Outfits Not Just Clothes

dress- BB Dakota via Le Tote , heels-Nine West(similar here ) Another great LBD from my latest tote from Le Tote you may recall the last one from this post . I love the collar and sheer netting of this dress. It's got some sex appeal, but is still work appropriate. I went back and forth between these Mary Janes or a sultry black stiletto. I think the MJs with this Peter Pan collar give this a touch of sexy librarian, now if only I had bought a pair of my try-on glasses from Penn Avenue Eyewear from this post to complete the look.  

dress-Diane Von Furstenberg(similar here ), trench-Gap(similar here ), necklace-Banana Republic(similar here ), bracelet- Michael Kors , ring- Jewel Mint , sunnies- Penn Avenue Eyewear , heels-Thrifted/Anne Klein(sort of similar here ) This is the first time I'm wearing my classic DVF wrap dress on the blog! Can you believe it? I've had it for 4 years and even though it's technically 3 sizes too big it still looks chic and sophisticated.  That's the thing about wrap dresses, the fit is so easily adjusted. AND a Diane Von Furstenberg wrap (for those of you unaware she invented this dress, for shame if you didn't know that!) wears so well and stands the test of time. Plus, it's very commanding (in a good way) giving me confidence and a fierce style attitude. 

In a couple of previous posts I was sporting some geek-chic frames from Penn Avenue Eyewear here and here . I don't wear glasses in general and was trying out a few pairs for a feature I wrote for The Union Hall Times , which you can read here .  Now for some pics that didn't make the cut.  This is the try-on at home package you get in the mail once you've made your selections.  The Caitlin The Laura Lynn The Jack Sunglasses Oh yeah, I'm a badass in these Jack sunnies, right? It was fun playing around with the different personas each pair evoked and I got into some deep existential questions in the article which in case you missed the link above, you can read HERE!

Let me just take this off for a sec... The bracelet and necklace nicely mirror each other without being too matchy matchy.  coat-Joe Fresh(similar here ), blazer-Forever 21(similar here ), dress / necklace -Jcrew Factory, boots-Target(similar here ), bracelet- Jewel Mint , glasses- Penn Avenue Eyewear Two things! 1) Joe Fresh will soon be offering shipping to the US! 2) These glasses from Penn Avenue are called "Joan" and I think they suit me way better than the Shannon pair from this post . What say you?  And thirdly, (I know I had "two things" above) it's the first day of spring! But, we're not out of the woods yet my friends. Keep those tights and overcoats handy, we' have a few more weeks of chilly days ahead. 

coat-Joe Fresh(similar here ), shirt / flats -Jcrew Factory, pants- Peter Pilotto for Target , necklace- Le Tote , sunnies- Penn Avenue Eyewear After a long day at work I untucked my shirt and Mr. Keller and I decided to treat ourselves with some Shamrock Shakes . We rarely frequent McDonald's(or any fast food place in gens) but this minty treat is kind of a March tradition, a little indulgence. So excuse me whilst I imbibe during these pics.   As for the outfit, it's all about color, pattern, and texture. This Peter Pilotto for Target pant is the rare kind of garment that works as a basic, but also has fun details that make it stand out with the stripe accents AND it seemed magically made to pair with my Joe Fresh coat. I kept the color palette black and white, while adding another print with this shirt. The Le Tote necklace last seen in this post works like a bolo tie, yet adds a feminine flair to this shirt and pants combo. ...