Sweater Coat and Cocktail Dress

While taking this picture my husband whispered, "Steeler Shoes!"

My nose is chilly.

sweater-Saks off Fifth (similar here), dress-BB Dakota c/o of Jupe (more BB Dakota dress here) necklaces-Cookie Lee, bracelets-H&M/JewelMint, shoes-gifted,

bag-Forever21(similar here).

I really enjoy this dress from BB Dakota I got at Jupe here in the South Side for several reasons, the least of which are the pockets! I love pockets, they are the best friend any outfit can have. I also enjoy the material and print in this dress. I really dig the "shards" of landscape that look as if they are ripping through the black. Poetic, eh?

Anyway, I wore this cocktail dress with a more casual/comfortable sweater coat, 1) because its practical and 2) because I enjoy putting casual and formal pieces together. The thing to be aware of is that having casual and dressier pieces can look a bit of a hot mess if you're not careful. I think the best way to pull it off is to keep the shoes chic. A great heel will never do you wrong.

Oh and I have to say how much I love this bag! Even though its from a fast-fashion store it looks totally vintage, which I tell people it is because I'm sneaky like that, but now you know the truth.

Comments

Annie Lennox Realness!

Love the tuxedo detail of these cropped pants. coat/pants-Jcrew(similar here and here ), blazer-Zara(similar here ), shirt-Asos(sort of similar here ), shoes-DSW(really cool here ), gloves-Brian Atwood for Neiman Marcus/Target(more gloves here ), sunglasses-Banana Republic(similar here ) I'm feeling very Annie Lennox circa Eurythmics in this outfit, eh? Most times wearing a coat is a necessity, not necessarily an intricate part of the outfit, but here it really makes the look. And even though the blazer is covered up the hints of it, almost like a lining, work break up an all grey/white look. And now for your viewing pleasure Sweet Dreams: Have a great weekend!

Hamptons-Poolside-Chic meets Sue Ellen Ewing Early '80's Realness

Okay, this post title is ridiculous I know, BUT come on, it's accurate am I right? blouse- JOA via Le Tote , necklace/bracelet- Le Tote , trousers- Zara , belt-J.Crew,(similar here ) wedges- Sole Society These pleated drapey pants scream early 80's glamour. Paired with this sailor-suit-esque blouse I was definitely ready for a seaside cocktail party, right? This outfit also called to mind the elegance of early 80's Dallas . It has been my experience that as a child of the 80's one's house was either in the Dallas camp or the Dynasty camp. We were a Dallas household for sures. So, one of my earliest style influences was Sue Ellen Ewing . Despite the pills, the booze, the philandering husband, and lost potential of a life on her own terms Miss Sue Ellen kept it quite fierce especially in the early years of the show. Here she is serving up sternum-baring chic! I tried to watch the reboot of the series on TNT, but I just couldn...

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