Dooley Noted Style: By Malene Birger

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Monday, March 31, 2014

Now & Later - Maxi Skirt

I have been buying a lot of color lately. Something that is very odd for this girl who is usually dressed in head to toe black. My most recent purchase is this flamingo pink maxi skirt that I am completely obsessed with. Since I purchased for our vacation I knew immediately how I wanted to style it but since it was a bit of a splurge for me I also have been daydreaming on how to wear it now while the temps are still a bit cool. Below are my two outfit inspirations for wearing the skirt now and come Spring {if it ever comes}. How do you wear bright colors in the off season???

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now - moto jacket // tank // hoops // sequin clutch // cutout booties
later - cami // necklace // floral clutch // lipgloss // sandals // sunglasses

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Oh Canada

The car is packed with way too many clothes and snack and we are venturing to Canada, Quebec City to be exact to celebrate the love of my life's birthday. I can't wait to give the man that makes me smile everyday lot of little surprises that I have planned but mostly I am excited to have him all to myself for a few days before he takes off for work travel again. I will likely be sharing some photos on instagram so if your interested come visit me there & say hello!

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It's looking like Quebec is going to be a great deal cooler then here in Boston which has me on the hunt for comfy cozy sweaters to pair with jeans & flats for exploring this historic city. A few of my favorite styles for sweater season are listed below.

Theory Lace Back Sweater // Joie Amari Sweater // Madewell Cable-knit Sweater // By Malene Birger Striped Sweater // J.Crew Merino & Leather Tunic // Rebecca Taylor Zipper Pullover

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Seeing Stripes

Stripes are always my go to pattern for every season. I love them dressed up & dressed down and wanted to share a few of my favorite ways to wear them and accessorize with them.

Sweater // Skirt // Dress // Top

Watch // Loafers // Scarf // Clutch

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

trend spotting - leather

I remember when I got my first leather skirt and how I instantly fell in love. Tina Turner was first in my memory to have rocked this look and I can honestly recall that I wanted her legs even at the age of 12. I may have been a wee too young to wear such a nice article of clothing but it was a gift and if I didn't wear then I would have just been plain old rude right? Yes, let's stick with that. The skirt was gifted to me from one of my favorite neighbors growing up. She had all boys so I usually got spoiled with something elaborate as I imagine she was getting the shopping for a girl out of her system. It really worked out well for me. I revisited leather again in college when J.Crew came out with a few pencil skirts made of leather and I purchased a tan knee length skirt that soon became a staple in my wardrobe for every special event {which reminds me that I need to find that skirt again)}. So any-who, moving along from memory lane, leather dresses are hot hot hot right now and I am totally loving the look. Softer lines and lady like styles make this look a little more chic then rock and roll but still gives a bit of an edgy look without having to go full out goth. I picked out a few of my favorite looks in leather dresses and was pleasantly surprised to see all the options out there, color block, colored leather, long sleeve styles, combination of leather and fabric and even longer hemlines for those of us who never achieved those Tina Turner gams - enjoy!

bordeaux dress // b&w dress // black long sleeve // black short sleeve
black dress long sleeve // black short sleeve // bordeaux // black & tan

celebrities looking chic in leather dresses

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***More wallet friendly options here, here & here***

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Denim Tuxedo

My friends and I used to joke that whenever we saw someone wearing jeans with a jean shirt and jean jacket that they were in a "denim tuxedo". I loathed the look back then thinking it screamed country western and all things cowboys but I have to admit I am warming up to the look as of late. The trick is all about picking the right shades of blue in your denim and pairing them accordingly. Just look at how well denim on denim can look & shop the looks below!

Flare/Bell Bottom Looks