Style Diary: Pink Dress

I attribute my increasing appreciation for pink to the many breast cancer charity events that I’ve planned, promoted and executed.  It’s the color of choice.  It’s symbolic.  It’s supportive.  It’s feminine.  And it creates awareness.  I used to hate wearing the color.  And still to this day there are certain shades that cause a gag reflex in me – baby pink for instance, is just too …girly (yes! even for me!)

This year already, I’ve spearheaded 4 breast cancer related charitable events, all of course emphasizing the color pink in one way or another.  And so I’ve had to find shades that suit me.  Somehow in the process, the color has really grown on me.

I found this Zara dress and just had to have it.  It was perfect for my many pink-themed events, had the requisite sleeves thus making it appropriate for work and was in a shade I could stand to rock.


I paired it with my Prada purse, also worn in other style diary entries, a giant jeweled necklace from Express and my Marc Jacob lookalike flats also worn here,

I’ve got to get the dress lengthened now that I look at these pictures.  Either my legs are longer than I remember or these Zara dresses are cut like minis!

What’s your favorite shade of pink? And what would you call this shade?

Style Diary: Navy outfit

I’m constantly converting my day dresses into something more appropriate for work. And why not?  I’m all about making my clothes work double-duty.  In this case, all it takes is a blazer and making sure the skirt length is appropriate.  Here, I’m wearing a Rebecca Taylor navy dress with pom pom trim.  Here is a close-up of the dress’s skirt under the military, Forever 21 blazer.

The shoes are Christian Louboutin lucite stilettos with yellow bows down the middle that I found at a high-end consignment store.  And the tote is Juicy Couture.

Here’s the back of the blazer – loving the feminine ruffles and how they offset the masculine military details. For more on  my style and what I wear to work, click here.

 

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