HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Hope you all had a wonderful New Year celebration! My husband and I celebrated with another couple at a tapas dinner and drinks at a local bar. Right before the countdown, we were actually playing Photo Hunt (one of my FAVORITE touchscreen games from my college days), hehe. After hanging out at the bar, we went back to my friend’s house and watched Youtube videos til pretty late! It was a super fun night! 🙂
So I just wanted to start off my first post of the year with my blog plan for 2011!! First off, I want to be a little more true to my blog name, Sandy a la mode. I think I got the “Sandy” part down as I always post things that I am doing or things that I like. But as for “a la mode”, there’s actually two meanings:
- According to the prevailing style or fashion.
- Served with ice cream: apple pie à la mode.
With that said, I’m going to dedicate this year of blogging to fashion and ice cream. Kidding. But you’d still follow me if I did, right?? 😉 OK, all jokes aside, I decided to kick off the year with an “In Style” post because I only started doing these posts at the end of 2010 and I just wanted to let you know that these are here to stay and you’ll be seeing more of my crazy-what-i-think-is-stylish-but-may-not-really-be-that-stylish outfits in 2011. 🙂 I’m hoping to post lots of fun casual outfits but also sprinkle in my business casual outfits to share with those other cubicle chicas out there! Where ya at??
Sweater: Forever 21, Tights: H&M, Knee High Socks: Forever 21, Boots: Steve Madden, Scarf: Received from Much Love, Illy in Cold Hands, Warm Hearts swap, Belt: Taken from my other shirt purchased from Amelia’s Boutique , Headband: J.Crew
So we all know that boots are IN this season, well I think they’re pretty much every winter, right? But anyhow, to fancy up the boot look, I suggest wearing a pair of knee highs under your boots and having the knee highs peek out over the top of your boots (and you can wear tights too like I am if your cold or ditch the tights if you like)! I think it’ d be totally cute if your knee high socks had a button or pom poms on the sides too! Yea yea? Do you agree?
Oh yes and at the end of last year mustard + grey was my fave color combo, but I think mustard + hunter green is starting to be a new fave!!
What fashion trends or color combos do you predict will be “in” for 2011?
houndstooth! but maybe just because I just bought a dress in that print and I LOVE it! Cute with the socks over the boots!!
Oh I’m a cubbie buddy too! I’ll be checking for lots of inspiration – so bring it! I’m horrible at predicting fashion… but I’m feeling a lot of purple in 2011. At least I hope!
*kate
Definitely purple! I’m all about deep plum shades right now.
And you look so cute! I wore tall socks with my boots the other day and now I’m addicted to doing it! 🙂
so cute!!!
Great picks lady! You look adorable.
you are darling! I will follow you forever! muah:)
gina
pst-thanks for the super fast color idea! i went out and purchased a beautiful light gray. ooh so pretty:) can’t wait to sew some curtains for the room. 🙂
love the socks peeking out of boots look!!!! you look so good, girl! im excited about your upcoming fashion posts. and the hunter green and mustard combo is a good one!!
love ya, dear dear friend! 🙂
nice outfit~ 🙂
i like your bright yellowy orange (or orangey yellow?) scarf~
I love the knee-highs under the boots. Vey, very cute. And warm!
Cute! Love those boots!
Waah! I love your outfit! 🙂
Cute, cute! So glad I found your blog. Looking forward to reading in 2011!
I know it’s nothing exciting and new but I love purple and grey together. Maybe more plum or eggplant instead of purple. I always wear black, so for 2011, I should try to broaden my color spectrum.
Cute outfit btw…
happy new year to my favorite blogger!!! 😉
sandy – i totally love that idea of the tights/knee high socks peeking over boots! i think i will try that out sometime this winter! such a super cute look…i miss being able to shop at “sandy’s closet” 😉
found your blog via etsy — love your bows, they are super cute.
i love mustard yellow, too! i love it with kelly green, too.
Oh so super cute!! I love it all. I think being so short I’d only add more heels to this outfit (so I can actually look some ppl in the eye, lol!) and that’s it. Super comfy, super chic!
Love your outfit! I’m a cubicle buddy too! So i will definitely be watching your outfits. 🙂 I just bought some great kelly green tops/tunic that I hope to wear. So excited to rework my wardrobe this year!
i love your sense of style! very chic. i do the knee high socks with boots too! for the “in” color of 2011, i’m going to agree with pantone and say honeysuckle! it’s such a happy color! http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/Pantone.aspx?pg=20821&ca=4
could you be any cuter? i love your boots and scarf. i think a lot of things will go back to being girly – bright colors, sophisticated glitter. we’ll see. but that’s what i foresee. xo
I would love it if you blogged about ice cream 🙂
As for the color combo, I’m totally obsessed with grey and mustard yellow lately. The grey is becoming a staple in my closet, which is probably an improvement over brown, which is what I always work for the past year or two! Good thing I don’t blog about fashion, huh?
Happy New Year, friend!
I love mustard yellow! Especially with grey. I’m going to try wearing it with green thanks to this post!
LOVE mustard & green! Great insight on the upcoming trends, girl!
LOVE…I totally wore a similar sweater in one of my last posts..and the craziness is, it was hunter green and mustard yellow combo (post about CHWH goodies)! Such a fun post Sandy! I would read your blog any day.. even if it was about fashion and ice cream 🙂
You are adorable! That’s my favorite type of outfit.
I think 2011 will bring more wide legged, high waist pants. I love my tall boots so I plan on keeping the leggings and skinny jeans… but I’ll be curious to see what the “next” thing is.
i love knee highs and tights. i bought soooo many on our recent trip to italy. all the girls there wore tights and knee high socks everywhere you look. i just wish we had specialty stores here like they do!
i can’t wait to see what the “in” colors are going to be! 🙂 happy new year girl!
ur outfit is super cute :)as usual!
I love your outfit! Forever 21 should contact you to become a model for their clothes, srsly!
Happy New Year. Isn’t if funny how you can find yourself through blogging. I’m looking forward to seeing your styles and the reinvention of Sandy A La Mode. Thanks for being there for me and Small Burst this past year. Your blog is awesome and look how far you’ve come! yay you and best wishes to you, your family and to your blog for 2011.
happy new year, sandy! i hope yours will be a great one, too. 🙂
love mustard and green! it is such a great pairing. i’m also loving yellow and lavender, and pink and green 🙂
You’re adorable. I LOVE mustard yellow. Lovely lovely! MAN, I can’t wait to get back to the mainland so I can have lovely cold weather and wear cute sweaters and boots!
What a fab outfit!!!! I absolutely LOVED the mustard yellow trend. And I totally agree with the hunter green too. 😀
LOVE the boots and belted sweater….you look adorable:)
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After losing a lot of weight last year, I’m ready to start updating my wardrobe and possibly getting over my fear of being in front of the camera! So you’ll probably catch me doing some outfit posts too! But I’m no fashionista, so I’ll definitely be coming here to check what’s currently “a la mode” ;o)
too funny, I was going to write that I think green and khaki will be a vital colour combo this year!
love your post, as always, oh…and I just bought a pair of boots similar to the ones you’re wearing! can’t wait to get my hands on them!
I’m not so good with predicting fashion trends — I just do what I like. And I love the knee highs under boots (still searching for that perfect pair of boots!). I also think “quiet glamour” will be big this year — at least in my life.
Happy New Year, Sandy!
eeep!!! You are soooooo cute!!!
I totally agree with you! Mustard yellow is AWESOME!!!
HAppy New Year love!!
xo
That sweater is amazing, you are adorable, and if I could find a pair of knee highs (of which I have a thousand pairs because I live in riding boots) that had pom poms on the side I would never take them off!!
Glad the outfit posts are here to stay =)
i love this combo! so cute!
xo Alison
totally adorable outfit — all of it! happy stylish 2011 🙂
your so flippin’ cute! love the outfit
Hi Sandy!! You look fabulous! i love this outfit!
I hope you had a fun New Year! I am excited for 2011!
PLEASE let me know when there is a blogger meet up! Would love to be a part of it!
<3
I’m addicted to boots, tights, and socks! I think its a great fashion…very few people in Tulsa, OK are doing it. That makes me LOVE it more. I just saw Knee High socks over skinny jeans with boots last week. Thoughts on that style? I can’t decide.
Happy New Year!! I’m so glad you stopped by my blog! 🙂 I love the boots with the knee highs peeking out… definitely going to try that! 🙂 Mustard yellow is one of my faves!! 🙂
the knee-highs and socks look is one of my favorites! i love the contrast of white socks against black tights. this look is very lovely and i have to say i’m liking the mustard and hunter green combo!
Cute outfit!!! I’m putting my money on turquoise + gray!
xo Mary Jo
Hey Sandy.
You looks so cute in this post!
I predict a light shade of dusty rose and vibrant teal for this coming season. Also I think we’re going to see more goldenrod and cool blues.
Have a nice day!
-S
i loooooooooooove the knee high socks under boots look. i actually have been thinking about the same thing and bought some knee highs last week. you are adorable!
yvonne
love the mustard and gray! Recently I’ve been really interestedin the colors pink, light brown, and white together!
I predict that everyone will want to wear cute velvet and flower headbands with cute little floral print bow shoe clips.
Oh and everyone will love colorful things.
Or maybe that would just be hopeful wishing. 🙂
Love the scarf and your look! Couldn’t be more perfect- Happy 2011!
ooh Sandy Happy New Year! You are such a doll, Love your outfit and your boots, I totally NEED them int hat color! ha!
You are the cutest thing! I love your fashion posts! It helps a not so fashionable girl like me!! 🙂 <3 Happy New Year, friend!! 🙂
OH MAN OH MAN! so stinking cute! i love your outfit!!
So excited for the blogger meet up!!! I really love your boots!!! I think leopard print is still my favorite will do anything to get my hands all of them
<3
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Very Cute! I am going to have to try this socks and boots thing!
Cute outfit! I love your boots and that scarf is soooo pretty 🙂 that mustard color is just lovely!
Happy New Year 🙂
xoxo
Olivia
Hey, I totally think a year filled with fashion and ice cream would be great! And I LOVE this outfit–I might just have to recreate it myself! As for color combos–I can’t seem to get enough navy or gray paired with brights.
Great outfit post – I’m glad that will be seeing more of your outfits on your blog! The mustard and hunter green definitely work with your skin-tone, so it’s a fashion trend for sure!
Your outfit is so stinking cute!!!!!!
Your outfits is so gorgeous! xo
You’re adorable! LOVE mustard. Happy New Year!
Seriously? How PERFECT is this outfit?? Lovelove.
let’s not even joke around. you are ALL about fashion & ice cream…and i LOVE it! 🙂
this is great! love your blog and your pictures! 😀
Soooooooooo cute! Love your sweater, it looks super cozy! I picked up a couple of pairs of knee-high socks when I was at Target in the States a couple weeks ago, but now I’m wishing I bought more! I love ’em! Especially with tights, haha! Guess I’ll just have to knit some to keep me happy until the next time I go to the States. 🙂
I’m excited to see more of your outfit posts!