Somewear: Thanksgiving Day Feast

You officially have one week to buy this season’s hottest muumuu, because let’s be real- no matter how hard you try this year, Thanksgiving inevitably will leave you feeling like a stuffed turkey.  Don’t let others see your uncomfortable bulge.  Hide it in style!

• Rachel Pally, Moon Dress, Sale- $138.60 
• Thread Sence, Into the Wild Fringe Booties, $44 
• Heather Gardner, Tusk Necklace, $209 
• Belle Noelle, Faceted Stone Ring, $59 
• House of Harlow 1960, Double Pyramid Ring, $49  
• American Rag, Irene Crossbody, $36 
• Sephora Collection, Blinged Palette, $15 

Somewear: Photography Exhibition

Sometimes the outfit just tells me where it wants to be.  I created this look without a place in mind, but once I pieced everything together I felt like it needed to be walking around in some art exhibition somewhere previewing an up and coming photographer’s prints.  Of course, I’m positive with this look people would be previewing you instead!  You’d be the walking work of art!

• Clover Canyon, Chantilly Landscape Shift Dress, $216 
• Suzanna Dai, Linz Drop Earrings, $212 
• Miss KG, Arctic Pointed Shoe Boots, $131.93 
• Zara, City Bag, $79.90 
• Bauble Bar, Rose Cocktail Ring, $100 
• Dior, Celebration Collection Eye Palette, $65 

Somewear: “Special”

My girlfriend recently got engaged atop a mountain in France.  I know- such a blasé location, right?  Anyway, it got me thinking that you can’t always predict where and when you’re going to get engaged and more importantly (for this story, anyway) what you’ll be wearing. 

However, there are a few of you out there that may have an inkling, a hunch, a hint, of when this fateful proposal may occur for you.  Now correct me if I’m wrong, but wouldn’t you want to look “unintentionally flawless” if you could predict when it was all going down?  I mean, I know I would and chances are pictures will be taken and history (well, yours, anyway) will be documented. 

Just sayin’- think about it the next time your boyfriend of 2+ years wants to take you “Somewear Special”.

• Rebecca Taylor, Metallic Leather Bustier Peplum Dress, $895
• Pade Vavra, My Happy Place Necklace, $250
• Rebecca Minkoff, Heart Studs, $48
• Bare Minerals, Indecent Proposal Blush, $22
• Sergio Rossi, Gold Snakeskin Pumps, $890
• Stila Eye Shadow, Diamond Lil Eye Shadow, $18
• ASOS, Bow Clutch, $31.66

Somewear: Chicago (The Musical) at The Winspear Theatre

Going to see an oldie, but a goodie tonight.  Chicago’s in Dallas!  Of course, you know that I’ll be dressing up for the show- jeans just aren’t meant for the theatre.

If you’re in the Dallas area: the show is running from now until the 26th of August, so hurry before it’s gone! Tickets here!

If you aren’t in the Dallas area: go see a show, anyway!  The theatre is good for your soul.  Also, it gives you an excuse to look fabulous.  Though I’m sure if you follow STB, you already do ;) 

• Calvin Klein, Sleeveless Cowl Neck Sheath Dress, $118
• Rebecca Taylor, Skylar Snakeskin Pumps, $295
• Alexis Bittar, Bel Air Gold Small Druzy Two Stone Hinge Bracelet, $245
• Carolee Lux, Small Linear Drop Earrings, $55
• Lauren Merkin, Iris Grey Stamped Snakeskin Clutch, $395
• Sephora + Pantone Universe, Alchemy Of Color Eye Shadow Palette, $34
• Too Faced, La Crème in Divine Wine Bordeaux, $21

Somewear: Blogger Meet & Greet

Yesterday local Dallas boutique, Tootsies, hosted a blogger Meet & Greet in preparation for an upcoming event they will be hosting at the end of the month.  (More details on that later, but if you’re in the area Save The Date for June 28th).  It was actually a wonderful way to spend a Sunday, because the store was closed and we had free rein to run around both floors and try on all of their fabulous clothes, shoes, jewelry, bags, and more.  Our quest was to come up with a killer outfit to wear on the runway during their June 28th event.  There is going to be a contest for the best dressed blogger, so very soon I’ll be asking all my followers to help me get out the vote!  Now, this outfit, isn’t the one I picked out yesterday (thought I did try the pants on there and they are so fun).  This is the outfit I feel I should have worn yesterday, instead of my typical lazy Sunday garb (so not STB of me)!  Anyway- next up is a photo shoot this Wednesday to show off my adorable outfit.  You guys are going to love it!  Oh- and side note- if you’re in the Dallas, Houston, or Atlanta area you need to hit up Tootsies ASAP, because they’re having an amazing sale!

• Alice + Olivia, Arthur Pants, $242
• Haute Hippie, Reversible Tie Blouse, $265
• Steve Madden, Magestee Wedges, $69
• Tinley Road, Snake Print Cuff, $22
• House of Harlow, Gold Pyramid Pave Wrap Ring, $85
• Gerard Yosca, Green Crystal Drop Earrings, $175
• Urban Decay, Naked2 Eyeshadow Set, $50

Somewear: College Reunion Dinner in LA

Flying to LA LA Land today and when I arrive I’ll be greeted at LAX by my old college roomie!  We’re going to dinner tonight with a few other college besties and I can’t wait to reunite! 

• ASOS, T-Shirt Dress with Cat, Sale- $104.74
• Jeffrey Campbell, Nite Hi Bootie Sandal, $199.95
• House of Harlow, Triangle Hoops, $40
• Rebecca Minkoff, Mini Mac Clutch, $195
• Kendra Scott, Tigers Eye Ring, $70
• LORAC, Breakthrough Performance Lipstick, $22
• Bobbi Brown, Ultra Nude Eye Palette, $45

First Day Back in the Classroom

My sister’s an elementary school teacher and she starts back to work next week.  She’s looking for a few cute, comfortable, and affordable outfits.  This number is just that, plus it’s professional looking and stylish at the same time. The cardigan is a perfect layering piece for when the air conditioning gets too frigid in her classroom and these flats are a must, since she’ll be on her feet all day.  This ensemb gets an A+ in my book.

• LOFT, Short Sleeve Faux Wrap Dress, $70
• Banana Republic, The Mad Men® Collection animal print cardigan, $90
• Mia, Parisian Flat, $69
• Gap, Flat Tote, $60
• Betsey Johnson, CZ Earrings, $40

Somewear: Internet Debut of STB’s Virtual Facelift

I’m so proud to reveal Somewear To Be’s fresh new look, designed by the 

wonderfully talented (and uber patient) Q.A. Design.  If STB was a real lady, I 

know she’d be dressed to the nines today to show-off all her new features!  I’ve 

styled STB in all her favorite colors and even gave her some one-of-a kind Favicon 

stud earrings!  If you love her look as much as I do, spread the word, spread the 

love, and tell all your girlfriends to follow me!

• Hervé Léger, Sweetheart-neck bandage dress, $473 
• Alejandro Ingelmo, Grace Pump, $319 
• Somewear To Be, Favicon Virtual Stud Earrings, Priceless
• Stuart Weitzman, Collection Cou Cou Satin Elektra Clutch, $285 
• Noir Jewelry, Fold-Over Ring, $100 
• Tom Ford, Neroli Portofino Limited Eau de Parfum, $190-$465 
• Yves Saint Laurent, Pure Chromatics Wet and Dry Eye Shadow Palette, $48 

Somewear: Engagement Pics on Top of The High Line

My girlfriend, Katie, is getting her engagement pictures taken this week.  I like this outfit for her, because it is super feminine and classic.  You don’t want to wear something too trendy, because these photos are going on your walls for years to come.  Solids and neutrals are usually safest, and I just couldn’t resist the bride-to-be “I do” necklace- so adorable!

• Funktional, Sunburst Dress, $125
• Christian Louboutin, Discuta 120 Studded Pump, $796
• Mayu Bijoux, Button Earrings, $97
• Kate Spade, Say Yes ''i do'' Necklace, $78.00
• Lauren Merkin, Georgie Clutch, $225
• Dior, RosyTan 754 Eyeshadow, $59