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Casual Attire, Fashion

Spring Blazer

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Spring Blazer

I’m loving this tweed blazer for spring!

If there’s a trend I’m already seeing for spring, it’s the mix of suit pieces with casual. It’s not a new trend, but for springtime, it’s a great opportunity to take a bright and colorful blazer and pair it with a vintage style sneaker and jeans. It’s also a great way to take your suit pieces from work and get some extra use of them as more of an everyday look. I’m all about versatile pieces. As far as the sneakers, these Nike’s are trending and I love the chunky style heel.

I’m wearing a 4 petite in this tweed blazer and it fits true to size. I paired it with a basic crewneck t-shirt, a colorful headband, a blush purse, and oversized sunglasses. The jeans are some of my favorite ankle jeans from Abercrombie and I wear them regularly! I consistently wear a 27 short in their sizing which translates to a 4 petite.

Similar options for this outfit:

Similar to the Nike’s are these white lace-up sneakers.

Similar bag option is this beige bag.

Similar blazer style is this chambray blazer from Loft.

Happy shopping!

-xo

Darcy

Business Attire

End of Summer Sale

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Ann Taylor End of Summer Sale! Extra 50% off* + Additional 30% off* All Sale Styles!

The Ann Taylor End of Summer Sale sale ends on 7/22! I love Ann Taylor’s petite friendly clothing and they have some great end of the summer finds including white pants and summer sandals.

Ann Taylor can be on the pricier side when it’s not on sale, so when a big sale comes along, I always take advantage. Their pieces are high quality and they fit my 5’1 frame really well!

Happy shopping!

-xo

Darcy

Business Attire, Fashion

How to Dress for Important Life Events

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How to Dress for Important Life Events
Purchasing a home is the biggest financial decision you will ever make. It’s a stressful and rewarding time that causes a whole range of emotions from the highest of highs to low moments of frustration and anxiety. What should you wear to important life events like a home closing, big presentation, or huge job interview? I’m here to help you dress the part because what you wear impacts how you feel about yourself and how other people will perceive you. You also want to look put together and exude confidence in the moments that matter most.

My husband I recently purchased our second home together. Knowing how to dress for important life events is part of playing the game and I wanted to dress well for our closing. Dressing the part made me feel confident in my decision making and I didn’t want to look sloppy. I’m showing you what I wore on that big day so that you have a good idea of what to wear to your home closing when that day happens (or any big meeting that’s in your future!)

Onto the outfit!

I wore these Carrson Heels from Steve Madden. An alternative to the tall version is the Irenee Sandal, also by Steve Madden. It’s a touch shorter and a little more demure. A heel is a must and if you don’t like a tall style, shorter versions are always an option!

I paired the heels with a Petite Strappy Cami from Banana Republic and Petite Modern Sloan Skinny-Fit Washable Pants, also by BR. Other options are these Richmond 7/8 Pants by Boden. They come in a TON of colors like Lupen and Moroccan Blue. These Slim Fit Stretch Crepe Pants are available in petite sizes are a great alternative. They will be included in the big Nordstrom Anniversary Sale in August! I love bright colors, but during big events, less is more. Neutrals and basics don’t necessarily equal boring. You can stand out, without overdoing it!

My blazer is an older version from Ann Taylor, but Boden’s Smyth Ponte Blazer comes in petite sizes. It is available in a wide range of colors ranging from Berry Sorbet to Black. Other options are the Petite Classic-Fit Washable Blazer by Banana Republic and the Notch Collar Cotton Blend Blazer from Nordstrom that will be included in the Nordy Sale!

If you have major milestones coming your way, I I hope this post helped you think about how to dress for important life events. It’s a hectic time and what you wear shouldn’t be stressful! Dress comfortable, dress confident, and the world will open up for you!

-xo

Darcy

Business Attire

Dress to Impress

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Dress to Impress

Lounge-wear is slowly being retired to its original place in the dresser drawer as the working world slowly begins to resume after months of quarantine. Looking for some great work attire to impress the colleagues you haven’t seen in months? I’ve got you covered with my top picks.

I also want to start off by letting you know that I am now on LiketoKnowit! If you are wanting to shop my looks, I will be creating a page for my outfits and recommendations, so stay tuned! In the meantime, you can go to visit my profile here and follow me on LiketoKnow.it.

Now back to the blogging! Flutter dresses are some of my work attire favorites! They are versatile, professional, and I can throw a cardigan over the top to create a great work outfit. This lemon colored dress is from last year’s collection from Ann Taylor and the I love it for summer work-wear. Ann Taylor is also a great stop for cardigans and the V-neck Short Sleeve Cardigan is a great piece to wear atop a work dress. The cardigan comes in Night Sky, Fresh Mandarin, and Sensational Sand.

Also from Ann Taylor, I recommend the Ankle Pant in Crosshatch in neutral. The light crosshatch pattern is so classic and clean. It also adds texture to an outfit and would look great with a bright colored top.

Along with the pants, I recommend the Cameron Slim Crop Pant from J. Crew. This pant comes in SO many colors ranging from a vintage Kelly Green, Heather Graphite, Deep Fuchsia, and I personally love the Subtle Pink. It’s just a touch pink and almost resembles a peach ivory.

Ann Taylor also has a fabulous Flutter Sleeve Shirt Dress that I am currently oow-ing and aw-ing over. It comes in gorgeous Electric Cherry and I love the slight cutouts in the sleeves. It also has a tie-waist and would be great with a nude heel like this Low Block-Heel Slingback Pump from Banana Republic. These heels come in Natural & Black, Snakeskin, and Navy & Black Leather.

Transition to pencil skirts (there’s nothing more classic than a pencil skirt), this Petite No. 2 Pencil Skirt in bi-stretch cotton from J. Crew is a must. If you are in work-wear all day, you want to be comfy! The stretch on this skirt means it is less restrictive and it doesn’t ride up as much as a tradition pencil skirt. It hits knee length where is right where you want it to hit. It comes in Bitter Lemon, Soft Fuchsia, Ivory and Navy. The Bitter Lemon is near identical to the color of my flutter dress if you’re looking for something bright and summery.

Finally, this Bi-Stretch Blazer from Banana Republic comes in White & Navy Stripe. Similar to the skirt, this blazer is designed with stretch in mind. It moves with you, which is great for long days in the office. It has a single button for waist enhancement and a notched lapel. I love the classic feel of the Navy Stripe and the light color is great for hot days where you have to dress for work, but don’t want to be in a heavy, dark colored blazer.

Email me or comment below with your thoughts, or let me know your thoughts about what I’m missing on my list!

-xo

Darcy

Business Attire, Fashion

The Colorful Blazer

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The Colorful Blazer

I am a girl who loves a good blazer. Blazers are a rotating staple in my closet because they come in SO many cuts, colors, and fabric types. Blazers are like a good purse, they reflect your personality and you can wear them practically anywhere. I also love colorful blazers because they can enhance any outfit.

I just snagged the Ann Taylor The Hutton Blazer in Texture in Hot Pink Poppy. It hits me about about mid thigh in length and I can’t emphasize this enough. I LOVE this color. It is SO fun for spring. Leave the blacks behind and join me on the color train!

An alternative to the Hutton Blazer, ASOS has the ASOS DESIGN jersey wrap suit blazer-Purple retailing for $48.00. It comes in both petite and regular sizes and the soft lilac color is gorgeous! The tie is also perfect for cinching the waist and showing off your figure. Rock whatever curves you have, they are meant to be celebrated!

I paired the blazer with the Ann Taylor Draped Cami in white and the Ann Taylor The High Waist Ankle Pant. I have the ankle pant in a sateen fabric, but that finish was a winter style and they currently have the Ankle Pant in a classic Black color and Atlantic Navy in both regular and petite sizes. Ann Taylor Factory has a similar style with the Ann Taylor Petite Ankle Pants in both petite and regular on sale now for $71.99. I paired this look with mules similar to the Ann Taylor Geraldine Suede Loafer Slides.

My next look is the Ann Taylor The Hutton Blazer in Texture paired with a ribbed black tank-top and Whit & Wisdom Ab-Solution Raw Hem Skinny Jeans in petite. Whit & Wisdom is a great petite/curvy brand and I find that they fit my frame well without comprising on comfort. Dark wash jeans make a bright color blazer pop even more and I paired it with a black strappy heel from BCBG. This BCBG Cairo Suede Stiletto Mule is a must have to add a little edge to my outfits.

My last look is a black jogger pant paired with the Hot Poppy Pink Blazer, black ribbed tank, and animal print loafers. My joggers are from Gap and they are currently not in stock, but Anthropologie has the Sydney Waisted Joggers in two colors, Washed Black and Sky. They don’t have petite in stock in the black, but they do have the black in standard fit, as well as the Sky color in both petite and regular. My loafers are Steve Madden and although they aren’t new, they have the Steve Madden Feather Loafers in Black & Tan Cheetah at DSW. Most sizes are in stock for $91.00. I’ve also got to mention that DSW has one of the best reward programs. It’s free to sign up and I feel like I am always getting $10.00 to $20.00 rewards. The dollar to reward system is great and they let you combine your rewards with most any sale going on. I’ve bought shoes for $60.00 and with my rewards and discounts, I’ve paid $5.00. I would be happy to go into more detail if you would like to know more about what reward programs I’m using!

-xo

Darcy