Laced

The Lucky Community started a contest entitled "Show Us Your Lucky" where the members (all fabulous fashion bloggers) interpret looks from this month's Lucky magazine. The story "Wear a Little...Wear a Lot" featured global and lace as two of the trends to try. For the lace look, I chose all different patterns of lace, but in classic black & white they don't compete. Yesterday, I rocked the global look, so check it out here! 

J.Crew coat, American Apparel tee (similar), XXI skirt (similar), Target belt (similar), Nine West pumps, Apt 9 fascinator headband (similar), Target tights (similar), Old Navy earrings (similar), vintage brooch (similar)

Da Bomb

It is no secret that I'm a fan of jackets, so it was only a matter of time before I branched out from blazers to the bomber. I saw this one on the Forever 21 website and knew it would make a nice addition to my closet. With the graphic yet subtle pattern, it will mix beautifully with other patterns and textures. Plus, the thin and silky material can transition into the warmer months when I still have to wear sleeves inside the office. To really drive home the purchase? I saw this article on Who What Wear. On trend and on budget? That's da bomb!  

XXI bomber, American Apparel tank, Ark & Co trousers (similar here and here), Target belt (similar), XXI earrings (similar), Nine West pumps

Grandma Esther's Hue

My maternal grandmother's favorite color was lilac and every time I see it, I think of her. I decided it was time to invest in a piece of clothing in this lovely pastel since it always brings such fond memories of my time with her. Such as her waking up at 3am to start cooking and baking for a family supper and then getting so wrapped up that she would forget to change out of her nightgown and apron when it was time to eat. Or her beautiful garden that won many awards in her town of Sullivan, IN. As well as her jewelry box full of brooches and clip earrings that always coordinated with her colored skirt suits and matching pumps for church service. And even the comfort and warmth of her flannel sheets in the dead of winter. She was one heck of a woman, and is dearly missed.

J.Crew high waisted flare jeans (similar), Joe Fresh silk blouse, Gap cardigan, Franco Sarto heels (similar), XXI necklace, Kohl's snakeskin bangle (similar), Nars Schiap lipstick

Sequin Your Day (Part I)

 I love wearing sequins; however, when I looked at my stock, I didn't have nearly enough. Still don't...I'm talking to you, you, or you  - get in my closet! When it comes to sequins, we so often delegate it for cocktail parties or date nights - why is that? They can be business and weekend appropriate too! While I've been on the "sequins for day" soap box before, we all need many examples before we make the jump into a new trend or make a change in our daily outfit choices. 

Check back tomorrow for my next "Sequin Your Day" post.

Loft trousers, Joe Fresh blouse, Jennifer Lopez for Kohl's tank, NY & Co jacket, Charming Charlie necklace, Nine West pumps