaxx - Sandals MRKT Holly - Bag Avon - Sunnies Steve Madden - Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box

Well, I've got to run the season premier is on now! (Wait, why are you reading blogs, go watch it!!)

Lust Lust Lust: Summer Wishlist

Summer has unofficially begun, and even though summer fashion has been circulating for months, it's actually getting warm enough to want to wear it, and my wishlist just keeps getting bigger. Here is what I've got in mind for this summer:

The perfect white dress
I thought I found it last year, but I always felt a bit too formal in it. This year I'm trying to find a better balance, and deciding not to go completely white.

Strokes of genius dress $30 at Avon (not on website yet)
Antique look lace dress $15 at Ebay
Treasure of tortuga dress $49 at Ruche

The swimsuit
I know when I go to the beach I will be wearing a cover-up that I likely wont take off. Still, each year I am compelled to hunt for a new suit. Once piece, of course.

Zac Posen for Target Low V one piece (yeah, it's sold out but I still want it) $35 at Target
Boy short one piece $40 at Delias
Undrest Zig Zag Swimsuit $80 (on sale from $198) at Urban Outfitters (also in black and white)

The sandals
Tomorrow night is the season premier of Burn Notice, which became one of my favorite shows after I accidentally watched a marathon of every episode last summer. Fiona has some kick-ass style that in the back of my head I am always trying to emulate. When looking for shoes, I was trying to think of what Fi would want to slip her feet into this summer.

Clockwise from left
Liliana Bueno Platform $30 at Amazon
Chinese Laundry Avalanche Pump $36 to $85 at Amazon
N.Y.L.A. Laroche Pump $40 at Amazon
Pierre Dumas Blonde-2 $40 at Piperlime
BCBG Girls Kerriann Platform $47 at Amazon
Charles Albert Platform Pump $20 at Amazon
Hive and Honey Perry $50 at Piperlime
Pierre Dumas July-1 $35 at Piperlime

My favorite Fiona quote, "I'm even better at buying guns than I am at buying shoes, and I'm really good at buying shoes."

And what does one wear on the first unofficial day of summer?

The Rundown

Striped top - TJMaxx - White Capris TJMaxx - Cherry Pumps Oh Deer! - Mustard bag Aldo - Hat NY&Co. - Bracelet Thrifted - Earrings Kohls

Also, I received the Blog Love Award from A.Co Est. 1984, Thanks so much!

for this award, each person designs their own version to pass along, so here is mine:

And the recipients:
la fille d'or
The Drawing Mannequin
Modesty is Pretty
 Unravelled Threads
The Antique Pearl
More Fruit Please
FutureLint (I have nothing to wear!)
Astamundi
Living La Vida Rita
*Viva La Fashion*
the robins
Shine By Three
Nicola-X

(I know a few of you have gotten awards from me before, and I do usually try to give them to new people every time, but what can I say, I love ya!) 

Fiona Glenanne: Bringing Sexy to the Fanny Pack

This past week there was a three day long Burn Notice marathon. After watching one episode, I was unable to tear myself away, and subsequently spent ** hours indulging in one episode after the next.

I think what makes me like Burn Notice is that Michael, (the ex-spy, stuck in Miami and solving problems for the local color) is very smart. When I’m listing to his narration about how to wire a cell phone to become a bug or a remote detonator or how to trick the bad guys into thinking you’ve got something they need, I feel more than entertained, I feel satisfyingly educated.

I’m also enamored with Fiona, with her ability to hold her own, and pull off that effortlessly chic wardrobe. It typically consists of a barely there dress, oversized sunglasses, some bracelets, and a pair of sky high wedges. (Wedges of course being the practical choice considering all the fighting and running she constantly engages in.)

Another star accessory on many occasions is a brown leather waist bag, or if you prefer, fanny pack. I know, the name alone makes me shudder, and conjure up images of bright nylon bulging from a waist line.

But the slightly worn leather bag on the impossibly thin Gabrielle Anwar, especially with the short white dress, I really kind of love. Best I can find to make it your own – this bag on Etsy for $70.

So, for Fiona look on the cheap, Forever 21 is the place. Woven dress, 22.80 and oversized sunglasses, 5.80. Some really nice leather bangles can be found on Etsy for $24, or an even cheaper set with charms for $12 at Aldo. Throw in these copper bangles from Khols for $20. For shoes, why not try these 4 1/4 heels by Nine West. I love the vertically stacked heel with the dark brown leather.

My own Fiona inspired outfit…


**not willing to divulge just how much time I spent watching