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Team Tee Trends Featuring Sharp Dressed Fan

Published on September 14, 2017September 14, 2017 by icedteaandtopknotsLeave a comment

To say last year when my Chicago Cubs won the World Series was amazing and historic is an understatement. This season has had a sense of up and down, but with continued excitement and fun. So with a 2 game lead in their division, they need to keep playing hard and with heart like they have been to keep that lead. A few things for them to keep their lead are to stop moving around the line up (slowly getting better with that), get the bullpenâ€™s confidence up and get Willson Contreras off the DL, which thankfully happened yesterday before game 1 with the Mets. His energy and talent are electric and contagious. Here is to great hitting & pitching throughout the rest of the season.

September baseball is going to continue being amazing and I believe in the Cubs to keep that Central Division lead. Go Cubs Go ! One of the many things I love about baseball is the love and loyalty to one’s team. The fun comroderity and competition that comes with family and friends creates such joy and an added bonus to an already amazing game. It is one big family when it comes down to it and brings us to together.

To celebrate September baseball for my Cubs, I thought I would channel some of my favorite fashion trends of the moment. Two of my favorite things are fashion and sports. I get to combined them everyday and this series with the Mets is no different in doing that. The trends I have incorporated are a vintage graphic tee and the color of power red or Cubbie red as I like to call it.

This vintage tee has been passed around throughout my family, which of course I had to pair it with my Cubbie power red Mary Janes by Nine West along with my favorite high waisted jeans. Of course I had to add a vintage Cubs hat (thanks Dad) as well as a Cubbie power red lip ! Here is to continued ensembles with a flair for sports and fashion this September baseball season representing my favorite team 🙂

Hat : LIDS , Wrigleyville Sports

Earrings: Gorjana , Bauble Bar , Forever 21

Tee: Clark Street Sports , Shop CBS Sports (A Fanatics Experience)

Jeans: Target , Target , Target

Shoes: DSW , Michael Kors , Nine West , Kohl’s

Lipstick: Elf Cosmetics (exact one I used) , MAC Cosmetics , NYX Cosmetics

*I linked similar ones to the pieces that I am wearing

As I mentioned before what I love about baseball is that it brings us all together and this collaboration rains true to that. Sharp Dressed Fan and I have collaborated for the Cubs vs Mets series, which concludes tonight. It was fun for us both to style and represent our teams with our perspective vintage tees. Below is her chic account of styling for her New York Mets.

Sharp Dressed Fan Knows How to Represent Her New York Mets

So admittedly, my Mets aren’t doing nearly as well as the Cubbies this season, but I still love ’em! Even after living out here in California for 10+ years, I still follow the Metsies religiously, and listen to, or watch, about 95% of the games. Sundays are especially fun, as we’ve created a group of loyalists in LA , and gather to watch, and drink through, the games together. While the Yankees may claim more fans, the New Yorkers who bleed orange and blue are absolute die-hards, and even the first to form a traveling fan club (withÂ their own apparel line!)

The look I’ve put together for this Mets v. Cubs series is based on two major trends this year: the white logo tee, and the pleated midi skirt. The versatility of the tee knows no bounds, but, as it’s still a new-again trend, it can be more difficult to find a crew neck for women. My choice is actually a vintage Mets tee from the innaugural MLB Victoria’s Secret Pink line, but I’ve linked to another excellent option below in a child’s size. Don’t be afraid to try sizes outside your range – a kids L or XL makes a close match for a women’s S or M most times. My cobalt skirt was a fab clearance find at Forever21 (who can say no to a $6 skirt?!) and I’ve linked to an even lovlier one from Anthropologie, but they’re so popular at the moment, that you can find one in any price range. My gold heels can easily be swapped out for a more reasonable day-shoe, like the block heel alternatives I’ve linked to, but be creative! The best part about dressing up a tee is that there is no wrong answer, just as long as your repping your team.

Hat: Macy’s

Tee: Fans Edge

Skirt: Anthropologie

Shoes: Saks Fifth Avenue

*Be sure to check her out on Instagram, @sharpdressedfan

Thanks for coming on this fun ride with us !

~Kerry of KLM Fashion Style

Things I am Loving for the Month of Love

Published on February 4, 2016February 4, 2016 by icedteaandtopknotsLeave a comment

When the month of February roles around it gets me to thinking, what things I am loving right now.

First, I am really loving the idea of DIYing gifts for Valentine’s Day from date ideas in a jar to homemade treats to a VDay arrangment to painted canvases for decor.

Second, I am really loving all things Valentine’s Day themed anything including this Wildfox “Be Mine” Sleep Mask(love it all year).

Third, I am really loving having an home spa/pamper seesion either with girlfriends, my mom and sister for Galentine’s Day or a day of making self love a priority.

Fourth, I am really loving Tejava all day everyday. It is an all natural, amazing iced tea that brightens up any Galentine’s Day brunch to dinner with loved ones to a day of reading magazines for VDay inspiration.

Lastly, I am really loving celebrating and being present as often as I can with family and friends 🙂

What are all the things you all are loving right now? Can’t wait to here 🙂

Don’t forget to spread the love !

Fashion in the Office: More than Just Clothes

Published on January 21, 2016January 21, 2016 by icedteaandtopknots2 Comments

Whether you work out of a home office or drive to one everyday, Fashion in the Office is a part of your day from the clothes to the accessories and supplies.

Glamour Magazine, Sugar Paper LA Agenda, Cube Appeal Girl Boss Mug & Post It Notes, Kate Spade Notebook

For me, I work from home and coffee shops, which it is easy to get into sweatpants and a sweatshirt because it is comfortable, but have my blog and pr clients it allows me to get motivated and creative to always look on point even if it is a casual at the home office look.

Candies Glasses,Must Have Arrow Earrings, Must Have Geometric Stone Necklace, BP Red Sweater, Xhilaration Polka Dot Tshirt Dress, Paperchase Briefcase, Nine West Heels

Love Midi Ring, Coco Rose Boutique Geometric Ring

Fashion at the Office isn’t just about the fashion ensemble, but what it represents and for me it represents not just pride in my work, but pride in myself. It is saying to the world , ” I love what I do and I am passionate about it.” That is why I make myself as often as I can to get office ready because it makes me feel like I got a little extra sparkle in my eyes and can take the day by storm. Office ready also includes always have my go tos for the day, which includes not just my outfit, but my go to Girl Boss mug & post it notes, Kate Spade Notebook, my planner and Glamour magazine (for research).

Paper White Paisley Blazer, Express Turquoise Turtleneck, American Eagle Dress Sweatpants, Adam Tucker Flats, Coach Purse, West of Camden Paper Airplane Earrings

My goal is to continue to get up and got to my desk with a look I take pride in and I do this for me and only me because it represents my true passion for fashion and beyond. Whether I am rocking my casual chic dressy sweatpant look to my polka dot tshirt dress , I always shoot for the stars!

So I ask you, what makes your go to Fashion piece for working that exudes your passion and true self? Remeber dress for yourself and when you feel confident it reflects in the work that you love and are truly passionate about. Fashion in the Office is fun, fabulous and an extension of you 🙂

Christmas Time is Here with Fabulous Flare and Tradition

Published on December 24, 2015 by icedteaandtopknotsLeave a comment

Christmas is here and I am smiling from ear to ear. This is my favorite time of year for many reasons. Yes, it is exciting to get gifts and give them, but this is not why I love Christmas. I will keep it short and sweet as to why because let me tell you this topic alone could be months worth of blog posts.

H&M Top, Mint Julep Boutique Polka Dot Skirt, Attire LA Sunglasses, Santa Earrings, Gold Envelope Clutch, Navy Tights, Forever 21 Bow Ring

Christmas Time for me is my favorite because it means laughter with family and friends, sitting by the Christmas tree, eating a delicious honey baked ham, A Christmas Story movie will probably always make an apperance, Christmas mass where we all get to rock amazing holiday fashion(the fashions pictured are two of my favorite looks this year !) and yes rocking my new Christmas PJS.

Christmas time is all about tradition and that tradition is spending time with each other and yes we do open gifts, but what I get excited about the most is watching everyone else open their gifts and seeing them get giddy. With my family there seems to always be lots of laughter when we open our stockings and gifts, which creates such a warmth in me 🙂

Sparkle Bow Barret, Wreath Earrings, Candy Cane Stud Earring

Christmas time tradition also includes picking up a tree, decorating it with family ornaments, shopping together, wrapping presents, baking yummy cookies, putting up lights with my dad and in recent years, I have been going to Pinterest for a couple new DIY decorations for each new Christmas time season.

IMG_4697-2 — My accessories for the holidays always include this heart sparkle ring from my mom. It is sentimental and an added bonus it sparkles. This amazing bracelet was gifted to me by Pura Vida, which is fun and festive. Also makes for an amazing gift 🙂

I will end this year’s Christmas time post with why Christmas time for me is extra exciting. The reason is because it is my Amazing mother’s birthday the very same day we celebrate Christmas ! We celebrate it by going to a fun movie, opening bday gifts and fullfilling my mom’s sweet tooth with a birthday cake.

With Jingle Bells playing, trees shining with tinsel and cookies being eaten, what do you love most about the holiday season ?

Happy Birthday to Mom ! Il Teatro Faux Fur Vest, Single Forest Green Cocktail Dress, Nine West Holiday Red Shoes