Versace on the Top, Tartan on the Bottom

Okay it's cold... I'm taking this coat off really quick to show you blouse details. You're welcome.

The belt provides a solid band of black to break up the patterns and it cinches in the waist, which is always a good idea.

Okay... I need my coat back.

coat/bag-Zara(similar here and here), blouse-ModCloth, skirt-Urban Outfitters(sort of similar here), belt-Gap outlet(similar here), gloves-Brain Atwood for Target/Neiman Marcus, boots-DSW(similar here), necklace-Banana Republic(similar here), the cold breeze-God

I've been thinking about pairing this blouse and skirt for a while now and I love how the colors play off each other, while the patterns are working such different vibes. The top is a total holler back to vintage Versace, don't you think?

image via Kit Walker

The skirt is a tartan/plaid dream, you may recall my fondness for plaid here. Together they create a very chic and unexpected look that is also office appropriate with a cinched pencil skirt silhouette. The coat is a necessity in this weather, but also provides another layer of color and structure. Oh and the gloves! I love them! One of my favorite presents from Christmas, the studs make me feel tough, but at the same time chic, a bit of a femme fatale if you will.

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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!

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Rent the Runway to the Rescue

So after the semi-disastrous dress vote from last week I took the stiletto by the heel, aka reserved this Slate & Willow dress from Rent the Runway for the wedding in July. Slate & Willow I had my eye on this as a possible outfit for the Tilda Swinton event I attended last month (fancy I know!) But, ended up going pretty casual since it was just a film screening. An AMAZING screening, but not a dressy affair nonetheless. Anyway, this striped sheath has so many good reviews from a variety of fellow renters in all shapes and sizes, I didn't see one unflattering user pic, so I'm fairly confident this frock will serve my needs come July. And here are some pics of former rentals over the last few years: Nanette Lapore Elie Tahari Elie Tahari Robert Rodriguez Halston Heritage Interesting in renting something for yourself here this summer, use this link , to get $20 off your first rental. You're welcome!

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