Snow and Sable

Happy Friday, everyone!

Hope you all are starting to thaw if you were in the areas affected by the polar vortex.  It is expected to be in the mid-40s in my parts today - downright balmy after this week's sub-zero temperatures!

Today's outfit is perfect for winter evenings.  

I love wearing velvet in the wintertime.  A velvet suit is luxurious simplicity to me, and the soft fabric feels cozy in the chilly temps.  

Pants:  The Limited (Similar here)

Blazer:  New York & Company (Available here)
Bracelet:  The Limited (old)

I love the simplicity of this look so much that I kept accessories to a minimum and pulled my hair back to echo the streamlined feel.

A black bra or camisole underneath the suit provides a sexy underpinning and maintains the clean lines.

Bra:  Playtex (Available here)
Clutch:  The Limited (Similar here)

Shoes:  Target (Available here)
Earrings:  The Limited (Similar here)

SNOW!!!

Would you wear a velvet suit?

For these pants in other looks, see here, here, here, here, here, and here.
For this blazer in another look, see here.

Stay warm, my friends.

Romance is in the Air!!

I hope you have been enjoying the evening looks I've featured this week (see here, here, here, and here).

Blouse:  LOFT Petites (Sold out on-line; see here)
Pants:  The Limited (No longer available; see here)

I love the romantic mix of textures on today's look.  I mixed a lace peplum top with a lace clutch, black velvet skinnies, and patent leather heels.

Shoes:  Target (Available here)

I would wear this look for a lot of different occasions, but I especially like it for a dinner date.

Clutch:  Jason Wu for Target

Earrings:  The Limited

What would you wear for a romantic date?

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For these velvet pants styled differently, see here, here, here, here, and here.

To see this blouse styled differently, click here and here.

Prabal Gurung Neon Brights!!!

Hi everyone!

Pants:  The Limited
Blouse:  Prabal Gurung for Target (Sold out on-line; Available in some stores, see top and check store availability here)

Monday, I was excited to start wearing the first pieces I snagged from Target's collaboration with Prabal Gurung.  It's still freezing in the Midwest, so I paired my new neon Prabal Gurung pieces with black velvet skinnies and my basic black blazer to stay warm and to keep the pieces work-appropriate.The blouse is just so bright that it really brightens up one's face. 

Blazer:  The Limited (Similar here)
Heels:  Prabal Gurung for Target (Available here)

The bangle and pumps are great as colorful accent pieces, without being over-the-top.  I'm also wearing the black and crystal dangly earrings.  I actually wore black pumps to work as I'm still on the fence about whether the four-inch stiletto heel is feasible for my life. I'm also concerned that they are a little too big (I have tiny feet).  Most likely, these are going back, but these shoes are just oh-so-fabulous!!!

Heels:  Target (old)
Bangle:  Prabal Gurung for Target (Sold out on-line; Available in select stores; see bangle and check availability here)

Earrings:  Prabal Gurung for Target (Sold out on-line; Available in select stores; see earrings and check availability here)
Clutch:  The Limited

 

This is my favorite designer collaboration with Target to date, and I've been following the collaborations since their start.  If only Target would re-stock the pieces so more people could enjoy the collection!!