How to Wear a White Dress in Winter

I'm always interested in ways to re-mix some of my favorite closet pieces.  This dress was just too cute to keep tucked away all winter long.  I decided to accent the dress with black, because, well, I love a black and white combo!  I could have gone with black pumps and tights, rather than the over-the-knee boots, but I'm loving the way it turned out. 

Danielle and I got together last weekend to take some snaps and sample some wine - perfect little Sunday!  The last time I was here at the Nashoba Valley Winery was over a year ago now.  Time really flies!  

I hope you're enjoying your week.  Stay tuned for more posts this week!

xo

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outfit details

dress: English Factory (old, last seen here), love this almost identical one  //  boots: Ivanka Trump, last seen here, identical pair here  //  vest: Forever21 (old, last seen here), shop similar ones here & here  //  purse: Tory Burch, similar here  //  

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Nordstrom Gift Card Giveaway

Today, I've teamed up with some fabulous bloggers to bring you a $300 Nordstrom Gift card give away!  Simply follow the instructions below (there are many ways to enter!).  Good luck!  

Speaking of Nordstrom, I snagged this dress last month at their Anniversary sale (see my other anniversary sale picks here).  For whatever reason, I always gravitate towards black, pink and leopard.  Maybe its the edgy vibe of the leopard contrasted with the girly hints of pink, either way its one of my favorites:  see casual and jumpsuit.

Linking up with: Touch of Tartan  //  Michelle  //  Laura  //  Style Swap Tuesdays  //  Turning Heads  //  SFH  //  What I Wore  //  Oh Hey Girl  //  Tucker Up  //  Pleated Poppy  //  Shopping my closet  //  style me weekly  //  Forage Fashion //  stylin in stlouis

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outfit details

dress: TopShop x Nordstrom, purchased during their anniversary sale  //  

necklace: Loft (old), similar style here  //  purse: Clare V leopard fold over clutch  //  heels: TJ MAX (old), similar style here

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Giveaway

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Happy Monday! A few of my blogger friends and I wanted to kick start your week by joining together to bring you an amazing giveaway - a $300 Nordstrom giftcard!   Are you the one lucky reader?  Simply enter via the Rafflecopter widget below! 

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Wedding Wear: Part II - the Great Gatsby

  

(but first, let me take a selfie)

Here it is, Part 2 of my Wedding Wear series (if you missed it, see the first post here).  

Amy and Phil's wedding was entirely different than the first of the series.  Amy describes the wedding theme as "glitz & glam, drawing inspiration from the 20's / Great Gatsby".  When Amy first told me that she was going for a "Gatsby" theme.  I was so excited!  

For one, I worked with Amy to create/design several features for her big day: wedding programs, various graphic quotes to be framed throughout the venue, escort cards (more on all this stuff in a separate post coming soon).  And secondly, I was excited to "go all out" and really embrace the theme.  I told Amy from the get-go that I was going to find a headpiece to wear - which to me, is a signature of 20's fashion.  Who doesn't love a good theme as an excuse to have fun and dress up?  As long as Amy was on board - and she was - I was going all out.  

I knew exactly what I wanted for the head piece, the hard part was finding the dress.  I knew I wanted something beaded, something 20's inspired with a lot of bling.  I stumbled upon this dress at Nordstrom (though not in my size), and to my disappointment it was completely sold out!  Luckily, I was able to find it on Amazon (amazing, right?).  I wanted to pair the dress with long black pearls, but had zero luck finding what I was looking for.  So I borrowed some long, white pearls from my mom and paired them with my long faux pair.  (In the end, I think the white pearls worked better than black would have.)  I finished the look with black studded pumps and of course, red lips.

The wedding was a blast, I can't wait to share more!  Stay tuned.     

Linking up with: Fizz and Frosting  //  rheaetcetera 

Outfit Details

dress: Adrianna Papell Beaded Cocktail Dress, similar here  //  heels: French Connection "Ellis" Pumps (on sale with L&T Friends and Family)  //  necklace: various, similar here  //  headband: Charming Charlie, other similar ones here + here  //  clutch: old, similar budget friendly here + here

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Spring Shower

If you caught my last post (Wedding Wear), you know Wedding Season is upon us.  But with Weddings, come Bridal Showers.  Which poses yet another important question, what to wear?  Here are some of my pointers:

Outdoor/Backyard Shower:  Don't get it twisted here ladies, just because a Bridal Shower is at someone's house, be it a family member or bridal party member, does not mean casual attire is acceptable (I'm talking jeans or sweats), nor does it mean the event will be casual!  When deciding what to wear, shoes are key.  Pick a printed, colorful spring dress, and pair it with some flat, leather sandals (like these babies), or a chunky heel/wedge sandal (cause we all know grass and stilettos do not mix).  Dresses are my go-to, but a great pair of printed pants or jumpsuit would do the trick.  

Hall/Restaurant:  Step it up a bit.  You're not dressing for the actual wedding here, but keep your look semi-formal.  Dresses (fit & flare, midi or even a shirt dress tied at the waist) are always a great option.  Or find a matching skirt set, like this set for under $82 total, or this one from the Loft (top // skirt).  I always gravitate towards black + white, and add pops of color and pattern with my accessories.  Strappy sandals or studded pumps are a great way to make a simple outfit look a bit more dressy.  

When in doubt:  In all cases, try to avoid an all-white ensemble, that's for the bride-to-be.  Take cues from the shower invitation.  In most cases, you can get a sense of formality.  Rather be over-dressed than under-dressed.  When in doubt, ask!  You will need to RSVP regardless, am I right?  It's a great point of discussion, especially when you are RSVP-ing to someone that you've never met before.  

I recently attended an outdoor, backyard shower.  I snagged my dress from BCBG nearly 2 hours before the shower (crunch time!).  I knew the color was perfect for the outdoor setting, plus I already had some chunky heeled sandals to go with it.  I threw on my colorful orange purse and green aviators to help pull out the many colors of the dress, and voila!


Linking up with: Trend Spin  //  SFH  //  What I Wore  //  oh Hey Girl!  //  Tucker Up  //  because shanna said so  //  the Pleated Poppy  //  Penniless Socialite  //  Sincerely Jenna Marie  //  Fab Friday Favorites  //  Thursday Favorites  //  

Outfit Details

dress: BCBG Jeanna Crewneck Long Sleeve Dress, similar style here & summer halter style here  //  shades: Ray-Ban Aviators in green flash  //  purse: Nordstrom Rack (last seen here), similar here under $35! //  heels: F21 Faux Leather Slingback (I want all the colors!)

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Midi Minute

Guess what!  This dress comes in burgundy!   I'm thinking it would be pretty much perfect for your next holiday soiree.  And at only $52, you can't go wrong.  Simply throw a fur vest or a festive cape over the dress - like this plaid cape or this plaid fringe number - and you're set!   I'd even opt for some cute high heeled leather or suede booties - like these babies - to finish the look.  Happy Styling!

Link Ups:  Cappuccino and Fashion  //  the Pleated Poppy  //  Pumps and Pushups  //  Tucker Up  //  Style Elixir  //  Penniless Socialite  //  the Fashion Canvas  

OUTFIT DETAILS 

dress: Leith Long Sleeve Midi Dress  //  vest: T.J.Maxx, similar here and here  //  heels: Enzo Angiolini Call me Leather Pumps  //  purse: Michael Kors, (old) similar here  //  necklace: J.Crew Factory, similar here  //  lipstick: MAC 'media'

Mix It Mondays: Summer Shorts in Winter

Hey Everyone!  Today I'm co-hosting a Linkup called Mix It Mondays.  The theme?  Show how you remixed something in your wardrobe!  It can literally be anything.  This was the perfect opportunity for me to share how I remixed these shorts from a few months back.  If you remember back to these posts here and here, I shared how to transition these silky/linen babies from summer to fall.  Now, I want to show you that you can wear shorts, skirts or even skorts, through the winter months just by finding the right accessories.  I opted for this textured sweater, tights and super cute heels (also new and also on sale!).  And though depending on where you live shorts may not be available in stores, many great online retailers still have great selections:  ASOS, the Loft, Nordstrom, etc.  These red silk shorts would be perfect for Holiday Parties!  

What do you think about how I remixed these shorts?

Link Ups: the Pleated Poppy  //  Style Elixir 

OUTFIT DETAILS 

shorts: Loft, old but similar here or  army green  //  sweater: Philosophy Textured Crew Neck Sweater via T.J.Maxx  //  heels: Nine West UGoGirl, on sale!  //  tights: Merona Opaque tights via Target  //  shades: Ray-Ban Aviators  //  purse: Michael Kors, old, similar here and on sale  //  lips: Laura Mercier Rouge Nouveau Weightless Lip Colour in 'Muse'      

Now I'd love to see how you're remixing your wardrobe!
Fizz & Frosting (Bloglovin') / Style-Blueprint (Bloglovin')

Linkup Rules:

1. Follow your host Fizz and Frosting (via Bloglovin' or Instagram) and your co-host, Kristy of Style-Blueprint (via Bloglovin' or Instagram)
2. Share a post, showing how you remixed an item - a top, skirt, jeans, purse, shoes -- it's completely up to you! Want to share a collage? Go for it!
3. Link back to this post with a text link or by sharing the linkup button!
4. We'd love for you to tweet using #MixItMon so we can help promote your posts!

Want to co-host in the future? Please email Lauren at lauren@fizzandfrosting.com and use the subject MIX IT MONDAYS!

Skater Skirt

We've been fortunate enough up here in Boston for a few more 60 degree days before we are blanketed with tomorrow's nor'easter.  I took this warm weather opportunity to share this faux leather skirt styled completely differently than last Friday's post.  I love the juxtaposition of the crisp formal bow top over the edgy faux leather pleated skater skirt.  I threw on basic black pumps and simple accessories to keep this look minimal.  

What do you think?  Let me know in the comment section below.  

OUTFIT DETAILS 

skirt: via Lord & Taylor, similar here  //  blouse: Lord & Taylor (old), similar here and here, black bow option here  //  heels: Enzo Angiolini Fayson Pumps (seen here)  //  purse: Tory Burch Cross-body (styled as a clutch), similar here  //  shades: Ray Ban Aviators black-on-black 

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Tuesday: Style Elixir 

Citron Central

There is something elegant about the midi skirt - longer than your typical pencil skirt length, but not as long as a maxi, showing just the right amount of calf.  The pictures don't actually do this skirt justice (shame on me).  The color is vibrant citron and the texture is oh-so-silky.  

I kept this look basic with a simple (and inexpensive) ribbed high-neck sweater, black leather pumps and minimal accessories.  See below for similar options.. 

OUTFIT DETAILS: 

skirt: 424 Fifth, similar options + colors here  //  top: Forever 21 Ribbed High-Neck Sweater ($16!)  //  heels: Enzo Angiolini Fayson Pumps (seen here)  //  necklace: Best of Everything 

the High / Low Down

This blouse blows me away.  I snagged it on the BCBG 50% off rack at Lord & Taylor a few weeks ago and have already worn it twice (and probably a 3rd time this week).  What's better than a timeless, crisp white blouse with some flare + fun in the back?  

Check out other great BCBG sales items at L&T here.  

OUTFIT DETAILS 

{ top: BCBG, similar here + here }  { pants: Loft Bi-Stretch Skinny Pant in Zoe Fit }  { heels: French Connection Ellis D'Orsay Studded Pumps, fall color options here }  { purse: Rebecca Minkoff, craving this burgundy option for fall }