Black Or White?

One rushed Friday while in Union Station I realized that I wasn’t satisfied with my attire for the evening.  What’s a girl on the go to do?  Luckily Union Station has a few clothing and shoe stores for a quick wardrobe change.  One such store is White House, Black Market.  I wear so much black I’m surprised that I’ve never really bought much from there.  Many of their clothes seem to be for someone a bit older than me but there are a few gems to be plucked from their racks.

Right now they are giving an additional 25% off of sale prices *and* throwing in $25 off  of $125 in purchases using code number 8688 and $50 off of $200 purchases with code number 8691.  The codes expire 11/2 but even without them these are some great prices.

Anyway, I put together these two looks from the sale pages.  Thoughts?

 

A. Open Diamond Sweater, $50

B. Wide Leg Tweed Pant, $37

C. Chain Metal Ballet Flat, $40

D. Khaki Kimono Jacket, $75

E. Silk Cocktail Dress, $53

F. Black Patent Ankle Booties, $60

Puff Mami

Welp, if you’re anywhere in the Northeast you know that winter is coming.  It may already be here as just minutes ago it was snowing outside my office window.  I so am not ready.  Anyway, I was never the type of girl to wear a Starter jacket but I always envied how cozy and warm-looking those who did seemed.  So I went to search for the perfect puffy jacket.  Warm but still with cute where you can see that I am not shaped like the Stay Puff Marshmallow Man.  Here’s what I came up with.  Oh and if you see me in the streets in A. just pretend that I’m not fibbing when I say that it was in the back of my closet and that I didn’t just buy it. 

A. Belted Long Puffer Coat, $160

B. Bright Pink Belted Puffer Mid, $108 

C. Plum Cropped Puffer, $175

D. Belted Puffed Mid, $165

Mad For Plaid

Way back in yesteryear, I proudly walked around in large shirts tucked into colored jeans.  And don’t forget the body suit underneath it all.  Yes, I was pretty much looking like an extra from MC Lyte’s “Poor Georgie” video (see girl on left).  It was back then that I discovered my love for plaid- plaid jacket, plaid hats, and yes of course those plaid lumber jack shirts.  Worn with overalls and embarassingly even skirts. 

Nowadays, I still love plaid but it’s a little more shall we say feminine and refined.  Plaid is making a comeback and does every couple of seasons or so but these jackets that I spotted on Urban Outfitters have just enough hint of grunge and hip hop to  make even the sweetest silohuettes sing.  Take a looksie.  Oh and I’m still not allowed to shop but A and C really want to go home with me.

A. Ombre Plaid Coat, $98

B. Tiered Houndstooth Coat, $140

C. Check Coat, $360

D. Plaid Chambridge Coat, $159