5 Days of Fashion!

Sorry for the delay in posting outfit details. I have been so busy at work, that I just have not had the time. 

My first dress is an old Lilly Pulitzer dress. I really can't find it anywhere since these prints sell out so quick. However, Lilly has some great prints for the summer. Some of the prints are a little childish for my tastes, but they have great solid colors and some more muted prints. 

Dress  Lilly Pulitzer: Dress (sold out)

I absolutely love gingham prints. It's so masculine typically, so I love the shift to it being more feminine. This outfit is pretty simple. All black with a pop of light blue gingham. Wearing my favorite staple pants and wedges. I am telling you, these are the most comfortable wedges and pants I own!

Shirt  LOFT: Light Blue Gingham

Pants  Banana Republic: Sloan Pants

Wedges  Tory Burch: Sally Wedge

Blazer  ZARA: Boyfriend Blazer

I love a pop of color to any outfit! The Limited has great blazers (pink, turquoise, etc...). Great price and so versatile. My favorite part of this outfit is actually my new Kate Spade flats. I have been been looking for black flats forever! 

My favorite pair of flats were my Marc by Marc Jacobs flats... of course they are discontinued (anyone from Marc Jacobs reading... BRING THEM BACK). These ones below are actually pretty comfortable thurs far. The back of my feet hurt initially, but breaking them in will help tremendously!

Blazer  The Limited: Fuschia Blazer

Dress  J Crew Factory: Black Flared Dress

Flats  Kate Spade: Black Bow Flats

Necklace  Nordstrom: Black Statement

Coral and Navy is such a great combo! It's so nautical, which is why I decided to wear my tassel rope necklace. The outfit is pretty simple, yet so professional. J Crew Factory really brings it with petite work dresses!

Dress  J Crew Factory: Coral Lace Dress

Shoes  Lauren by Ralph Lauren: Zabrina (similar)

Necklace  Baublebar: Tassel Necklace

Blazer  Banana Republic: Navy Blazer (similar)

New obsession for life: drapey pants. I am so obsessed! They are like wearing leggings or pajamas to work, yet still looking professional. I am on the hunt to find drapey pants from other retailers. It's just hard to find petite one (petite problems). I highly recommend these!

Pants  Banana Republic: Drapey Pants

Shoes  Ann Taylor: Kylie Pumps

Necklace  Kendra Scott: Rayne Necklace

Ring  H&M: White Ring (similar)

Tank  LOFT: Rib Tank

Hump Day Fashion Roundup!

Sorry for the late posts! I have been so busy at work that I haven't had the time to update the blog. I just wanted to post a round-up of everything I have worn this week.

I wanted to start off by saying that my floral maxi dress from the wedding I attended Sunday is unfortunately sold out. Whomp whomp. I got it from Asos and recommend checking that site periodically to see what pops up. This dress was around $400 and I got it for $87! Constantly checking websites is a great idea to find fashion steals!

My first outfit is a dress I recently purchased at Forever 21 with a multitude of accessories. To be honest, i don't wear a lot of rings, so I like to buy cheap cocktail and midi rings because it's not an investment piece in my eyes. This dress is so comfortable and can be worn casually with sandals or dressed up with a blazer. 

Dress  Forever 21: Floral Dress

Blazer  J Crew Factory: Black Blazer

Ring 1  Forever 21: Emerald Cocktail Ring

Ring 2  Forever 21: Gold Midi Ring Set

Shoes  Tory Burch: Sally Wedges

This top is actually super old from Zara. I love the peter pan collar and print. So cute! The biggest star with this outfit is my Zara leather jacket. A leather jacket is a such a great staple piece! I recommend getting a moto style one as it gives outfits that edgy look. But it's really all preference!

Shirt  Zara: Peter Pan Shirt (similar)

Jacket  Zara: Leather Jacket

Pants  Banana Republic: Sloan Pants

Shoes  Ann Taylor: Kylie Pumps

I love a great pleated leather skirt. This is super old from Ann Taylor so I am unsure if it is still available. I will link similar skirts. I particularly love these Aztec style bracelet. Forever 21 find and they were less than $7!

Blazer  J Crew Factory: Navy Blazer

Skirt  Ann Taylor: Leather Pleated Skirt (similar)

Necklace  LOFT: Gold Statement Necklace

Top  Banana Republic: Silk Tank (similar)

Bracelets  Forever 21: Bracelet Set (similar)

Rings  H&M: Midi Ring Set (similar)

Shoes  Nine West: Flax Pumps (similar)

Business Attire - with a pop of color!

I am sure you have all noticed how most of my outfits these days are work appropriate. The next two outfits pictured is a perfect example of how a pop of color can go a long way. Being "office professional" doesn't mean black suit and white button down anymore. It's springtime and I love the fact that I can incorporate color into my work wardrobe.

I love colorful pants. The Banana Republic Sloan Pants are my absolute go-to (the winnie/minnie J Crew pants are a close second). They are so comfortable, but look so sleek! I have sung their praises when writing previous blog posts, so I won't bore you all with the details. These purple pants are still available on the site. There are always sales at Banana Republic, so don't feel obligated to buy these full price.

I wear a Petite 00, to get the perfect fit. If you are petite, tall, regular, this pair of slacks are for you!

Pants  Banana Republic: Sloan Pants

Shoes  Nine West: Flax Pumps (similar)

Blazer  J Crew Factory: Camel Blazer

Necklace  Tory Burch: Multistrand Necklace

Blouse  LOFT: Trim Rib Tank ($25!!)

My other outfit is more professional. Great for an interview when you have to be slightly conservative. The green top is an old silk blouse from Ann Taylor, and looks so classy with the black suit. Wearing a delicate gold/silver chain and studs are recommended to keep the look clean.

During a professional interview, I don't recommend wearing prints. It's just too loud and may distract interviewers. Stick with solid colors. Jeweled tones and/or pastels look great with a suit. I prefer to wear a black suit during interviews, but navy and grey are also appropriate.

Suits  Banana Republic: Skirt and Blazer Set

Blouse  Ann Taylor: Green Silk Blouse (similar)

Earrings  Tory Burch: Large Logo Studs

Necklace  H&M: Delicate Necklace (similar - $3.95!)

Shoes  LK Bennett: Shilo Pumps (similar)

Festival Attire

It's festival season! Coachella kicked off this weekend and I am so jealous I have never lived close enough to attend. The gypsy, bohemian styles are so much fun... not to mention that I love to people watch! 

I think the trends that have been worn in the past are still pretty relevant but I am sure there will be a lot of 70s attire and FLARED DENIM! I may be too short to pull off that trend, but if you are tall with long legs, this style is made for you. 

Here are 10 trends that I think are perfect for festival season:

It's difficult (and expensive) to buy a ton of outfits for a weekend festival so I wanted to share with you three ways to jazz up one basic outfit. The key? Kimonos! I love how much a kimono can liven up an outfit when mixed in with some accessories ....and flash tattoos (I posted about flash tattoos a while back. They are just fabulous and perfect for an event like this!)

Sandals  Tory Burch: Tan Sandals (sold out - similar)

Kimono  Band of Gypsies: Floral Kimono

Top  Julie's: Cream Crop Top (similar)

Necklace  BP: Long Turquoise Pendant (similar)

Necklace II Kendra Scott: Rayne Necklace

Shorts  H&M: Cuffed Denim Shorts (similar)

Kimono II BP: Pink Kimono

Images Courtesy of google.com

What Farah Wore: Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! I don't really go all out on Valentine's Day as I used to when I was younger, but I wanted to share with you my favorite Valentine's Day outfit. 

1. Midi Skirt: I love wearing a skirt or dress during Valentine's Day. It's feminine and delicate. However, since it's about 20 degrees outside, I think a Midi Skirt is a GREAT alternative. I recommend wearing heels with it (especially if you are petite -- you will drown in this skirt).

2. Silk Blouse: A cream/white silk blouse should be a staple to any wardrobe! It looks great with a pair of denim jeans or tucked in under a skirt. I thought about wearing a pink blouse, but I love the contrast of the cream and red. Looks stunning.

3. Leopard Pumps: I actually love the red strappy heels from this look, but I paired it with leopard pumps. It really makes the outfit pop!

4. Red Lips: Always. A red lip is perfect for any holiday and especially Valentine's Day. YSL Le Rouge is my all time favorite lipstick. Dab some concealer on your lip prior to applying the lipliner and lipstick. Your lips will be red all night (and throughout dinner). Other great red lipstick brands are MAC Ruby Woo (worn by Rihanna) and NARS Jungle Red (worn by Taylor Swift). I think any of these would look great tonight!

5. Dangle Earrings: With my short hair, I love dangly earrings. My Tory Burch Circle Earring is my absolute favorite. Great quality! Gold and red are a match made in heaven and look absolutely stunning together. 

I didn't post this, but I paired all of this with my cream double-cloth J-Crew coat. You can also pair it with a nice boyfriend blazer in black. If you want to go crazy, wear a fur coat or even a patterned jacket (jacquard, neutral, or a different shade of red)

Happy Valentine's Day!