Work Wear Diaries

Obviously, I'm having a little too much fun with Instagram. So easy to snap and share away outfit posts! Updating my work wear diaries with some current snaps from my favorite app!

Mint on mint, tone on tone.

A study on layering jewelry.

Chambray and a litte leather for a schizophrenic weather.

Balancing act. 

Need for tweed, top with fringe.

Fantasy Closet {Sweaters+Pencil Skirts}

I'm feeling kind of ladylike recently that I've somehow taken affinity to pencil skirts. Not that its flattering or anything, it just sorts of bring a twist to my perennial favorite article of clothing aka skirts. That and the fact that I wear sweaters with almost anything nowadays. Crew neck, V neck, whatever neck-- its the easiest topper second to a white button down. 

Hence my winning formula of the sweater and the pencil. Make it your own by adding an unexpected neck piece and/or some statement footwear. 

The Elements:

1. Miu Miu Cashmere and Silk Blend Sweater
2. Topshop Ponte Pencil Skirt
3. Charlotte Olympia Pumps
4. Adri Lara Necklace
5. Helmut Lang Cropped Pullover
6. Reiss Daphne Skirt
7. Christian Louboutin Flats
8. Roberto Cavalli Gold Plated Bib Necklace
9. DVF Pauwau Sweater
10. L'Wren Scott Pencil Skirt
11. Christian Louboutin Markesling Pumps
12. Katharine Necklace

P.S. Mummies, fret not. As this may be challenging (threatening even), I urge you not to be thrown off so easily. If you're a working mum, try this ensemble to work (depending on the nature of your work, of course). If you're a SAHM, give yourself a break, dress up, and ask the Mr. out on a date. Either way, it should be fun. 

Fantasy Closet-- On the Prowl

If there's one print on the prowl this season, it's the leopard. Always a Fall favorite, this pattern seemed to have been primed to pounce this time around as you see it all over from scarves to tops to skirts to shoes!

So if there is one accent-enhancing piece to have right now, it's a leopard anything.

Quite the purrfect pattern on an accessory as it goes well with almost any look. Just be careful you don't overdo it as you might just get more than a cat's meow.

The Elements:

1. Christian Louboutin Large Sweet Charity Bag, matches.com
2. YSL Leopard Belt, matches.com
3. Christian Louboutin Lace-Up Leopard Bootie, bergdorfgoodman.com
4. Crystal Leopard Bangle, talullahtu.co.uk
5. YSL Leopard Print Scarf, webshop.nathalieschuterman.com
6. Giuseppe Zanotti Leopard Rosette Sandal, bergdorfgoodman.com

Now how can a mischmashed mum like me pull this off? Easy... easy as my weekend look can be.

A pair of leopard flats is the most practical for me. And as I dress from the bottom, everything else serendipitously falls into place, giving me a laid-back glam weekend (fantasy) ensemble. 

The Elements:

1. Lanvin Leopard Pony Ballet Flats, shopzoeonline.com
2. Proenza Schouler Oversized Cabas Tote, shopzoeonline.com
3. T Bags Beaded Jersey Tank, net-a-porter.com
4. Mix Up Dip Short, juicycouture.com
5. Knitted Stripe Slouch Cardi, topshop.com
6. Nixon The Time Teller T Watch, net-a-porter.com

Have a stylishly purrfect Wednesday ladies!

Fantasy Closet-- Pointy Flats Are Back!

If there is one piece you should have this fall, make it the pointy flats or pumps. Reminiscent of the 80's, the pointy shoe is back and is better than ever. Attesting to this fashion fact is shoe dujour Valentino Studded Flats which of course have found its way to my fantasy closet.

Today allow me to share with you how to take the pointy flats from day to night.

 

The Elements:

1. Valentino Studded Flats, colette.fr
2. Stretch Slim Fit Trousers, uniqlo.com
3. T by Alexandre Wang Classic Stripe Pocket Tee, lagarconne.com
4. Chloe Clasp-fastening Skinny belt, net-a-porter.com
5. Versace Transparent Straw Sunglasses, www.sunglasses-shop.co.uk
6. Fendi  Striped Calf-Hair Peek-a-boo, mytheresa.com
7. Lanvin Feather Necklace, kirnazabete.com 

 

The Elements:

1. Valentino Studded Flats, colette.fr
2. Lover Tilly Lace Fitted Dress, lagarconne.com
3. Derek Lam Eve Studded Clutch, barneys.com
4. Surface to Air Shawl Coat, barneys.com 
5. Alexander McQueen Skull Bracelet, net-a-porter.com
6. Suzanna Dai Copenhagen Earrings, maxandchloe.com
7. YSL Rouge Pur Couture, barneys.com

And take cues from girl-of-the-moment Alexa Chung, no less, for this fall essential.

 

(image via stylebistro.com)

Happy Thursday!

Fantasy Closet-- Pia Hits NYC

I'm taking vicarious pleasure out of a friend who's hitting one of the chicest cities on earth next week. Fall's knocking and here are some essentials for her to pack to welcome the season with flair the way New Yorkers so nonchalantly do. 

The elements:

For cooler days

1. Bess Sioux Raw Edge Leather jacket, net-a-porter.com
2. Acne Kex Low Rise Skinny Jeans, net-a-porter.com
3. 3.1 Philip Lim Shirt, thecorner.com
4. Two-Tone Flat Boots, zara.com 
5. Primadina Tiger's Eye Ring, maxandchloe.com
6. Matthew Williamson Graphic Printed Cashmere-blended Scarf, net-a-porter.com

For warmer days

1. Elizabeth and James James VI Cotton Blend Blazer, net-a-porter.com
2. 3.1 Philip Lim Puckered Rose Jacquard Top, lagarconne.com 
3. Flannel Tapered Trousers, topshop.com 
4. Sigerson Morrison Multi-strap Ballet Flats, brownsfashion.com  
5. Natalie Brown Fern Shaped Neck Piece, farfetch.com 
6. Lanvin Wooden Cuff, brownsfashion.com

 And the necessities

1. Proenza Schouler PS1 Large Leather Satchel, net-a-porter.com 
2. Aspinal Leather Umbrella, aspinaloflondon.com
3. Dsquared2 Tinted Shades, dsquared2.com

Have a fun and stylish time in NYC P!