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Work Fit

Hey, Friends!

A very major “What I Pulled” today as there are ten! Ever since we started doing dance photos I’ve always taken a picture in the mirror to count the days we’ve taken pictures. It ended up being much more about my outfits. A big interest was taken in that and I’ve kept it up over the years. Since our first dance studio of the year is our longest (ten days), I thought I’d break down each look and even name them (haha).

  1. So Karl

    I always need to be able to move in a work outfit. That’s almost the most important part. I love the Karl Lagerfeld brand and my Mom got me a Karl tee for Christmas so I made the look around the shirt. These pants are very stretchy and the long blazer also has a lot of give. For a 12 hour day, this outfit was stylish and comfortable.

2. An Elegant Vampire

Ok so this one’s name make me laugh real hard. I’ve actually had this jumpsuit for years and years and only had worn it once (sadly I’m quite guilty of this). But one thing to think of when styling is layering. I pulled my pieces from the colors of this jumpsuit. First and foremost, I love a cape. I’ll wear one any chance I get. This sheer top actually has a very long bow but I tucked it up and under and pinned it with a bee pin that matched. There were pearls on the cuff and I matched a pearl belt to pull that in. It was also very comfortable being in this jumpsuit.

3. A Simple Favor

I was really channeling Blake Lively in “A Simple Favor” for this look. This suit is from Amazon The Drop designed by Blake Gifford (@signedblake on ig). I love her and her style. I always buy her clothes on The Drop. I was obsessed with Blake Lively’s wardrobe in “A Simple Favor” so that’s surly what I was going for here. I even stole a tie. Also, I love these platform heels and they really worked with this suit for a first time wear. It’s hard to see here but peep that lipstick pin. I’ve decided to make pins a major part of my life now by the way.

4. Cozy Complimentary

Another pair of shoes that I’ve had for a long time and never wore. I was very excited to whip them out. I’ve had this sweater also for a long time and it’s only a second time wear. I love the complimentary colors of ox blood and deep green Spanx leggings. It was also a very cold day and this kept me very warm.

5. Roaring Red

Okay, so again, first time wear on the coat. I had this furry piece altered to be better and was so excited to wear it. Once more, a very cold day and I wanted to stay warm. A big styling tip : belt a coat to cinch in your natural waist so that it give you more shape when there is a bulky piece involved. These studded booties are a huge staple of mine. I wear them all fall and winter. They go with just about everything I own.

6. The Other Side

So I’m a Gemini through and through so I very much have two different vibes. One is dark and edgy and the other is very “Hey Barbie!”. I know I’m getting repetitive here but I’ve been wanting to wear this blazer for so long and finally did. Same with the pants, I tore off the tags when I put them on. I’ve probably had them for about five years. Very often I go shopping in my closet and I love the results. Keep in mind all of these outfits I can move in. I love a watermelon vibe but also pink and yellow just “go”. Think rhubarb and custard. These buttery colors just go so well together. And these sparkle booties are on their way out but I really have worn them to death.

7. Busy Mom Mode

Okay, so on this day I had a very busy day. School delay, a doctor appointment, a trip to Sam’s Club, children pickup, and off to work. This was the only day I didn’t wear heels in the ten days. But I am deeply in love with these off white loafers. I had a different outfit planned but I just didn’t have time. So I had this on from 6am until about 11pm. This vest is one of my favorites and it doesn’t get enough wear. These pants are great, a real Target steal. I have them in about 4 colors. They’re good for a busy mom or… photographer.

8. Green Fluff

It’s been a cold week. So I was really striving for warmth. One big misconception about me is that I only wear new. That’s definitely untrue. I’m actually a clothes hoarder and let me tell you, it serves me well. These pants are amazing but I’ve also had them for about 10 years. They really just worked with the green vibe. Also, this green feather jacket I bought from an Instagram account so long ago. So long that they don’t even exist anymore. Another thing you can’t see here is that I have on matching green pearls I recently got in Hawaii. From my eyeshadow to almost everything else it was all about green (my favorite color).

9. Superhero Vibes

One of the fabulous dancers I photographed said I looked like a superhero in this fit and I’m very okay with this. I couldn’t wait to bust out these new boots. If you buy anything right now its metallic boots. You really can’t go wrong with a royal blue and gold theme. What’s my superpower? Maybe shopping or drinking wine, haha.

Did I make my hair a little pink this day?

…Yea.

10. Mob Boss

The “Mob Wife Aesthetic” is a thing right now and honestly I love it because it is a major part of my own style. But today I was really feeling a Mob Boss vibe. Another altering tip. Here, I’m wearing a black sheer bodysuit, a black crop top, and a blazer over it. I didn’t want actual skin to be showing but wanted to wear this top so I added the sheer bodysuit. And the spiky booties are back and so is the hat. The hat? Much like a cape. I’ll wear one every chance I get. This black one is my favorite. My very first word was “hat” so I guess it all makes sense. I loved fashion from the start.

So many of you showed interest in my “work fits” so if you’ve gotten this far in the post thank you! Thank you for being here, for supporting me, allowing me to share my passions, and for reading this blog. You rock.

Drinks and Ice

Happy Friday! Welcome to my Martini Moment! 

Today I'm talking easy holiday DIY decor and the perfect Christmas martini!  

Let's get the drink recipe out of the way so we can have something to sip the rest of this post shall we? 

1 cup chocolate milk

1 oz chocolate liqueur  

1/2 oz peppermint liqueur

Add everything in a shaker with ice and simply pour.

For the rim: rim the glass with chocolate syrup and roll in crushed candy canes

Fast Tip: To make this drink hot, just swap the milk for hot cocoa!  

Now, not only is this DIY fast, easy, and chic it's also inexpensive. All you need is a glue gun, clear color fill, and either branches from outside or picked up at the craft store. And maybe some candles. Get as creative as you want! All you do is glue the branches and roll in the color fill. It makes for chic icy décor, also it's colorless so it can go in just about any room. If you're feeling froggy add some pine. I have an abundance in my back yard so I thought why not?

Cheers to you and cheers to the weekend!

xoxo