How to Wear Shorts in Cold Weather

Good morning! Our last day in SF and I couldn't be more excited to fly home! Today's outfits is another outfit I've been wearing during the winter time in NYC. As much as I love wearing skirts out in the city, it's nice to throw on a pair of shorts with tights (it's so much easier getting in and out of cabs). Here are a few tips when wearing shorts in the cold weather.

1. Wear Tights - throw on any color tights with your shorts (I wore mustard color tights here)

2. Wear longer or rolled shorts - if you have any longer shorts or even shorts that can be rolled up, try those (like she did here)

3. Pair with Boots or Booties - this is a great time to bring out your boot or booties, which look great with tights and can sometimes be difficult to wear with skirts (love this look)

4. Tuck in Top - wearing fitted top & shorts is great for the summer, wear an oversized top with the look (love her outfit)

5. Layers - this is a great wear to throw on some of your favorite pieces, a black cropped blazer would have also worked with this look (like Olivia Palermo did here)

Top :: Express

Shorts :: The Limited (similar here & here)

Necklace :: J. Crew (similar here)

Heels :: Halogen 

Coat :: Zara (similar here & here)

Bag :: Zara (love this one)

How to Wear a Leather Skirt

Wearing a leather skirt to the office, is out of the question when it comes to my ultra conservative workplace. HOWEVER, outside the office a {faux} leather skirt is a perfect option when meeting friends out for drinks or a date at a trendy restaurant. You still look sophisticated and sexy. This brown skirt from ZARA has done wonders for my "after hour" outfits. It looks great with sweaters, button up blouses and peplum tops. A few months ago, I wore this SKIRT with a blue sweater. The sweater puts a soft touch to the faux leather, whereas this striped blouse and clutch brings is a perfect outfit for meeting your bestie out on the town. The d'Orsay heels work with this outfit, but if I were to wear it again, I would wear my Valentino heels or black pumps. 

Top :: Express (similar here & here) 

Skirt :: Zara (similar here, here & here)

Heels :: Zara

Bag :: ALDO (similar here & here)

Watch :: Michael Kors

Bengals :: Kate Spade 

How to Wear Track Pants to Work

Happy New Year! How are the resolutions going? If I were to grade myself on my resolutions, I'd probably give myself a C+. My blog and fitness are two of my top priorities and yesterday I didn't blog or go to the gym. However, I'm currently writing this blog post from the gym {happy dance}! 

One of my goals for Corporate Catwalk is to give my readers more valuable information. Like today's post, I'm going to try and give you ideas on how to wear pieces to work and your everyday life. Hopefully you'll find the information valuable, especially when you're getting ready in the morning and/ or out shopping.  

On today's post I'm wearing one of my favorite outfits to work. When I first wore this outfit I questioned where I could wear this outfit; to work...yes, to a business meeting...yes, to a customer meeting...yes. The reason this outfit works is because the track pants and blouse are not too baggy or too tight. The trick with drawstring track pants is finding the right material and fit. These pants are from Express and perfect for the office. As for color, I'd recommend sticking to solid colors like black and grey. Other deep hues of blue, green and burgundy would also be appropriate for the office. Since drawstring track pants are already casual, stay away from bright colors. Also, try and steer clear of stripes down the side of the pant leg. Here's an example of white track pants with a black stripe down the side, but not really appropriate for work.

Moving onto the blouse...which goes perfectly with the pants because you can tuck it into the pants and you don't see any lines. Other neutral tops can be interchanged with the pants, which I'd recommend grey or nude heels. Sticking with a monochromatic theme also added to a polished and professional look. The entire outfit is a great alternative to the classic office suit. Oh, did I mention the comfort of this outfit?!? Closest thing to wearing your pj's to the office. 

Blouse :: Express

Pants :: Express

Heels :: Nine West loafer heels (similar here & here)

Coat :: Zara (similar here) 

Bag :: Coach

 Places to wear this outfit :: the office, business meetings

Photos by Lydia Hudgens

Flowers & Ponytails:: Floral Pants & Coach Bag

 

 

Hi everyone! Hope you had a good weekend! I spent the weekend wedding planning and enjoying some of my favorite thai takeout in New York! It was a beautiful weekend in New York, I heard it was the best weekend of the year. I think from here on out, we'll start seeing darker colors and longer sleeves.

With fall right around the corner, I've been prioritizing my clothing.  What can still be worn in Fall/Winter and what has to be worn ASAP.  Lately I've been really good about getting rid of things. If I haven't worn it all summer, there's probably a reason.  These flower pants and white top were worn to my engagement party in St. Louis. The outfit looked cute together, but nothing too fancy. When in doubt, I typically over dress than under dress.  The one good thing about cropped pants is that they typically fit me really well.  So if you're on the shorter side and tired of getting things hemmed. Try on a few pairs of cropped pants/jeans. You'll be surprised how well they fit us tiny people. 

Have a good week!

 Top :: Express

Pants :: Nordstroms 

Bag :: Coach

Heels :: Zara

 Necklace :: Nordstroms

 Photo Credits :: Lydia Hudges

 

blazers and ponytails

Top: Express//Pants: GAP//Jacket: Nordstroms//Heels: NastyGal//Bag: Louis Vuitton

Over the past few months I've really started to embrace ponytails. I always thought I didn't look "as good" with my hair back, but what I've found out is a sleek ponytail can save you time in the morning and make you look more put together.  Especially if you're having a back hair day. Get some dry shampoo and make yourself a cute up-do. One last tip, curl your hair and then tease the ponytail and it looks like you took a page out of Carrie Bradshaw's playbook.