Holiday Outfit | Feather Skirt + Over The Knee Boots

Banana Republic Knit Sweater

Sam Edelman Feather Skirt

Joie Olivia Over the Knee Boots (similar Save & International Save option)
Coach Dakotah Flap Crossbody

Dolce & Gabbana Gold Sunglasses
BCBG Gold Elastic Belt (similar here & here)

For months I've been searching for the perfect feather skirt. I finally came across this beautiful Sam Edelman Feather Skirt. I love the length of the skirt. Most feathers skirts are too short for my liking. However, the feathers on this skirt are long and cover up more of my leg. If you're on the lookout for a feather skirt, this is the skirt for you!

Photos by Lydia Hudgens

What to Wear to Work | Orange Dress + Gray Sweater

BR Dress | BR Sweater on sale! | Zara Heels | Coach Bag (LOVE here & here)

As most of you might know, Banana Republic and J.Crew are two of my favorite stores. So last week when I found out that Banana Republic hired Marissa Webb as the new Create Director and Head of Design, I was thrilled! Marissa was the head of womenswear and accessories at J.Crew for over a decade. In 2012 she launched her own line, which has so many unique designs and pieces. I'm looking forward to seeing what changes she makes to the current BR collection. 

Photos by Lydia Hudgens

Wearing a Red Dress to Work

Banana Republic Dress | Valentino Heels | J. Crew Necklace | Fendi Bag

Last week while making my weekly visit to Banana Republic I saw this red dress, I immediately feel in love with the color and the structure of the dress. A few years ago I purchased a similar dress, but it was made out of cotton and not as durable. So I was thrilled when I tried this dress on and it fit me perfectly! As most of you might know, I love the color red! Especially when it comes to my work wardrobe. It seems like the easier feminine color to add to an outfit, while being professional and chic. I'd typically wear this dress with a black blazer (which I'm currently in the market to purchase a new one) or a cardigan while at the office. This style of dress is so easy to transition to a night out with friends. If you have a long day at the office and then you're schedule to meet your girlfriends out for drinks or have a date, opt for a red dress like the one I'm wearing. You'll get lots of compliments (which always makes the day go fast) and it's an easy piece to transition from day to night. 

Photos by Lydia Hudgens 

My Favorite Work Pieces on Sale!

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This morning when I woke up my email was flooded with amazing sales at some of my favorite stores; Banana Republic, J. Crew, Express and Ann Taylor!  This is the perfect time to grab a few staple pieces for your wardrobe especially since most things are 40% off!After work I'm heading to J. Crew to check out the sale. Happy shopping! 

What to Wear to Work | Casual Friday

Finding outfits to wear to the office on causal Fridays is always one of my biggest challenges. You don't want your jeans to be too tight and your heels too high. The best advice I can give to anyone trying to figure out what to wear on a casual Friday, replace one piece from a daily work outfit. For example, the outfit I'm wearing can easily be worn with a pair of trousers to the office. I substituted the trousers for a dark denim. These jeans work great with the office for two reasons; the jeans are not tight, nor fraying at the ends. I also prefer dark denim at the office. They look more polished than faded denim. Another alternative to this outfit, I could have worn the white top, trousers and a strappy heels to the office. 

These metallic pumps have been such a life saver at the office. They're really comfortable (no joke) and they're the perfect height to walk around all day. 

After reading this article from Refinery29 about wearing sneakers to the office, I had to try them out with this outfit. Although I'd never wear this outfit to the office in a million years, I thought it was fun to see an alternative look by adding converse and a baseball cap. On that note, it's Friday and see you soon! 

Express Top | Banana Republic Jeans | Banana Republic Necklace (similar here) | Banana Republic Heels | Converse | Michael Kors Tote (similar here) | J. Crew Hat (similar here) | NARS Lipstick

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How to Wear Accessories to Work

I'll be the first to admit that getting ready for work can be monotonous and boring. Looking through my closet, I see the same black pants and same blouse I  always wear to work. Those days happen often and when they do, I throw on accessories. Necklaces, earrings, heels (can be considered an accessory), handbags, gloves, scarfs, rings, bracelets, and/or a blingy watch. Okay, not all of them, but I pick a few of my favorite.

If leopard dresses are frowned upon at the office, then buy a leopard scarf or a cute pair of leopard heels. For example, I love colorful leather pieces in my closet, but I could only dream of wearing tops or skirts to the office, instead I buy purple and red leather gloves to satisfy my leather love. So when I get to the office, I take off my cute gloves and put them in my bag. It's like no one ever saw them...except the ladies in the office. Later on they'll tell me how much they loved my red leather gloves.

One of my favorite accessories to wear to work is fur. This faux fur scarf is from Banana Republic and it always makes me feel glamorous. For those of you who follow me on Instagram, I always wear my FUR HEADBAND and yes...that includes wearing it to work and business meetings. So don't let the daily grind of work outfits get to you. Dress up your outfit with a few accessories and get excited about about showing off your style from 9-5!

Wanted to share that one of my beloved followers, Annette from Lady of Style featured me on her blog. Check out the blog post HERE!

Dress :: Banana Republic 

Heels :: Zara old (similar here)

Bag :: Michael Kors

Coat :: Zara old (similar here & here)

Faux Fur Scarf :: Banana Republic old (love this one & similar here)

Gloves :: Banana Republic sold out (similar here & here)

Black & Brown :: Faux Leather Skirt & Blue Sweater

 

 

 

 

 

 

Good morning everyone! Friday has finally arrived. I could just squeal with excitement! This weekend we're getting our engagement pictures done by Angelica Criscuolo Photography. While researching photographers, I saw her New York engagement photos all over the internet! She was perfect for the shots we wanted for our photos. As luck would have it, she had one open spot in October. So we booked her for October 19th. 

We're going to have our pictures taken at two iconic places in New York; Grand Central Station (my favorite place in New York) and Central Park (Matt's favorite place in New York). Matt and I had our final dress rehearsal a few nights ago and we're going to keep it formal and simple. Looking forward to sharing with everyone!

Hope you enjoyed today's outfit. This sweater is one of my favorite from Banana. I've had it for three years and I never get tired of wearing it during the fall. The blue and black lace went well with the brown faux leather skirt from Zara. I'd loved to wear something like this to work, but I think this outfit is more appropriate for woman who work in more female dominated workplaces. Men really don't understand the new trend with leather. 

Have a great weekend.

Places to wear this outfit :: casual work environment, meet friends for dinner, engagement party, birthday party

Sweater :: Banana Republic old (love this J.Crew sweater)

Skirt :: Zara 

Heels :: Valentino

Bag :: Fendi

Necklace :: DIY necklace found on Glitter 'N Glue

Photo Credits :: Lydia Hudgens