Keep It Classic

Happy Hump Day!!

Trench:  c/o eShakti (Similar here)

I'm so happy this week is over halfway over!  I feel like I'm fighting off an upper respiratory infection, and the infection is winning! :-(

But time waits for no woman.  So, I'm trudging through with my eyes on the prize that is the weekend!!

Pants:  The Limited (Similar here and here)

Heels:  Target (old)

Clutch:  The Limited

For today's post, I'm sharing yesterday's work look.  The weather has been cool and rainy, so I'm relying on layers to get through the spring chill.

I haven't worn these red pants or trench in a while, so they felt new to me again.  I love the mix of neutrals mixed with gold accents, and the clutch helps tie the look together.

Cuff:  New York & Company

Often for work, less is more.  Simple classic pieces, like a cardigan, trench, and skinnies, feel streamlined and professional for the office, while the red pants add a fun pop of color that prevents the look from feeling too conventional.

Cardigan:  LOFT Petites

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Earrings:  New York & Company

How do you keep your wardrobe classics feeling fresh?

For the pants in other looks, see here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.
For the blouse in other looks, see here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.
For the cardigan in other looks, see here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.
For the trench in other looks, see here, here, here, and here.

Fashion Favorites: Red Pants 7 Ways

While black pants will always be my favorite, red pants make a fun and confident statement. 

Looking over the ways I've worn my red pants over the last year, I find that I usually pair them with other neutrals.  I opt for modern graphics and cat prints to complement the bold red.

Here are some of the ways I've worn my red pants over the last year:

Mod Squad

Go Bold, Go Casual

Put On Your Dancing Shoes

Going Bold in the Workplace

Urban Safari

Stripes Week:  Red-y for Work

12 Days of Holiday:  Cozy Days

Would you wear red pants, and how would you pair them?

For similar pants, see here and here.

12 Days of Holiday: Cozy Days

Today's holiday-inspired outfit is great for running last-minute errands, staying cozy at work, or even for sipping cocoa by the fire (wearing slippers instead of boots).

Sweater:  NY&CO. (Similar here and here)
Pants:  The Limited (Similar here)

 I used a brooch to close the sweater, but I still kept the fit loose and easy.  I only had one brooch, but using three or four brooches with a similar feel would create a unique look.

Blouse:  The Limited
Boots:  Fergalicious by Fergie (Available here)

Rings:  The Limited (Available here and Similar here)
Brooch: Old (Retailer unknown)

To add a little more holiday bling, I added a few rhinestone rings and earrings (sorry for no-close-ups).  The overall look is somewhat casual, but polished, and VERY cozy!

Clutch:  The Limited (Available here)

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

Urban Safari

Happy Friday, everyone!!!

Today's post features an outfit that I wore to work yesterday.

Blazer:  The Limited (Available here)
Pants:  The Limited (Available in other colors here)

I paired red pants with a black wrap top, camel blazer, and leopard print heels.

I originally conceived of this outfit with just a simple black silky tee, but I decided that I wanted a slightly longer and more detailed top.  The pics with the plain top are from this past weekend (before my haircut).

Top:  Old Navy Petites
Shoes:  Target (Available here)

Purse:  Express (Similar here)
Necklace:  Forever 21 (Available here)

I love that this look has a slight safari feel with the camel jacket and leopard print.  The red makes the look perfect for navigating the urban jungle!  ;-)

Blouse:  The Limited (Similar here)
Tank:  Old Navy Petites (Similar here)

Hope you all have a wonderful day!!

Would you pair red with leopard print?

For this blazer in another look, see here.
To see these pants styled differently, see here, here, here, and here.

Going Bold in the Workplace

Today, I paired my red pants with a geometric print tunic.  I toned down the look for work by adding a navy blazer. 

Blouse:  The Limited (No longer available on-line; May be available in stores)
Blazer:  The Limited (Available here)

Bright colors and bold prints are great, but wearing too much of either in a more conservative work place can be tricky.  Mixing bold colors and prints with neutrals in classic shapes, like this navy blazer, is a great way to show confidence and sass without being too extreme.

Pants:  The Limited (Available here)
Heels:  Target (Available in other colors here)

Snake bracelet:  eBay (Similar here)
Necklace:  The Limited (No longer on-line; May be available in stores)

A delicate necklace, stud earrings, and a statement bracelet accentuate the look but don't go too bold.

Earrings:  The Limited (No longer available on-line; may be available in stores)
Clutch:  Vintage

Do you like wearing bold prints and colors to work?  How does your workplace dress code affect your fashion choices?

To see these red pants styled differently, see here and here.
To see this blouse styled differently, see here and here.
To see this blazer styled differently, see here, here, and here.

Put on your dancing shoes!

Happy Tuesday everyone!

Pants:  The Limited (Available here)
Blouse:  Ann Taylor Petites (No longer available on-line; see here)

Today's evening look would be perfect for dancing. This top makes me want to shimmy every time I put it on!

Previously, I have worn this top to work under blazers, but I always thought it was more appropriate as an evening top.

Clutch:  The Limited (Available here)
Shoes:  Target (Available here)

Paired with red pants, a polka dot clutch and simple stilettos, this outfit is fun and says that you don't take yourself too seriously.

Bangle:  The Limited

What would you wear to go dancing?

Like me on Facebook and upload a pic of your favorite dancing/evening look!

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