Pastel pops

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On days when the gloomy sun-less-ness tries to bring my spirit down, I try to pop as many colors with my outfit as stylishly possible. Thank Goodness I was able to document this outfit last week and wear it this week, else, there was no way I could have shown you this color combination, because it is just about as brutal as it gets and then some, as far as winter wind chill goes. With impending travel my posts will be far and few the next few weeks, but will be at it again in the new year. Keep a look out for a shoe post I plan on doing for all the glittery, shiny goodness out there for holidays.

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Outfit 1: Pants- WHBM; Sweater – The Limited; Shoes: Manolo Blahnik.

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Outfit 2: Pants – The Limited; Sweater- The Limited; Jacket – The Limited; Shoes: Jimmy Choo.

If bright pastel pops of color are not your thing, try adding one piece to your outfit with multiple neutral shades, as I have shown in the last photo. It brings attention to only the color you want to and still keeps your outfit polished and clean.

How do you wear bright colors? Do you pile them up together or more with neutrals/whites/blacks? Share a thought here and stay warm.

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White out.

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After a rather hectic week with work and socializing, this Sunday will not see me do any more than move a finger and click buttons around the web and laze around. I am beyond tired and burnt out. Cannot wait for the long vacation coming through. Wore this outfit to work a few days ( may be weeks?) ago, and never got to post it. I wear white after labor day, and I wear it with pride.

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Outfit: Skirt: Micheal Kors( Boston store – Sold out), Sweater: The Limited(Diff Color),Lace Cami: WHBM,

Shoes: Jimmy Choo

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If you are in the Midwest, stay away from the roads, its winter snow storm craziness in full glory. Stay warm and have a happy Sunday.

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Textured Pink

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I have long loved Jacquard prints. They ooze a certain charm and holiday elegance that is only defeated by sequin and shimmer. This skirt was a random sale find from the limited, and one I had not worn for over a year, because I completely forgot about it. This is why now, i always hang all my clothes in the closet and fold only the regularly used ones.  Chose to wear the later outfit for an early holiday party we had. It was so “not-me” to wear so much sequin, but I still had to give it a shot. After all, holiday spirits call for bright and shiny, or so I convinced myself.

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Outfit 1: Skirt: The Limited(Sold Out, diff color); Top: Ann Taylor ( 50% off sale –  here); Cardigan: Banana Republic; Shoes: Christian Louboutin.

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The above outfit is how I tamed it down for work. Simple additions of a top and cardigan of a darker shade, does not let the otherwise bright skirt seem out of place.

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Outfit 2: Skirt: The Limited(Sold Out, diff color); Top: The Limited(Diff style OnSale, here and here ); Shoes: Pour La Victorie( Same color- diff style, Diff Color- Same style); Blazer: Ann Taylor( @ BR – 30% off full priced)

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Which one is your choice? What is your go to choice of clothing style for the holidays? Prints, Sequins or something else?

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Cold and Blue

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Outfit: Dress: The Limited( Sold Out); Tights: Steve Madden( Similar @ TheLimited, UrbanOutfitters) ; Jacket: Banana Republic( Orange) – 40% off Cyber Monday sale); Shoes: Naturalizer( Similar @ Ann Taylor); Bag: Rebecca Minkoff.

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The temperatures have dropped significantly now, even though throughout the weekend, during the day, it was nice and sunny and occasionally tolerably pleasant. The no-snow helped a lot as well. This outfit was a quick pick when we headed out to watch The Hunger Games – Catching Fire. I tend to get very cold in the theater, so I dressed to keep myself warm, with a fleece lined tights and a coat which functions very well as a thick sweater as well. The dress is a button down silk shirt dress. I love wearing spring/summer dresses in winter with different accessories. It helps me keep my dress count under control. I did layer with a full sleeved t-shirt so that I stayed warm.

On a separate happy note. I must have done something right this year, because, as I had mentioned in this post about loosing the skirt to fit, I snagged the right size and fit over the weekend, utilizing all the sales. Patience paid! My Thanksgiving score.

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Hope you all had a fabulous long weekend.

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Wrapped-up in studs.

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There is nothing more sophisticated and elegant than a perfect wrap dress. Last year, I snagged this DVF dress on a 70% off sale from TheOutnet. Ever since then, I have been in love with this wrap dress. DVF is the queen of wrap dresses. Her dresses accentuate the curves just right, and flatter every figure. The material is wool, and it keeps me nice and warm as well. This dress will be put to good use this holiday season. My only qualm with this dress, are the length of the sleeves and the loose fit around the wrist. But that is insignificant compared to my love for it as a whole.

Now coming to the studded leather sandals. These have been  the highlight of my shoe collection, ever since I bought them, also an year ago. I tried searching for them online, except for a lone ebay auction, it seems completely out of stick elsewhere. Like many other women everywhere, I was in love with the Valentino Rocktuds as well. But let’s face it, they are expensive, and I really was tired of seeing it everywhere. I chose to  do what I believe, be a tad bit different that is. These are not the most comfortable sandals, but they are absolutely rock-stars! Wearing them, elevates my spirits, literally and figuratively. I am usually weary of wearing ankle length sandals or booties, because of my rather narrow ankles, but this one is the most perfect fit I have ever worn. If its not obvious yet, I love them!

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Outfit: Dress – DVF( sold out, similar printed and Grey), Shoes: Camilla Skovgaard( Sold out); Earrings: BaubleBar

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I have been trying to grow my hair out. I haven’t had it longer than shoulder length in over 15 years now. But I do want to see how much longer I can tolerate the upkeep that comes with longer hair. I am not adept at complex hair styles and cannot spend more than 5 mins on them any day, hence the simple pony. I am impatient and hate spending time on hair in the morning. Not my cup of coffee.

What is your go to holiday style? I certainly am a dress/skirt kind of person.

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