Hidden Spice

Coat: Chadwicks.  Pants: Express.  Top: Newport News.  Shoes: Jessica Simpson.

 

Classically simple today with a black and cream color combo.  Just a hint of spice with a polka dot shoe and a fun furry coat.

Over the knee boots

Boots: Roxana.  Jeans: Banana Republic.  Top: Forever XXI.  Jacket: Worthington.  Necklace: Ann Taylor LOFT.  Purse: Jessica Simpson.

 

I actually had a week off work last week, and while I spent a lot of time in my pajamas (we took a stay-cation), there were a few nights that were spent out on the town with my man.

I’ve been loving over the knee boots for quite some time, but hadn’t found any that fit my legs (seriously – do they think normal women have thighs the size of toothpicks?!?).  I found these boots and they were not only a perfect fit, but had the shape, style, and ruffle detailing that fit me to a tee!

 

Casual Chic

Jacket: The Limited.  Sweater: Express.  Jeans: Ann Taylor.  Shoes: Nine West.  Ring: Forever XXI.  Coat: Jessica Simpson.

Casual can be chic!  It may not be the most interesting outfit I’ve ever worn, but everything fit well and made me feel good, so that’s what truly mattered to me.  Particularly since this day was a seriously CRAZY hectic day – it was nice to be casual and not have to worry about any “fuss and fluff”   :)

It’s all in the details

Sweater: Express.  Skirt: Target.  Shoes: Jessica Simpson.  Bracelet: Forever XXI.

 

The detailing of this turtleneck might be hard to see in the photos because it’s black, but it has the same gathering details as my other Express sweaters from last couple weeks.

 

I love detailing!!  Whether it’s bedazzling, studs, lace, fabric knots, or ruffles – a little something special always makes a big difference in a look becoming uniquely yours.

“The whole world, as we experience it visually, comes to us through the mystic realm of color.” ~Hans Hofmann

Heels: Jessica Simpson.  Necklace: Francesca’s. Dress: Faith Passion.

I wanted to mix this dress with a contrasting color, but didn’t want to overkill it since the dress itself was so bright and pattern filled.  I decided on blue and mixed in a bold necklace and studded blue heels.

Some other red / blue combos of mine over the years:

Following the rainbow to the pot of gold

Ruffle Dress: Chadwicks.  Belt: Gifted.  Polka Dot Heels (!!!): Jessica Simpson.

 

These shoes are my treasure find.  I first saw them at DSW last month and tried them on, but they only had a 6.5 and a 7.5 – I needed a size 7!

Instead of searching for the shoes elsewhere I gave them up to the shoe gods and decided to live without them.  Until… I was sent a DSW email with a link and on the first page popped up these beauties (size 7 available!).  I figured it was an omen, so I purchased them and did a little jig    :)

A little sugar goes a long way

Polka Dot Dress: Worthington.  Belt: gift.  Bracelet: Forever XXI.  Shoes: Jessica Simpson. 

I’m feeling sweet in my sweetheart neckline dress.  The little polka dots on the dress and matching shoes are kinda sweet too…  Good thing I was able to get some spicy Thai food for dinner tonight or I might have had a sugar overload!

 

Sweater Layering

The last few days I’ve been on a red “kick” and now it seems I’ve moved on to blue!  I unconsciously did a double take on layering with sweaters the last couple days as well.  Since the weather has been going back and forth between cool and warm, a sweater is the perfect option for that in-between weather – it’s simply a quick shrug of the shoulder to switch up the look!

 

blue top: nue.  shoes: jessica simpson.  sweater: chadwicks.  pants: kohls.  watch: guess.

 

 

 

 

  

jeans: express.  necklace: macy’s.  boots: madden girl.  sweater: jc penny’s.  blue top: ny & co.