Ribbon Cutting for Lake Travis School of Fine Arts

At the end of the month my girlfriend will be having a Grand Opening for her new school in Texas, Lake Travis School of Fine Arts.  She needs a “show-stopping” outfit that will last her all day and night through the Open House, ribbon cutting ceremony, and then the opening night party.  I wanted to give her something that was conservative enough for the kids, business professional for the adults, yet still made a “dramatic” statement! 

• Jones New York Collection, Short Sleeve Faux Wrap Dress, $159
• Calvin Klein, Whinnie Pump, $108
• Melie Bianco, Madison Convertible Bag, $90
• Francesca’s, Sparkling Gem Rings, $18
• Antique Brass Scissor Necklace, $8
• Kate Spade, Cluster Studs, $78
• Bobbi Brown, Shimmer Brick - Bronze, $39

Fancy Dinner Out to “Meet the Parents”

Sometimes the accessories just make the outfit.  Take a simple wrap dress and spice it up with bold jewelry, a fab bag, and stunning pair of pumps and you have taken that simple frock and transformed it into a showstopper.  All the accessories can be found at one of my favorite places to sell and buy new and used designer items: Designer Social.com. It is legitimately a one stop shop for the fashion and accessory-obsessed like me!

• Quail Shop, Rapp Dress, $220
• Christian Louboutin, Metallic Gaataca Pumps (Size 37), $500
• Alexis Bittar, Lucite and Rhodium Ring, $150
• Angel Jackson, Killer Satchel, $495
• Ranjana Khan, Rose Island Bib Necklace, $340

Somewear: Shopping the Brooklyn Outdoor Flea Market

 

Every one of these pieces are somewhat vintage inspired, which is why I thought they were fitting for a flea market shopping excursion to the outer borough.  Plus, the outfit is comfy and cool for a day of trekking around outside. 

• ButtonDress, $99
• Dior, LinesSunglasses, $275 
• Lenna Agnes, Vintage Lace Earrings, $38
• Rebecca Minkoff, Straw M.A.B. Mini, $250 
• Cooperative, Woven Canvas Sandal, $29
• Iosselliani, Set of Rings, $248