Wild Card Wednesday: Eloquii Petites

It's no secret that I am one of Eloquii's biggest fans, and I was super excited when this amazing plus size company launched a petite capsule collection a few months ago. 

Coat: c/o Eloquii (Available here)

Purse:  Betsey Johnson (gift)

Glasses:  Valentino

Dress:  Forever 21+

I have several of the petite pieces, and the fit is great.  In fact, the coat I am wearing here required no alterations at all!  The sleeves are just a tad too long, but that doesn't bother me as it adds a little extra warmth for my hands when the weather is cold. 

The coat has a removable capelet that is totally adorable.  It's like getting two coats in one!!!

Clutch:  ASOS

Earrings:  Eva Mendes for NY&CO

Pants:  The Limited (Available here)
Shoes:  Anne Michelle

At only 4'9", a few of the pieces still require some alterations.  I had the sleeves shortened on this peplum blazer, and had the button moved about half an inch to get a more fitted look.  I love how well this jacket fits in the shoulders, and the length is perfect - two issues that I inevitably have with non-petite styles.

Jacket:  Eloquii (Available here)

I wanted to show this blazer styled in two different ways.  The pants look is what I wore on Election Day.  I wore a pants suit while I cast my vote with my daughter in tow.  Despite the outcome of the election, it was a powerful moment to share with my little girl. 

I love a great streamlined look, and this jacket paired with skinny pants creates a nice silhouette.

Top:  ASOS
Ring:  Purchased at local jewelry show

Clutch:  ALDO

This tiered tulle dress is from Eloquii as well; however, it is not available in petites.  Thankfully, it was a super easy fix.  The dress originally had three tiers, so I had the bottom tier removed and the sleeves shortened, and now the fit is great. 

Dress:  Eloquii (Available here)

To make this dress suitable for the office, I added the peplum blazer.  I like how the peplum works with the tiers on the dress.

Brooch:  NY&CO (old)

For a holiday party, I would lose the blazer and add some sparkles with a brooch and embellished booties.

Boots:  FarylRobin Fawcett (Available at Target in brown/burgundy here)

Have you tried Eloquii Petites?  What do you think about the fit?

Manic Monday: Militaristic Minimalism

Happy Monday, everyone!!!  I've been so deep in holiday mode (including holiday fashion) that I forget that sometimes all you need to look pulled together is a great blazer and pair of pants.

Blazer:  ELOQUII (Available here)

For today's Manic Monday post, I went with my favorite monochromatic color palette.  A black camisole and pants creates a streamlined look that is perfect for showcasing a blazer.  This ivory military blazer from Eloquii is everything!!

Pants:  Who What Wear x Target

While the pants are basic black, the slightly cropped length and self-belt gives these a little extra flair.

Camisole:  LOFT Petites

I kept accessories simple with a clear crystal quartz necklace and a graphic clutch. 

Clutch:  Who What Wear x Target (Available here)Necklace:  Rack+Clutch Mobile Boutique (St. Louis area)

Heels:  New Look Wide Fit

This look is so, so comfortable and feels amazing.  In fact, even though I rarely repeat outfits (I usually change things up at least slightly), I have already worn this exact outfit to work twice in the last two weeks.  Militaristic Minimalism for the win!!

Blue Streak

Happy Friday!!!  This weekend will be the first time in a while that I have had to relax, so I intend to really enjoy it, and by enjoy it, I mean do absolutely nothing!

Dress:  ASOS (Available here)

Today, I close out this colorful week with the color blue.  Like green, blue is one of my favorite colors to wear.  I tend to gravitate towards blues quite a bit without even realizing that I'm doing it.

Trench:  Boohoo Plus (Available here)

I was really drawn to this slip dress from ASOS.  It was a perfect match with my strappy blue heels.  I decided to add a cranberry-colored trench and ivory faux fur clutch for a red, white, and blue look with a bit of a fall feel.

Clutch: New Look

Shoes:  Chelsea & Zoe at Kohl's (No longer available)

Glasses:  Firmoo.com

Cobalt and indigo blues are probably my favorite shades of blue to wear, but really I love just about any shade from pale blue to deep navy.

Blue prints add interest to easy day looks
From left to right:  That Versatile Skirt; The Floral Set

Inspired by watery shades for swimwear
Left to right:  Indie Spotlight:  Zelie for She; The Striped Shirtdress, Part Two

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From left to right:  Shop Your Closet:  Culottes; Draped Dresses

 For more ways to style blue, check out my previous Color & Confidence series here and here.

Ring (right hand):  Earthbound Trading Company

What is your favorite shade(s) of blue to wear?  Favorite color to wear?

Shop Your Closet: The Striped Shirtdress, Part Two

Last week, I brought you three ways to style this fabulous shirtdress from Eloquii!  As promised, I am back today with three more ways to wear it.  This dress really is such a versatile piece, and I think that's part of the reason it has become such a favorite of mine.

Dress:  Eloquii (Available here)

The dress also has a ton of styling potential for the fall and winter months, so stay tuned... I will surely share at least a few more ways to wear it over the coming months!

But for today, I'm still thinking and feeling summer...like literally... I had to keep wiping sweat while taking some of these pics!! 

Low-Key Evening
First up is a casual evening look.  

Shoes:  Anne Michelle

Sunglasses:  Tory Burch

It's low-key, but has some interesting touches such as the purple python heels, the studded lip purse, and the purple lip color (which is cool, but decidedly not for me).

Clutch/purse:  Torrid

I did feel a little bad-ass in this look though, which is always fun!

Backyard Beachy
A shirtdress can function well as a swimsuit cover-up whether it be for the beach or your own backyard.

Sunglasses:  Tory Burch

Here, I decided to play with pattern mixing by pairing the shirtdress with a watery print bikini by GabiFresh for Swimsuits for All.

Bikini:  Gabi Fresh for Swimsuits for All

Sandals:  Sonoma kids (old)

It's hard to see in the photos because my feet are covered by grass, but in some of the pics, I'm also wearing bright yellow sandals to bring out one of the colors of the bikini.

Sunglasses:  Calvin Klein

Wear-Everywhere Versatile
This last look gets special honors as probably the most versatile of my stylings.  It is a look that could be (and has been) worn to work, but it also looks great for casual get-togethers, dinners or drinks out, or a range of other life situations.

Shooties:  New Look Wide Fit (Available at ASOS here)

The shooties are polished and simple, while the accessories bring in some summery pops of color and print mixing.

An orange lip draws attention to the face. 

Necklace:  Eloquii

Clutch:  Target

One of the things that I love about a black and white color palette, especially black and white stripes, is that it mixes so easily with other colors and patterns.  I have learned to treat black and white stripes almost as a neutral, meaning I could add virtually any print (florals, animal prints, tribal prints, abstracts, you name it) without feeling like I am going overboard.

A shirtdress is equally versatile, as I hope you have seen from my two-part series.  With a little imagination, you can definitely expand your closet without having to spend a cent!!

Wild Card Wednesday: That Versatile Skirt

This skirt is such a favorite that I excitedly keep styling it in different ways.  Today, I went for a flirty, feminine look that I would wear for an evening out, a date, or even a daytime event.

Skirt:  Lane Bryant (Available here)

Top:  Eloquii

I considered a shoe or clutch in another bright color, but I decided that I preferred the simplicity of black and white. 

Shoes:  New Look Wide Fit (Available here)

The white clutch creates a nice graphic contrast.

Clutch:  NY&CO
Glasses:  Coach

I finished the look with a simple gold bangle and dangly earrings.

Earrings:  Eloquii
Bangle:  Target

How would you style this skirt?

For the skirt in other looks, see here and here.
For the top in other looks, see here and here.