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A Cardigan Sweater with Sparkle

Yellow Cardigan with Black Pencil Skirt

Yellow Cardigan Sweater with Sparkle Buttons

Cardigan Sweater Button detail

Work Style look with cardigan and pencil skirt

Black Pencil Skirt and Elaine Turner black clutch

Cardigan Sweater with Black Pencil skirt and black clutch, work style look

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ZARA Cardigan with Jewel Buttons  | BANANA REPUBLIC Fitted Non-Iron Sateen Shirt  | LOFT Scuba Pencil Skirt  | KELSI DAGGER Black Platform Pumps, old [SIMILAR]  | ELAINE TURNER Drew Leather Clutch*ON SALE | KENDRA SCOTT Tima Stud Earrings | ESSIE Bahama Mama | GLO MINERALS Lip Crayon in Empress Rose

I love a short work week!  Only three work days for me this holiday week, so I am wearing a cardigan sweater with a little added sparkle to keep me in my holiday mood!  I am a sucker for sequins and sparkly add-ons to any outfit, and I love the buttons on this cardigan!  I tend to wear quite a bit of black, so I usually try to pick up a few colorful layering pieces like cardigan sweaters to add a pop of color and brighten up my outfit.  The sparkly buttons on this cardigan will also make it perfect to wear to holiday gatherings! You can easily throw on some black skinny jeans and a black and white top to create a more casual look.  Cardigans are also a great way to get a few extra wears out of your warmer weather sleeveless dresses!

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Fashion Houston Recap

Last week was filled with runway shows galore, as Fashion Houston celebrated its 5th anniversary with four nights of amazing designer fashions.  For anyone wondering what attending Fashion Houston is like, I put together a post today all about my experience at the event.  I attended three of the four night this year!  All the shows were amazing and inspired some great ideas for my spring wardrobe.

The event is held at the Wortham Theater in downtown Houston.  The theater is also the home of the Houston Ballet.  Red Carpet festivites started the night out with samples from Liqs Beverages, photo opportunities, celebrity sightings,  and a sneak peek at a few of the latest Audi vehicles.

Wortham Center Fashion Houston

Fashion Houston Red Carpet Wortham Center Downtown Houston

The glitz and glam of the runway awaits just up the escalator.

Escalators to Fashion Houston, Wortham Center

I arrived a bit early one night and was able to snap some pictures of the event space before the crowds filled in.

Fashion Houston Runway

Fashion Houston Front Row

Lights, Camera, Action!  It is time to get this fashion party started!

Fashion Houston

Alexis Monsanto amazed with a runway show filled with gorgeous dresses and amazing theatrical quality.

Runway Show Alexis Monsanto

Runway Show Alexis Monsanto

One of my favorites, Tibi, showcased her Spring 2015 collection.

Fashion Houston Runway Show Tibi

Runway Show Tibi

Local designer Sameera Faridi showcased the beautiful detail work of her Spring 2015 line.

Runway Show Sameera Faridi

Several Art Institute students took to the runway this year to show off their talents with a 5 look show.

Runway Show Art Institute

Runway Show Art Institute

The fabulous Rubin Singer showed a tribal themed show.  One of my favorites of the week, I wanted everything on the runway!

Runway Show Rubin Singer

Fashion Houston Runway Show Rubin Singer

Runway Show Rubin Singer

Rebecca Minkoff took to the stage showing her Spring 2015 line along side her handbags.

Fashion Houston Rebecca Minkoff

Runway Show Rebecca Minkoff

Fashion Houston VIP

My fashion partner in crime, Kelley Brege of Chic Domestic, and I were so busy snapping photos of all the amazing fashion, we almost forgot to grab one of ourselves!  We had such a great time at Fashion Houston this year! We are already ready for next year’s show!

Want to read about my Fashion Houston outfits, read the posts HERE and HERE!

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All photos in this post taken by me, except the last one which was taken by a friend.

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Black is the New Pink

All Black Work Look with Red Shoes

Black Polka dots with silver jewelry

All Black with Red Pumps for Work Style

Red Pumps with Skinny Work Pants

Silver Jewelry Bracelets

All Black Work Style with Red high heels

Kendra Scott Rayne Necklace

All Black Work Look with Red high Heels

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BANANA REPUBLIC Soft Wash Oxford Shirt, sold out [SIMILAR | SIMILAR]  | LOFT Moto Skinny Pants | CHINESE LAUNDRY Red Patent Pumps, old [SIMILAR] | KENDRA SCOTT Tima Stud Earrings , Silver Rayne Necklace in Ivory Pearl  | STELLA & DOT Renegade Cluster Bracelet  | NADRI Crystal Bangle  | GORJANA Conwell Charm Necklace  | STILA Stay All Day Lipstick in Fiery | ESSIE Bahama Mama

Black is definitely the new pink.  I always find myself leaning towards darker colors when I am out shopping, and I think you can never go wrong with a black on black look.  I love how simple yet strong an all black ensemble can be, and the slimming effect of black doesn’t hurt.   Sometimes I will add a pop of color with shoes or jewelry to break up the dark color.   It’s a great way to show off an amazing statement necklace, or sport a fun shoe color.  I love wearing my red pumps with all black!  The color really shines against the all black background.  Happy Friday!

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The Statement Skirt

Gold Topshop Skirt for Girls Night Out

Girls Night Out Look, Gold Skirt Black Top

Holiay Party Gold Skirt Black Top

Party Look Gold Midi Skirt with Black Top

Topshop Gold Midi Skirt and Black Enzo Angiolini Pumps

Girls Night Out Gold Skirt with Black Top

Gold Jewelry

Holiday Party Style Gold Midi Skirt with Black Top

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TOPSHOP Gold Foil Midi Skirt  | HALOGEN Quilted Leather Jacket, old [SIMILAR]  | HALOGEN Tie Neck Blouse, old [SIMILAR] | ENZO ANGIOLINI Finton Pumps  | ELAINE TURNER Drew Leather Clutch*ON SALE | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle, Old [SIMILAR],  Mini Pave Links Bracelet, old [SIMILAR]   |BANANA REPUBLIC RegattaCluster Chandelier Earrings, old [SIMILAR | SIMILAR] | URBAN DECAY Lipstick in Mrs. Mia Wallace  |  ESSIE Bahama Mama

My first two nights of Fashion Houston have been amazing!  The runway shows have been beautiful and inspiring for some new outfit ideas.   I had to give you a little sneak peek of what I am wearing tonight because I am so in love with this skirt!  As soon as I saw this skirt, I knew I would be wearing it to Fashion Houston.  I love how you see the flashes of gold in between the pleats as you walk and move.  Tonight is Girl’s Night Out for my friends and me with a visit to the VIP Lounge and possibly a stop by the Fashion Houston after party.  This skirt was definitely made to move and dance the night away.  I love the longer length of this skirt because you can easily wear this to an office Christmas party too.  The best part of the skirt is the price tag, it is under $80!!  The lower price helped me feel better about the fact that I probably will only wear this skirt a few times a year. Since the skirt is such a statement piece, I wanted to keep everything else I wore subtle.  I paired with a black top and my only jewelry is a pair of gold earrings and a couple bracelets.   This look is definitely red carpet ready!  Tonight’s show features Rebecca Minkoff, Bibhu Mohapatra, and my local favorite and Project Runway winner Chloe Dao.  If you are interested in purchasing tickets or learning more about Fashion Houston, visit Fashionhouston.net

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