{fashion files} wearing lace in the fall

{Lover Serpent Lace Top}

I love lace.

Plain & simple.

It's not just for summertime brides

or your grandmother's couch anymore.

Lace lined the runways as one of the hottest trends for Fall.

This luscious blouse is my latest lace obsession.  
Here's how I would style it for work and for play...

 

What's your favorite lacey piece?
How will you be wearing it this season?


Hope you have a lovely weekend,
xx


I mentioned earlier this week that there's an exciting announcement coming up
Get ready for another GIVEAWAY!
Details on Monday!


Linked:  Fashion Friday + Friday's Fancies

{fashion files} the denim shirt

I must admit, when I first saw denim shirts popping up on fashion blogs and style sites everywhere, all I could think of was Junior High.  Remember when they were popular back in the day?  Well, they're back.  At first, I resisted...but lately I've found myself drawn more and more to a tailored denim shirt.  I'm kinda loving it!  It brings a playful vibe to structured pencil skirts and pairs nicely with fun-colored trousers.  Check out these street style denim shirt looks I found on Pinterest. 





{lookbook} the very first OOTD post!

Happy Monday, lovelies!  My birthday weekend cruise was amazing!  (I'll spill details soon...) So in honor of my first post in my new decade, I'm going to be courageous and do my very first outfit of the day!  I'm actually excited, so here it goes!  This is really more a shoes of the day post because I love those bad boys and plus, I have to ease into this whole plaster-my-picture-all-over-the-Internet thing.  (Interesting how I have no problem doing it on Facebook, but on a blog...it feels so different.)  I absolutely love this fuschia dress and the jacket with silver metallic threads woven through it.  But my favorite part of this whole look was my purpley blue Guess wedges with the bow on top...purchased from T.J.Maxx for $34.99.  Love it! 

I actually wore this outfit (minus the gold clutch) to work this past week!  I know, it's a bit flashy especially for the office but sometimes a girl needs a bit of sparkle in her life.   

I have to make a disclaimer here, my outfit posts most likely won't provide links where you can find my clothes or similiar looks.  I do most all of my shopping at T.J.Maxx, Filene's Basement, Loehmann's and the like.  For me, the purpose is not to get you to run out and buy the same jacket I'm wearing, it's just to show you one way to express creativity and hopefully inspire you.  If you want information on any of the clothes, shoes or accessories you see, feel free to write me and I'll tell you what I know!

So...what do you think?!

workwear.

My holiday is over and it's back to work this week.  It's a struggle for me every morning, this getting up early & getting ready business.  I can barely open one eye, let alone coordinate a stylish outfit.  When I was working as a lawyer in Chicago, my job didn't start until 9am and I had a car so it was a little easier. Now, I start at 8am and I have to climb up a mountain (I'm.not.kidding.or.exaggerating.) to get to work.  So, there are a few more factors at play. Thankfully, I love the professional look so I enjoy the process of putting together outfits...it's so much easier for me to figure out than casual wear.  Lately though, I've gotten into the habit of relying on my two trusty favorites: the wrap dress and the black pencil skirt/colored shell/black cardigan combo.  But, I have so many other clothes and options!  My holiday has inspired me and I've decided to start putting some more effort into it.  The past few days, I've had some pretty cute outfits if I do say so myself (I've actually photographed them as well, so I promise an outfit post is in the near future!)

I absolutely love this post by J's Everyday Fashion on Office Style Secrets.  Check it out...she shares some fantastic tips & lovely inspiration outfits!

Here are some of my other favorite looks:

{I would wear this outfit everyday if I could}

{casual office wear}

{I pretty much love anything that OP wears}

{unexpected combinations, I would tidy up the look}

{my new favorite wardrobe staple:  pencil skirts in fun colors!}



{here's a look from J's Everyday Fashion}

{all images via}