My outfit this Thursday made me really happy! I woke up, stood at my closet and asked myself, "What would Samantha from Sex and the City wear?"

In case you don't know, Samantha from Sex and the City is one of my style icons. We share a love for clean lines, bold colors and all things modern. And that's how I threw this outfit together. I focused on bold colors, clean lines and modern details.

I'm wearing a red top from Bailey 44 that has a very hip, modern wrap to it. It wraps over one shoulder and has a small strap across the other. I've paired that with a white pencil skirt and topped the whole thing off with a black, studded patent-leather belt. And my own personal element of crazy was the shoes: snow-leopard print pumps.

What do you think?

(Oh, and in case you can't tell, I thoroughly enjoy overly posing for pictures. The term "hamming it up" comes to mind.)

I've decided I'm going to be more disciplined about posting some of my very own outfits. I mean, c'mon...I have good taste! If I can inspire you to create looks and come up with stellar outfits, I'll be able to sleep a little better at night.

This morning I woke up thinking, "Today, my look will be 'First Lady Fab!' I'll dress just like Jackie O in a diplomatic sheath dress." So that's exactly what I did. Today's look is none other than First Lady Fabulous. I'm wearing a black sheath dress with black platform pumps. I'm carrying a black and gray leopard print cardigan (in case it gets chilly). My simple accessories consist of vintage clip-on earrings and my Toy Watch. It's easy. It's chic. And it's sophisticated. Perfect for a busy day at the office.

I make fun of hippies a lot. But it’s just because I don’t understand them. I’ve never been intrigued by recycling. Trees are cool, but they’re everywhere...so hugging them has never really made me happy. And a hippie’s desired dress code? That’s never really worked with me, either. Loose and flowy clothing sometimes only ends up making people look misshapen. And let’s be honest, hippies aren’t really into shiny things (which I love).

Here’s a list of things hippies wear:
Wooden beads
Shirts with trees on them
Birkenstocks (gag me)
T-shirts
Ripped headscarves
Cropped cargo pants
Awkwardly fitted denim skirts
Sweater tights
Peace-sign accessories

Doesn’t exactly rival the wardrobe of Audrey Hepburn, huh?

Here’s a list of things I wear:
Sheath, Shirt and Shift dresses
Diamonds
Stilettos or platform pumps
Designer shades
Collared shirts
Tailored jeans
Burberry polos
Cuffed shorts
Zebra print accessories

But occasionally, I shock everyone around me and wear an outfit that has some sort of hippie-cool undertone. That’s exactly what I did this week when I showed up to work wearing a blue cargo shirtdress with wooden bangles and giant peace sign necklace. It was chic, in an understated hippie way.

Who says two different things can’t co-mingle? Sometimes, oil and water don’t exactly mix—but it sure looks cool to swish the two around for a while. And that’s what I do when I mix up my style a little bit. I throw in a bit of modern, sophisticated cool with a little hippie-chick and the results are easy, stylish and worthy of a few compliments. It’s the harmonious integration of two styles. Proving that sometimes, it actually pays to give peace a chance.

I am just so smitten with my MAC Viva Glam Gaga lip color that I just had to show you how fierce it is! I'm loving the pink color! What do you think?

Several months ago I bought a sequins mini skirt. You know, because it was such a practical purchase. Here's the thing: I love sequins. And as long as something doused in sequins is hanging in my closet, I want to wear it every day. Yesterday I went on a mission to create the perfect outfit with my sequins mini-skirt (so I could wear it even more). I reached out to some fashionistas on Twitter, got a few ideas, and then hit my closet (and the mall). I came up with a couple ways to rock my mini, but this look took the cake.

Let me break this outfit down for you. The sequins mini skirt is paired with a plain white t-shirt and a relaxed-fitting boyfriend blazer. Then, I put a studded patent leather belt around the waist and threw on some black patent heels. The perfect accessory for the whole look was my new watch (and of course a rock star smile and a few good friends).

Would you wear it?

So this girl walks into a bar. Bartender says, "Hey, you match the carpeting." That girl is me.

I like to match and coordinate. And I always try to look put together. But recently, I've taken that mentality to a whole new level. That's right, this weekend I walked into a local establishment only to discover that I, indeed, matched the carpeting. Although I had fun with this (and I think this bar has impeccable taste in floor coverings), I'm hoping that it doesn't become a trend!

Today I’m wearing the dress I wore on my 21st birthday. No, I’m not dressed like an alcohol-fueled skank. I actually have pretty timeless taste in clothing (if I must say so myself). Plus, I was cleaning out my closet for my recent garage sale and discovered this blast from the past. The truth is, I’m not ready to get rid of it. And I can’t just let it sit in my closet—if I’m keeping it, I’m wearing it.

Paired with simple, black heels, minimal accessories and my white Fendi sunglasses, this zebra print trench dress is perfect for a summer Thursday. And it just helps prove that head-to-toe zebra print can be tasteful.

The truth is, I haven’t had this dress on in over two years! Have you recently found anything in your closet that you’ve started wearing again? Share your resurrected outfits in the comments section.

Have you ever seen that episode of The Office (the funniest show around, hands down) where Michael Scott puts on his favorite pair of jeans and goes a little batty? Click here to watch the clip.

That’s me today. I’ve got my favorite pair of jeans on and I’m feeling good. Yeah, I might dance everywhere instead of walk. I might jump on top of my desk and shake my stuff. I might even strike a pose every time someone stops to talk to me.

It’s amazing how the right pair of jeans can make your day. Today when I woke up I was faced with a challenge. As I stood staring at my closet, I originally opted for a white pencil skirt with a wrap top. Then my rebellious spirit kicked in and I took a drastic turn in the opposite direction. I grabbed my favorite pair of True Religion jeans and a black t-shirt. Today would be a day for sporting my “rock star creative” look.

I did think to myself, “Gosh, I haven’t worn these jeans since April. I hope they still fit. What if my butt has magically changed sizes or the circumference of my legs has exponentially increased? Then I’d really be disappointed because I’d have to stop eating for like a week just to wear this look next week.”

And I did all that worrying for nothing, because they slid right on. No laying on the bed zipping them. No tugging and pulling. After months away, my old friend and I picked right up where we left off.

Jeans are an important wardrobe staple. I’ve spent several blog posts diving into my favorite brands, cuts and washes. And with fall right around the corner, it might be time to consider some new denim pieces for your wardrobe.

But where should you start? My friend Jaime is a real Denim Debutante. She understands fits, brands, styles, fabrics and washes. She’s always on top of the latest denim trends and knows denim news. She’s really quite helpful to have around! Visit her site by clicking here. You’ll love her fun take on denim, fashion and life.

So while I’m busy acting like a complete and total tool today (in my favorite jeans), head over to Denim Debutante to see if Jaime can help you find your next denim delight!