I wasn't sure what to title this outfit post. Chewbaca Coat? Perfect Pants? The power of a statement coat? Faux Real? I think I should have gone with Chewbaca coat as when I opened my Rent the Runway delivery that's immediately what I thought when I pulled out this coat. With a statement coat like this, you can have on a relatively tame outfit and still steal the spotlight. coat…
When people ask me to describe my personal style, I find it difficult. Angie from YouLookFab once defined it as Modern Classic, and I feel this look is a good example of modern classic style. Not only that, the black watch blazer is from Talbots, which has the tagline Modern Classic Style. A perfect match, no? blazer | t-shirt | jeans | boots | bag | earrings Blazer: Black Watch…
I don't know what it is this winter but I'm really gravitating towards pastels. While fall I was all about merlot and pumpkin, now that it's truly cold I want to bundle up in softer shades. And Comfort reached out and asked if I'd like to try their Fika Sweater. While available in black (which is always a fave) I decided instead to try the peach and I am so…
They're hot, they're itchy, they're sheer, they're bulky, they stretch out, they're too tight, they are a necessary evil. What am I talking about? Turtlenecks! When it's cold outside, turtlenecks are a brilliant choice but so many disappoint with their fabric, fit, or quality. Chico's asked me to try out their Coolmax® turtleneck and it may be the perfect turtleneck. turtleneck | skirt | earrings | belt | bag | boots…
When Karl and I got married, our wedding color was orange (with hot pink accents). We had a signature cocktail at the wedding reception, an Orange Crush. Considering I'm wearing an orange cocktail dress in today's blog post I felt Orange Crush was a fitting title. Orange is my favorite color, and I think it's such a fun color to wear. However, orange is usually left to casual and athletic…
The weather outside is frightful, but this cozy skirt suit is so delightful. Sometimes you have to decide between warmth and professionalism in winter, but I learned a few tricks being a DC corporate commuter. Fleece tights, tall boots, slips, Lands' End Thermaskin layers, and suiting like this ice blue skirt suit from White House Black Market. jacket | skirt | turtleneck | tights | boots | bag | earrings…
The first look from my real-life holiday capsule wardrobe is one of the more casual options. This could be worn to Thanksgiving, to a work party right after being at the office, a dinner party at a neighbor's house. To make it more festive I swapped out the traditional brooch for one shaped like a snowflake. sweater | pants | bag | brooch | earrings | shoes Sweater: Audrey Cashmere…
I already had the sleeveless version of this sweater and wear it all the time (it was even in my first real life capsule wardrobe). When I saw it came with a sleeve I had to have it (and shocker, added it to my latest holiday capsule wardrobe). I think it's a great way to dress up a look without showing a ton of skin. While it glams up nicely…