A Styling Session

Top: Ann Taylor (on sale); Jeans: LOFT (similar); Heels: B Brian Atwood via Gilt (similar);

Shades: ULTA; Necklaces: Silpada/Ann Taylor (similar); Bracelets/Earrings: Silpada;

Lip Color: Laura Geller Beauty Raspberry Roast

Monday was my first styling session as a stylist, instead of through this blog and styling virtually, and I had the best time! Kimberly, the client, is leaving for Cannes on Monday and will be in France for nine days. In total, we came up with over nine looks using roughly six pieces. I can't wait to share the post with you!

When getting ready, I thought about going on the dressy side. Then I started thinking, this is my business and I can dress however I want!! And, if I'm trying to sell myself as a stylist, I need to go more chic than business in my attire. I am so happy with this look! I've been dying to wear this leather top, but it wasn't weather appropriate until now! I love the rough boyfriend jeans paired with sleek leather and metallic heels! Throw on silver rimmed aviators, and load of silver accessories, and you've got instant stylist style. Or what I like to call Style My Way!

 The Boyfriend Jeans: Before and After

 

Grey Days

Denim Jacket: Levi's; Dress: BCBGeneration via Rue La La; Shoes: Brian Atwood;

Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff via Gilt; Sunnies: MARC by Marc Jacobs;

Necklace: Banana Republic (old); Ring: Silpada; Lip Color: MAC Dark Side

 

There is something to be said for a denim jacket! It is the hardest working piece of clothing in my closet! I literally throw it in the car for emergencies, throw it on at work when the office is a little too cool for my liking or simply add it as a piece to my look for that little something extra. Tuesday was an emergency and work need! It turned grey and cold and this jacket saved me! However, I love how it worked against the silky shirt dress.

 

I purchased this little number last season, then it turned too cold before I had a chance to wear it. Not sure why I didn't think to add tights, boots and jacket for a late fall/early winter look. I guess I thought the material was too flimsy for winter. I have definitely learned my lesson!

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

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April Showers - Part Two

Dress: M Missoni via Gilt; Shoes: Brian Atwood (gift); 

Necklace: J.Crew (old); Sunnies: Prada (gift)

A couple of weeks ago my mom and I attended our second baby shower of the month. This shower was for Amy, someone I used to babysit some 25 years ago, and I can't believe she's old enough to have a baby! (I also attended her wedding and said the same thing at that event.) How am I old enough to attend such grownup events?

This time we new the gender of the baby, and I was all prepared to wear blue, but Mother Nature just didn't want me to wear my new dress. It was a chilly day, only in the 50s, so I laid everything out on the bed that I thought would work for a shower and keep me warm. Okay, so I didn't lay out everything.... I ran across this dress at the last minute. I pulled it out of the closet and held it up next to another dress I was thinking of wearing (seen here). I asked McKinley to decide. He looked at both and then pointed to this one. That kid has excellent taste. Missoni it was!

Dresses are hard to style a second (or third or fourth) time around. Especially, this dress. I tried belting it but that just wasn't an option. This time, I went for a chunky necklace, peep toe pumps and gold accessories. At least my nails were in line with the gender. If you can't guess, she's having a boy!  

 

 
The Dress Before:

Happy May Day!!