Monthly Archives: April 2015

Hello Color!

Spring Outfit - Blue Maxi Skirt and White Cropped Top | Lady in Violet

Layered Summer and Spring Tops | Lady in Violet

Topshop Blue Slit Maxi Skirt with Pointelle Tee | Lady in Violet

Hello Color! Bright Blue for Spring paired with silver jewelry | Lady in Violet

Enzo Angiolini Brodee Pumps | Lady in Violet

Spring Weekend Outfit - Maxi skirt and layered tops | Lady in Violet

Topshop Tee layered with blue tank top | Lady in Violet

Topshop Blue Slit Maxi Skirt, perfect for spring! | Lady in Violet

Spring Outfit Idea - Layered tops with blue maxi skirt and nude sandals | Lady in Violet

| DETAILS |

TOPSHOP Spliced Maxi Skirt,  Pointelle Tee | Light Blue Tank, Old [SIMILAR | SIMILAR] | ENZO ANGIOLINI Brodee Heels [SAME BUT DIFFERENT COLOR] | STELLA & DOT Renegade Cluster Bracelet, Rebel Pendant, Pavé Chevron Ring | BAUBLEBAR Crystal Mason Ring  | KENDRA SCOTT Arden Bracelet in Platinum Drusy, Tima Studs | NADRI Crystal Bangle  | MAC Lipstick in Faux | OPI Taylor Blue

OH Hello Color!  When I first saw this skirt, I could not get over how beautiful the color and cut of this blue maxi skirt was.  I picked it up, admired it, and then put it back on the rack.  As beautiful as it was, the bright and bold color was a little scary for me.  As I continued my tour of the new Topshop, I kept coming back to this skirt.  I had to try it on, I mean I am trying to add more color to my closet and this is colorful!  I seriously did not want to take this skirt off!  I have been wanting to add more maxi skirts to my wardrobe, because I think they are perfect to wear in spring!  I love that this one has two slits on either side, because it makes walking so much easier. Plus, it creates gorgeous movement when you walk.  The bright color scared me at first, but as I stood in the dressing room I imagined all the things I could wear with it.  I thought about yellow tube tops for summer or black fitted sweaters for fall and winter.  I could style this skirt year round, I was sold!  I was also sold on this fun white top, also from Topshop.  I love that you can put any color tank top underneath it, and you have a new top.  I partnered it with a light blue to balance the bright blue of the skirt in today’s look.  I think this top would look pretty awesome with a neon color tank underneath to help subdue the color a bit.  This top has so many possibilities! I cannot wait to share them in some upcoming posts!

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STELLA AND DOT REBEL: Selfie

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The Clear Statement Necklace

Casual Weekend Outfit - Striped Tee, Sleeveless cardigan and skinny jeans | Lady in Violet

Perry Street Statement Necklace | Lady in Violet

Spring Weekend Outfit - Striped Tee and Skinny jeans with statement necklace | Lady in Violet

Arm Candy!  House of Harlow, Stella and Dot, Modcloth Bracelets | Lady in Violet

Spring Style - Casual Tee with skinny jeans and wedges | Lady in Violet

Paige Denim Skinny Jeans and Sole Society Wedges | Lady in Violet

Rocksbox Jewelry Set - Perry Street Statement Necklace, House of Harlow Bangle, Sophie Harper Studs | Lady in Violet

Spring Weekend Outfit Idea - Striped Tee and Skinny Jeans with Wedges and a cardigan | Lady in Violet

| DETAILS |

H&M Long T-Shirt | MICHAEL KORS Sleeveless Cardigan, Old [SIMILAR | SIMILAR] | PAIGE DENIM Skyline Skinny Jeans | SOLE SOCIETY Kimber Wedge Sandal | RAY-BAN Original Aviator Sunglasses | PERRY STREET Selina Crystal Necklace**  | HOUSE OF HARLOW Symbols and Signs Bangle** | SOPHIE HARPER Pave Taner Bar Mini Studs** | MODCLOTH Bracelet, Old  | STELLA & DOT Pavé Chevron Ring, Bracelet, old  |  BAUBLEBAR Crystal Mason Ring | MAC Lipstick in Faux | OPI Taylor Blue

** Rocksbox Jewelry Subscription c/o

Before I talk about my outfit today, I want to thank Katherine of Katherine’s Corner and Holly of While I’m Waiting for sharing my Taylor Blue post from last week as a featured post on their sites!  I love sharing my fashion addiction on this blog, but I also love raising awareness for amazing organizations trying to make a positive difference in this world.  Thank you so much for helping me spread the word about the Taylor’s Gift Foundation!

Now on to the fashion!  So I briefly touched on the special request feature that is part of the Rocksbox subscription service on Friday.  I think this feature is pretty cool, and definitely something I am going to try again.  When you return your rocksbox set, you can write a review of each of the jewelry pieces.  You can tell them if you loved it or hated it, and why.  At the end of the review is a special request box where you can ask for something specific like jewelry for a special occasion, a wishlist item you have been dying to get your hands on, or in my case just a type of jewelry you have considered purchasing.  My request was simple, a statement necklace with a clear stone and no color.  I have browsed various websites looking at such necklaces always hesitant to buy because I did not know if I would wear it enough. This was the perfect chance to try one out.  My stylist came through and sent me pretty much exactly what I asked for, a no color statement necklace.  I wore this thing everywhere – the Rodeo, the Topshop Party, grocery shopping, and work to name a few places.  I wanted a necklace with no color so that I would have more variety with what I could pair it with, but I still managed to wear it with mostly black and white outfits.  (Baby Steps on the adding more color thing!)  I really liked this style of necklace and am more willing to purchase something similar in the future.  I chose not to purchase this one because I kind of want one with smaller stones.  That is the joy of Rocksbox, no pressure to purchase.  You can love what they send you, but there is no obligation to buy anything.  I’m working on a Final Review of my experience with Rocksbox to post in the coming weeks.  If you have any questions about the service, feel free to leave them in the comment section or shoot me an email. I will try to answer them in my final review post.  Don’t forget you can still receive your first month free with code LADYINVIOLETXOXO.

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STRIPED TEE: Lazy Sunday
PAIGE DENIM: Out of My Comfort Zone

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Peach Pleats

Spring Outfit Idea - Halogen Chambray Shirt and Topshop Pleated Midi Skirt with Nude Wedges | Lady in Violet

Spring Outfit Idea - Halogen Chambray Shirt and Topshop Pleated Midi Skirt with Nude Wedges | Lady in Violet

Topshop Pleated Midi Skirt | Lady in Violet

Spring Outfit Style - Halogen Chambray Shirt and Topshop Pleated Midi Skirt with Nude Wedges | Lady in Violet

Perfect Spring Look - Halogen Chambray Shirt and Topshop Pleated Midi Skirt with Nude Wedges | Lady in Violet

Spring Outfit Idea - Chambray Shirt and Pleated Midi Skirt | Lady in Violet

Spring Outfit Idea - Halogen Chambray Shirt and Topshop Pleated Midi Skirt with Nude Wedges | Lady in VioletPHOTO CREDIT: BRIAN ROCK

| DETAILS |

HALOGEN Chambray Shirt | TOPSHOP Pleat Midi Skirt *ON SALE | DONALD J PLINER Becca Wedge, Old [LOVE THIS!]  | ELAINE TURNER Annabella Chevron Clutch | GORJANA Mika Necklace, Zion Necklace, Chloe Studs | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle, Old [SIMILAR], Pave Links Bracelet, Old [SIMILAR]  | MAC Lipstick in Faux | OPI Taylor Blue

Umm how gorgeous is this skirt?!?!  I picked this skirt up at the Topshop Preview Party I mentioned on Friday.  This skirt and I were definitely love at first sight.  I have been working really hard to stick to my goal of adding more bright colors to my wardrobe.  I have not purchased one black or dark colored clothing item this spring!  It has been hard, but the amazing assortment of bright spring items is making it much easier.  I even picked up TWO bright and colorful skirts from Topshop.  I love the bright peach color of this midi skirt.  The color works beautifully with my darker chambray shirt.  I rolled up the sleeves to transform my chambray from a fall favorite to a spring staple.  I am a huge fan of pleats on a skirt.  It adds the perfect feminine detail to the skirt and creates beautiful movement when walking or twirling.  The pleated portion of the skirt is slightly sheer, but it has a matching above the knee slip underneath.  This little feature is going to be perfect for the hot days to come!  I have a few baby showers coming up this spring, and this skirt and chambray outfit is going to be perfect to wear to those events!  I added a nude wedge to keep my look casual, but you could easily add a nude heel to dress this look up a bit.  With these midi length skirts, I like to pick a nude shoe to create an illusion of longer legs.  It is a tried and true eye-trick that this petite girl loves to follow!  I hope everyone had a Happy Easter!  I spent the day enjoying time with family which was just perfect!

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CHAMBRAY SHIRT: Denim Because It’s the Rodeo
GORJANA NECKLACES: Sunday Brunch

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Gingham and Sparkle

Spring Office Outfit idea - Gingham top with black pencil skirt | Lady in Violet

Rocksbox Jewelry Set - Perry Street Necklace, House of Harlow Bangle, Sophie Harper Earrings | Lady in Violet

Spring Office Outfit idea - Gingham top with black pencil skirt | Lady in Violet

Rocksbox Perry Street Statement Necklace | Lady in Violet

Spring Office Outfit idea - Gingham top with black pencil skirt | Lady in Violet

Silver Jewelry from House of Harlow and Stella & Dot | Lady in Violet

Rocksbox Jewelry Set - Perry Street Necklace, House of Harlow Bangle, Sophie Harper Earrings | Lady in Violet

Spring Office Outfit idea - Gingham top with black pencil skirt | Lady in Violet

| DETAILS |

ZARA Checked Shirt, Old [SIMILAR | SIMILAR] | LOFT Scuba Pencil Skirt  | NINE WEST Flax in Silver | PERRY STREET Selina Crystal Necklace**  | HOUSE OF HARLOW Symbols and Signs Bangle** | SOPHIE HARPER Pave Taner Bar Mini Studs** | STELLA & DOT Pavé Chevron Ring, Renegade Cluster Bracelet  | BAUBLEBAR Crystal Mason Ring  | RAY-BAN Original Aviator | STILA All Day Lipstick in Fiery |OPI Taylor Blue

** Rocksbox Jewelry Subscription c/o

Last week, I was one of the lucky few to preview the brand new Topshop/Topman store in the Houston Galleria.  This is the first Topshop in Texas, and I am soooo happy it is in Houston!  I love European brands like Topshop, H&M and Mango, but European sizing is a bit different which makes ordering online a task at times.  Our local Nordstrom started carrying Topshop awhile back and I was so excited to finally be able to really shop this brand.  I love the style of their clothes and the affordable prices!  When I found out we would be getting a two-story Topshop, I was over the moon excited!  I have been somewhat patiently waiting for this store to open for what feels like forever!  I took my camera to snap a few pics, but the shopaholic in me took over and I ended up needing my hands to peruse all the amazing clothes.  I picked up a few awesome spring pieces that I hope to have up on the blog soon!  I did snap a few pics with my phone though, and the pictures are at the bottom of this post.

When deciding what to wear, I knew my latest Rocksbox statement necklace was the perfect piece to build my outfit around for the preview party.  I tried out the special request feature on the Rocksbox site for this box, and requested a statement necklace with no color.  This necklace was exactly what I had in mind.  In fact, this whole box was very me!  I have actually browsed websites looking at items very similar to all three of these pieces.  I decided to pair my necklace with this bold black and white gingham top from Zara.  I started the day out with the necklace over my shirt, but the fabric of the shirt and collar was not strong enough to hold the necklace in place.  I ended up unbuttoning a few buttons and letting the necklace rest just inside the shirt which turned out to be just as gorgeous.   I am so in love with this House of Harlow bracelet!  Of all three items, it is the one with the highest chance of not being returned to Rocksbox.  My FIRST MONTH FREE code LADYINVIOLETXOXO will be expiring in a few days, so if you want to try out this pretty fun jewelry subscription service for FREE on Rocksbox sign up soon!  After your first free month, the fee is only $19 a month!

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ZARA CHECKED SHIRT: Layering for Fall
NINE WEST SILVER PUMPS: The Casual Professional

TOPSHOP/TOPMAN OF HOUSTON

Topshop/Topman Store in Houston Galleria | Lady in Violet

Yes that is an escalator you see inside that window! The store is two stories with the Topshop for Women on the first floor and Topman on the second.

Topshop/Topman Store in Houston Galleria | Lady in Violet

These fabulously dressed ladies great you at the entrance.  How gorgeous is this white top?

Topshop/Topman Store in Houston Galleria | Lady in Violet

  I found the petite section!  That sequin mini skirt is fabulous and amazing! I just need to think of somewhere I can wear it!

Topshop/Topman Store in Houston Galleria | Lady in Violet

I took this picture because I love that green dress! The top portion is the racer-back cut which I think is so flattering on different body types. I also love the blue lines to create a slimming illusion.

Topshop/Topman Store in Houston Galleria | Lady in Violet

One last look at some of the fun spring looks at our local Houston Topshop!  I cannot wait to go back in and shop some more!

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