Relaxed

I find this trend of lounge wear as outerwear to be somewhat amusing, and mildly delightful. That is, on those days when I find myself having little desire to put on actual clothes.

If there were a way to 'fake' getting dressed, this would be it. Slouchy pants, comfy tee; just throw on a few key accessories and I no longer look like I just rolled out of bed. Heels, because I'm convinced they are the easiest way to trick people into thinking this was a deliberate look and not just laziness. Sunglasses, so I don't have to bother with eye makeup, and a structured bag to compensate for lack of structure elsewhere.

Cheers to a relaxing weekend!

The Rundown
Grey Tee Style Mint c/o ThredUP similar
Black Knit Pants c/o East & Lo
Distressed Denim Jacket Gap similar
Shoes Adrienne Vittadini via TJMaxx similar
Bag "Alexa" Danielle Nicole c/o Linger Rose
Agate Slice Necklace Urban Outfitters similar
Watch c/o Caravelle by Bulova via Lucky Fabb
Spike Bracelet "Baby B" c/o Marrin Costello

Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Sweet Olive Jewelry

Sunglasses "Cat Eye Combination" Cole Haan via TJMaxx
Nail Color "Big Spender" Essie

Perfect autumn dress

Lightweight knit dresses are quickly replacing airy chiffon as the chillier autumn air encroaches. This black and white leopard print number from Wallis' petite section fits the bill of everything I could want in a dress for early October.

Petite sizes are often an impossibility for me, as I'm petite in stature, and no where else, but since this dress is a knit, it is forgiving of my curves and perfect for my height.

Come winter this dress will be substantial enough to layer with tights, boots and a jacket, or it might be fun with a fur vest.

My only qualm is that the website description does not disclose that the zippered front pockets are in fact, faux. For me, pockets are a huge selling point on a dress and it was a bit of let down when I unzipped them and did not find a place to put my hand.

Other than that, it is a fabulous little dress and I intend to wear it quite a bit this season!

The Rundown

Leopard Dress c/o Wallis
Black Loafer Pumps Ferragamo via Roundabout similar
Bag "Alexa" Danielle Nicole c/o Linger Rose
Necklace Kohl's similar
Mini Punk Princess Bracelet CC Skye c/o Linger Rose
Chain Link Bracelet Thrifted similar
Spike Bracelet "Baby B" c/o Marrin Costello
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Sweet Olive Jewelry
Sunglasses "Meteor" Ray-Ban c/o TJMaxx

Linking up with Mix and Match Fashion's What I wore to "work"

and

Penniless Socialite's Look What I Got
and
Happiness At Midlife's Throwback Thursday (last time I wore these shoes)

Purple mini skirt remix

Today I'm featuring my first ever reader request. The style challenge: a bright purple jewel tone mini skirt to be worn with sheer tights on the weekend.

I put together a couple looks for both evening and daytime, and while I chose a lot of neutrals, I also picked pieces with tons of texture. A blazer with leather panels, color blocked bags, bejeweled chambray, polka dot mesh, and so forth.

While solid sheer tights would work with every look, I think it would also be fun to try a pattern like mini checks or swiss dots, especially for the evening looks.

Date Night One:
Leopard Top, $50 at Zara
Leather Paneled Blazer, $30 at H&M
Aldo Envelope Clutch, $40 at Zappos
Necklace, $36 at Bauble Bar
Black Pumps, $30 at Forever 21

Date Night Two:
Black Mesh Top, $25 at Dorothy Perkins
Jessica Simpson Cutout Booties, $50 at TJMaxx
Quilted Haircalf Bag, $125 at Banana Republic
Skyscraper Cuff, $34 at C.Wonder
Rings, $3.90 at Forever 21

Daytime Look One:
Graphic Tee, $50 at J.Crew
Denim Jacket, $70 at Gap
Colorblock Tote, $40 at DSW
Black Booties, $35 at Old Navy
Starburst Necklace, $17 at Kohls

Daytime Look Two:
Embellished Chambray Shirt, $35 at H&M
Houndstooth Quilted Vest, $50 at Uniqlo
Corso Como Riding Boots, $100 at TJMaxx
Ann Taylor Sunglasses, $17 at TJMaxx