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! 

Sunday Funday!

Weekends are just too short!  Here I am again on a Sunday, wishing you well for the week!  Before we get to Monday's look I want to share a cool thing to do in RI - if you're from around here, if not, enjoy the pictures!

Once spring hits, I like to start taking adventures and exploring new places.  I love pictures, so a good photo-op location is always on my list!  Today I traveled to the seawall and what most call Hazard Rock in Narragansett.  I would not recommend this sight seeing location for kids unless you want to be nervous the whole time, I get nervous myself!  Its definitely a must see though during low tide, you literally feel like its just you and the ocean.  Drive to the end of the seawall, continue on the road for a few bends and the street that leads down to the rocks will be on your left.  You're too far if you reach Scarborough beach.

Tomorrow's look -

I'm going with black and white for colors tomorrow.  This tank blouse is super cute with the ruffles and beads along the edge - one of my recent Marshalls finds for less than $20.  I love the cut of the bottom, goes down in the front and back like a mens dress shirt - it adds simple style.  To wear to work I'm throwing a short sleeve black sweater over it.  Because I want the shirt to be the focus, I chose a very simple necklace -  probably my favorite piece of jewelry - just a little A (initial).  For bracelets I'm going a little chunkier, but still plain.  They match the beads on the ruffle, just layered black beaded bracelets.  For bottoms I'll be sticking to black dress pants and some type of heel or wedge - we'll see what my feet feel like in the morning! 

While the weathers nice, get out there and take in some fresh air!  I see a lot of sun in the forecast for around here!    

Blazer and Blouse

Today was a blazer and blouse kind of day.  I had two events after work so I stepped up my look a little bit.  This morning when I was getting dressed I knew exactly what shirt I wanted to wear - a white Tahari blouse that has ruffles down the front and cute details on the shoulders.  For a blazer, I chose a light gray linen and when you look closely you'll notice charcoal and white tweed.  When I'm wearing a blazer I like to wear blouses with ruffles or something on the front to add dimension.  A blazer is very smooth and flat so the blouse gives it a little more oomph :).  For bottoms I went with one of my favorite black dress plants, Editor edition from Express that are wide leg.

For Jewelry, I went with my simple long silver fleur de lis necklace.  With the delicate material and ruffles on my shirt I didn't want to clash with a heavy/chunky necklace.  I decided to sport my black diamond wrap watch, that was enough on its own.  My shoes weren't crazy, black ankle boots that have 3 buckles for some style.  Being so cold, the last thing I wanted was my feet hanging out!  

My favorite part of my outfit was the headband.  Overall, my outfit was simple and stayed on the black and white scheme.  To snaz it up a bit, I chose a black beaded headband and pulled my hair back into a ponytail.  Like I said before, some days I just don't feel like having my hair in my face and headbands are the trick!

Quote I heard today: Plan the work - Work the plan... stuck with me.  What'd you hear today that stuck?