Such A Lady

Tis the season for holiday parties, and for me, the most exciting part of going to a party is the opportunity to dress up.  Recently, I attended a holiday soiree for the local Atlanta chapter of Levo League, an organization focused on empowering women and providing a network to help elevate their careers.

For this occasion,  I decided to pull out a skirt I purchased from Express over a year ago that I never found a reason to wear.  I fell in love with the sheer insets of the skirt at the time and had to get it. And who doesn't love a full a-line skirt?  It was the perfect mix of a classic silhouette with a little sexy.  To make sure my skirt remained the focal point, I kept my top simple by adding a cute black cami.  I have fallen in love with these reversible camis from Express (currently on sale).  They are versatile yet classic and provide the perfect foundation for many of my outfits.  I also kept my accessories minimal (as per usual) and added my fave Hershey kiss necklace and a silver bracelet.  For shoes, I decided to step it up a notch with my So Kates.  These were definitely an investment for me, so I only wear them when the feeling moves me. No worries, though, as my specialty is affordable fashion (I love a good deal) and I don't think you have to break the bank to look good,  I have included a few more wallet friendly options below. All together, this outfit made me feel like such a lady! Hope you enjoy and thanks for stopping by!

Outfit Details:

Skirt: Express  Similar Here and Here and Here

Top:  Express Barcelona Cami Get Here

Bag:  H&M Similar Here

Shoes:  Christian Louboutin So Kate  Similar Here and Here and Here

Suit and Tie

I finally got around to posting this look! I was inspired by another blogger to try a "suited" look. (I say suited loosely as my look is actually a mix and match of separates). While perusing my closet, I found that, with a little creativity, I had all the items I needed to pull the outfit together.  I started with columnist ankle pants from Express which have been pretty heavy in my work rotation. Then, I added a white button up blouse and black blazer with tuxedo trim - both recently picked up from H&M.  For shoes, I decided to rock two texture black pumps from Zara. Now for the tie.  I own no ties (although now I want some), so this is where a little re-purposing came in.  I found a shirt dress in my closet with a black sash and thought, "why not?!"  With a little maneuvering, the sash turned in to a cute little neck tie.  And there you have it!  Get into this look as an alternative to traditional cocktail dresses for holiday parties.  Details below...

Outfit Details:

Blazer : H&M  Get Here

Top : H&M  Get Here

Pants : Express  Get Here

Shoes : Zara (Old) Similar Here & Here & Here

Tie : DIY
Lip : MAC Ruby Woo