Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Ignite the Light & Let It Shine


What I'm wearing:
*Diane von Furstenberg Colony Club "Griffith" Wrap Dress
*J.Crew Ethereal Ruffle Cardigan
*Gap Opaque Tights in Black
*Forever 21 Tie-up Wedges
*anthropologie Felt Flower Hairclip (similar here)


Wrap dresses used to be an integral part of my business casual wardrobe. Now that I'm working in a much casual office, I don't reach for my wrap dresses as often, but this particular one I am excited about. I missed out on it the first time around a few years ago, but purchased this secondhand at a great price. The brown and cream herringbone print is very versatile, and I think you can wear pretty much any color with it.


These wedge oxfords are definitely on the trendy side, so I didn't want to invest too much money into a trend. That's where Forever 21 comes in. I've been very pleased with their pieces lately, I feel like I've loved a lot of what I've gotten there recently (sequin sweatshirt, sequin oxfords, etc.). Normally I hate shopping in the crowded stores, but I've started to frequent their Times Square location, which is HUGE and very well stocked. Worth the little bit of effort that it takes for me to trek to there (and to deal with the swarms of tourists).  


I seriously can't believe it's November lately. I feel like it was just yesterday when we were dealing with the intense heat of this past summer. I count my lucky stars every time I'm simply walking around and soaking in the city. I am so grateful to be here! There are definitely times when I miss my family, and unfortunately I won't be making it back for Thanksgiving, but I just absolutely love being in the city. The Christmas decorations that are popping up all over the city are making me love it even more as well.

21 comments:

  1. Lovely outfit- what a great color pairing- I still regret missing out on the ethereal ruffle cardi in that grassy green color. You look stunning!

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  2. You always look so lovely in green - those booties are pretty dang cute, too!

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  3. love the shoes!!!! so divine!!<3

    kisssssss

    http://moonsandme.blogspot.com/

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  4. Oh my lord, talk about spending too much money on a trend...I JUST bought a pair of black suede wedge oxfords that cost WAY too much money. Now I am hoping the trend lasts 10 years! :p

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  5. Those shoes are EXACTLY what I've been looking for. I might have to purchase them.

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  6. Love those wedges! Are they comfy?

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  7. Those are some fabulous wedges! How do they wear?

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  8. i love F21 for trendy items!! those shoes look super cute and go with your outfit really well? are they comfy to walk in and how well are they made?

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  9. The shoes are FABulous! I am totally going to try to seek them out- they remind me of shoes my students wear but totally grown up :)

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  10. Love love love those wedges! lovely dress too.i also like the title of this post!

    xoxo Monroe

    Fashion Steele NYC

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  11. I like the wrap dress pattern alot with that cardi! I totally understand what you mean about heading to F21 or H&M to satisfy the urge to try a trend :)

    Lorispeak

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  12. So gorgeous Rosa :) The colors are such a great combo. I don't wear my DvF wraps half as often as I should these days, but you're making me want to pull one out right now!

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  13. I love DVF and her beautiful classic prints! That cardi is the perfect accent color!

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  14. Great outfit! You really can't go wrong with a DVF in any pattern. Love the grass green color of the sweater. It looks fabulous with the brown pattern. F21 is a great place to experiment with the latest trends. I would never have picked up those oxfords, but after seeing them on you, I might think twice. :) ~ Susan

    www.littlemissfanciepants.blogspot.com

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  15. Very pretty Rosa...that color green takes the outfit to a whole other level!

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  16. I love the pop of green with the outfit! The dress has a gorgeous print as well. I hear you on not wanting to spend too much money on trendy items, and I think your F21 purchase was a great one. Those shoes look expensive, which is great when they're not, haha!

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  17. Gahhhhh!!
    I'm so over our 90 degree hell! I wanna wear tights and cute sweaters too!!!
    Love this!

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  18. i love this outfit! it reminds me of blair on gossip girl, which is the best thing ever. ~joelle

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  19. That dress is wonderful! I love how you brightened up the fall ensemble with the cardigan, too!

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  20. I love F21 for trends as well! If you have a lot of clothing, you probably won't wear the item a lot so it's perfect to test drive a trend.

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