Suited Up

The Mini Fashionista and I just got back from a week in Mexico. I posted this photo on my personal Instagram account and got a lot of compliments on the bathing suit, so I thought I would share. 

First, a shout out to my friend AS who actually gave me the bathing suit top on our trip. It never fit her to her satisfaction so she offered it to me, and I love it. The bottom is J Crew that I recently got on sale (here).

The suit is the Ripcurl Mirage Color Block Bikini. Here is what the back looks like.

And the front, which you see in the photo.

While you can't get the exact same top as mine, you can get the updated version on sale on 6pm.

You can also get it in a coral/black combination on ASOS. It's even on super sale (buy it here)

Currently Coveting

What is it about ASOS and their black and white dresses that I continuously fall in love with? Remember these two that I blogged about and subsequently bought?

Well, now it's this black and white beauty that I am currently coveting. 

ASOS Midi Skater Dress in Gingham $92

It's on sale for only $37, and of course my size isn't available. I keep hoping it magically reappears! I'm dying to add this dress to my collection.

Cardi Couture Challenge

It's been a while since our last Cardi Couture challenge, so I thought it was about time to bring it back again.

On Friday I actually had time (made time) to shower after my morning workout and before picking up the Mini Fashionista from school. I had about 3 minutes to get myself dressed and out the door, so there was no time to think about creating much of an outfit. So what did I go with?

Head-to-toe black and white. It never fails. Here's what my outfit came to. I admit, I'm not winning any style contests. This is "mom on the go" at its best.

Your challenge is to use this as inspiration for your own head-to-toe black and white look. Here a few others sources of inspiration that are far more put together than my look. 

The #Cardicouture challenge is on. Don't forget to use the hashtag when sharing.

Met Ball Red Carpet Recap

Last night was the annual Met Gala Costume Institute Ball, and while the Academy Awards are the true Super Bowl of fashion, the Met Gala is also a "go big or go home" kind of event. There were so many hits and misses to share, but instead I've decided to stick to a theme, black and white. (images via)

Let's start with Gisele and Tom. She is wearing Balenciaga. I think the dress is gorgeous and so is the plunging neckline. Why does she always have to look so good. Damn her! 

Jessica Paré of Mad Men is in Michael Kors. I love the design and silhouette of this dress.

Hailee Steinfeld looks stunning in Prabul Gurung. The hair, the makeup...everything. I think she nailed it!

While I don't think either Victoria or David got the "go big or go home" message, they nailed the black and white. How could this couple look bad? She is wearing her own label and he is wearing Ralph Lauren Black Label.

I also love the neckline of Zoe Saldana's Michael Kors dress. The bottom half is fun and totally appropriate for the event.

And now, I have saved the BEST for last, Sarah Jessica Parker. She had what can only be called a "Carrie Bradshaw moment". If there was a belle of the ball, she was it. And, if you want to know who designed the dress....just look on the back. It's written on the bottom right. Talk about branding! 

Even if you hate the dress, there is no doubt that she stole the show! 

And while she didn't fall into my black and white theme, Blake Lively and her beau, Ryan Reynolds are GORGEOUS in Gucci. Girlfriend has a hot husband, a banging body and the most fabulous hair.