Thursday, May 23, 2013

Kristina Does the Internet

Today is our last day in Florence. Husband may have to drag me to the train station, its been so wonderful. Have you been following along on Instagram (@amy_cbandbp). Ive been posting pics on there a lot throughout the trip, so come show me some love.

Today Kristina is sharing her fav spring trends (which also happen to be mine too!). Check her out!


Top - Loft (similar here) / Skirt - Old Navy / Wedges - Shoe Mint / Necklace - eBay / Watch - Michael Kors

Hi everyone!  My name is Kristina and I blog over at Kristina does the Internets.  I'm really excited to be posting on Amy's blog today while she's on her honeymoon, especially because CB&BP was one of the first blogs I ever subscribed to.  

Today I wanted to share two of my favorite trends - pattern mixing and black and white.  Pattern mixing is one of those trends that a lot of people are scared to try, but it's actually pretty easy to pull off.  Too keep it on the subtle side, try keeping patterns in the same color or look for patterns that are smaller in scale.

I've always loved how classy and chic black and white are together, so I've been rocking this trend quite a bit this Spring.  If you read my blog, you know that I have a definite love affair with color so I couldn't resist throwing some in with my favorite bubble necklace.



Now, go show this lovely lady some love whydon'tcha?


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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

FACE It Catalog


Hey guys, today I'm excited to have Amber from FACE It Catalog guest posting for me. Amber and I have worked together on collaborations in the past, and she is my co-host for Friday's Five linkups. We actually went to the same high school and now will be living on completely opposite sides of the country (when we move to NC in June), but we plan to still keep chuggin' along and working together on our blogs. That's the great thing about blogging, you literally can make friends anywhere. It's such a blessing!



Hello CB&BP readers. While Amy is frolicking around Europe on her fabulous honeymoon (so jealous!) I am here to entertain you! In case we havent met yet, I am Amber from FACE IT CATALOG a personal style blog devoted to putting your best forward. Today, my outfit is garden inspired. Florals are everywhere this season and I am so happy to immerse myself in them. See here and here for example.


Top: Bellatrix, Shorts: LOFT, Heels: Zara, Watch: Michael Kors, Bag: Francesca Collections, Necklace Anthropologie, Bracelets: Jeweliq, HOH Inspired Sunglasses: Framework


Makeup:  OC8 Professional Mattifying Gel Primer c/o, Tart Amazonian Clay Foundation, NARS Surabaya Eyeshadow Duo, NARS Orgasm Blush + NARS Highlighting Blush in Albatross, MAC Angel Lipstick  +

NARS Turkish Delight Lipgloss

 
 I am also BIG on makeup. You will see that each of my posts has specific makeup listed and I am always willing to provide you with more details, all you have to do is ask! Today, I played with some soft pink lipstick and gloss with a darker eye, kind of a mod look. I also have a tutorial on how to do this updo, click here

Hope you enjoyed, thank you Amy for inviting me to guest post! Hope to see you all at FACE IT (also see more photos from this shoot today).  I am so excited to make new friends on blogger, thanks for reading. 

Cheers to Amy!

Um, if I wasn't in Florence right now, I would be online shopping to find her amazing top. Send one my way Amber! As for the rest of you...go check her out and follow along- you won't regret it!
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Florence

Ciao from Florence! I hope you all are enjoying the lovely guest posts I've had thus far! Some seriously beautiful ladies with some seriously great style! Keep on checking back, I've got more phenomenal posts scheduled for you! Just as before, if you're following along on Instagram (@amy_cbandbp), you've probably seen me in something simple, yet chic as pictured below. You've also probably seen me stuffing my face with pizza, pasta, delicious wine and anything else I can get my hands on. Here's hoping my skinny jeans still fit each morning.  

Day:

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By Malene Birger racer back tank top / A|Wear tux jacket, $93 / J.Crew stretchy jeans / Tory Burch platform wedge heels / ALDO metallic handbag / Jacquie Aiche jewelry / Kate Spade multi strand necklace


Until next time, keep enjoying my wonderful guest posts and pop over to their blogs to say hello!

Monday, May 20, 2013

For All Things Lovely

I'm excited to have Megan guest posting for me today. Megan and I have collaborated together in the past (here), and we will be doing so again once I return from overseas. For now though, check out her summery mixture of pink and green, I love it.

Top: Forever 21 | Shorts: Forever 21 {loving these, too} | Shoes: Tory Burch | Sunnies: Ray Ban | Mint Green Bandeau Top | Bracelets: Kate Spade + J. Crew + Stella & Dot c/o | Watch: Michael Kors | Rings: Poshlocket c/o + Baublebar {obsessed!} | Handbag: Tory Burch
 
 
Hey there loves,

I'm Megan from For All Things Lovely and I'm so excited to be guest posting for the beautiful Amy today!  However, I am super jealous that she is in one of most amazing places in the world. But, hey, every girl deserves a fab honeymoon and I'm so happy for them! Anyway, today I wanted to share with you one of my favorite Spring/Summer trends--pastels + neons.  One of the color schemes I'm swooning over is mint and coral.  An effortless, beachy look is my favorite!





Now, hop on over and check out this gorgeous lady whydon'tcha? Thanks Megan!
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Sunday, May 19, 2013

Fit Fashionista


Im swooning over these collages today put together by Steph at Fit Fashionista. Ill take one look of each please! Take it away Steph!



My name is Steph and I usually blog over at fit fashionista, but today I am so excited to be able to hang out with all of you lovely Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins readers. As you probably know, Amy is off exploring Europe - hope you're having a fabulous trip girl!

One thing I get asked a lot, particularly at the clothing store I work at is, "What the heck would I wear with these bright floral pants?" or "What would would go with this printed maxi, a white t-shirt?"  For someone who is not used to wearing bold patterns it can be a challenge to determine how to style them without having it looked like you simply grabbed random pieces from your closet without looking, threw them on, and called it an outfit. Now that the warm weather is here and we are seeing prints all over everything in stores, I think everybody should have some tricks up their sleeves for how to wear these fun pieces. 

I have never been one to pattern discriminate - florals, stripes, aztec prints - you name it, my wardrobe has it! Because of that, I have learned some important tips to making these items work with what I have in my closet. With these principles in mind, I can take a bold printed maxi skirt and style it for a casual weekend brunch or a day at the office. 






Sometimes a print just speaks for itself. A flowy floral skirt with a solid top that plays off the same colour is an easy way to look put together and stylish and let your favourite print stand out. If you are new to wearing bold patterns, this is an easy way to make it work!



Looking for a way to add some interest to an otherwise neutral outfit? Why not make a statement with a leopard handbag or some floral heels? This is a great way to spice up a simple jeans and a tee kind of outfit!




If you really want to go for some pattern on pattern but are afraid of it not looking right, try sticking to one colour. You'll be so on trend with this look as patterned and monochromatic outfits are both so hot right now. 



I don't know what it is about these two fun prints but they just seem to always go perfectly together! Even if you are new to mixing and matching patterns it is hard to mess this one up, and you will be showing the world what a fashionista you really are!

I hope this helps you embrace those floral trousers hanging in your closet! Head over to fit fashionista today to see how I'm wearing some of the printed pieces in my own closet! 

Thanks for reading lovelies!

{all images were found on pinterest}


Thanks Steph! Everyone go pop over to her blog and show her some love for these awesome collages and tips! I hope everyone's weekend has been amazing! If I keep eating like I am, I wont be able to fit on the plane ride home!

P.S, don't forget to enter my Bip and Bop Giveaway HERE!


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Saturday, May 18, 2013

Love, Love, Love

Today I'm lucky enough to have Jessica from Love, Love, Love posting for me while I'm away. Her style is ridic cute and I love how she is a newly wed like the hubs and I. Seems perfect for a guest post while Im away honeymooning. 

Are you following our trip along instagram? @amy_cbandbp


::T-shirt- JC Penney, Skirt - JC Penney, Necklace - Thrifted, similar, Wedges - Target, Belt - Forever 21, similar::

Hi Lovelies! I'm Jessica and I blog over at Love, Love, Love--a style blog for the trendy, thrifty, girly-girl. I love how soft this t-shirt is. It's also so versatile. Dress it up, dress it down; comfort at it's finest. When it comes to styling and fashion, I don't really have any hard, fast rules. So this is what it I do for a typical outfit: 
  • Scour Pinterest and other fashion blogs (like Amy's!) for inspiration. I look for anything: color combos, patterns, and sometimes full outfits. I'm a firm believer in getting outfit inspiration anywhere! I love how Amy posts "copycat" outfits, too. Don't make it hard on yourself.
  • Next I "shop my closet" for the pieces I'll need for the outfit. Sometimes I don't have the exact piece, but I make it work. When you use the pieces you already have, your closet becomes more versatile.
  • Finally, I always try to add my own flair to the outfit to keep from completely copying someone. Whether it's a different colored necklace or using the color combo in pants and a top rather than a dress and a scarf, adding your own touch to an outfit is key. 
Thanks for having me Amy! 




Make sure you go check her out here and follow along!
P.S. Shout out to my girlfriend Jocey who I can't call today, but hope she knows I'm thinking of her! xx

P.S, don't forget to enter my Bip and Bop Giveaway HERE!
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Friday, May 17, 2013

Friday's Five!


Here are the Friday's Five!

Loving Shana of Shana-Style's  Summer Look Inspiration boards. Yes please!


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Andrea of Bohemian Bunnie became a Redhead!! This color looks great on her. Check out her transformation.

 

Margo of Classroom Couture paired these adorable pumps with a classic dress and we love it!

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Meredith of Create that Outfit gave us a wake up call with her bright neon colors in the fun edgy look.

 

Elise of Hunters of Happiness paired a sweet lace skirt with some pink gingham and a cute bubble necklace. So pretty!  

Thank you all for entering this week's linkup, it was SUPER hard to pick just 5 to be honest.


How it works:
Friday's Five is a linkup party where you submit your favorite post from the week and link it up here at Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins and also at FACE IT CATALOG. The following Friday, we will choose five of those posts that we particularly enjoyed and then share them with all of you! If you're chosen for one of the five blogs, we will email you on Thursday evening letting you know so you can post about it on your blog! You can be featured as many times as possible, so if you don't get chosen this week, try again next week.

Requirements:
Your post can be about anything, food, fashion, decor, inspiration, your dog, etc.! Think of it as a giant show and tell where you get to share one of your bog posts from the week that you enjoyed putting together! I do ask that you please follow CB&BP and FACE IT in order to link up- Also, don't forget to post a link back to CB&BP and FACE IT so that people can come visit!


Why should you link up?
Who doesn't love building new relationships with other bloggers and finding new blogs to read? I know I do. Fridays Five  is a way for us to branch out from our typical blogroll and make some new friends!


Want to be featured? Link up below and show us your favorite post from the week!


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