Friday, February 21, 2014

Red Dress








     During a quick walk through an discount store, I spotted this Rag and Bone red dress looking lonely and on a rack of deeply discounted items. It was $44 and I thought why is this here? Just one dress, well made, in my size and a color I adore. I know you all have been through this, looking for a dress for a special event like a wedding and there's not one thing that fits or is the right price. It was an easy decision to buy this item. Paired with a consignment purchased coat, it's still cold here in Minneapolis, and worn with a necklace from BCBG.  Then finish with the Riana Handbag by Maxwell Scott, I'm ready for my next time a wedding invitation arrives in the mail. 

     I could not find the exact necklace online which I'm wearing in this post. Here's some other great statement necklaces from BCBG which would be a fine addition to any dress. 

links--not dead yet style--monday bloom--plane pretty--mingle monday--basic training corporate style--style sessions--because shanna said so--get your pretty on--transatlantic blonde--the pleated poppy--working girl with style-- fashion informant--three-fer thursday--passion for fashion--simply lulu style--simple sequins
         

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Spring Pastel with Winter Basics






     Pastels, especially light blue and mint green, are a trend I'm looking forward to wearing this spring. Winter has been long and cold here in Minnesota so I lightened the colors with a pale blue purse and jeans.  Paired with a textured coat and a thrifted gray cotton sweater, this is an easy outfit for everyday.  I was walking through the juniors department, I saw the coat and thought it was a classic design that any age could wear.

     I updated my boots I wear with jeans to these black Ivanka Trump booties with gold trim. These boots are comfortable and easy to pair with many things in the closet. In shoes I wear often, I add Dr. Scholl's For Her Hidden Arch Supports. I like using these because they are an inexpensive way to add extra comfort to any shoe.

links--plane pretty--dc instyle--mingle monday--working girl with style--simply lulu style 



Sunday, February 9, 2014

Adding Color to Animal Print







     Wearing animal print seems to be a topic of styling some adore and others do not. I have a couple of coats, a skirt and a few sweaters with the pattern plus two denim fitted jackets in my closet. I love prints and I see animal print as one option to experiment when mixing tones. 

     This coat was a place to start when building this outfit. Here I chose colors in greens and gold to highlight the print. Black, white or gray would also work but I think color makes this outfit more reflective of my style. If you are interested in adding coat to your wardrobe, check out the first picture in my links because I think it's a particularly great design.  Do you like animal print and how do you wear it? 

location--back stairs of my art studio building, pictures by Dean

links
not dead yet style
monday must haves
mingle monday
style sessions
what I wore wednesday
the pleated poppy
three-fer thursday
fashion informant
lulu style

fashion item friday
passion for fashion








Sunday, February 2, 2014

Stepping Out for the Evening







     I've been noticing athletic inspired pieces in the fashion magazines this month. I remember this influence in the 90's, all the zip up jackets and minimal design. I wore it then and it feels interesting again.  Keeping this knit dress basic, then looking for a bag and shoes that are trendy was the general theme of this outfit. 

     Because the dress is solid black, I decided to keep the accessories stark but in a primary color. This clutch is one of BCBG's unique pieces that always excites my eye for the unusual in handbags. Finishing the outfit with a retro inspired wool houndstooth coat feels like I'm ready to greet an evening out on the town.

clutch--bcbg (here)
dress--joie (here)
coat--calvin klein (here) (petite)
shoes--bcbgeneration
bracelet--forever twenty-one

location--entry stairs at our studio

links
monday bloom
mingle monday
style elixer
the pleated poppy
three-fer thursday
working girl with style
look what i got
lulu's love list
passion for fashion
not dead yet style