wearing: dress (work as top)/skirt/belt: Forever 21, tights: American Apparel, patent pumps: Zara, farrah rocker bag: c/o Elly Clay, braided gunmetal necklace: c/o Eloquii, necklace: c/o Brian Burkhardt for Kenneth Cole, watch: Forever 21, ring: christmas gift (unknown brand), sunglasses: Ray Ban, nails: RGB in ‘doll,’ makeup: Urban Decay shadow in ‘roach’ and NYX pin-up tease mascara.
there’s actually a really pretty flower patterned skirt portion of this dress attached to the striped top but i love how it can also function alone with a separate skirt layered over. i love finding ways to extend the wearing possibilities with long and short dresses; its like discovering clothes you never knew you had!
i’m hosting a fun mixology event for my client nokia tonight with press at a j bird lounge on the west side and needed to look a bit more profesh than usual. i hate seeing women wear these terrible suits and such when hosting events. it seems so uncomfortable when already in a bit of an odd scenario, trying ti impress clients and media, so why add to it with clothing? i’m all for upping my working woman game while injecting my personal style in for events like these. should be fun! xoxo.
photo credit: dinah a.
wearing: blouse: Rory Beca for Forever 21, leather accordian skirt: H&M, tights: American Apparel, patent pumps: Zara, lindsey link clutch: c/o Elly Clay, chunky braided statement necklace: c/o Eloquii, lucite cuff: c/o Lucky Magazine, gun metal studded bracelet and earrings: Forever 21, sunglasses: Ray Ban, shellac nails: CND in ‘tropix.’
it all started with a pair of leather leggings and i was hooked with the way the color and texture of leather easily adds a bit of toughness, even when paired with more feminine things. next was a black mini skirt and then a black leather dress. after having the basic shapes down and with an H&M giftcard from christmas burning a hole in my pocket, i eyed and immediately fell in love with this pleated skirt over the weekend. like my leather dress, i find that H&M consistently carries a really nice variety of leather bottoms and they’re now my go-to resource when i’m in the market. it’s shorter than is probably appropriate, but with thick tights looks less so. tiny gunmetal buttons on the front and armcuff buttons of this bright carribean-esque blouse are the perfect coordinating detail!
headed to two things tonight - first, an event with Amsale and while known for their stunning bridal pieces, i’m taken, so more interested in their ‘little white dress’ collection and really want to find out if the age-old rule against guests wearing white to a wedding still applies. cause if not, i want to wear the ‘lucy’ this summer! afterwards, heading to The Odd Slipper event put on by the lovelies over at small girls pr and honoring the precious (little) feet of my good friend sara among others. stay tuned on twitter/instagram for live pics and thoughts and a post in the coming days! xoxo.
photo credit: dinah a.
