Yeah...I Really Own That: Annie from New England Romance

When I first started REALLY blogging (there have been sad attempts since 2009), New England Romance was one of the first blogs I started avidly stalking. When Annie posted a comment on one of my very first posts, I discovered her blog and automatically fell in love. Annie probably doesn't know this, but she was one of the reasons I actually started to take blogging seriously. Before discovering Annie's blog, I had only really looked at high fashion blogs. I figured there was NO way I could ever be a fashion blogger as the blogs I was following featured outfits costing more than my college tuition for the semester. Yeah, what real girl can afford to drop a few thousand on a hand bag and a pair of shoes, right?

Discovering Annie's blog was like a breath of fresh air, and also lead me to discovering the idea of a 'personal style' blog. Although there was a huge gap in time from my first post on this blog to regularly blogging (my first post HERE was posted in 2011 - I didn't start REALLY blogging HERE (aka real photos and not awesome mirror pics) until May of 2012), I constantly followed Annie, checking her blog daily. I loved that she featured affordable pieces of clothing from stores I shopped at (we even had some of the same pieces!) and styled them in REAL GIRL ways. She also has a total knack for thrifting, and am always blown away by her fantastic finds. Sadly, we live across the US from each other, but I hope to meet up with this lady someday so she can teach me her thrifting ways!

Flash forward a few years later and the growth of Twenties Girl Style and the mass amounts of personal style bloggers I now follow and have be-friended and I can honestly say I owe a part to Annie, by inspiring me to share my personal style and take blogging seriously. 

I still adore Annie's blog (she will always be one of my all time favorites!) and check it daily, so I am beyond thrilled to have her guest posting today:) 

Without further ado, I now introduce you to my August Yeah...I Really Own That blogger, the adorably stylish and outfit inspiring...

Annie from New England Romance

 Head to Toe: Peplum top, Lovely Day Clothing; Jeans, Gap; Necklace, American Eagle Outfitters; Heels, gojane.com

 Hey Twenties Girl Style fans! I’m Annie, and I blog over at New England Romance. I was super stoked when Ashley asked me to be her September Yeah, I Really Own That blogger…First, because I am obsessed with Ashely’s fresh young style and second, because I have a lot of YIROT’s. For example, after explaining the concept to my boyfriend (who is also my photographer), he said “Cool, so is it for the shoes or the top?” Since I occasionally indulge in the fabulously tacky and will hold onto “oldies but goodies” until they are literally falling apart, I had a lot to choose from. But these sky-high silver heels have got to be my most outlandish favorite.

This time last year, I was the maid of honor in my best friend’s wedding. She asked the bridesmaids to pick out silver shoes in our style of choice. Being my first year out of college, I was seriously pinching pennies and hoping to avoid having my dress altered. Luckily enough, it ended up fitting perfectly but was way too long. So I went in search for the highest shoes I could find and came up with these babies. Turns out, the dress was so long I still had to get it shortened. The best man was extremely concerned about me falling on my face as we twirled out at the reception, but I managed to stay on my feet. And I actually love these heels. They are perfect for New Year’s Eve and look great with jeans for a night out. For this outfit, I went all-out trendy and paired with a faux-leather peplum.

All Tied Up

 Dress: Forever 21(sold out, but similar maxi option HERE)

Bracelets: 'Natural Stone Minty Fresh Bracelet Stack' c/o t+j Designs 

Necklaces: 'Layered Spike Necklace' - Forever 21 

'Stacked Chevron Necklace' - Forever 21 (sold out - similar option HERE)

Shoes: 'Nickiee Sandals' - Steve Madden 

Sunnies: 'Cool Cat Sunglasses' - Urban Outfitters (sold out - similar HERE)

Simplistic summer dresses are my all time favorite. There is nothing better than being able to easily throw on a light little dress when the temperatures outside are scorching.
When I picked this one up from Forever 21, I knew it would be one of my summer staples. Not only is it the perfect little grey t-shirt dress, but it has a fantastic knotted cut out in the middle, adding just a touch of edge. This dress has served as my go to throw on for running errands or heading to the pool.
Feeling the edgy vibe, I added studded sandals, layered necklaces and some cat eyed sunnies and topped it all off with my newest obsession, my 'Natural Stone Minty Fresh Bracelet Stack' from t+j Designs. Seriously, these bracelets are SO cute. I've been wearing them with anything and everything, and love mixing them in with other bracelets, especially because they add a much needed pop of color. Now, I'm definitely eyeing the 'Natural Stone Watermelon Bracelet Stack' ... actually can I just have them ALL? They would definitely make for the cutest arm party EVER.

Shop My Closet: Garden Party Skirt

I recently cleaned out my closet and am in the process of adding pieces to my online shop, Shop Twenties Girl Style. I have decided the best way to go about this is to show you 1 way I've styled the piece that I'm selling (I did this last year in this post). It also helps to see how it fits a real person, rather than when it's just photographed hanging on a hanger! Stay tuned for more Shop my Closet posts, or check out what else is for sale HERE.

**All pieces for sale are in great condition (never worn or worn a handful of times) and come from a clean, smoke free environment:) 

Garden Party Skirt

Size: XS (fits like a Forever 21 Small)

Originally from: Forever 21

Worn once and in great condition! 

SOLD

 Top: American Eagle (last year)

Skirt: Forever 21 (shop my closet)

Shoes: Target - Identical version HERE

Braclets: 'Mix and Match Chain Bracelets' - c/o t+j designs 

Lime Time

 Dress: 'Ruffled Belle Dress' in Lime (other options available) - Tobi (sign up HERE to receive 50% off your first purchase)

Jean Jacket: Forever 21

Necklace: 'Turquoise Deco Enamel Necklace' - c/o t+j Designs 

Bracelets: 'Mix & Match Chain Bracelets' - c/o t+j Designs

Shoes: Anne Michelle 'Perton-17 Ankle Strap Heel' - HERE

Sunnies: 'Ava Tortie Shades' - Anthropologie HERE

Neons scream summer. Thats why pairing this neon lime dress with this gorgeous t + j designs necklace was a no brainer. The lime paired with the turquoise made for a perfectly bright combo for a dinner date.
When t+j designs contacted me, I was beyond excited. I have seen their jewels floating around the blogging community, and was eager to style them. When I received my necklace and bracelets, I automatically fell in love with t+j designs. They have a fan for life in me! Not only are the pieces great quality, but they are really unique designs at affordable prices, and they have just about any pretty bauble you can imagine to completely ANY outfit!
Check out t+j designs, for some drool-worthy pieces (I am currently OBSESSED with their lucite collection),  you will be dying to add to your collection! Oh, and a little bonus? Sign up for their mailing list and receive 20% off your next purchase!