Category: Travel

Trendy Thursday: Shades of Blue

MariaOnPoint | Trendy Thursday: Shades of Blue

 

Umbrella: J.Crew pocket umbrella that is small and cute to keep in your bag for rainy-day and super sunny-day emergencies | Hat: Ebbets field flannels for J.Crew Brooklyn eagles ball cap | Shoes: Women’s New Balance for J.Crew 620 sneakers | Leggings: J.Crew pixie pant | Shirt: J.Crew always chambray shirt | Sweater: J.Crew collection cashmere ribbed turtleneck sweater in stripe | Vest: J.Crew excursion vest in gingham. Take advantage of J.Crew’s winter essentials sale, get 30% off with code GETSHOPPING, sale ends on January 25.

Embrace everything from light denim, feminine pastel and dark cobalt to create a fresh and vibrant blue hues ensemble. These seven shades of blue are statement-making tones that are bold and fashionable and are a part of winter’s favorite pieces.

Splurge vs steal: Over-The-Knee Boots

MariaOnPoint | Splurge vs steal: Over-The-Knee Boots

 

The iconic over-the-knee boots are stylish, stretchy and beautiful. They are exactly what you expect them to be and more. I’ve been coveting them for years so when I found the not-so-steal option but almost half off from the same designer, I had to share the find away. This will help you get those dreamy boots while not entirely breaking the bank. Now let’s move on to the main differences. Stuart Weitzman 5050 boots: the splurge version has a taller shaft, which really gets over-the-knee so if you’re 5.5’’ I recommend the 5050 boots and have a short heel, which make them great to walk around the city. Stuart Weitzman over-the-knee wedge boots: the steal version has a hidden small wedge but they’re equally comfortable so you can also walk with them. Both boots are stretchy, slim and look great on.

Splurge vs Steal: Winter Is Coming

MariaOnPoint | Splurge vs Steal: Winter Is Coming

Splurge Option – Poncho: BCBG multicolored striped poncho | Top: J.Crew short-sleeve popover shirt in stripe | Hat: Club Monaco vancy wide brim hat | Boots: Stuart Weitzman the 5050 boots | Steal Option – Poncho: Chicwish funky striped mustard blanket cape | Top: H&M turtleneck top | Hat: Aldo onarena hat | Boots: BCBG Matteo over-the-knee leather boots.

Ponchos are great accessories to have handy during the winter season. They keep you warm while looking chic and allow plenty of room for layers on top of layers on top of layers. Throw comfortable boots, preferably over-the-knee boots to fight the strong winds, a laid-back top and a statement wool hat and you’re all set for winter.

Trendy Thursday: Simply Chic

MariaOnPoint | Trendy Thursday: Simply Chic

Top: J.Crew silk drapey v-neck blouse in ivory (I saw it on my mom’s boyfriend for the first time so I can honestly tell you this classic piece looks on any age) | Blazer: Vobaga women’s long sleeve black white slim woolen coat via Amazon Fashion | Pants: Liguid faux leather leggings via Nordstrom | Hat: Brixton Piper hat via Revolve Clothing | Brooch: Chanel vintage cc brooch (similar can be found at Shopbop) | Keychain: Linda Richards fur bag charm via Nordstrom | Shoes: Raye Thalia pumps.

I love creating inspiration boards in Polyvore. It’s like playing dress up with all the clothes you wish were in your closet. I’m not going to lie but I may have ordered this tweed blazer (great Amazon find, under $30 if you can believe it) and blouse because I want to recreate this look stat. the Louis Vuitton bag, well that’s suppose to be coming my way any day but we’ll have to wait and see. Today’s outfit highlights a black and white for winter with a dust of tweed, faux leather leggings, sophisticated brooch and a statement bag with a little fun furry friend make for a winter-ready glam look.