Style Series: Why are you so dressed up?
Why am I so "into" fashion and dressing up? Many assume it’s just a superficial, “typical” girly thing... 🤔 Don’t get me wrong - I love an amazing outfit or designer bag... But it’s sooo much more than that...
It’s about finding your style and feeling confident in it. 💪🏼 It’s about getting a pair of pants tailored just right to your height. 👖 It’s about splurging on those shoes or dress that make you feel like a million bucks! 💰 (bonus if they are comfy enough to wear chasing the kids around or at work)
Why?
Because. 👏🏼 You. 👏🏼 Deserve. 👏🏼 It. 👏🏼
YOU - the overworked doctor, the tired mama, the juggling, multitasking super woman - don’t be shy, don’t feel guilty...! You deserve to look and feel your best. ALWAYS.
Like my Tiktok says: What’s the occasion? You exist! And yes, that’s pretty darn special. 💕
#liveVICTORIOUS✌🏼
Style Series: 3 Rules of great proportions
Happy fashion Friday!
Not sure if Coco Chanel really said this, "Fashion is architecture; it is a matter of proportions.” But it is SO true.
Here are a few general "rules of thumb" for always looking put together (even when you don't feel like it). They happen to be opposites if that helps you remember. 😉
1. Loose-Fitted: If you have a loose top, pair it with tighter fitting bottoms for balance. The converse is also true - if you have a form fitting top, pair it with relaxed bottoms. Loose clothing all over can look sloppy, while tight fitting clothes head to toe can appear constricting.
2. Long-Short: To balance your outfit, change up the length of your outerwear. Pair a cropped jacket over maxi dresses to break up the lines, while a longer jacket/blazer/cardigan will balance a mini dress or shorts. A long coat over a long dress can be elegant if done juuuuust right, but can risk looking a bit frumpy, while short outerwear over a short dress can appear a little too childish for this mama...
3. Sexy-Demure: Girls just wanna have fun, sometimes - but let's face it, I'm not 21 anymore. 😁 So if I have a fun/sexy/strappy piece, I try to pair it with something more demure and covered up for balance, like this strappy camisole with a maxi skirt or a turtleneck with a feathered mini skirt.
Any general style rules you always follow?
outfit 1 - sweater 360 Cashmere, jeans Schoen by Yu, shoes Enrico Cuini
outfit 2 - tank GAP, pants Anthropologie, shoes Manolo Blahnik
outfit 3 - dress Free People, jacket GAP
outfit 4 - dress IRO, jacket ASOS, boots Stuart Weitzman
outfit 5 - tank Express, skirt Alice+Olivia
outfit 6 - turtleneck Amazon, skirt AQUA
Live Colorfully
Happy #fashionFriday! What could your favorite color say about you? 🌈
BLACK is ambitious but also sensitive. It's a color of strength, power, and authority. Perfect for an important interview.
RED is bold. You are outgoing and don't mind being the center of attention. Try this color at your next formal soiree.
PINK is energetic and fun. It is seen as youthful and happy. No wonder my daughter loves it. 💕
YELLOW is cheery and bright - you are positive and inspirational. Fun for a get together with friends.
ORANGE draws people in and makes a statement. You are likely social, outgoing, and love entertaining. Good for an outdoor party.
GREEN is calm, kind, and caring. Green is a color of nature, as well as money - so people are drawn to you. Perfect color for scrubs, wouldn't you say?
WHITE is positive and courageous. The color is simple, fresh, and new. Great for a weekend activity.
BLUE is calm and relaxed. You are positive, independent, and clever. Great for photos or speaking engagement.
GRAY is balanced and mature. You like to lay low. Great alternative to black for a meeting or interview where you want to be seen as a team player.
PURPLE is historically a regal color. It demands respect and attention. You are deep and artistic. Perfect for a gala or show.
BROWN is reliable, authentic, and grounded. It is the color of the earth and exudes stability. Good for dinner with the in-laws.
What’s your favorite color? Mine is blue but black is my go-to for any outfit. (I wonder what that says about me…)
#liveVICTORIOUS✌🏼 #liveCOLORFULLY
Style Series - 1 Black Dress, Multiple Ways
I have to admit, I have been living in dresses for the majority of this shelter in place. #pantsoptionalpandemic 😉 My go to has been a simple black sheath dress I got eons ago from J.Crew. I love it for the myriad of ways it can be worn:
- relaxed alone or with a slouchy cardigan
- for work with a belt, blazer, and heels
- casual chic with a sweater and boots
It’s shelter in place, but make it fashion! 😂
Style Series - Multitasking Amazon Cardigan
I’ve been pretty much living in this cardigan all week, and got so many comments, I thought I’d post about it. (I got it a while back; it wasn’t meant to be Christmas-y but it worked! 😉)
I love a substantial cardigan because it’s so versatile. It doesn’t have to be expensive; this one is from Amazon! (Some other faves have been from LOFT and ASOS). This one has taken me from Sunday service to casual shindigs to outings with the kids. Just switch out the shoes, and a dress/denim for leggings. ☺️ I also love wearing it traveling for that extra layer on the plane. ✈️