Brand B.: Winter

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Work Wardrobe: Pleats Please

I love this clearance find of mine. I found this dress at Kohls (of course) from the fantastic Catherine Malandrino line that I gave rave reviews to last year. See the full review here.

This dress gives a hint of sexy in the length, a pinch of interest in the offset and over-sized buttons, and a Fall/Winter vibe in the fabric and color. Most importantly, its the pleats. (Anchorman fans, I will give you a minute to quote the movie. "It's the pleats...in the pants...I am taking the back to the pants store." You're welcome.)

I got away with wearing this to work with tights but I was cutting it close! See my tips here on how to add some extra length to your favorite skirts & dresses! ~B

Pleated Grey Dress - Catherine Malandrino for Kohls - $12.00 on clearance
Black Tights - Assets by Spanx - $24.00
Black Knee-high Boots - Fergalicious from Famous Footwear

Try these other pleated options!

Apt. 9 Geometric Fit & Flare Dress
$42.00 at Kohls

Studio Pleated Faux Leather Midi

$110.90 on eloquii.com (it is a splurge but look for sales like 50% off!)

Faux-Suede Pleated Mini Skirt

$32.00 at Old Navy

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Weekend Wardrobe: Bordeaux Date Night

It is date night in the middle of November. I refuse to believe Winter is upon us. So how do you put together a look that is sexy enough for date night but won't give you frostbite? It's all in the colors!

Oxblood, burgundy, bordeaux or whatever pretentious name you can find (I mean really) is the perfect Fall/Winter color. I paired a "leather" a-line skirt with black tights and form fitting top to keep things dressy . Finish up with a little ankle boot to remind yourself it is only Fall and you don't have to yet wear long underwear underneath every outfit.

I kept with the pretentious color scheme on the make-up too. I layered a mauve eyeshadow over top of a champagne base. I also found a great bronze-y brown lip color to bring it home. I definitely felt femininely Fall! ~ B