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Bright New Year
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ARMANI EXCHANGE Velvet Blazer, Old [SIMILAR | SIMILAR | SPLURGE!] | HALOGEN Layered Shell Top, old [SIMILAR] | LOFT Moto Bi-Stretch Skinny Pants in Julie Fit | ELAINE TURNER Gillian Leather and Suede Heel, Bella Black Suede with Gold Quilting Clutch | GORJANA Taner Pave Bar, Chloe Large Stud Earrings | BAUBLEBAR Astronomer Pendant Necklace, old | ESSIE Sole Mate | MAC Lipstick in ‘Faux’
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2015! I am looking forward to all the exciting things this year has in store for both my blog and me. I am hoping you will continue joining me on this fabulous fashion journey into this new year! At the bottom of this post are the various ways to follow Lady in Violet in social media and to subscribe to new posts via email. I have some fun and fabulous things already in the works for this year and cannot wait to start sharing them with you!
With the start of the new year comes some fabulous and amazing sales! The Armani Exchange jacket in today’s post was purchased several years ago while venturing through the Houston Galleria to take advantage of some end of the year sales. Even on sale, it was a splurge for a fresh out of college woman, but it was worth it. I love the soft velvet of this jacket, and have linked some current finds in the links above. As someone who likes to break the office style mold, a bright colorful blazer is the perfect way to break up the black suit routine. The velvet material is perfect for holiday parties and winter bridal and baby showers. It also is perfect for a work to happy hour look. This outfit also looks amazing with a few strands of long pearls. This outfit and I are ready to conquer another fabulous year!
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What I Wore: Airport Style
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ASOS Swing Dress With Long Sleeves | NAUGHTY MONKEY ‘Love Story’ Cutout Bootie | ELAINE TURNER Bella Chocolate Python Clutch | GORJANA Taner Pave Bar , Chevron Pendant Necklace | KENDRA SCOTT Elle Earrings in Slate | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle, Old [SIMILAR] Mini Pave Links Bracelet, old [SIMILAR] | ESSIE Sole Mate | MAC Lipstick ‘Blankety’
As you have probably figured out from my posts this week, I did a little traveling last week. Typically when I travel, I prefer to fly out immediately after work. It is something about waking up in my destination that I love. So what I wore to work that day must also be comfortable enough for me to fly in. I have previously raved about how this swing dress is incredibly comfortable! It also is a good casual work dress, so it is perfect for my work/airport transition. I love how loose and flowy it is. I can put my knees up and wrap my whole body in it if I am cold on the flight or want to sit in a new postion. Also, it has pockets, SOLD!
My other must have for flying is comfortable shoes that easily slip on and off for the security checkpoint and sometimes while on long flights. I am so in love with these Naughty Monkey booties! As soon as I saw them on Instagram, I knew I had to have them. They are super cute and really comfortable! I do not think I have ever recieved more compliments on a pair of shoes from such a variety of people than these booties. I was stopped by men and women of all ages who just wanted to say they liked my shoes. They have a semi-low chunky heel, so it was easy to walk across the airport lugging my carry-on bag. Bonus, after wearing them from 8am-12am, they were still comfortable. I can’t wait to pair these booties with shorts this spring and skinny jeans this winter!
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One Sweater Two Ways – Part 1
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TOPSHOP Sweater, Old [SIMILAR | SIMILAR | SIMILAR | SIMILAR] | LOFT Striped Pencil Skirt, Old [SIMILAR | SIMILAR | LOVE THIS! | SPLURGE] | ELAINE TURNER Gillian Black Leather and Suede Heel, Drew Black Leather Clutch | GORJANA Chevron Pendant Necklace, Mia Tiered Necklace | KENDRA SCOTT Elle Earrings in Slate | ESSIE Sole Mate | MAC Lipstick in ‘Faux’
Today’s outfit is part of a 2 day post, One Sweater Two Ways. The second part of this post will be revealed on Friday. For today’s look, I am styling this sweater for the office. If you have been reading my blog for the past few months, then you know how I love to style my pencil skirts! This high/low sweater from Topshop is perfect for my flowy top look. I love the cream color of the sweater because it goes with so many different colors and breaks me of my normal black color palette. Both my top and skirt are from last year, but I found some great similar pieces linked above. My favorite part of my outfit today are these gorgeous shoes from Elaine Turner. I had been eyeing these shoes for months, and decided to splurge on them over Elaine’s Pink Friday sale. I love that they are a cross between a bootie and a dress shoe. They are perfect to wear with skirts for work! Bonus for you, they are still on sale and also come in a gorgeous taupe color. Don’t forget to check back on Friday to see how I styled this sweater for a casual weekend look.
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Remix!
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GOODNIGHT MACAROON Turtleneck Cable Knit Sweater*ON SALE | HALOGEN Seamed Pencil Skirt, [SIMILAR] | ENZO ANGIOLINI ‘Holdyn’ Over the Knee Boot*ON SALE | ELAINE TURNER Bella Python Clutch | GORJANA Mia Tiered Necklace, Chloe Large Studs | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle, Old [SIMILAR] | ESSIE Sole Mate | NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Dolce Vita
Remixing another piece from a previous post today! The darker magenta color of this skirt makes it a great transitional piece to carry me into every season! While normally I love pairing a pencil skirt with a loose and flowy top, the cooler temperatures have me reaching for oversized sweaters instead. It still gives you that same juxtaposition I love with a pencil skirt and flowy top, but keeps you a little warmer. I am so in love with this sweater. It is so incredibly comfortable!!! I can’t wait to pair this sweater with jeans and boots further into the winter season or just to lounge in around the house with a pair of leggings. The sweater is going to look great for a casual family gathering and is a classic style that I can wear for years. I am also having a a remix moment with my boots today pairing them with a skirt instead of my normal jeans. To keep over the knee boots office friendly, I try to keep a 2 inch rule between my skirt and the top of the boot. Since I am a bit on the short side, I think the few inches between skirt and boot help make me look a little taller. After all when you are petite, it is great to be able to give the illusion of height especially with no heel involved. Hope ya’ll are having an amazing week! We are almost to the halfway mark!
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