Today's Everyday Fashion: Boutique Opening

It would be an understatement to say that I'm always running late. I have the worst habit of looking at my clock and realizing I need to leave in 10 minutes, haven't done my makeup or picked out an outfit yet! Total fail. Thankfully I have the world's shortest makeup routine (5 minutes, time me!) and in these cases I throw on a dress like this one with some simple shoes and accessories and it's an instant outfit. That's how I wound up wearing this on Thursday night for the opening of Charyli in Winter Park, which I attended for my VISIT FLORIDA gig. (Full story and more pics will be posted on my VF Facebook page tomorrow!) I was kind of on the fence about this dress at first, and maybe it's just because I'm a Leo, but I'm totally lovin' it now. It's comfy and I love the shape. What would you wear to a boutique opening? How do you get dressed in a pinch?

Dress: c/o Marshalls, $25 (also seen in this post)
Shoes: Colin Stuart c/o MJR Sales, $17
Purse: Calvin Klein from TJ Maxx, $120
Necklace: My Stella & Dot website, $59 (with sold-out charm)

Ring: My Stella & Dot website, $49

Right bracelet: Banana Republic, $20

Left bracelet: My Stella & website, $49

Watch: Michael Kors, family gift

Two of my favorite people

1. Brigitte Bailey leopard dress, $50.99

2. ASOS leopard dress, $50.13

3. Neiman Marcus Last Call leopard dress, $62.50

Today's Everyday Fashion: The Details

Chain necklace: My Stella & Dot website, $41
Simple necklace: My Stella & Dot website, $59 (with sold-out charm)
Ring: My Stella & Dot website, $49
Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Serpent bracelet (left): My Stella & Dot website, $49
Green bracelet (right): My Stella & Dot website, $59
Watch bracelet (right): Banana Republic, $10

Shirt: Ann Taylor c/o LOFT, $20

Jeans: TJ Maxx, $18

Shoes: Banana Republic, $60

Purse: River Island, $60

Sometimes an outfit is all about the details! I wore this last Saturday. I had an event to attend on a sunny afternoon and was in the mood for jeans and a simple, loose top. (I had planned to run home and change before going out for a friend's b-day and wound up not having time, sooooo... this look also doubled as a night-out look!) It's fairly simple, but I love the details on this shirt, and with a couple necklaces and my usual wrist bling, I was happy. And speaking of wrist bling - I'm personally not a fan of the trend of wearing 50 bracelets per wrist, but a couple bracelets here and there is right up my alley. What kind of wrist bling are you rocking these days? The more the merrier, or keep it simple?

Today's Everyday Fashion: Bundled Up

Here's the thing about coats: when I lived in Boston, I thought of them as a method of survival, not as part of my outfit. But today I'm challenging that thought, and looking back I wish I would have worn more outfits like today's! The coat is part of the "look", especially if you were able to wear it open like I show it here. This photo inspired me to give it a try and I'm glad I did! Tell me - do incorporate coats into your outfits, or simply use them for warmth?

Inspiration photo: Refinery29
Coat: Banana Republic, $150
Faux fur collar: H&M, $15
Shirt: c/o The Unique Closet, $34 (old)
Pants: Sanctuary Surplus from Nordstrom Rack, $40
Shoes: c/o Express, $30
Belt: H&M, $20
Necklace: Stella & Dot

1. ASOS faux fur collar, $14.32
2. Ann Taylor faux fur stole, $49.99
3. ASOS faux fur snood, $26.86

Today's Everyday Fashion: Casual Glam

I want mustard jeans/pants soooo bad, and this Intermix photo is totally to blame. I'm obsessed with her outfit and am hoping to find some pants just like hers. (I would call the pants I'm wearing camel.) I tried on the LOFT pair (#1 below) recently and loved them, but I think I like the color of the Urban Outfitters pair (#2) just a tad bit more, so we'll see. Until then, I gave this outfit a shot and loved it! This outfit is an odd mix of casual (the t-shirt) and glam (the sequin jacket) but in my opinion, it just works! I would wear this to dinner with friends, or to work if I worked at a magazine. ;-) Do you like mixing casual and glam pieces? Which mustard pants do you like best?

Inspiration photo: Intermix
Jacket: Express c/o MJR Sales, $25 (all sizes in stock!)
T-shirt: Gap, $10
Pants: Hwy Jeans c/o TJ Maxx, $18
Shoes: Banana Republic, $60
Belt: Urban Outfitters, $20
Right bracelet: Banana Republic, $10
Ring: My Stella & Dot website, $49
Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Left bracelet: My Stella & Dot website, $49

1. LOFT mustard corduroys, $59.50
2. Urban Outfitters mustard jeans, $29.99
3. Forever 21 camel skinnies, $19.50

Buy a PINK Bra, Get a Free Tank!

This post brought to you by PINK. All opinions are 100% mine.

I know you guys are just dying to know what I wear under my clothes, so today I'm spilling the beans. ;-) I am personally a huge fan of the PINK line at Victoria's Secret. The bras are casual enough to wear everyday, super-comfy and padded without going totally overboard. They just recently came out with a new style that I'm excited to try - the Total Sweetheart Bra. And right now when you buy one in stores or online between Jan. 26 and Feb. 2 you get a free racerback tank with it! (woo hoo)

So what is new and exciting about this bra? I've got to say it's the wide range of colors and prints that it comes in (everything from leopard print, lace print to brights). You can let the cute straps show, or you can easily covert the straps to fit under a racerback tank (hence the giveaway), making it a very versatile buy. It comes in eleven different colors, and sizes 32A-B, 34A-D, and 36B-D.

Want to see more? Check out the Victoria's Secret Bra 101 (bra guide), as well as the PINK video below, and tell me - what do you love about the PINK bras at Victoria's Secret? Which one is your favorite and why?