Remix: The Drapey Parka

I'm beyond excited to remix my Aero parka for you guys - clicky here if you missed the first post! Anywho, I thought I'd tackle brown & black today on SS.  I feel like a lot of people are afraid to wear the aforementioned color combo.  I'm not quite sure why, but it's become a fashion faux-pas. Personally, I don't see anything wrong with the pairing.  For today's OOTD, I threw on a long, black knit and paired it with leggings (my cold weather uniform, ha).  I wore my brown parka on top and put on tobacco colored boots to match. To finish off my look, I carried my Coach crossbody.  The print injects personality, while the color scheme ties the whole look together.  What do you guys think of the color combo - is it a do or a don't?

Let's take a closer look at my new boots courtesy of Cat Footwear. I absolutely LOVE them because they're so cute and comfortable - you get Ugg-like comfort without the ugg-ly design, hardy har har. Wedge heels are the best because they give you height without pain. A total win for vertically challenged people like myself, ha.  If you're looking for fab investment boots, make sure you guys pick up a pair HERE - I'm wearing tobacco, but they're also available in black and cafe.  Note: these boots cost a pretty penny - they're expensive, but remember, you're paying for quality!

Boots:  c/o Cat Footwear || Bag:  Coach (similar, similar) || Top:  Express (similar) || Jacket:  c/o Aeropostale ($56)

The Navy Evening Gown

Oh how I love fancy evening dresses.  This gem, courtesy of Ever Pretty, is currently my favorite concert gown.  I seriously feel like royalty wearing this!  The sequin flowers are beautiful, and the mesh detailing is just the right amount of sexy.  It has a concealed zipper in the back and is conveniently padded so you don't have to worry about bra straps or any of that nonsense.  Heads up, it's 100% polyester so it's not stretchy - I definitely recommend sizing up because this dress runs small!  Make sure you pay attention to measurements.  I ordered a US 4, and it's still a bit tight - a 6 would've been a better choice!  I usually wear a 0 or a 2 so don't freak out - size is just a stupid number anyway.  For those of you interested, this gorg dress is available HERE (product no. 08531) for $74.99.  IMO, the price is quite reasonable for an evening gown.  Use code kimberly to get an extra 10% off.

I told you guys the floral embellishments were stunning!

Ever Pretty sells dresses for all occasions:  weddings, prom, casual, summer, and so on and so forth. Their prices are sensible, and their collection is quality so make sure you guys check them out. Where do you guys like to shop for formal gowns/cocktail dresses?

All About Tencel

I can't wait to tell you guys all about my new parka from Aeropostale.  This jacket is, hands down, my favorite piece of outerwear right now. It's made of 100% tencel, and it seriously feels like butter against my skin.  I'm a huge fan of the loose, slouchy fit because it oozes style with ease. For those of you interested, this piece is currently on sale here for $42.  Trust me, it's worth every penny!  I'm telling you guys, Aero's legit now. Now don't get me wrong, not everything is gold - they still sell their token "aero" graphic tees - but they carry some really cute designs.  I recommend browsing their Bethany Mota & Toyko Darling lines.  

Anywho, let's move onto my dress (which is also made of tencel BTW)!  I styled it with my Aero parka for a monochromatic vibe. I think this pairing's tres chic, but I may or may not be biased, ha! This sleeveless number is a total must-have in my opinion though.  It's available HERE for $38 (originally $82).  Cop it while you can because, a) it's probably going to sell out soon, and b) you're going to get so much wear out of it.  It's comfy like the staple shirtdress, but as a plus, this piece has a self belt that strategically flatters by highlighting the small of one's waist.

Let's take a look at my dress sans parka!  Isn't it super cute? I love that the back's slightly longer! I don't have to worry about flashing someone because of the shirt tail hem, ha.  I kept things simple on the accessory front by simply incorporating a pop of animal print.  I threw on my current fave heels to finish off the look.  I featured these shoes HERE a couple days ago - clicky if you missed my collab with Castro!  Also, if you're interested in purchasing a pair yourself, simply click HERE.  I guarantee that you'll love these.

Shoes: Castro ($79.60) || Dress:  c/o Velvet Heart ($38) || Parka:  c/o Aeropostale ($56) || Bag:  Coach Factory Outlet (similar)