What to Wear When: You Wanna Play Hard Ball

I don’t know what it is lately, but I’ve been in the mood to kick some ass and take some names.  Sometimes all you need is the right look to make the hard sell (or maybe you just need the confidence IN the right look).  Regardless, if I was wearing this number I’d be negotiating my face off with whoever wanted to listen.  No, no, but really- I would.

• 10 Crosby Derek Lam, Wide Leg Striped Pants, $355
• Rebecca Minkoff, Becky Jacket, $348
• Tibi, Stella Heel, $375
• Burberry, Check Sunray Watch, $650
• Sephora Collection, Crystal Gloss, $14
• Tory Burch, Robinson Satchel, $550

Where to Wear: Printed Wide Leg Pants

This can be a tricky trend to pull off, but with so many styles out there right now, you’re sure to find the one that is right for you.  Just make sure you know what looks best for your body: high-waisted, drawstring, more of a harem look, bigger prints, tiny florals, neons or monochromatic prints.  The list can go on and on, but you get the gist.  These pants are really fun, because they can work for day or night; they can go casual or dressy!  Having just come back from LA, I still have The City of Angels on my mind.  I keep imagining what if I’d only been allowed to pack these type of pants for my trip to LA.  Would I have been able to make them work for me every day and still look stellar everywhere I went?  The answer is YES!

1. Browsing the Farmer’s Market: River Island, Sheer Floral Palazzo Pants, $62.65
2. Shopping at the Grove: Clover Canyon, Folk Stripe Pants, $202
3. Bar Hopping on the Sunset Strip: Anthropologie, Blurred Dahlia Wide Legs, $98
4. Catching a Flight out of LAX: Georgie, St. Barts Pants, $265
5. Eating Dinner in West Hollywood: Robert Rodriguez, Stained Glass Stripe Trousers, $365

You’re Back to Work After a Three Day Holiday Binger

LA was fabulous, but it left me and my girlfriends feeling a little red-eyed and bloated.  Now, it’s back to Dallas tomorrow and back to work for my little chicas.  For all of you out there who feel the same way, I’d suggest you hide the extra salt you’ve been eating with wide legged pants and a blazer, cover up the bags with a good concealer and sunnies, and sport a stunning statement necklace to distract your co-workers from what’s really going on inside.  Oh- and don’t forget to hydrate!  I suggest Crazy Water No. 4- it’s stuffed with yummy minerals!

• Rag & Bone, Racine Wide Leg Pants, $395
• Aqua, Collarless Blazer, $108
• Edward Bess, Platinum Concealer, $38
• Dolce Vita, Girtie Wedge, $189
• Crazy Water, Crazy No. 4, $25 for a 12 pack (Great for a hangover!  Contains Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Lithium, Sodium Bicarbonate and other trace minerals)
• Tory Burch, Embellished Collar Statement Necklace, Sale- $243.90
• Balenciaga, Paris Cat’s Eye Sunglasses, $375 
• Miamica, "Take a Chill Pill" Pill Case, $13.99