Outfit Ideas – Page 73 – All Dolled Up

I really like the direction fashion is taking as of late. The trends seem to be aligning themselves perfectly with my personal style, and my closet is bursting at the seams with color-which makes my little heart oh-so-happy. So today, in honor of waking up to grey skies and single digit temperatures, I thought I would dress like I still live in SF and spice things up a bit by throwing on 3 of my favorite current trends: leopard, sky-high wedges, and...RED PANTS!!!!!!!

Leopard Cardigan: H&M (sold out)

Chiffon Blouse: Arden B $19.99 (on clearance!)

Red Pants: American Eagle $44.50

Black Wedge Shoes: Urban Outfitters (sold out)

Watch: Michael Kors $225

Bracelets: Tiffany and Co.

Heart Necklace: Tiffany and Co.

Long Necklace: my personal collection of charms

iPhone Case: Kate Spade

I am absolutely LOVING the colored denim trend (particularlry when paired back to leopard), but I have to say, the first time I donned these brightly hued leggings, my hubby was quick to dismiss my look and told me, “The 80’s called, and they want their pants back.”. I couldn’t help but laugh at his disdain for my fashion choice, but it did make me take a step back and wonder if this trend might really be the resurgence of a bad 80’s offense, somewhere between shoulder pads and Zinca. But then I snapped out of it and realized that as much as I love him and respect his opinion (on most things, anyway), this is just one of those instances where we are going to have to agree to disagree. Colored denim rocks.

I LOVE it when designers team up with stores to create a lower price point line for us regular folk-in fact it makes me downright giddy. Missoni for Target was a dream come true, and when I caught a glimpse of the Giambattista Valli for Macy’s line I think I peed my pants a little. I’ve scoured runway books and studied fashion obediently since I first started out in this industry and with the flux in popularity of color this year (its always popular in my closet), G Valli is one designer I have had my eye on. So, of course, I had to pick up a few things. And perhaps one of my favorite fall purchases, is this divine skirt made out of tiny chiffon flower petals. In fact I love it so much, I have a hard time wearing it because I’m always waiting for the “perfect” occasion .

As I am sure you can tell by the tree and decor, I finally decided the first time I would wear my pretty frock was for Christmas Eve, which seems fitting because it also just happens to be my favorite day of the year.

Skirt: Giambattista Valli for Macy’s

(sold out on line but still available in select Macy’s stores that have an Impulse department)

Blazer: H&M (recent)

Blouse: H&M (recent)

Tights: Hue (Macy’s $16.00)

Black Suede Wedges: Urban Outfitters (sold out)

Heart Necklace: Tiffany’s

(In the store you can buy just the large charm, which is about half as much)

Long Necklace: my personal collection of sentimental charms

And as I sit here on a Friday night scouring my closet, sure that I have nothing suitable to wear for date night tonight, I’m thinking maybe it will make another appearance. Stay tuned!!!