Dress Week 2: Planning for Spring

Happy Monday everyone!

For those of you were off of work today, let me just acknowledge my jealousy!  :-)  For the rest of us, it was back to work and back to trekking out in winter weather!

While the weather outside is frightful, I'm thinking about my outfits for St. Louis Fashion Week in the spring and came up with this outfit.

Dress:  Eva Mendes for New York & Company (See here - no longer available on-line)

Boots:  Target (Available here)

I'm loving this one-shouldered asymmetrical dress made cool with open-toe ankle booties and gold jewelry.  This look could be worn now with the addition of some warm tights.

Jacket:  Target

Clutch:  The Limited

Ring:  Shoxie.com (Similar here)

I featured this dress here on the blog back in December, but at the time the dress was too long.  I used a belt to create a shorter look, but I always knew that I wanted to get it hemmed.

I love that I can now wear the dress loose or belted to create different looks!

Necklace:  Vintage

For this jacket in another look, see here.

Stripes Week: Red-y for Work

Hope you all had a great weekend!

Cardigan:  The Limited (Available here)

Today, I'm starting Stripes Week!  Not sure what's up with me and my themes lately, but hey, why not?

Pants:  The Limited (Sold out on-line; may be available in stores)Shirt:  The Limited

Today's look is a recent work outfit.  I paired red skinny pants with black and ivory basics.

Earrings:  The Limited
Necklace:  Torrid

Tank:  Old Navy
Tote: The Limited

I love how this outfit looks classic and professional, but still has a modern flair.

Ring:  LOFT
Shoes:  Payless

Do you like stripes?

For these pants in other looks, see here, here, here, here, and here.
For this top in other outfits, see here and here.

Dress Week: Bring on the Night

Dress Week continues with an evening look in lace.  

Dress:  The Limited (out of stock on-line)

I would wear this dress to an afternoon/evening wedding or for a special date night.  

Jacket:  Forever 21+ (Available in ivory and pink here)

The strapless dress is cool enough for a muggy summer evening, but the cropped tuxedo jacket adds a touch of sophistication that dresses the look up a bit more.

Heels:  Target (Available here)
Necklace:  The Limited (Available here)

Bracelet:  Target
Clutch:  Target

I added in gold jewelry for a little shine.  The neon pink pumps add a fun pop of color that takes black lace in a more summery direction.

Earrings:  The Limited (Available here)

What would you wear to an evening wedding?

For this jacket in other looks, see here, here, here, here, and here.

Easy Separates

Happy Friday!!!!!

Hope the first week of the New Year has been great for you!

Today, I wanted an easy look that was still put together enough for work.

Pants:  The Limited (Available here)
Heels:  Target (Available here)

Blouse:  The Limited (old)
Cardigan:  The Limited (old) (Similar here)

I chose my velvet skinnies and mixed this magenta blouse and cardigan for a modern take on the twinset.  

I've had this cardigan for a while, but I don't wear it much.  I'm a little on the fence about keeping it as I'm not sure it's very figure flattering.  Since the cardigan is too big and a little shapeless, I tucked the blouse in to try to create more shape.  I'm generally not a huge fan of belts over cardigans on my body, but if you'd like to draw attention to a small waist or to create an hourglass shape, belting a baggy cardigan like this can quickly do the trick.

Cuff:  New York & Company (Similar here)
Ring:  LOFT (no longer available on-line)

Necklace:  Target
Purse:  The Limited (Available here)

 Stay tuned this coming week for a preview of my favorite spring 2013 fashion trends!!!

Have a great weekend!

Casual Christmas Eve

Hi everyone, and Merry Christmas!!!

I have been sick with the flu and out of commission the bulk of this past week.  I'm finally starting to feel better and am back to posting!

Last night, I went to a casual family Christmas gathering, and this is what I wore:

Blouse:  Ann Taylor Petites (Available here)
Tank: The Limited

Jeans:  The Limited (Available here)
Shoes:  Target (old)

I wanted an outfit that wasn't too dressed up, but that still had some holiday flair.
 
I paired dark denim jeans with my green wrap blouse and gold jewelry for a bit of understated glamour.

Necklace:  Target
Bow earrings:  The Limited (Available here)

Satchel:  The Limited (Available here)

What did you wear for the holiday festivities?

Happy Holidays!

The Cat's Pyjamas

Happy Monday, everyone!  Hope you all had a great day! 

Dress:  The Limited (Available here)
Blazer:  The Limited (Similar here)

Today, I played up this fun leopard print of this dress with a black blazer and black and gold accessories.

Purse:  Express (Available here)
Belt:  The Limited (Similar: here)

 I love the pop of color with the bright geranium nail color.

Tights:  Torrid (Available here)
Boots:  Payless

The holidays are on my mind this week. What are your Thanksgiving plans? 

I have thoughts of pumpkin pie cheesecake and my mom's mashed potatoes in my head.  I also have thoughts of giving thanks.  I am thankful for so many things this year.  Among the many things, I am thankful to be more financially stable this year and thankful for fashion, which gives my life passion.  I am so thankful that I was able to get my blog off the ground this year and am very thankful to all of you, my readers!

Bracelets:  Target, Claire's; gold bangle (unknown)

See you tomorrow!

Leather or Not

Hi everyone!

Today I decided to wear my new blazer purchased from my September Wish List.  I love the faux leather sleeves and pocket detail.  

Blazer:  New York & Company (Available here)
Pants:  New York & Company Petites (Available here)

The high-waist and wider leg of the pant gives a subtle nod to the 70s, while the jacket shape and faux leather details keep the look modern.

Blouse:  The Limited
Belt:  The Limited

Leather is such a major trend this fall (See here).  Thankfully, vegan alternatives abound, so it's easy to find plenty of great pieces using faux leather.  I love the use of mixed materials in this blazer.  The woven fabric moves better than (faux) leather, and I think it makes the blazer more work appropriate than an all leather blazer might be.

Do you plan on nabbing any leather pieces this fall?  How would you rock them?

Casual Color

Hi everyone!  Hope you all have had a great weekend!  My weekend has gone entirely too fast!

Today, I ran errands, and this is what I wore:

Jeans:  Target (Available here)
Boots:  Target (Available here)

It's unseasonably chilly right now in my neck of the woods.  If it were warmer out, I probably would have worn flat sandals or ballet flats instead of the boots.

Blazer:  The Limited (Similar here)
Tank:  Target (old)
Earrings:  New York & Company

I am wearing two of my favorite colors together, and I love the look.  This teal shade of green is my absolute favorite, and I love it mixed with the eggplant blazer. 

Knit blazers like this one are great - they are super comfy but give you a put-together look.

Purse:  Express (Available here)Necklace:  The Limited (Available here)

Black and gold accessories complete the look.

P.S.  Please ignore my hair - I was having a bad hair day!  ;-P

In the Navy

I haven't always been a fan of navy.   I often find navy looks to be too preppy and conservative for my taste, but I really like the deep navy of this suit.  

The suit fits well, and navy is a more flattering neutral for many skin tones, including my own, than black.

Blazer:  The Limited (Out of Stock online - may be available in stores)
Pants:  The Limited (Available here)
Purse:  The Limited

I love Indian clothing and jewelry, and today, that was my fashion influence.

2009 Indian runway looks - Metro.co.uk

Though my outfit looks nothing like the looks above, I was inspired by the bright fuchsia and gold.

Blouse:  The Limited (Similar here)
Shoes:  Target

Bracelets:  Old - Brands Unknown

A dark navy suit is a classic and traditional choice for business interviews.  Adding a bright top, such as this one, will get you noticed without being over-the-top.

Earrings:  New York & Company (5+ years old)