Dress Week 3: Cutouts and Polka Dots

This dress had me at hello.

Dress:  eShakti (Available here)

Shoes:  Target (Available here)

Sometimes clothes just speak to me, and in this case, the dress was yelling, "PICK ME! PICK ME!"  Okay, clothes talk to me a lot - it's a problem.  LOL

I love the cutout detail of this - it shows just enough midriff without making it the central focus.  It also gives the dress a modernity that blend really well with the 1950s shape and cut of the dress.

Necklace:  Torrid

Bracelets:  The Limited

The shape of this dress flatters curves.  The sweetheart neckline adds a bit of sex appeal which is perfectly balanced by the knee-length hem.

Rather than play up the inherent sweetness of this dress, I decided to give it a little bit of a more womanly feel while adding just the slightest touch of edge that I love.  The chain-link necklace mixed with the lace clutch is for me the perfect mix - all lady, but with a bit of attitude!  ;-D

Clutch:  Jason Wu for Target (Available on ebay here and here)

How would you style this dress?

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Black and White Delight

Hi everyone!   Holiday hustle and bustle and a hectic work schedule has kept me too busy for blogging the last several days, but I'm back today with this black and white combo.  It's also my 100th blog post!  Thanks for joining me on my new adventure!

Jacket:  The Limited
Pants:  The Limited (Similar here)

Blouse:  New York & Company
Purse:  The Limited (Similar here)
Ring:  H&M

Black and white is a perennial favorite.  It never really goes out of fashion as a color combination, but it's having a serious moment in fashion right now.  It was all over Fall 2012's fashion runways and is expected to be a huge trend for Spring 2013 as many designers featured the graphic color combination during their spring shows. 

BCBG Max Azria Spring 2013 look, Source: www.marieclaire.com

Rachel Zoe Spring 2013 look, Source:  www.thefashionspot.com

Heels:  Target (old)
Cuff:  New York & Company (Similar here)
Earrings:  The Limited

For more on the black and white trend for fall, see here.
To see this jacket styled differently, see here and here.  
To see this blouse styled differently, see here.

Falling for Camel

One of my favorite autumnal color palettes is camel and ivory.  It's sophisticated and rich looking, but what I love most is the softness of the two colors together.  In a season of burgundy, navy, and forest green, camel and ivory are fall's pastels.

Camel pants:  The Limited (Available here)
Purse:  The Limited

So, today, I paired camel pants that I recently purchased with ivory favorites - a sequined blouson-style top and blazer.

Blazer:  The Limited
Ring:  H&M (Available in stores)

See the ivory blazer worn differently here and here. 

Blouse:  The Limited
Shoes:  Target

The orange bag adds a pop of fall color.

What is your favorite fall color combination?  What colors do you like to wear with camel?
 

Fashion by Bob Ross: Fall Color Inspiration

Happy Friday!!

Purse:  The Limited
Shoes:  Target

Today, I was very inspired by fall colors.  I have always loved watching Bob Ross do his amazing artwork on "The Joy of Painting", and I especially love the autumnal nature scenes that he painted.

Bob Ross fall painting

Bob Ross "Evergreens at Sunset"

The mix of browns, yellows, oranges, reds, and greens is just so lovely!
So with all these gorgeous fall colors in mind, I paired my cognac coated denim with a silky citrine blouse, chocolate brown blazer, and orange bag.

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

I got these jeans around the same time as my black ones, but I've had more trouble deciding what to wear with them.  I don't have a lot of browns and warmer colors in my wardrobe, but I was drawn to these pants and their possibilities.

I'd like to find a sweater or blazer that works better with the cognac than this deep brown, but sometimes you have to work with what you have.

Ring:  The Icing

I added this cool snake ring and burgundy nails for one more pop of fall color.

Blazer:  The Limited (Similar here) (Styled differently here)

Happy Fall.  Enjoy all the "happy little trees"!!  ;-)