PFC # 13 :: Stylish for under $100

This month’s Petite Fashion Challenge is hosted by Annie of Really Petite:

The Challenge: Put together a professional outfit (excluding shoes and accessories) for under $100. Bonus points if the completed outfit including shoes and accessories is under $100.

 

[Outfit]

Cashmere Wrap :: Gap ($35)

Top :: Swapped ($0)

Skirt & Clutch :: H&M ($7 + $7)

Tights :: HUE ($3.50)

Shoes :: Banana Republic ($30)

Belt :: From Rampage Dress ($0)

Necklace & Bracelets :: Borrowed from MIL ($0)

Total = $82.50

 Those that know me knows that I don't ever buy things that are NOT on sale. The only exception is designer handbags but those are usually gifts. I honestly believe that these days you don't need to spend a lot when dressing professionally or otherwise. The deals are out there you just need to find them =)

Hope you enjoyed my 2nd PFC. Thank you Annie for hosting! Be sure to check out the rest of the Petite Fashion Challenge participants listed over at Really Petite.

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Weekend Glam :: Soft Chambray

Happy Friday everyone!

Taken individually, each of the items I am wearing today would be so far from glamorous but I love the end result. It is this kind of creativity that sparks the imagination of graduates with degrees from fashion design
schools. I really adore the look of glamor paired with a casual vibe. I think I've worn this chambray shirt enough times to be able to call it my own. I don't think Hubby has worn it at all since he bought it =)

The kids have winter break next week but unfortunately I still have work and school so we might do a weekend trip since Monday is a holiday. If we do end up going somewhere I will do a quick "What to pack for a short trip" entry to share with you ladies =) Enjoy the rest of your day!

[Outfit]

Jacket & Fur Collar :: H&M
Chambray Shirt :: Men's GAP
Bottom :: Rampage via Macy's
Shoes :: Banana Republic
Necklace & Braclet :: Borrowed from MIL
Bag :: LV Neverfull

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Pearls, Pearls, Pearls

If diamonds are a girl's best friend than pearls must be our soul mates! Fashion icons such as Coco Chanel, Elizabeth Taylor, and Audrey Hepburn all had an affinity for pearls. Now it's our turn to channel our inner fashion icon in a modern way.

Cherished as symbols of purity and perfection, elegance and affluence, pearls are unusual gems, created inside mollusks. Occurring naturally in a wide range of sizes, shapes, and colors, pearls have long captured the attention of scientists as well as socialites.

People all around the world have fashioned beautiful jewelry out of natural pearls until the early 20^th century when the discovery of induced pearl formation led to the introduction of cultured pearls to the global market. Today pearls are more widely available and unmatched in their beauty and splendor.

These ladylike gems are essential for year-round glamour but their clean lines also makes them ideal for everyday wear as well. They can be worn in many ways: bundled around the neck for a trendy look, beaded in gowns, worn in hair-dos, or kept simple with a pair of pearl stud earrings.

[Outfit]

Jacket, Top & Bottom :: H&M
Shoes :: Banana Republic

Bag :: Coach Karla's Clutch

Necklace & Bracelets :: Borrowed from MIL

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It's a Wrap!

Sweater that is =)

Part blanket, part sweater -  a wrap is ideal for travel, running errands or simply lounging around the house. You can wear it open with a scarf, layer it under a coat or belt it, like I've done here, for a more put-together look.

Compared to a regular button cardigan, a wrap sweater is feminine and interesting. Perfect for those who want to look chic and pretty in a casual sort of way.

What I love most is that there are no fussy buttons to deal with so it is hassle-free and low maintenance. It allows me to layer pieces underneath without the bulkiness because I can easily cinch it with a belt to create a sleek silhouette. Cozy up with a wrap sweater and you sure won't go cold this winter season!

[Outfit]

Sweater :: Gap (here)

Pants :: Rampage via Macy's

Shoes :: Banana Republic

Bag :: H&M

Bracelets :: eBay

Belt :: from H&M Vest

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Chunky Oversized Watch

These days, bigger is better when it comes to women's timepieces, which do a lot more than give you the time of day. The most multi-functional of accessories, watches give you the time and sometimes the date, all while making a blinged out fashion statement. I love the look of a big, chunky men's watch on a small dainty, feminine wrist like my own. And that is exactly what I got for Christmas this year.

Originally I wanted to get the Michael Kor's Runway style but the band was a lot thicker than I expected, so I gave up on the search due to my Finals schedule. Lo and behold, Hubby decided to take matters into his own hands to seek out the perfect watch for me. One week before Christmas while I was pulling my hair out from studying for Finals he brought this out to cheer me up =)

I have had a soft spot for rose gold since it hit the market; the pink tone is so feminine and chic. The watch is perfectly girly with the surrounding diamonds yet still has the masculine look with the proportional chunky band. I also adore the wide circular shape of the face too. It helps me see what time it is easier because some of the smaller face watches are so tiny I can hardly make out the numbers on it.

The watch you wear makes a statement about your style. An oversized watch is such a statement piece that you can easily get by with minimal other jewelry. Here I decided to stay neutral with a beige crochet sweater, camel wool skirt and my trusty fur boots. This outfit has been winterized with a thermal long sleeve shirt on the inside and a vibrant red scarf on the outside.

A watch is a way to show off your personality. It is a piece of art on your wrist, and it represents something about you whether you choose leather, metal or plastic; bright and bold or basic black. In addition, watches can also commemorate a special time in someone's life, from a wedding to an anniversary to the birth of a child. It's sentimental, so every time you look at your wrist, it will not only tell you what time it is, but also take you back to a special time in your life. Thank you Hubby for a wonderful present on our 12th Christmas together!

[Outfit]

Watch :: DKNY

Sweater :: Old Navy

Long-sleeve Top :: Gap

Skirt :: H&M

Leggings :: Hue via Macy's

Scarf :: Banana Republic

Boots :: Aldo

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Winterizing :: Mini-me

Remember this camel coat that I told you about HERE? Well, a couple months back I was at H&M and I found a similar one for kids in the little girls section. Charlotte was ecstatic!

She's like her mother already, stroking her apparel so dearly =) I love it when I find matching clothes for my mini-me and especially the ones that she adores too!

I can't say enough good things about a camel coat. The color is so neutral and goes with just about everything in my wardrobe.

This winter season I am thinking about adding some more camel and neutral color items to my wardrobe as I expect we will be getting lots of chills in New England. As a petite I love coats that have some type of belting or fur embellishments. It takes the eyes away from the mid-section and creates a slimmer silhouette. In addition, faux fur adds a touch of glam to just about anything and gives you that little bit of warmth as well.

How are you ladies winterizing yourself this season?

[My Outfit]

Coat :: Banana Republic

Leggings :: DKNY via Macy's

Shoes :: Jessica Simpson via Macy's

[Charlotte's Outfit]

Coat :: H&M

Leggings :: Gap Kids

Shoes :: Payless

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