Tag: Look of the Week

Some days {let’s face it… most days} require me to find a way to fit lots of business and lots of fun into the all-to0-short time span of 24 hours… Likely because I find the business that I am in to be insanely fun {and fabulous}, I tolerate {and even look forward to} my crazy schedule.  I’ve learned that a 3pm meeting can quickly creep into my 8pm dinner-and-drinks-with-the girls time slot… so I need to dress in a way that seamlessly transitions from professional to personal.  Enter: the casual sophisticate.  With a simple color scheme {think neutrals like black, white, tan, cream, and grey} and a few feminine statement accessories {spikes, bows, studs, and there is never anything wrong with a pop of pink here and there}, you can be taken just seriously enough for work and still turn heads at happy hour.

1. Givenchy Leather Tee $895
2. Lanvin Capelet Top $2,680
3. Lanvin Sequin Fringe Shirt $1395
4. Gator Stretch Ring $45
5. Love Charm Toggle Bracelet $125
6. Cow Rose Mismatch Earrings $45
7. Paige Premium Denim Belle Cut Out Skinny Jeans $199
8. Robert Rodriguez Cigarette Pants $242
9. Robert Rodriguez Cigarette Pants in Coal $242
10. Burberry Wedge Heel Bootie $895
11. Alexander McQueen Laser Cut Bootie $1,725
12. Tory Burch ‘Lawson’ Bootie $425

I was heading out to meet some friends and family for a fancy dinner and cocktails {turned out to be a surprise party… for moi… more on that later this week!}… I wanted something with a bit of edge and something unexpected.  Pairing a cropped top with a high waisted skirt turns that little strip of skin circling the ribcage into something pretty saucy.  So, get saucy… and boldly cause a complete black out.

1. Alexander Wang Leather Trim Blazer $785
2. Black Lace 3/4 Sleeve Scallop Crop Top $60
3. Easy Riding Jacket $90
4. Roaring Success Belt $50
5. Snazzy Sister Belt $16
6. Rev It Up Skirt $50
7. Moto Black Denim Seamed High Waisted Skirt $45
8. T by Alexander Wang High Waisted Pencil Skirt $140
9. Black Mesh Bow Ring $7
10. Heart Shaped Rubber Handbag $43
11. Ruby Pumps with Glitter $238

{boys wear them… girls work them}

1. Solid Satin Vest $215
2. Daytrip Cropped Sweater Vest $28
3. Nordstrom Linen Blend Vest $45
4.  Trafalgar ‘Formal Concord’ Silk Brace $80
5. Heavy Duty Suspenders $25
6. Trafalgar ‘Winslow’ Silk Brace $80
7. Rag & Bone Waxed Legging Jean $198
8. L’Agence Skinny Jean $192
9. Rag & Bone Skinny Jean Light Blue $165
10. Stuart Weitzman ‘Poco’ Pump $285
11. Prada 2-Tone Leather Pump $690
12. Nine West ‘Collegiate’ Pump $80

It was time for one of my favorite weekly traditions… cocktails and a multi-course meal with one of my closest friends.  I always dress up for my friends {I think it shows them the kind of respect they deserve!} and a conservatively cut, yet wildly printed maxi dress is the perfect option {mine is a vintage gift and i am madly in love with it}.  It’s feminine, yet classic.  It can be dressed up {accessories are a woman’s best friend} and layered necklaces are a great touch.  Throw on some comfortable {yet glitzy} sandals and you’re ready to drink, eat, and giggle long into the evening.

1. Miracle Icons Coral Bead Necklace $275
2. Renee Lewis Charm Necklace $29,000
3. Aurora Lopez Mejia “K” Initial Necklace $2,500
4. Meadow Music Dress $48
5. Pleats, Oh Pleats! Dress $100
6. Dress that Launched 1000 Ships in Storm $150
7. OluKai ‘Olu’Olu’ Thong Sandal $120
8. Isola ‘Adena’ Thong Sandal $135
9. Ivanka Trump ‘Devi’ Thong Sandal $120