#PFW: Recap

Hello Fashionistas! 
TGIF! Short post today, with the recap of my faves! I can't! and Get the look for less from Paris Fashion Week.

My Faves!

Creative. Avant Garde. Not too costume-ish.  

I Can't!

Get the look for less:

To get the top from Viktor & Rolf, try Synshafashions for a similar look.
The bath towel number from Acne can be easily recreated by using any terry cloth bath towel in your linen closet or making a quick trip to Bed Bath & Beyond. No shade. Just saying.

Now that all the shows have come and gone, which one was your favorite? Which designer(s) delivered? Who disappointed? Favorite look? And anything else you wish to share. 

Today is my mother's birthday. Happy Birthday to a mother who is a Godsend. I'm so proud to be your daughter and incredibly blessed to call you mother. Hope you live to see many, many more. Love you!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone. Thanks for reading and commenting!

(Pictures can be found at Vogue.co.uk)

What To Wear

Hello Fashionistas! How was your weekend? Fashionating I hope. 

For this post I wanted to address a concern that a lot of corporate, busy, on-the-go women (Yes! I'm talking to you fashion bloggers) are faced with on a regular basis. What to wear to: happy-hour, a networking event or a low key after-work event? Well, I used to have this problem but no longer. Now, I'm going to let you know what I do when I have days like these. It's quite simple and it doesn't take much planning. 

First, I have to know what type of day I'm going to have to plan accordingly. If I have a meeting with buttoned up execs and then attending happy-hour right after and there is no time to go home and change -which is almost always- then, I brainstorm on pieces that I could bring to easily change into; Which is usually in the restroom at the building you just had said meeting.

Second, I go into my closet and decide on an outfit and accessories. Finding the right accessories also means, finding the right bag to carry the extra pieces that you will need to transition your outfit from "day" to "night" (we'll use "day" to night" for this example). Jewelry pieces are also really easy to change out and carry. 

Third, I usually try to bring one additional piece of clothing to change into. The clothing you choose should be wrinkle-resistant and fold-able to place in your bag. FYI, Jeans are perfect for this. I try to keep the same heels on through-out, but if you prefer, by all means throw in a cute pair of flats. Simple, right!?!

What To Wear by ubetterwork on polyvore.com

What are your tips for transitioning from "day" to "night"? Let me know below.

 Thanks for reading!

What's Trending Now

What's Trending Now by ubetterwork featuring casadei heels

                       

The cut-out waist dress is my new favorite thing. They're also available in the hi-low design (hi-low is still on trend).  Pastels are haute right now; from nail polishes, make-up, clothes and accessories. There is something about these colors that makes me feel like an adolescent again - in a really girly way. The coral, River Island skirt is flirty and fun,  paired with a colorful bracelet or heels. The black & white look has been a staple in my closet for years; now that the celebrities have caught on to this trend, you see it everywhere (like the way I just gave myself credit for starting a trend? lol!). Polka dots are still on trend; and this polka dot Luichiny is so chic with the ankle strap. I thought I was up on all the latest trends until the other day when I was watching The Wendy Williams show and she had a style expert on talking about "greige". What is greige? It is a color blend of "gray" and "beige". The Chloe bag above is a fabulous example of how this neutral color can blend in with any color palette. Share with me your thoughts on the latest tends - likes? dislikes?

Hope everyone is enjoying the warm weather. Unfortunately, soon I'll be complaining about the heat, so until then I'm embracing the warmth. 

Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen by ubetterwork featuring slim fit pants