Style Update! #2

So I've worn this outfit (and variants of it) a few times. I'm kind of in love with it. I've worn it to interview, to lunch with girlfriends and to dinner with family. I'm digging shorts with tights for the cool weather Portland is still getting, while the combo still breaths enough to be comfortable when (or if!) the sun comes out.

Let's go over this briefly from top to bottom.

Sunglasses - Nine West - $45
You know me and my sales. I got these on a mega sale at Nordstrom Rack for less than $10! Normally I don't even pick up aviators, but these are just TOO cute!

Blouse - Michael Kors - $79
Found this one at Nordstrom. I love ruffle details and the gold pinstripes running through it make it a classic business/business casual staple. It ties in really nicely with the jacket as well, I think. The lightweight fabric also makes it ideal for warmer weather when buttoned over a tank.

Blazer - Calvin Klein - $199
I dig blazers. Especially when they fit right! Given my short stature, I always shop petites. It means having to do MUCH less tailoring and sometimes none at all. This classic black blazer with white pinstripes will never go out of style and dresses up any look.

Belt - Thrifted - $0
Unlike most of my thrifted items, this one was a hand-me-down from my mum. Straight out of the 80s, though understated, it's a soft black leather with a brass-finish buckle and is about an inch thick. It was the perfect splash of black to balance out this outfit.

Shorts - Calvin Klein - $39
This are classic khaki/cream shorts with a pocketless booty. I find pockets in the rear can distract from an otherwise crisp look and I'm glad CK agrees with me on that note! Of course I've still got to have my front pockets. For ultimate comfort, these are finger-tip length. Don't you hate it when short shorts ride up? Add a couple of inches and never worry about that little issue again.

Purse - Coach - $399**
If there is anything you should never skimp on, it's bags. My collection is almost entirely Coach, since shopping with them guarantees quality, style and timelessness. I love me my Coach bags.

Tights - Target - $5
Target has the cutest tights. I went there one day and threw one of each style into my cart. As a result, I have never been in need of more interesting tights. These purple polka dot stockings are the perfect pop of color to my otherwise neutral palette.

Shoes - Style & Co. (thrifted) - $7
When shoe shopping, even if they're thrifted, you should look for real leather uppers. These will be most comfortable and will mold to your feet much better than anything fake. These were adorable and in one of my favorite styles--Victorian-granny. Hey, don't knock it until you try it.


**To view a full-sized picture of this week's style update outfit, including my bag and my outfit without the accessories, take a look at my chictopia blog here: http://chictopia.com/ellacouture/

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Style Quickie #1

It's Saturday! I'm sure you have better things to do than be shut up inside reading blogs, so we'll make this quick.

In 1987 Ralph Lauren, famous for his Polo Ralph Lauren line, was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. He made a full recovery from his surgery in April of that year and lives today at 71-years-old.

Ralph Lauren with his wife, Ricky at the CFDA Fashion Awards 2009

Follower Friday

Today is Friday! Woo! Just the beginning of a surely amazing weekend! To celebrate, I'm going to start up a little thing I like to call Follower Friday. I'm going post a question and all you've got to do is comment on this post with your answers!

I'll go through all of the answers I've gotten and choose a few of my favorites to feature you and your answer (and your blog!) in next week's Follower Friday question!

So, without further adieu, today's question is:

Lipgloss or lipstick? Why?

Just comment on this post to be featured in next week's Follower Friday!