SL Essential: Spring Pieces

Looking at which career smart pieces you need to purchase or pull out this spring, check out New York & Co. 10 work essentials. I have also listed some more affordable options:

1.       The blow tie shell or top (similar) (similar)

2.       The printed blouse (similar) (similar)

3.       The bright pencil skirt (similar) (similar)

4.       The bright jacket  (similar) (similar)

5.       The versatile shirt dress (similar) (similar)

6.       The button front shirt (similar) (similar)

7.       The cardigan (similar) (similar)

8.       The cropped pant (similar) (similar)

9.       The perfect trench (similar) (similar)

10.     The b/w bag (similar) (similar)

MOD: Grey + Cranberry

The Mix of the Day:

 Grey + Cranberry

As winter goes off into the sunset, so will a few of my wool skirts. Like this one I picked up at the Salvation Army for $4.50. I will be sad to see them go. These warm colored pencil skirts put in some work this season. Which piece did you get the most use out of this winter?

Skinny Page Boy Clean

I recently posted an article about skinny jeans so I thought I would share a pair. I just went and picked up a few more pair of Dots Curvy Girl Skinny Jeans. They are having a sale 2 for $26, so I was totally there. I am a size 12 -14 and for good reason, I have a little junk in my trunk. Usually being curvy limits my ability to wear certain items but not at Dots. So I jumped into my comfortable, stretchy jeans, a teal shirt from Old Navy (clearance rack of course), a cropped jacket from Garage, my Payless BoGo boots, my clean pageboy from Claire's and my birthday necklace from Kohl's. Watch out world here I come.

What 2 Wear: On Your Birthday

What do you wear when it is your birthday? Try taking a note from my friend Janelle and pull out a great graphic print dress and add a sassy leather belt. The colors on this dress were fantastic and she lit up the room at DaMoim. We had such a great time eating and drinking at one of the DMV's best Korean fusion restaurants and she looked great!

Printastic

Feeling Printastic, then, take notes from the spread in Harper's Bazaar Russia. It’s all about mix-n-match-n print. From graphic geometrics to skirt patterns, You can see where why I couldn’t wait to wear my print dress. I can’t wait to see how you indulge in this floral trend. Work these dynamic prints with attitude, your way. This last look is calling my name, its Dolce & Gabbana's red onion & market flower dress paired with an oversized cardigan looks incredibly enticing.

(Pictures courtsey of Harpers Bazaar via Mizhattan)

Chilly Throwback

Since the weather here cant make up it's mind, I though it was time to break out my throwback winter hat that I picked at TJ Maxx. I paired my white suit, the one you have seen me wear before and added this removable fur collar that I borrowed from my fur collared jacket from Kmart. That's right Kmart, LOL! They had a 50% off already marked 50% off sale and I had to join in on the fun.  I loved the look, I felt pulled together and chic. What peices help you pull together your look?

Spring Print Chic

 

 As one of my fellow blogger friends put it, I am ready for spring but it is not ready for me. I picked up this vintage inspired floral print dress at TJ Maxx to wear to a spring wedding but just couldn't wait so I paired it with a black long sleeve T, tights and some hot pink lip stick and off I went to church. To bad I could be out for too long with out a coat.

 

SL Essential: Skinny Jeans

One of the questions that I hear quite often is “where can I get an affordable pair of skinny jeans that fit”, so since a good pair of skinny jean is a Suite Life essential piece I thought that I would direct you to a few of my favorite places to shop for this sought after jean at an affordable price:

1.       Forever 21 and Forever 21 Plus $13-$30
2.       Old Navy $ 30- $35
3.       American Eagle Outfitters $30

I also like to find skinnies from Calvin Kline, Levis, Bongo and Seven at TX Maxx, Ross and Marshalls. The most comfortable jeans for me are from Dots.  I wear a size 13- 15 so I need to find pairs that fit my curves. If you are a plus size like me check out:

1.       Forever 21 Plus  $13-$30
2.       Torrid $59
3.       Avenue $12-40
4.       Dots  $17- $30

From Plain to Dang

One of our Suite Life followers asked me how to take their plain grey wardrobe up a notch. So I took a plain grey dress from H&M and added a scarf, belt and cuffs and Wala. From Plain To Dang! I can't wait to hear how you spice up your grey looks!

I Love Olive

I love olive and I am so glad that it is still in for the spring. I just paired this Forever 21 scarf and boots with my olive miltary dress and just went outside and enjoyed the nice weather.

Military Dress (similar) (similar)

Black Blazer (similar) (similar)

Suede boots- Forever 21 (similar) (similar)

Scarf- Forever 21(similar) (similar)

Purse- Coach (similar) (similar)