Wildcard Wednesday: Thrice as Nice

So I went completely wild for Wildcard Wednesday and decided to let random.org choose my top, my bottom, and my shoes... here's the result:

Not too shabby, if I do say so myself! :)

Tuesday Treasure: B for Bel

Ok so you know how you can find yourself jumping from blog to blog based on whichever blogger's comment catches your eye on a blog you already peruse frequently? That's what happened to me earlier this week, and that's how I came upon this wonderful blog-

B for Bel: Everything that makes you go ooohhh...

which I decided to feature in this week's Tuesday Treasure post. This blog is simply jam-packed with feel-good tidbits of information about anything and everything that is cute, funny, delectable, aesthetically pleasing or just generally entertaining.

Everything she writes about will leave you giddy or giggly, she's an immediate cheerer-upper... from the way she greets you as you first read the 'About' page ('Hello fantastic human being!') to the way she gave her followers a fittingly adorable nickname ('Belly Buttons').

Make sure to check out her blog, you'll be so glad that you did!

Monday Maven: Andrea

I'm so thrilled to introduce to you one of my biggest style crushes: Andrea of Blonde Bedhead. She is the perfect combination of funky and classy, and she rocks an awesome head of blonde curls like nobody else!

Styled By U: What made you begin blogging and what motivates you to keep going?

Andrea: I started blogging because I just wanted a place to write, share my own photography and my style. I'm motivated to keep going after almost two years because it's as fun as it was Day One and I've made friends with some incredible people and I hope to keep meeting new, awesome people!

SBU: What advice would you give rookie bloggers for building a successful blog?

A: Really, it's what everyone else says: authenticity. Be you! And make sure you're thoughtful with considering design, writing and photography. It all has to be quality for people to stick around.

SBU: How would you describe your personal style?
A: I'd describe my style as minimalist, but edgy.

SBU: Who is your all-time favorite fashion inspiration, living or dead?
A: Caroline of Caroline's Mode. She has such a similar aesthetic, but is a risk taker and really rocks some great pieces that I find inspiring.

SBU: Tell us something about yourself that we wouldn't know just by

following your blog...
A: I didn't always have my own personal style. In high school I wore pink and sparkles and straightened my hair to fit in. I just tried too hard, but it just goes to show how much people mature as they get a little older and develop confidence and acceptance of who they are!

Thanks so much for agreeing to be featured on my blog, Andrea. Stay fabulous!

Monday Maven: Chanel

I'm very happy to introduce to you this week's Monday Maven. Her style is the epitome of glamour and edge, and her blog is the kind that you get hooked on with one quick glance. I present to you, Chanel from Chanel Craves!

StyledByU: What made you begin blogging and what motivates you to keep going?
Chanel: A couple of years ago, I stumbled upon a fashion blog. I had no clue fashion blogs existed. It inspired me to start my own blog Chanel Craves the spring of 2010 as a way to express my personal style. The positive feedback I get from my readers motivates me to continue blogging and inspiring others.

SBU: What advice would you give rookie bloggers for building a successful blog?
C: Be yourself, and just have fun with it.

SBU: How would you describe your personal style?
C: I would describe my style as classically girly with a edgy twist.

SBU: Who is your all-time favorite fashion inspiration, living or dead?
C: Love, love, love Rachel Zoe. She's a fashion goddess. Also, Monica Rose the mastermind behind the Kardashian's style.

SBU: Tell us something about yourself that we wouldn't know just by following your blog...
C: I have a degree in Marketing, and outside of blogging I work in advertising at a tv station.

Thank you so much for letting us have have a peek into the fabulous world of Chanel!

My Fashion Friday: Black Jumper

I've been hankering for a black jumper for a long time, I think it's such a versatile clothing item and I have a million ideas for how I would style it, whether for work, a social event, a walk around town, or any old mundane task. Below is one of the ways I've thought of sprucing it up: a touch of color in the accessories:

My Fashion Friday: Black Jumper by elisastyled featuring clutch hand bags

Star-Studded Thursday: Raiding Her Closet

Inspired by Karla from Karla's Closet:

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The uber popular blogger always shows off her UHMAZING style in duds that leaves all of her readers drooling and dreaming of having a closet as fabulous as hers. The outfit above was easy enough to emulate so that I could feel like I raided her closet for at least one day :) Ah, if only...

Tuesday Treasure: CJAJ09

I found this fantabulous little online store of beautifully designed, African-ispired clothes. They have everything from dresses and skirts to accessories, and they're affordable to boot! I spent quite a bit of time browsing through their beautiful lookbook and was so impressed with their structured and sophisticated pieces that I just knew this was the site I had to write about today on our Tuesday Treasure feature!

From their website:

Established in 2009, CJAJ09 is an independent African fashion design house and clothing store that is all about making style accessible and fashion affordable for the sophisticated, hard working and discerning woman. We believe that culture and heritage should not have to cost that much and that clothes should be an extension of ones style, belief and background, a way to show who we really are... Our designs draw from the beauty and sophisticated nature of European fashion mixed with the richness and ethnicity of African culture...

Click HERE to visit this enchanting shop today!