Dragon Girl

As I mentioned in my last post, I recently bought a new shade of lipstick (NARS Dragon Girl). I'm  head over heels for it; it's the inspiration for this outfit and I'm sure for many to come. I know that may seem silly, but I'm telling you, this bright red lip makes me feel...powerful! Heads turn when I wear it. Maybe it's the eye-popping, notice-me shade, maybe it's the confidence it gives me. I don't know for sure what it is, but I am sure I'm smitten.

What do you think of the long trench? I obtained it at a recent clothing swap. It's really long, but I think I like it!

A special thanks to Min Son for taking the time to be my photographer!!

Blouse (cream): Gianetta

Sweater (black): Georgiou

Skirt, from Budapest: Eclectick

Shoes: Sam Edelman

Bracelets, from American Craft Council event: Louise Fischer Cozzi

Watch: Invicta

Trench: Your guess is as good as mine (I can't read the label)!

The billowy blouse

There is something ridiculously romantic about the silky blouses that are so ubiquitous right now. I first thought to buy one after seeing my friend Patty's gorgeous blouse while styling her wardrobe. I'm pretty sure she said she purchased in the early 90s. How fortuitous that she kept it!

Patty, rocking her blouse

Nude, rose, pinkish hues are all the rage, but any I'm starting to see a much more diversified palette. What I love about the light pink is that it truly seems to look good on everyone. I recently bought mine during one of Saks Fifth Avenue's Fashion Fixes, a devilishly tempting sale where certain designers are featured at over 50% off (to sign up, just create an account on their website).  

I paired mine for its debut with my black skinny pants and a vintage-inspired belt to give me a bit of shape. I love that this shirt can be easily tucked in or worn untucked to show the shirttails. I'll share my outfit and then share a few similar blouses to "prettify" your wardrobe.

Shirt: Chelsea Flower * Pants: GAP * Shoes: Sam Edelman

Now for your shopping pleasure:

From Shopbop.com

Alice & Olivia Haylen Blouse

DVF Gyls Blouse- in purple or white!



From Nordstrom.com:

Marc by Marc Jacobs Florence

Vince Draped Front Blouse

Daniel Rainn Nima

From Piperlime.com:

Tinley Road

Baily 44- Make Hay While the Sun Still Shines Shirt

Tuesday

So there was allegedly going to be nice weather today.  Allegedly.

Anyhow, I wanted to go with a feminine look, so I wore my pale pink Grecian-style dress, which flows so beautifully when I walk. It's as much a sensory-pleasing dress as it is a visually pleasing one. I actually had a skater guy pull of his headphones to tell me, "Miss, I really like your dress." Still not sure what warranted the "Miss," but it was really sweet nevertheless. Normally I wear this dress with a wider belt, but I'm just so into slim belts right now. Never hurts to do an accessories shake up to avoid clothing ruts.

I woke up with some wild hair today, so I thought I might as well run with it!

Alright, here's Tuesday:

Dress: H&M  *  Belt: Calvin Klein  *  Shoes: Sam Edelman