Manic Monday: Military Inspiration

I hope you like this skirt from Eloquii.  I have four outfits planned for it this week!!

Skirt:  Eloquii (Available here)

I'm all about creating a versatile wardrobe, and this skirt is such a great addition!  It's perfect for many different occasions, and because it's made from an all-season cotton, I'm looking forward to styling it for spring and summer as well.

Top:  Eloquii (Available here)

Today, I've styled the skirt for work.  I love pastels with army green, so I added a light blue top.  To continue the military vibe of this skirt, I added a knit military blazer.

Blazer:  The Limited

Necklace:  Forever 21

Satchel:  Express (old)

Stay tuned later this week to see how I've styled it for an evening out, for a fun and trendy twist, and for an everyday look.

Glasses:  Valentino
Boots:  New Look (Available here)

Have you found any super versatile go-to pieces lately?

For the top in another look, see here.

LBD Love

Sorry I've been out of commission for a while.  Busy days and nights at work took their toll, and I developed a cold which led to a nasty bout of bronchitis.  Got meds and starting to feel much better!  

Today, I'm back with a new outfit post talking about the ubiquitous little black dress or LBD.  The LBD got its reputation as a wardrobe must-have for a good reason.  They are versatile enough to work for a variety of situations.

Dress:  eShakti (Available here)

While this dress is too short for work, it is a perfect dress for evenings as well as weekends.  Having first dressed this one up with sexy lace-up heels, for today's take, I wanted to give it a more casual spin.

Jacket: Torrid (Available here)

Booties:  Target

Wristlet:  Torrid

I paired my lace-up tunic from eShakti with a faux leather moto jacket and more casual shooties.

The weather has been so all over the place this winter.  The weekend before last, it was over 60 degrees Fahrenheit.  This past weekend it snowed.

I had planned on wearing this look for a casual dinner date with the man during that warm weekend, but as the sun started to go down, so did the temperatures, and I ended up changing my look. 

In case you haven't noticed by all my recent bare leg photos, I'm ready for warm weather!!  It's actually been a pretty mild winter in my area, but I'm sooooo not a cold weather gal. 

Sunglasses: Calvin Klein

I did previously wear the dress and jacket out to dinner with plum tights and booties.  I've gotten really lazy with wearing tights as of late, which means I've mostly been sticking to pants for the work week, but they're definitely a great option for still wearing your favorite skirts and dresses during the colder months!

If you're a skirt/dress wearer, do you find yourself reaching for more pants in the winter?  How do you mix up your LBDs for more wear?

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

Fashion Favorites: Black Blazers, 20 Ways!

I finish out my series on fashion favorites with the absolute favorite part of my wardrobe - my collection of black blazers.  They are such a staple and work with just about everything.

While I love all of my black blazers, my classic suit jacket and my cropped tuxedo blazer get the most rotation.

I mostly wear the cropped jacket with skirts and dresses as the proportion is a perfect topper for dressier looks.  The faux leather lapel adds a cool modern detail, and the cropped shape works very well on petite frames.

With Black Skirts:

See more (Clockwise from left:  here, here, and here)

With a peplum top:

Adventures in Traveling:  NYC

With a tulle skirt:

Ballerina Fantasies

With pretty black and white dresses:

See more:  (Clockwise from left here, here, and here)

With lingerie-inspired details:

Fall 2013 Fashion Trends:  Lingerie-Inspired Clothing

A classic black blazer is only slightly more versatile.  I've worn this blazer with everything from black trousers (as an actual suit) to animal prints to jeans.

As a suit:

Suited Up

With fun black pants and neon prints:

See more (Left: here and Right: here)

With dresses and animal prints:

See more (Left: here and Right: here)

With colored pants:

See more (Left: here and Right: here)

With graphic black and white prints and neon pink pumps:

See more (Left: here and Right: here)

With lots of color:

Brocade and Lollipop Red

With jeans:

Eyelet and Denim

Are you a fan of black blazers?  Share a look with your favorite black blazer on Facebook!

Fashion Favorites: White Blazer, 6 Ways

Blazers are a major staple in my closet, and this white blazer is one of my favorites.
This white blazer has a slightly cropped shape, making it flattering for petite figures.  I love this particular blazer with pants, dresses, or skirts, making it super versatile.

Here are some of the ways I've worn it:

With an LBD for work

The Essential LBD

With a heart print blouse and ballet flats

Hearts Afire

Springy with a green pencil skirt and floral

Spring To It

With faux leather for warm weather edge

What's Black and White (and a little red) All Over?

With soft blue and greys for an easy-going evening look

Blue & Neutrals

With red and black for a graphic pop

Red Pants, White Jacket

Are you a fan of white blazers?