Shopping List: Camel suede boots ~ by Pura Lopez ($225) or similar more edgy PL version Blythe shirtdress ~ by J Crew ($148) Green blouse ~ by Genny Vintage ($127) Navy blouse (similar) ~ by Topshop ($76) Camel ostrich emboosed clutch ~ by ASOS ($81) Vintage camel belt (great buy!) ~ by Fossil ($48) 2-piece navy blue suit ~ by Max Mara ($337)
Leopard print is one of my all-time favorites and it’s one of this season’s hottest trends. Some aren’t quite sure how to rock it to work, but we’ve got a few ideals! Leopard print flats ~ by Calvin Klein ($119) Nude short-sleeve top ~ by Vera Moda ($48) Red rome trousers ~ by Mid ($50) Red pencil skirt ~ by J Crew ($120) Red sunset ring ~ by Style Tryst ($22) Red dome ring ~ by Amrita Singh ($35)
Repeat after me, “Color is good. Color is good.” Eventually you’ll start to believe it and, when you do, a whole world of style will open up to you. In the meantime, take baby steps – – – like sporting your color in your coat. This minimal coat with gold buttons comes in red or green and is a still for fall, or even cooler weather if you’re in a car. Shopping List: Car coat ~ by ASOS ($182) Pulse
This week’s worth of looks are centered around a great pair of flat, tall riding boots. I’m not a ‘flats girl’, but tall riding boots seem to work a lot of different ways and when paired with something fitted, seem to scream undercover glam! Shopping List: Tan, tall riding boots – by Maurice ($150) Gold metallic leather skirt ($140) Tropical wool trousers – by Ann Taylor ($138) Midi-length skirt (similar one) – by Miss Selfridge ($45) Foldover clutch – by Clare
Shopping List: Multistripe waistbelted panelled skater dress, $40 Biba Faith embossed leather doctor`s bag (similar item) FIONA PAXTON Plaited bracelet, $250 Religion Clothing Cardigan Gracious in Black/Silver (similar item), $40 KG By Kurt Geiger Hercules T-bar Platform Sandal (similar item), $145 Santi CPM4671, $124 PeepToe Miss Halen Gold/Black Satin Platform Heels (similar item), $299 PRADA Large Frame Tote, $2550 Oasis Scalloped workwear jacket. $63 SONIA BY SONIA RYKIEL Contrast Panel Elbow Detail Cardigan, $355 Frye Carson Ballet, $148 I love a feminine dress
Shopping List (based on Barneys New York Multi Loop Wrap Belt, $250) TUESDAY (Similar) Slub-jersey wrap dress, $368 Vionnet colorblock stiletto pump, $539 ASOS Leather Waterfall Clutch, $63 Alexis Bittar Horseshoe Necklace, $75 KENNETH JAY LANE Purple Dome Ring, $90 WEDNESDAY Theory Brylen dress, $275 Rebecca Minkoff MAB flat, $185 Wide Orange Enamel Bangle, $16 THURSDAY By Malene Birger Violu Silk Drape Front Top, $117 T by Alexander Wang High Waisted Pencil Skirt, $79 Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Nylon colour block
This week’s outfits are based on a red pencil skirt by J Crew. The red pencil skirt by itself is easy yet zesty, so this makes dressing it up or down very simple. Our suggestion: keep it more professional with neutrals and basics, and spice it up with colorful accessories and statement jewelry! Shopping List: J Crew red pencil skirt, $120 Tibi Isabelle ballet flat, $208 Old Navy white tee, $8.50 Malene Birger white classic shirt, $77.50 Fierse black suede
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