#ThriftyThursday All American

In honor of the upcoming Holiday weekend, this Thrifty Thursday has an American color scheme that works for all year round!  Let's start with a beautiful Free People Maxi Dress ON SALE at Nordstrom in red for under $60.00.  What beautiful depth of color that will have you thinking of watermelon!  Add a casual Hinge Mixed Media jacket ON SALE for $46.80 at Nordstrom.

For a beautiful border print dress try Adriana Pappel Paisley Fit & Flare dress ON SALE at Nordstrom for $76.80.  Print placement and fit and flare are so flattering and slimming to the waist!  Add the white Two by Vince Camuto Denim Moto Vest ON SALE for $44.55.

For the petite the Vince Camuto Contrast Yoke Print Sheath Dress ON SALE for under $70.00. 
For the Plus size, try the Gabby Sky Popover Bodice Maxi dress ON SALE for $70.80 at Nordstrom. Add the Caslon Knit One Button Blazer ON SALE for $37.90.

Layer on the blue jewelry with this Beaded Stretch Bracelet (set of 4) ON SALE for $18.98.  Add the Pave Agate Pendant Necklace by Baublebar.  They work with all the looks above and are timeless pieces to add to the jewelry stash!

#Petite Professional Styles

One of the reasons I chose to become a freelance stylist is the opportunity to find my special size clients looks that suit them and their needs.  This petite suit by Halogen is perfect example of a suit perfect for the petite professional for every season in grey cross hatch!  The peplum jacket flatters so many figures by defining the waist.  And the coordinating pencil skirt (see photo below) can be worn with the suit jacket or with a just a blouse.  Or try the pants for petite here.  Here it's matched with the mesh Summer Sweater by Michael Kors MICHAEL brand.  This beautiful sweater is 40% off and under $60.00 and can be worn with the white jeans for any Summer day or night out!  Add the classic pump heel by Nine West in grey multi for under $80.00. 
Add silver or white jewelry for an elegant polished look like this layered white chain by Baublebar here.  And the professional woman needs a great tote to hold everything for work, like this MICHAEL tote also on sale.

 

Here is another great professional look for the petite in neutral taupe by Halogen.  The classic blazer is paired with the pencil skirt and the no iron blouse.  I think every woman should have a no iron blouse!  Just like the frozen pizza is to our freezer on a busy night, it's a staple we need for the rushed morning when we need timeless style.  This blouse if by Foxcroft.  Add a classic suede pump by Sole Society and a fabulous tote by Rebecca Minkoff and your ready for the office.

And a third option (pictured below) for the petite professional is this double weave jacket is paired with the jacquard pencil skirt.

#TrendyTuesday #Lace #DressedUp #DressedCasual

Earlier this Spring I talked about one of my favorite Spring Summer Trends:  White Lace!  Well I'm back today to talk about how to wear well for the casual or formal occasion.  It really is a versatile textile!  For the casual look, pair the lace tee with the camisole underneath and the distressed jeans.   This beautiful Hinge top has lace detail engineered to flatter your figure for under $80.00!  Use a darker jean to slim the waist, and hips like this great pair of distressed boyfriend jeans by Wit & Wisdom!  Try this look with the small scale gladiator sandal like this Steve Madden Pair in multiple color choice options for under $60.00!  Add a bit more blue with a small scale pendant by Baublebar like this beautiful Pave Agate pendant you can pair with everything!  You can even add a pop of color scarf for an all American color scheme like this fabulous Michael Stars Faded Lace scarf.

For the formal look pair the lace top with the wide leg pleated pant by Chelsea28 for under $90.00!  Add the camisole under the top;as tee has no lining, and a great heeled sandal!  You'll love a heel with a stable heel that adds just the right amount of height like this sandal by Born.   Add the small pendant necklace in classic gold or even the blue one above and a box clutch you can wear for a lifetime (for under $50.00).   You can even take this look to the office for a desk to dinner night by adding one of the options below, an ivory blazer or this seasons trendy long vest!  I love this long ivory vest by Topshop for $90.00!