Outfits Not Just Clothes

coat-J.Crew(similar here ), blouse-Forever 21(more options here ), pants- Ines De La Fressange for Uniqlo (a less formal version here ), gloves-Neiman Marcus (more options here ), loafers-Nine West(similar here ) I love how the ties on this blouse, when left loose, mimic an undone bow tie for a whole after-hours tuxedo moment. These trousers, are in fact a tux-style pant from a collection by Ines de la Fressange for Uniqlo  from a number of years back. Other great features of this shirt are the polka dots and pleats. Note the pleated front AND pleats on the sleeves. This blouse is quite romantic when you take in the sheer fabric and dramatic sleeve, when paired with the menswear-inspired trousers and straight overcoat you get an interesting mix of feminine and androgynous style. The studded gloves throw an edgy vibe into the mix, for a surprisingly dynamic look!

jacket- Le Tote , dress/necklace-Anthropologie(similarish here  and here ), boots-Zara(similar here ), gloves-Neiman Marcus(similar here ), cuff-Vintage I bought this dress last spring on super-sale and have been keeping it "on hold" to wear this holiday season. The pink-and-grey plaid is festive without being obnoxious, and this floral bomber from Le Tote was the perfect topper! There's definitely a Pink Lady vibe going on here, which is a fun contrast to the feminine/preppy plaid. I pushed this look toward the harder edges with the cuff and studded gloves. But, the big takeaway from this ensemble is that there are no limits to creativity for holiday dressing. Sure, you can go the red n' green route, but if you want to really push your style aesthetic then try for the unexpected, yet keep things fun and festive! Need inspiration? Then check out some of my past holiday dressing posts: here , here , and here ! On a...

coat-H&M(sort of similar here ), dress/tights/"hat"-ModCloth,(sort of similar here , here , and here ) necklace-Anthropologie(similar here ), gloves-Neiman Marcus(similar here ), shoes-Forever 21(a cool alternative here ), bag-Thrifted This was my outfit for New Year's Eve dinner with Mr. Keller. I went back and forth on how dressy or casual I wanted to go AND how warm I wanted to be. The accessories make this look. The heels, tights, and hat-clip give this LBD personality. You can't really see the details, but this dress has a bit of a 60's/mod vibe and is really comfortable to wear. Perfect for a semi-fancy dinner! And here are some candid shots.

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!