Pink and Gray

Pink and gray has been one of my favorite color combinations ever since I was a kid.  I remember having a pink and gray shorts romper with a cut out back when I was in junior high that I wore until it fell apart! 

Pink is everywhere this fall.  Everything from fuchsia to buff are well represented from peppy styles at J. Crew to edgy pieces at Alexander McQueen.  I recently purchased this this pink moto jacket at White House Black Market after searching for the perfect one since April!  Previously, I styled it here with a navy skirt.  Today I'm wearing it with gray, and it is bringing me joy!  It is still fully stocked in petites and regular sizes.

I wore these gray snake skin print pumps with hot pink heels. I got them at DSW in May and they are still available here.  I like the contrasting heel and the snake skin pattern has some blue tones in it as well.  See them previously styled here with a blue leather skirt.

Recreate the Look:
JACKET: Exact WHBM Pink Knit Moto Jacket
SHELL: WHBM Very similar from Ann Taylor, similar with front pleats
SKIRT: WHBM similar from Ann Taylor in ponte knit, comes in black too
SHOES: exact Guess pumps under $40



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Pink on Pink

I just got this new pink knit moto jacket. I've been looking for a light pink jacket all year - ever since Pantone announced that it was the color of the year along with light blue.  I've tried on several, but nothing was a keeper until I found this one.  It's knit, so it is comfy like a cardigan.  The crop fit usually works well on my frame, and it comes in petites so it's not too long in the sleeves for me.  I also like how the moto detailing keeps this soft color from looking too sweet.  I wore a blouse under the jacket in a dustier pink, that has an attached tie.  I tried it on first with a blouse in a more perfect match, but again I thought it was too sweet.  I thought this darker pink helped ground the outfit and looked a more professional.

I paired it with a navy skirt, which is a wardrobe staple for me.  I wear my all the time.  It pairs so nicely with so many colors, and always looks classic and put together.  I recently had to retire my often worn navy pencil skirt, but not before I replaced it with this one. My last skirt was getting too big, yay! That's my favorite reason to replace something. 

I found this new navy skirt to be very comfortable, with soft fabric and just the right amount of stretch.  I wear skirts all the time, but sometimes I have trouble with them either riding up, or shifting around while I walk.  Some skirts are all over the place, and some stay where they are supposed to be.  I don't think it is determined by fit because I have both lose and tight skirts that do both.  Anyway, this skirt stays put!  I noticed that the lining is reversed.  Usually the silky side of the lining faces inward, but on this skirt the silky side of the lining is facing the skirt.  Maybe that has something to do with it.  If you're in need of a navy skirt try this one this one.

On my feet are my Ivanka Trump T-strap pink pumps.  I got them earlier this year at DSW (previously styled here.)  I have a couple of pairs of her shoes (like these) and I've found them all to be cute, comfortable, and reasonably priced. I can't find these exact shoes still available, but I linked to a similar pair below.

Pink Knit Moto Jacket - White House Black Market (Exact)

Tie Blouse - Max Mara (mine is old but here's a similar one with a longer more up-to-date tie)

Navy Skirt - T Tahari (exact)

Pink Pumps - Ivanka Trump (mine are sold out but here's a similar pair)

 

 

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Running Through the Airport

Last week I had a short business trip to Dallas. I usually schedule my flights so that I can drop my daughter off at school and then drive to the airport. This time my flight was cutting it a little close, so of course everything went wrong! The entrance ramp to the freeway was closed so I had to detour through downtown, then once I got to the airport and parked the parking shuttle took forever to arrive, then my terminal was the last one on the route, my bag had to be screened twice....you get the picture. As I'm going through security I here the final boarding call for my flight. I made my flight, but not before I ran all the way down the concourse to get to my gate...in my Louboutins!

The next time someone asks me if my shoes are comfortable I'm going to say, "Yes! I can even run in them!"

This is what I was wearing. The print on this jacket gives it a lot of versatility. I paired it with pink and yellow today, but it works with lots of different combinations. I've been seeing bell sleeves a lot this fall already. I prefer flared sleeves at 3/4 length like they are here so that they don't fall into my food, knock over papers, or get caught on door knobs. 

I paired the jacket with a yellow shell from Ann Taylor, and this dusty rose A-line skirt from Theory. I like to carry this Louis Vuitton purse when I travel because my iPad fits in it, yet it is still fairly compact. My nude Louboutin's with the rubber sole savers (see post) ended up being a great choice!

Jacket: Lafayette 148

Shell: Ann Taylor similar

Skirt: Theory Similar, Similar

Shoes: Christian Louboutin exact

Bag: Louis Vuitton Monogram Looping GM  No longer available, but here's a used version

 

After my meetings were over I swapped my skirt and pumps for jeans and mules and I was ready for dinner.

Jeans: WHBM very similar

Shoes: WHBM Similar and on sale

Shell: Ann Taylor similar

Bag: Louis Vuitton Monogram Looping GM  No longer available, but here's a used version

 

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Blush Two Ways

Yesterday, my delightful colleague, Kelsey, wore a fabulous blush blazer to work.  I happened to be wearing a blush dress. As we joked about getting the "pink" memo and confided how we hope blush continues to be on trend in the business professional wardrobe for many more seasons, she kindly let me take a picture of her awesome outfit to share with you. 

 

Doesn't she look fantastic and professional! Her lovely lace skirt and blouse are from Ann Taylor.  I first started seeing lace skirts last fall, but this was the first time I had seen someone wearing one in a business setting, and it is lovely.  When they first came out I was concerned that lace might be too feminine for a business setting, but after seeing Kelsey's outfit, I realized how wrong I was.  She looked beautiful and feminine but completely professional at the same time. Nailed it!

 

She perfectly paired the neutral lace skirt with nude shoes and a blush blazer. She purchased her blazer at TJMaxx.  I love shawl collars on blazers, and they can be hard to find.  I've been on the hunt for a blush blazer like this for some time, but still haven't found a keeper yet.  I do have a blush skirt, though.  I might barrow Kelsey's color pallet, but switch the skirt and blazer.  I could combine my blush skirt with a white blouse and a neutral blazer...stay tuned!

 

 

My blush pink outfit was this Tahari dress that my Trunk Club stylist sent me (previously worn without blazer).  I paired it with a navy blazer with a stand up collar and ruffled lapel from White House Black Market.  I could have worn my nude heels like Kelsey, but chose my Ivanka Trump blush pink heels instead.

 

Charity - I use affiliate links in this blog.  That means each time you click on a link to a product I get a few cents, even if you don't purchase anything.  I have a full time job and I keep this blog purely for fun.  All proceeds I make here I donate to charity, so please click away and know it's for a great cause! Also, please tell me what your favorite charities are in the comments.  I will donate to the ones that are most popular. Many thanks!