Style Me Pretty :: Reaccessorize Wedding Attires

Gucci Ursula Heels (here) || Tobi.com Serendipity dress (here)

Spring is here and that means wedding season has begun. With so many to attend, it gets expensive if you need to buy a new dress each time. Here are some ways to get more wear from one dress. Have at least one simple go-to dress in your closet that you feel comfortable in. You will get more wear from a dress when it is basic and simple in look because they are less identifiable when worn multiple times, especially when you change up what you wear with them. Get more wear out of a dress by buying different types of jewelry, shoes and wraps to change up your look. The key to getting maximum use out of one dress is through your accessories. Switch from gold to silver or diamonds to pearls and you will instantly have a new look. A simple change in jewelry can make a huge difference in the way you look. So before you go out and buy a new dress for your next event try freshening up a dress you already own with new shoes and some exciting new jewelry. Check out FreshTrends, they have a great selection of jewelry, specifically body jewelry that will add glamor to your wedding attire.

The Belt

I'm guilty of belting basically everything - adding a belt to an outfit can be an incredible way to add style and class to what you are wearing. It is one of those honored accessories that never seems to go out of style. The right belt can make or break an outfit, providing curves where there are none, and adding pop to a drab outfit.

The best thing about belts is how they accentuate your waist. Take this outfit for example, I love how the beige colors of the fur vest and sweater blend together but the material of the sweater was quite chunky. Therefore I cinched it with a gold chain belt to add some color and to give the illusion of a smaller waist. Belts provide curve and definition to your body, and add structure to your outfit, separating the top and bottom areas while helping to highlight your figure.

The addition of a belt is a simple way to tie your entire outfit together. It is such a fun and easy way to update your wardrobe without the expense. 

Side Note:

Wi, from A Single Girl's Musings tagged me to do a little game so that she can get to know a little bit more about me. Here are my 4 fun facts for each category:

• 4 Jobs I've had in my life:
• Manicurist
• Fund Accountant
• Claims Specialist
• Paralegal
• 4 Movies I would watch over and over:
• Twilight Series (Going to see Breaking Dawn tonight!!!)
• Legally Blonde
• Beauty and the Beast
• Go Go Sister (Korean)
• 4 TV shows I love to watch:
• Glee
• Friends
• Sex and the City
• Gossip Girls
• 4 Places I've been on vacation:
• Las Vegas
• California
• Bahamas
• Florida
• 4 Favorite food:
• Sushi
• Frozen Yogurt
• Crawfish
• Shabu (hotpot)

Would love to read some fun facts about you ladies as well so post some in the comments below or do a blog entry and link me over :)

[Outfit]

Vest and Sweater :: H&M

Bottom :: Jessica Simpson via Macy's

Shoes :: Steve Madden Intyce

Bag :: Gucci Hobo

Headband :: Swapped

Belt :: Came from XOXO dress

Thanks for reading!

Casual Weekend

This past Saturday we (hubby, BFF, BFF's hubby and I) took the kids to see Puss in Boots at AMC Boston. It was such a cute movie. If you are into those cute childhood fairy tales then this is the movie for you.

Afterwards we stopped at Little Q in Chinatown for some hotpot. When the weather is dreary and cold, there's nothing better than a pot of simmering liquid with a colorful array of meats, seafood, vegetables and noodles. Hotpot is also known as Chinese fondue.

 
My favorite part about this meal is creating your own concoction of the dipping sauce. There are plenty of different ingredients you can put in your bowl to personalize your creation: soy sauce, sesame paste, chili, garlic, scallions, cilantro and Chinese barbecue sauce are some choices.

Then there is the steaming soup that fills the entire restaurant with fragrant aromas. Here we have the mala flavor which features a numbingly spicy broth. This one wasn't too bad because the broth was actually drinkable, if we had ordered the crazy mala than our tongue would've been numb.

Little C with his Thai ice tea with boba.

Today we have a special guest appearance by my partner-in-crime and fellow fashionista. We always call each other when we make a purchase and sometimes end up buying the same thing. It's great to have a fashion buddy when you go shopping, you can rest assure that what you are buying will look good on you ;)

As you ladies can see I am addicted to color-blocking. Having only been blogging for a little over a month and here I am with my 3rd color-blocking outfit. This outfit is a combination of pinks and browns. I love these two colors together. I think dark brown paired with shades of pink add such a hint of vintage flair to any outfit.

I love how BFF contrasted the leopard scarf with plaid shorts here. Mixing leopard with plaid is a wild way to have fun with an otherwise neutral ensemble. And can I please have your LV Berkeley please!

[My Outfit]

Top :: H&M

Sweater :: H&M

Skirt :: H&M

Shoes :: Steve Madden Intyce

Earrings & Necklace :: Gift

Tights :: DKNY

 Bag :: Gucci

[BFF's Outfit]

Top :: Ann Taylor Loft

Blazer :: H&M

Shorts :: H&M

Scarf :: Ebay

Shoes :: DSW

Tights :: Hue

 Bag :: LV

Thanks for reading!

Event :: Ceremony at Boston Park Plaza

Last Friday I attended an awards ceremony with my husband at the Boston Park Plaza. Originally I wasn't going to go because my husband didn't think he would be able to fly back in time but he took an early flight and we eventually were able to attend. Every year around this time my school host a ceremony to recognize top students in their class. Some of the awards include top 2 students, top 10% and students that receive the highest grade in a particular class. I was honored to be the recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in the study of Law & Ethics of Lawyering.

I was in such a time crunch that I didn't really have time to get ready. I came straight home from work, got dressed and had to pick up the kids to bring to mother-in-law then had to pick husband up at the train station. Luckily I had this chiffon blouse that didn't require any ironing and threw it on with a pencil skirt and belt. Nice and simple for a formal event.

When I purchased this blouse I was visualizing that I would wear it in the summer/spring time but because this particular pattern utilized the darker, richer tone of the fall season with the rustic orange and navy - I thought it was cold weather-appropriate. Layering is another essential aspect of working a floral pattern into fall looks. Here I paired this outfit with a slouchy cardigan to emphasis the long silhouettes of the pencil skirt.

Overall it was a nice and relaxing evening for us. I was able to introduce my husband to my classmates so that he can meet the people that I interact with at school. I am so thankful to him for rushing home to attend this event with me. I am so blessed to have such a great support system to help me through this road in my life. Thank you for letting me share this event with you ladies and I hope that you had a great weekend as well!

[Outfit]

Top :: H&M

Skirt :: H&M

Cardigan :: Banana Republic

Shoes :: Aldo

Earrings & Necklace :: Gift

Belt :: Swapped

 Bag :: Gucci

Thanks for reading!