Sleek and Sophisticated

Sleek blouses are very popular right now, anything satin (polyester gives the same look) and sheer is sure to be a win. I instantly loved the style of this look when I saw it in Ann Taylor Loft, the color and trim detail sealed the deal.

This top is simple with a neutral color, but it has sleek detail with black trim along the cuffs and neck - borderline colorblock. The best touch is noticed from the back - the trim around the neck continues into an elegant black tie. Personally, I love when the sleeve of a blouse has fitted and buttoned cuffs, causing the sleeve to balloon over the wrist.

To accessorize this blouse I chose brushed gold as the accent and paired my Alex and Ani charmed necklace. I love the detail of the rings and delicate touch of the heart charm at the end. To match, I added my chunky gold watch to the look.  A simple, yet great choice for the office or a casual night out! 

Tip: Some of my favorite places to find this style blouses - The Loft, Gap, Banana Republic, and Marshalls! 

Lush. Lively. Elegant. Pantone Color Of The Year - Emerald

Well if you don't have emerald green in your wardrobe, it's time to head to the stores and add some. Pantone announced the 2013 color of the year... drum roll please... emerald!  

This color is said to be "Lively. Radiant. Lush... A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance, and harmony."

This can be a tough color to wear, well for me anyways.  I'll be honest, I'm not a huge fan of green, but I'll be shopping the racks to add this color to my closest. Whether you choose a piece of apparel or decide to go with an accessory, emerald is a must for 2013.
Tip: Gold accessories are the perfect match for something green.

Polyvore: Pantone Color Of The Year - Emerald by jezzys featuring yellow gold jewelry

Closing Night of StyleWeek Northeast

Last night was filled with fashion and style, runway looks that would turn your head.  This past week was StyleWeek Northeast - hosted at the elegant Providence Biltmore - night after night of cutting edge fashion heading down the runway.  I was lucky enough to attend last night (Saturday) for the closing show, featuring three talented designers - Nick Pini, Yellow Clover, and the anticipated Jonathan Joseph Peters, a famous face from Project Runway.  For any fashionista, attending this event is a night of gawking at new trends and shopping through the accessory showcase - I picked up two new bracelets!  One from Calico, and the other from D. Designs

Calico

D. Designs

Check out some of my pictures from the night.  Does this look like something you'd like to attend?  The show will be back in the summer so keep an eye out! 

Jonathan Joseph Peters

Yellow Clover

Pini

Pini

Winter Florals and Ankle Biker Boots

I'm always on the lookout for great winter long sleeves.  When I'm getting ready in the morning, I always find myself looking for something that will be warm and comfortable, yet I still want it to have a stylish flare. This shirt was actually a Kohl's find from Simply Vera - Vera Wang. I find that her line can be overpriced for Kohl's, but if you can catch it on sale, she has some great pieces.  For tonight's post I wanted to focus on this floral long sleeve with winter coloring.  Its hard to tell from the pictures, but this shirt has a layered front.  Also, the seams along the side of the shirt are cinched and the finishing touch is the sheer blue material along the neckline. 

If you have time this weekend, take a stroll through Kohl's and flip through the racks! 

For the bottom half of my outfit, I paired basic dark jeans with great ankle biker boots.  If you haven't been paying attention, black biker style ankle boots are very trendy right now.  I picked this Franco Sarto pair up at Marshall's right before Christmas.  I love the leather wrap around the ankle and the brushed silver heel strap.  Here is a very similar pair, the top half of my boots are suede material versus all leather. 

Tip: Find yourself a pair of black pull on biker ankle boots!

Lacey Long Sleeves

Well, one trend I've noticed this year is lacey long sleeves.  Perfect for the winter season, yet still flirting with the more stylish side.  This top is one of my favorites from Christmas, leave it to my 83 year old Grammy to pick out something so cute.  Not only is it a lace material, but it has a slight peplum styled waist.  To top it off, turn around and check out the full zipper back - I love this detail!  Since the top is really the focus, I wore black ponte pants for bottoms.  These happen to be a TJ Maxx find from last year. 

Do you like this top?  I was in Macy's this weekend and saw it still hanging on the rack - look for Petticoat Alley.

I kept this look sleek with keeping my accessories simple.  I chose a long silver necklace with a studded key pendent by LC Lauren Conrad (Kohl's) and finished the outfit with my new Betsey Johnson white and rose gold chunky watch.