Sequins & Balloons

Balloons and Sequins

Given the name of my blog, I’m sure it’s of no surprise to you that I gravitate toward sequins. Shoes, tops, skirts, dresses – I have to have them. This top is so old it can be considered vintage, because I borrowed it from my mom’s closet circa 1998 and still am finding excuses not to return it (sorry Mom). But I love how it fits just right – not baring too much decolleté, and the color is heavenly.

And my Obakki skirt is just so flowy and fun that I couldn’t resist pulling it out to wear it again.

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Balloons & Sequins

What I’m Wearing

  • “Vintage” sequined top (thanks, Mom)
  • Obakki skirt (just heard you can enter code SPRING SPREE at checkout to get 25% off & free shipping!)
  • Colin Stuart booties
  • Gold multi-strand necklace from Urban Outfitters (no longer available however this is a pretty alternative)
  • Vintage Rolex
  • Tights, Merona (Target)
  • thatheadbandikeepwearing (sorry) – also from Target

Guess what? I’m turning 26 on Saturday (May Day, baby)! Will you join me in the festivities?

Balloons & Sequins

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  • Is that skirt high waist? I've never seen you wear it that way.
    love the shoes! You didn't say where they're from though.

  • oops! it's up now. they're colin stuart, and I believe i ordered them from Victoria's Secret back in the day (when booties weren't in style–and thus never had much gall to wear them back then)
    the skirt isn't high-waist, just wore it that way in previous post – i'm just short so i hiked it up for that one 🙂

  • Mandy

    Your blog is so fun! I can't resist looking for new posts every day! Your outfits and tips are so creative! Keep it up. I also love the stores you recommend,

  • The top is super cute, I can see why you "stole" it 😉

  • Yay for birthday weeks! Those heart balloons are almost as adorable as you!

  • Love the mix of colors. I would never think of it.

  • Absolutely love your outfit! And those heart shaped balloons are SO amazing! I love them!

  • Very cute….Love Target, love the headband. Funny what you said about the booties. I feel the same way. I would wear them the way you have here. I'm short too. My question is…where would you wear this outfit??

  • LOVE your blog!!!! LOVE your outfit even more!!! What a great mix of colors and texture! http://tricias-take.blogspot.com/

  • pretty! love the colors here! and the shoes are fantastic!

  • thank you mandy! i'm glad you visit 🙂

  • tieka – you are too sweet! and those heart balloons were an accident – i wanted regular pearly pink balloons but all she had were these heart shaped ones. i was hesitant at first, but now i love them! they are so cheery in my room 🙂

  • woohoo! and yay for heart balloons 🙂

  • woohoo! and yay for heart balloons 🙂

  • thank you kate! it was very fun to shoot these pics. <3

  • Jennifer B

    I love the whole outfit, I am really in love with your top I was surprised to see it was vintage, Manwish my mom had one in her closet..lol
    I love that headband! You SHOULD keep wearing it!
    The last pic is my fave!

  • I think black with pink is so cute… the shirt is beautiful and so are the shoes.

  • this is BY FAR the CUTEST outfit of them all!! heart the sequins, especially the pink and love how you threw in a theme with balloons … hope studies are going well, honey!!

  • Hey Julie! I would wear this to my birthday party (if I was having one) or any occasion where it would be appropriate for me to be the center of attention (at least for a little while). 🙂

  • love the outfit…the pink with the blue is brilliant…and those shoes!!! http://www.donotshoeme.blogspot.com/
    follow if u like what u see?

    happy day!!
    xoxo

  • Your pictures are really cool ! 🙂 And I love your style. Continue !
    Hari from France, http://harilay.free.fr

  • Your pictures are really cool ! 🙂 And I love your style. Continue !
    Hari from France, http://harilay.free.fr

  • I love how you paired the sparkly top with your skirt. Great look!

  • Kristina over at Pretty Shiny Sparkly shares some Obakki love: http://prettyshinysparkly.com/sequins-balloons/

  • I am IN LOVE with that top! (Especially since I also tend to gravitate towards sequins.) Those balloons are totally adorable, too 🙂

  • I love these photos! Such dreamy lighting, and the heart balloons? Adorable!

  • Just stumbled upon your blog and I'm so glad I did. Love your style. Great outfit!

  • Elisa Medhus

    I have a shirt JUST like that! (it's not mine, is it? If so, it sure looks better on you!)

  • Colin

    You are extremley beautiful, and I am lucky enough to have a beautiful woman in my life. I just wish she had your confidence to show off her wonderful outfits and her wonderful features!