Connect
Tag Archives: Loft
Black Lace
| DETAILS |
ELLA MOSS Black Lace Blouse, old [SIMILAR | SIMILAR BY ELLA MOSS] | LOFT Skinny Ankle Pants in Marisa Fit | ENZO ANGIOLINI Finton Pump | GIGI NY All in One Bag | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle, Old [SIMILAR] | GORJANA Aldridge Drop Earrings**, Mika Necklace | HOUSE OF HARLOW Tessellation Cuff** | RAY-BAN Original Aviator Sunglasses | GLO MINERALS Empress Rose | JULEP Shari
** c/o Rocksbox Jewelry Subscription (First Month Free with Code LADYINVIOLETXOXO)
I wore a lot of color on the blog this week, so I figured today I would go back to my old favorite – all black! I love the lace detailing on this top and how the entire shoulder is exposed under the black lace. Dark colors like black are not seen too much in spring. The lace and exposed skin is a great way to wear a dark color in spring without it being too heavy. This top is from last year, but I linked two similar tops from Ella Moss. I love pairing gold jewelry with an all-black look. It has a sophisticated feel to it, and the gold both stands out from and compliments the black. Because of the lace detailing around the neckline, I chose to wear my Mika necklace. I did not want a necklace that would lie on top of the lace, because sometimes those can snag the lace. The Mika necklace was the perfect length to sit just above the neckline of the shirt. Since I kept my necklace simple, I definitely wanted a slightly bold earring. I love these Gorjana earrings I received in my latest Rocksbox. They have kind of a dual use to them. They double as a statement piece as styled here by showcasing them against a dark palate, but they are also delicate enough to allow the top to have a little bit of the statement too. Happy Friday Ya’ll!! I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend and thanks so much for stopping by my blog this week!
RESTYLED & REMIXED
LOFT SKINNY WORK PANTS: Shade of Green
ENZO ANGIOLINI FINTON PUMPS: Versatile to a T
Follow Lady in Violet INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | FACEBOOK | BLOGLOVIN
Deconstructed Office Style
| DETAILS |
MODCLOTH Ellison Vanilla Milk Top | LOFT Skinny Ankle Pants in Marisa Fit | ENZO ANGIOLNI Coadi Heels | GIGI NY All in One Bag | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle, Old [SIMILAR] | GORJANA Aldridge Drop Earrings** | HOUSE OF HARLOW Tessellation Cuff** | RAY-BAN Original Aviator Sunglasses | GLO MINERALS Empress Rose | JULEP Shari
** c/o Rocksbox Jewelry Subscription (First Month Free with Code LADYINVIOLETXOXO)
I have a confession; I really dislike having to tuck my shirt in! Sometimes just because it’s annoying and sometimes out of pure laziness. While this often causes me to lean towards buying tops that do not need to be tucked in, sometimes you come across a gorgeous top like this bow top one or even just your regular button down cotton work shirts. I am constantly trying to think of ways to wear these work tops untucked without looking unprofessional. It is my deconstructed office style. I think skinny work pants go a long way to helping this look not come off as frumpy. When I am wearing my regular work pants with a slight flare to the bottom and an untucked shirt, the look has no shape. If I wear this top with my other work pants or a skirt, I feel it needs to be tucked in to help define the waist. Otherwise the overall look just feels not complete. With my skinny pants though, it just feels like a more laid back office look. I think the tapered skinny leg really helps to show off a little bit of your body shape, so you do not need the defined waist. It is a great pant that helps you be a little lazy without looking it.
Size note on my Loft skinny pants, they definitely stretch with wear! I think my next pair I am going to buy a little tighter than they should be so they do not look so baggy by the end of the day!
RESTYLED & REMIXED
MODCLOTH ELLISON TOP: Houndstooth
LOFT SKINNY PANTS: Statement Necklace
Follow Lady in Violet INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | FACEBOOK | BLOGLOVIN
Spring Work Look + Liebster Award
| DETAILS |
H&M Blouse with Butterfly Sleeves | LOFT Gray Skirt, Old [SIMILAR] | GUESS Ninza Pump, Old [SIMILAR] | MARC BY MARC JACOBS Preppy Leather Hobo, Old [SAME BUT DIFFERENT COLORS] | KENDRA SCOTT Elle Earrings in Purple Jade, Arden Bracelet in Platinum Drusy | NADRI Crystal Bangle | KATE SPADE Mini Pave Bow Necklace, Old | ESSIE Fiji | MAC Lipstick in Faux
So I spent my entire weekend in the sunshine! I love that spring weather is not only here, but seems to be finally sticking around. I started ironing some of my skirts and spring work dresses Sunday night to prepare some spring work looks for the warm days this week. A pencil skirt and sleeveless solid color blouse is a go-to for me in the office clothes category. I love a great pencil skirt! This one in particular is a dark gray which I like to wear as something a little lighter in color and different than the normal black. I am also in love with this butterfly sleeve blouse from H&M. I own it in pink and white, and keep them in a good rotation through Spring and Summer. I love them not just because they are cute, but they do not need to be ironed! That is a huge plus for me!
You may be wondering what that last photo is all about. I have been nominated for a Liebster Award! This actually is the second time I have been nominated, and I feel so honored and lucky to have been chosen by fellow bloggers to receive this award. I have recently become more involved in my local blogger community and have met some amazing women who I love getting to know and share blogging ideas and knowledge with. I had no idea how amazing the blogging community was when I started this blog. So what is a Liebster Award? It is recognition from another blogger on a job well done, a welcome to the blogging community, and a chance to share a little about me with my readers and other bloggers. I first want to thank the first person who nominated me Style Savvy Sara, I totally procrastinated on posting this a couple months ago, but better than late than never right.
My current nomination is from Tina of Go Big or Go Home. She sent me 10 Questions to answer as part of my acceptance of the award. So here we go:
1- What’s your blog about? My blog is all about sharing my personal style and my fashion journey.
2- What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a teacher just so I could write on the chalkboard and because I wanted to decorate a classroom.
3- What is your favorite beauty product? I LOVE my Smashbox Jet Set Waterproof Eye Liner. It is kind of a cross between liquid and pencil that you apply with a eyeliner brush. It goes on smooth and easy and lasts all day long! I never leave the house without it on!
4- What brand is your favorite pair of jeans? I have recently started trying new brands out, but I will always go back to my first love of Lucky Brand. I still have some of the pairs I wore 10 years ago, and they still are in great condition!
5- Tell me about your favorite day in your life! This is hard I have a few, but I think the day I graduated college because I love that feeling I had of I can do absolutely anything I want in the whole wide world!
6- Why did you start blogging? I started because I wanted an outlet to talk fashion and share my personal style and outfit ideas.
7- Where is your favorite place in your house? I love my back patio, it’s really quiet and peaceful and a great place for morning coffee or evening wine.
8- Coffee or tea? COFFEE COFFEE COFFEE! I jokingly say I have to have at least one cup of coffee before I am ready to speak to anyone, on some days that is completely true too!
9- Tell me about your favorite DIY project. I am not very DIY at all, but I was super proud of myself for painting my bedroom a few years ago. It was a huge all day project I did all by myself, and I felt pretty accomplished and incredibly sore afterwards!
10- Where do you get outfit inspiration? I pull my inspiration from everywhere from pinterest to street style to friends. I also love reading other fashion blogs for their style tips.
I hope you enjoyed learning a little more about me! To wrap up my Liebster Award duties, I am going to nominate a few bloggers to answer the same questions I answered above! I have hung out with some fabulous and amazing Houston bloggers this week, so I am going to nominate some of my new local blogging buddies. I nominate Alice of Lone Star Looking Glass, Michelle of Becoming a Heath, and Elly of Uptown with Elly Brown.
RESTYLED AND REMIXED
ELLE PURPLE JADE EARRINGS: The Casual Professional
MARC BY MARC JACOBS BAG: An Everyday Bag
Follow Lady in Violet INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | FACEBOOK | BLOGLOVIN
Shade of Green
| DETAILS |
PLEIONE Pleat Back Woven Print Top | LOFT Skinny Ankle Pants in Marisa Fit | ENZO ANGIOLINI Finton Pumps | GIGI NY All in One Bag | GORJANA Zoe Studs, Mia Tiered Necklace, Chevron Pendant Necklace | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle, Old [SIMILAR] | JULEP Shari
Hope you have your green ready, because St. Patrick’s Day is upon us! I love seeing what shade of green everyone wears on this day. Even in my closet I have mint, teal, hunter, olive and regular old green. It kind of reminds me of when you open a giant crayon box and see the array of shades for each color. I originally bought the mint dress from last week’s post for St. Patrick’s Day, but since that was promoted to Easter, I needed a backup plan. I am a huge fan of Pleione tops, because they are so amazingly comfortable and even better, affordably priced. (This top is only $39!) I love the geometric print on this one! Since the top was full of circles, I decided to pair with my rectangular and straight-lined gold jewelry. I thought the change in shape would help the necklaces stand apart from the very busy top. Since St. Patrick’s Day is a work day for me, I went with my new skinny work pants to help balance the fullness of the top. This outfit could easily transition to nighttime festivities by adding skinny jeans in a darker blue and some nude pumps! Hope everyone has a fun and safe St. Patrick’s Day!
Follow Lady in Violet INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | FACEBOOK | BLOGLOVIN
