Red & Plaid

Happy Wednesday!!!

Blazer:  Outback Red by The Limited (Similar here)

Today, I'm back with another recent work look.  I had been wanting to wear my red blazer again for a while, and I always love the combination of black, white, and red.  It's such a classic color combination that also manages to feel bold.

I added in red ombre peeptoe heels and a graphic tote to add a little more flair.

Top:  The Limited

Pants:  The Limited (Available here)

Heels:  Target (old)

Tote:  Isabel & Ruben Toledo for Lane Bryant

Are you a fan of wearing red?  What are some of your favorite color combinations for work?

For the blazer in other outfits, see here, here, here, here, and here.
For the blouse in another look, see here.

Fall Double Feature: Mad for Plaid

I hope you've been following my series in collaboration with Irene from Petite Plus, Meow! We've had so much fun this past week discussing fall trends!

Today, Irene and I are talking PLAID!

Whether you prefer it preppy, grungy, classic, or punk, plaid is back in a big way for fall this year.

My office job often dictates my clothing purchases and outfits, but a girl likes to play too!  So today, I styled glen plaid for both work AND play!

Glen plaid is a classic, but it can definitely read conservative - more conservative than I like. 

Blazer:  The Limited (Available here)

For work, I wanted to keep the look conservative but I wanted to add in some fun and individual elements, so I decided to play around with pattern mixing by adding a floral top to a glen plaid blazer. 

Pants:  The Limited (old)

Even though this blazer has a classic silhouette and print, it's got this amazing spade print lining and faux leather elbow patches. 

The flirty crop top adds a fun touch.

Top:  Target (Similar here)
Clutch:  The Limited

I kept jewelry minimal with just earrings and a couple rings, but I made sure that each of the pieces was interesting and "me."

Earrings:  Target (Available here)

Rings:  eloquii and NY&Co. (Available here and here)

I stayed simple on bottom with black skinny pants and added burgundy heels and clutch for a pop of fall color.

Heels:  Target

While my work look is a little preppy (with just enough whimsical elements added to get me through the work day), my evening look has a somewhat edgy feel.

Top:  The Limited (Available here)

Bracelet:  The Limited (old)

For play, I layered a sheer glen plaid top over a nude bra.  I threw a faux leather moto vest over top and added cutout ankle booties.  

Necklace:  Target
Booties:  Payless

A coated tweed clutch and pewter and silver jewelry complete the look.

Clutch:  The Limited

Rings:  Torrid
Bracelet:  Ann Taylor (Available here)

I took the "play" pics over a couple different days, so there are a few subtle differences in the pics.  Remember those "Find what's different" games we did as kids?  Today's blog post has a built-in activity!!  :-D

Always feminine, Irene paired her mid-length plaid skirt with a cozy sweater and ankle booties for a ladylike look with a little sass.  I love that we are both using roughly the same color palette but creating very different looks. 

Irene of Petite Plus, Meow!

See more of Irene's look over at Petite Plus, Meow! or follow her on Facebook.

Are you mad for plaid?  How would you style this trend?

For more looks featuring these pants, see here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.

Check out all the other fall looks from this collab here, here, here, here, and here.  Last installment tomorrow!

Denim Week 2: Moto-Mouth

I've been wanting a flannel for the last two years, but I couldn't find one that properly fit my bust without leaving the dreaded gaps.  

Finally, I found this plaid top from Wet Seal.  The fit in the bust is good (not perfect), and I love the color mix of burgundy with a hint of teal.

Shirt:  Wet Seal (Available here)
Jacket:  Gap (Similar here)

Pants:  New York & Company

I became a fan of the company Wet Seal after seeing the amazing way that they lived up to their diversity statement and welcomed the awesome Karrie Brown from my hometown into their family.  I wanted to support the company, but I found the styles too "juniors" for my lifestyle and personal taste.  I decided to give their web site another look recently, and I was pleasantly surprised to find several pieces that I loved.

Purse:  Target (Available here)

Bracelets:  New York & Company (Similar here) & Express

I wore a ton of flannel plaids during my high school grunge phase, but I hadn't worn one since.  Today, I'm not quite as into the grunge look, but I think a flannel plaid button-down is a great casual addition to my wardrobe.

The family and I were running around last weekend. It was unseasonably warm, so I was able to skip a coat.  I paired my comfy pants with easy booties and my denim moto jacket.  

Boots:  Payless (old)

Would you wear a denim moto jacket?  Are you a fan of flannel plaids?

For this jacket in another look, see here and here.
For these pants in other outfits, see here and here.