The Cozy A-Line

LOVE my new +Talbots blouse to pieces - the hot pink hue is so on point.  I got it on sale HERE for $26 - hashtag bargain shopping FTW, haha.  I LOVE blowout sales.  A SILK blouse for that price? Unheard of.  I wish they had other colors available in my size.  I would've bought one of each without thinking twice.  Talbots is definitely one of my favorite stores now!  Where do you guys shop for work-friendly attire?  I frequent +H&M for fab blazers and skirts, +Forever 21 for colorful blouses, +Madewell for dress pants, and designer discount stores like Off Saks & Nordstrom's Rack for blazers and heels.

Back to today's OOTD!  The color of my blouse is bold (as you can obviously see, ha), so I kept everything neutral - it's all about balance. I paired it with a cozy plaid skirt and threw on a gray blazer to match.  I accessorized with my favorite collar necklace courtesy of Hanuel (available HERE for $24 + free shipping).

A closer look at my blazer courtesy of Skinny Bitch Apparel.  This chic number is reversible (blue & white stripes on the other side) and is made of a lovely fabric that's both thick and soft.  It's fully lined and transitions beautifully from cold to warm weather.  It also looks amazing dressed up and down! I'll be re-styling this piece in a casual OOTD for you guys in the near future so keep an eye out.

A shot of my blouse sans blazer.  I absolutely love wearing silk!  I definitely need more tops like these in my wardrobe.

Blouse:  Talbots ($26.24)

Skirt:  Talbots ($29.99)

Bag:  c/o Deb

Blazer:  c/o Skinny Bitch ($39)

Necklace:  c/o Hanuel

Instanatural Review: Part 2

YAY, it's time for Part 2 of my +InstaNatural review.  If you missed my first post, no worries, just clicky HERE.  Alright, let's get started...

1.  Dead Sea Mud Mask ($24.97) - Hands down, one of the best face masks I've used.  For $25, you get a GIANT 16 oz jar - made from pure dead sea mud, organic shea butter, jojoba oil, aloe vera, and more.  Great for acne and blemishes - detoxes and purifies like a champ extracting excess oil and dirt fom one's skin.  Use this baby once a week to also reduce the appearance of wrinkles and lines. Apply it to your whole face (be careful of your eyes/lips) and leave it on for 10 minutes or so. Make sure it's dried completely before washing it off! It'll feel tight while it's drying so don't fret. Definitely smoothes out your complexion.

Elastic Heart

For today's post, I've styled a trendy look for you guys.  This is definitely a dinner + drinks kind of outfit IMO.  As I'm sure you all know, I'm a huge fan of the bandage skirt/dress.  The fabric sucks you in, makin' you look hella good.  Yeah, I know "hella' is Californian slang, but I'm jacking it, ha.

Anywho, bandage skirts are a must-have IMO.  They're so freakin' versatile.  I personally have 3 different versions in my closet: the gold mini pictured below, a gray ombre version from BCBG, and a silver/black metallic one, also from BCBG.  All affordable of course.  BCBG pieces are crazy expensive, but I copped my skirts for reasonable prices because I purchased them at outlet malls during huge blowout sales.  

I did a standard pairing for you guys today.  I styled my sparkly mini with a simple crop top courtesy of +Charlotte Russe.  Definitely the easiest way to rock a bandage skirt IMO.  I threw on a striped blazer for extra coverage and warmth!  The piece also adds personality to the ensemble.

Let's take a closer look at my earrings courtesy of Kristin Perry Accessories.  Gold tone geometric setting with crystals & beads scattered throughout - simply gorgeous. Here's some extra info for you guy: 3" long with a 925 sterling silver stud back for sensitive ears.  Clicky HERE to purchase.

A full body shot for you guys!

A shot sans blazer!  The crop top + bandage skirt combo is definitely flattering.

Skirt:  c/o Kash

Top:  c/o Charlotte Russe

Blazer:  c/o Tobi ($31)

Clutch:  c/o Winky Designs ($40)

Shoes:  c/o Deb

Earrings:  c/o Kristin Perry ($28)