{Written while sipping my third Starbucks cafe mocha of the day out of a pretty normal looking red cup 😐} Hello dearest ones! How was your week? Did it fly right by? For me it sure did! Lets talk about suits for a minute. I have a love hate relationship with them. I find very few that are both professional and stylish (and when I do, I buy them fast). It seems like either the fit is boxy and sort of shapeless or its so fitted and short that I simply cant wear it to a professional event. So what are we to do? First, you need to find the right suit. Lately, J Crew, Ann Taylor (I used to shop here a lot when I was in law school and I have no idea why I stopped-- they have the cutest work separates), Nordstrom and Banana Republic are my go-to suit stops. I think you should try to build your professional wardrobe so that it includes a black (shocker!), navy and grey suit (I also like sheath dresses with a matching blazer if you can find them.) After you have your suit, I like to pick a statement piece-- shoes? bag? Maybe a chunky bracelet? I personally like to keep the lines of a suit simple--I don't like big bold necklaces around my neck with suits (totally personal preference- I am more of an arm full of bracelets girl.) This suit here has sort of a soft peplum shape, which I paired with stacked heels. Sometimes, a little stiletto doesn't look right and a suit calls out for something more substantial, you know? I grabbed my bag, my coffee ( literally, the greatest addition to any outfit hands down) and out the door I went! Do I tell you enough how much I appreciate you stopping by for a read? Because I sure do! Thank you thank you! Happy almost weekend, loves. Sweetly- Michelle
Miami Vice Made Nice
I bought this blazer with the sheath (and matching pants) from Benetton. If you live in Orange County like I do, you will remember that there used to be a store in Fashion Island and one in South Coast Plaza right across from the carousel. I was obsessed with this store. I have been wearing their suits since law school and I just find that they have a really nice corporate aesthetic and are very reasonably priced--cute suits, cardigans and pencil skirts --and winter coats that always have a pop of faux fur on the cuff or collar (this girl is a sucker for faux fur. And feathers!) When the South Coast store closed down, it was a dark day indeed, but it was replaced by Sugarfina, so the day brightened up in a hurry (because I am a candy-aholic!)! Now, I shop online and I still love everything I get! The jacket is HERE the dress is HERE and the pants are HERE. Everything is Italian sizing, so you will need to convert and figure out your size but there is a handy little chart on the website: www.us.benetton.com I really like this all white look, but you have to use caution for work (and not just when you are eating. Or drinking. Or using a blue pen!) Bright neon shoes? Um, no. Way too Crockett and Tubbsy (names I had to Google, by the way!) All black heels? Probably a better choice. I gave these floral guys a go and its a good pairing. The pants looks great with this blazer for dinner or drinks with maybe a white tank underneath and strappy heels. While I did not take my own advice ( I was busy last week, sheesh!), a spray tan or self tanner is probably a good idea with this color. Anyone else obsessed with this all white look? Have any cute outfit ideas you'd care to share? I'd love to hear them all! Hope you are all having an amazing week! xo Michelle
Believe in the Color Pink
{Suit by Vince Camuto at Nordstrom. Chanel sunnies}
Hi there lovelies! How cute is this suit? Maybe not a wear to court suit for me (too Elle Woods?) but perfect for everywhere else! I was searching for this quote so I could post it with my beautiful pink Vince Camuto suit on Instagram and I was surprised by how many thoughtful, grounded things Audrey Hepburn said. She was even more lovely inside, (which seems impossible but it's true!) I put a few more below... I hope your day is lovely dear readers! And hey you! Thanks for stopping by! Xoxo
"I believe in pink. I believe that laughter is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe tomorrow is another day... And I believe in miracles".
Elegance is the only beauty that never fades.
For me the only things of interests are those linked to the heart.
Audrey Hepburn