The Writing's on the Scarf

Happy Saturday, everyone!

Hope your weekend is off to a great start!  Today on the blog, I'm featuring two recent looks that both incorporated a new statement scarf from Torrid.

The pictures aren't great, unfortunately.  The weather this week has been rainy and windy - very non-cooperative for getting good pics.

Blazer:  The Limited
Scarf:  Torrid (Available here)

I wore this first look for yesterday's casual Friday at work.  Here, the scarf helps tie the look together and adds visual interest to this simple, easy look.  

Clutch:  The Limited
Ring:  Earthbound Trading Co.
Bracelets:  The Limited

A pale blue blazer keeps the color palette subtle, while silver jewelry adds some soft shine.

Jeans:  The Limited
Cami:  LOFT Petites
Boots:  Payless (old)

The second look was borne out of a desire for comfort.  In addition to the rainy and cool weather, I seem to be in the early stages of my annual bout of bronchitis.  I wasn't feeling well and I wanted to be warm and comfortable.  I chose very basic pants and a cami and added my oversized cocoon sweater.  Since I was still chilly, I threw on a scarf too.

Sweater:  Target (old) (Similar here)

Normally, I wouldn't pair two oversized pieces in the same look.  Being curvy and petite, it's definitely not the most flattering of looks.  That said, I liked it from a fashion standpoint.  Better yet, I was cozy and comfortable all day.

Pants:  The Limited

Cuff:  The Limited

Sandals:  Payless

Scarves can really help make a look, in my opinion.  I love taking simple outfits and letting a statement scarf do the work.

Do you like to use scarves to change up a look?  Would you wear an oversized sweater and scarf together?P.S.  Voting is still open for the St. Louis Fashion Blog Awards.  Style Cassentials is up for three awards, including Blog of the Year!  Check out all the bloggers of Saint Louis Fashion Week, check out the events, and cast your votes here!!

For the jeans in other looks, see here, here, here, and here.
For the blazer in other look, see here, here, here, and here.

For the sweater in other looks, see here and here.

Honorable Mentions 2

Last summer, I featured a few looks in one post and called them "honorable mentions."  These were outfits that didn't make the cut for whatever reason as their own post.  Today, I'm bringing four more honorable mentions - all looks worn to work over this past fall and winter.

For work, I tend to stick to certain formulas (skinny pants or jeans+blouse+blazer) that satisfy my personal aesthetic and the demands of the workplace.  I rarely wear the same exact outfit more than once, but I often tweak outfits that I love, creating only minor variations.  Since a lot of these looks are similar, I don't feature all of them on the blog.  That said, I thought I'd give a few of them an honorable mention...

A work version of this previous outfit:

Pants:  The Limited
Booties:  Target (Available here)

Cami, Blazer, and Scarf:  LOFT

I love red pants with black and white prints.  This fun tote adds a new touch.

Bright red lipstick really doesn't work for me, but my love of a red lip makes me "forget" that sometimes!

Pants and Blazer:  The Limited
Tote:  Isabel and Ruben Toledo for Lane Bryant (Available here)

Top:  Ann Taylor Petites
Heels:  Target (Available here)

Casual Friday options:

A python clutch, burgundy heels, and gold accents add interest to a simple look.

Jeans, Blouse, Blazer, and Necklace:  The Limited
Clutch:  Ann Taylor

Ring:  LOFT
Heels:  Target

Grey jeans are polished for work with a flowy aqua blouse and navy blazer.  Silver and turquoise accents help tie the look together.

Jeans and Blazer:  The Limited
Blouse and Heels:  Target

Cuff:  Gift

What do you typically wear to work?

For the purple blazer in another look, see here, here, and here.For the lace cami in other looks, see here, here, and here.

For the red pants in other outfits, see here, here, here, here, here, here and here.
For the black and white top in other looks, see here and here.
For the black tuxedo blazer in other looks, see here, here, here, here, and here.

For the dark jeans in other looks, see here, here, and here.
For the white wrap blouse in other outfits, see here, here, here, and here.
For the black blazer won in other outfits, see here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.

For the navy blazer in other outfits, see here, here, here, and here.
For the aqua blouse in other looks, see here and here.
for the grey jeans in other outfits, see here, here, and here.

Denim Week 2: Weekend Edge

Hi everyone!  Today marks the start of Denim Week 2!  If you missed my first Denim Week, you can check out the looks here, here, and here.

This denim look was a recent weekend outfit.  I wore it out for a casual dinner with the family. 

Jeans:  The Limited (Similar here)
Jacket:  The Limited (old)

I haven't featured a flats look as of late, and I decided it was time to give my poor abused feet some rest.  The studded flats add a little edge to the outfit, and I've always been of a fan of black and grey mixed with red.

Tote:  The Limited (old)
Flats:  Target (Similar here)

Blouse:  The Limited (old)

For the longest time, I didn't like grey jeans - I saw them as faded black jeans, and they reminded me of old outdated jeans from childhood.  Over the last year or so, they started to grow on me to the point that I decided to try a pair.  Guess what?  I love them!

Ring:  The Limited

Do you like grey jeans?

For these jeans in another outfit, see here and here.
For this jacket in other looks, see here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.

12 Days of Holiday: Casual Glam

Happy Sunday, everyone!

Jeans:  The Limited (Available here)
Jacket:  Torrid (Sold out on-line; may be available in stores)

Today's holiday look is something I would wear to an evening holiday house party or a low-key evening out.  

Camisole:  Ann Taylor (Available here)

Necklace:  LOFT (Sold out on-line; may be available in stores)

Shoes:  Target (Available here)
Purse:  The Limited

The sequins, silk, and rhinestones feel festive and fun, while the jeans and relaxed shapes keep the look laid-back.

To make the look more casual or snow-friendly, you could switch the heels out for a pair of knee-high or over-the-knee boots.

Bracelets:  LOFT (Available here and here)

What you wear for an evening holiday house party or holiday evening out?

P.S.  Sorry for the wrinkles on my shirt.  I decided to snap pics before I got the iron out!  :-)