what to wear wednesday - royal blue

I tend to stick to neutral colors, but have been trying to brighten things up a bit. Royal blue is a color that looks gorgeous on any hair color or skin tone, and is not an over-the-top bright hue. Here are some of my favorite royal blue picks. Feel a little blue, baby!

nastygal.com

Motel sweater, nastygal.com (For all you Razorback fans, we will have this same sweater in RED at Maude Boutique!)

nastygal.com

urbanoutfitters.com

Maude Boutique, facebook.com/maude.shoppe

urbanoutfitters.com

essie.com

battle of the sexes

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Ladies and gentlemen (but probably mostly ladies),

In a landslide voting record {8 votes total-ha!} it seems that most of you think it’s the man’s job to make the first moves. Well you aren’t alone… I too think that it’s still his job to take charge and lead the way for us ladies.

Call me old fashioned, but I like a man who is decisive and takes initiative. I think both of those traits are qualities that carry over into other aspects of his life (career, school, family, etc.). It’s just not attractive to see someone who isn’t ambitious—and yes I believe both attributes are linked. It is always nice to be pursued. Now, is that a bad thing?

However, I will say this—if you’re a gal and you want to go after a man, more power to ya! I’ve got no discrimination, just props. I am only that ballsy after a few drinks, but yes I have been known to make the first moves from time to time. If he’s cute and I’m feeling it, I’ll go for it. But more than likely I’ll leave it at a comfortable point, and it’s up to him to take it any further.

Boys who don’t work for it=aren’t that attractive in the end.

Boys who go out on a limb and take initiative=hot hot hot!

Simple as that.

trend to try - jumpsuits

My friend Chloe (check out her awesome fashion blog here!) showed up at work today rocking a jumpsuit. She looks stylish and adorable, but she's also comfortable. Jumpsuits really work on all sorts of body types. Find one that cinches you in the right place--whether at your waist or under your chest, and make sure the length is right for you as well--calf, above the ankle, or a full pant leg. (Jumpsuits with wide legs are also in style if those tend to flatter you.) Pair with a heel for a dressy look or a flat sandal for something casual. It's such a fun alternative to have in your closet! 

Chloe's jumpsuit is from Maude Boutique. 

I recently nabbed one at Maude after another co-worker told me I should just try it on. I loved it. As a short person, it really lengthened my legs and made my body look very proportional. Just a reminder to step out of your fashion comfort zone... you will often be pleasantly surprised. 

dating do or don't: who takes the lead?

Alright, ladies. Today I want to take a little poll. As a single lady in my twenties, I think there can be a lot of confusion as to who is supposed to make the moves in the beginning of a relationship.

Who do you think should put the work in at the beginning of a relationship? Are you of the old school belief that it’s the guy’s job to make the first moves? Or are you more progressive and believe that women can work it these days too?

I’m genuinely curious as to what y’all think. I won’t tell you what my thoughts are—don’t want to sway your opinions ;) but I will say that I think this is a pretty hot topic for our generation. Some men like to take charge, but I think a lot of guys these days expect us ladies to put in just as much effort in the beginning. And girls who take charge can sometimes come on too strong, while girls who wait for the guy to make all the moves can seem uninterested. Talk about mixed signals!

So what say you? Should we take a backseat to let the dudes do all the work? Or is it a balance of power these days?