How I Wear…Jacquard

When wearing one statement piece. such as jacquard trousers, it's necessary to incorporate another texture or pattern to make them daytime appropriate. I know it sounds counterintuitive, but wearing them with a simple black turtleneck or white collar shirt would make them party ready. So, combining plaid and faux fur has somehow toned down the fancy - am I right or am I right?
P.S. Pardon the graininess, but it seems as though my fuzzy vest impacted the lens. However, this does offer an opportunity to share with you my favorite movie quote from Despicable Me. I've said it so many times that I like to think I kind of sound like her, although I'm sure watching it one hundred times has been helpful as well.

Recreate my look:

Jacquard pants, faux fur vest, J.Crew shirt, vintage cameo brooch, navy flats, cobalt wallet, Nars Red Lizard

Vested Interest

Although I have yet to break out my fur vest, this little denim one has been getting some major exposure to add a waist line to longer sweaters or playfulness to my business casual basics. A vest, either puffer, fur, jean, or leather, is "the" transitional piece to keep your core toasty and your overcoat in the closet for a few more weeks...hopefully!

Recreate my look:

Worthington skirt (similar), gray sweater, XXI jean vest, over the knee boots, vintage brooches, Stella & Dot Renegade bracelet and Odeon stretch bracelets, Revlon Blackberry lipstick

Who's that Lounging in my Chair?

"Mama this surely is a dream. Yeah, mama this must be my dream." 

I have an apartment with the love of my life, a walk in closet, my own bathroom, a leopard chair, and a pillow top mattress. This most certainly is my dream.

Narciso Rodriguez for Kohl's pants (similar) and blouse, Zara blazer (similar here and here), Sam Edelman pumps (similar), vintage brooches, Francesca's earrings, Essie Sure Shot polish

Skirt Suit

Even though I passed on the pill box hat (in favor of a cameo brooch), I felt very Jackie Kennedy in this skirt suit. The boucle texture and boxy, collarless jacket is incredibly ladylike, form fitting, and timeless while still serving a professional function. After all, Mrs. Kennedy herself did say, "There are two kinds of women: those who want power in the world, and those who want power in bed." I feel like in this skirt suit, you can be both!

XXI blazer (similar) and skirt (similar), H&M tie neck blouse (love this one), vintage cameo brooch (similar), NY & Co cape (similar), Nord tights (similar), Jessica Simpson booties