Trend I'm Loving....White Blazers

So crisp....so cool....so spring!  I've accepted that spring is here, and I'm finally getting excited about my spring wardrobe.  One piece I'm chasing right now is the white blazer. You can put it over ANYTHING. Literally.  Jeans, wide leg trousers, pencil skirt, maxi dress, full skirt, skinny pants, shorts....you name it!

I love this look. It's fresh.  If you know where a great one is that I can purchase-send me the info!

photo courtesy of people.com

Fashionless

I'm back in town...but not back in fashion. :(  I've been sick since my return.  I hope to be posting stylish outfits I'm wearing again soon.

Yesterday's PJs & slippers, and today's jeans and gray tee didn't seem worth sharing. 

I hope you're all having a great (and fashionable) week!

Thanks for your patience....

Business Trip

I'm packing for a business trip...and of course, never feel 'done'.  I have the main pieces packed & ready to go. Now, I'm adding those comfort items, like a cozy wrap, a scarf for my travel hair, and more casual items for nights off. 

Yes, my color pallet is dominated by black...it usually is when I'm on business trips. Black is a homerun everytime.  Dressed up, dressed down-it works. 

The red pants are planned for a social networking event, the pinstripe dress for my speaking engagement, and the black jumpsuit for a big dinner/keynote speaker.  (no telling what I'll actually end up wearing to which events)  I am experienced enough in business travel to know to pack my more comfortable heels, due to all the standing and walking I'll be doing. 

I hope you have a great week!  I apologize in advance for my absence for the next several days.

Casual Friday

TGIF! 

I'll be packing this weekend for a business trip next week. I do not enjoy packing...so much commitment for someone who dresses by mood.  I have to bring SO many options.  I will share my packing list with you once I'm done.

Have a great weekend! Enjoy the spring-like weather, and Happy St. Patty's Day!

My actual outfit: Jeans: Old Navy, Shirt: Ann Taylor LOF, Shoes: Zara, Hat: Target

Pink Pants

O! M! G! 

I finally found some wide leg pink pants....and I can't wait to wear them!! They are at the tailor.  I'm picking them up Saturday.

SJP looks uber stylish in hers...I LOVE them!
 

Photo courtesy WENN.com

Hump Day Hemline

Oh, Wednesday...why do I always feel challenged by you??

If meeting with a banker doesn't get you all jazzed up, mid week..what will? (Yes, I'm being sarcastic)

I thought....hmm, it will be quite entertaining to sit in front of a banker and talk finanical statements, interest rates, business plans, and blah, blah, blah.  Ugh!  Knowing what I was in for, I thought I'd add some excitement with a skirt which looks like an abstract art painting. I LOVE the mood of this skirt, but honestly, don't often feel like wearing it.

I wore it to get  me through hump day; And it did...with a smile. My own little piece of art.  I enveloped it with classics: a netutral shoe, a simple black sweater (love my black!) and a small black bag.  It was a good day, ending with cocktails with business associates. 

And, now, on to Thursday's agenda...

Trend I'm Loving...Polka Dots

I adore polka-dots lately.  Typically, I'm a serious person, with a serious wardrobe, but every now & then, I get the urge to be a little lighter.  Polka-dots is one way I like to do that. 

I've seen dotted ladies all around: in magazines, on websites, and in person; and each time, I find myself smiling. To me, polka-dots are so French...when I wear them, I am the Parisian version of myself....and that makes me feel so ladylike.  Tres' jolie!

My favorite way to wear the dots is to mix prints. I like to pair a polka-dot blouse with a printed skirt or against a contrasting color of trousers, which makes them pop!  I am looking for the perfect dress with a polka-dot print.  When I find it, you'll be the first to know!

Tip:  Stick to small polka-dots not the big cheesy animated looking dots, for your most mature and sophisticated look. If you're going to pair your dots with another print, keep the two pieces in the same color family, and add a neutral shoe, which doesn't compete. 



courtesy People Magazine




courtesy People Magazine



In High Waisted Heaven

This week has so far been filled with meetings, a growing task list, and several wardrobe changes. Yesterday, I wore one of my favorite current trends: the high-waisted trouser (in dark red).  Finally, a woman has pant options which show off her waist. I'm so tired of the low-waisted teenager pants.  Even though I'm 5'0", I have curves like a woman;  hips, thighs, and a small waist.   Trousers with high waists and wide legs also make your legs look a mile long...not something I've been naturally blessed with. I'll take all the help I can get creating that illusion!

The red combined with the leopard is modern yet classic in a way. I love this combo.  Remaining true to my fairly minimal style, jewelry was simple, shoes were nude. 

If you don't have high waisted pants, try a pair. Those of you with hips will love the waist-to-hip ratio, those of you with longer torsos will love the leg lengthening affect, those of you with long legs will love how they show them off! For spring, try colored pants, or white or khaki.  And as always, black is a must. 

My actual outfit: Pants: Zara, Blouse: Ann Taylor, Shoes: Calvin Klein, Necklace: Don't remember, Handbag: Coach

Sunday Brunch

I've been wanting a reason to dress up. I have seen so many women out & about, wearing outfits which force me to take a double take. (Yeah, Ladies!) Then I feel like I want to dress up too!! You don't need a reason, you just need to put on the outfit. 

I love dresses. I'm kind of a hop-between-jeans-and-dresses gal.  There isn't a ton of in-between. I mean, I love trousers.  But I adore my dresses and jeans much more.

I had Sunday Brunch with my good friend and my son.  Perfect reason to dress up! We went to Brennan's...a New Orleans original restaurant here in Houston.  As an homage to my beloved New Orleans, I wore a black vintage inspired dress, by H&M (it was black dots on black, button front, body hugging), a headband with black flowers & beads, and leopard platform pumps...oh, and a black cameo ring.  I felt like a proper Southern lady (being from Louisiana, we do love our head pieces and our cameos).

We sipped mimosas and indulged in amazing food...thanks to my spanx (a must for any dress or skirt day), I didn't bust any buttons on the dress.  It was a lovely afternoon.

My actual outfit: Dress: H&M, Shoes: Christian Louboutin, Headband & ring: don't remember, Sunglasses: Tom Ford

Trend I'm Loving...Colored Tights

Colored tights! I am so loving this trend right now.  Color is HUGE for spring...you'll see color in handbags, pants, dresses, tops, shoes, jewelry...

But, I must say I adore the use of color in tights. This is fashion I can see any woman of any age, any body type wearing. It is a great way to spice up an otherwise minimalist outfit, or if you're brave, add even more interest to an already interesting outfit.  If you're not quite ready to put on bright yellow pants, or a kelly green dress, or a hot pink top, you can take baby steps....with colorful tights, handbag, or a scarf.  You'll be on trend.


 I intend to rock the colored tights for sure! I have a few times this winter, but I'm really looking forward to brighter colors for spring before it gets too warm here in Texas!

photo courtesy of people magazine (people.com)