Recent Acquisitions: Bauble Bar Haul

Design Element: Turquoise Necklaces

1. Michael by Michael Kors via Blomingdale's.

2. K. Amato via Max & Chloe.

3. Kenneth Jay Lane via Shopbop. (Shorter version here).

4. Z Designs via Pink Mascara.

5. K. Amato via Pink Mascara.

6. Ben-Amun via Max & Chloe.

7. Ann Klein via Macy's.

8. Kendra Scott via CUSP (Neiman Marcus).

9.Kendra Scott via Bluefly.

OOTD+Ann Taylor Animal Print Dress + BCBG Blazer+Office Outfit

Some days, for work, we wear full suits, but  there are days where we can play with office appropriate separates and make outfits a little more fun. I used a gold skinny belt and a bold statement necklace to add some color and accent my dress/blazer combo. I posted about this Ann Taylor animal print dress recently.  I had pondered keeping this dress since it was a similar print to another Banana Republic dress I had recently gotten.  Of course, I kept both dresses and the consensus was that one could never have too much cheetah!

FASHIONABLE ESQ TIP:

The belt I'm wearing in these pictures is not my regular size, but I bought it anyway because my size wasn't available.  Don't be afraid to buy your belts a little larger because as you can see, you can still work around the sizing!  I was able to tie it around my waist and make a cute knot. 

Rolling up the sleeves on a blazer is something that I like to do to update the look of a basic black blazer.  There are days when this is appropriate and days where this is not, but on a casual Friday, this could work for your office, too.

Designer Spotlight: Alexander McQueen + De-Manta Clutch + Classic Skull Clutch

From top to bottom: Metallic Leather Skull Box Clutch in Gold-Silver, Classic Skull Iridescent Skull Box Clutch in Blue, Metallic Leather Skull Box Clutch in Ebony-Gold, Galaxy Classic Skull Box Clutch in Green

  I love the box clutch, I love the skull motif, I love the scarves, I love McQueen.  While browsing the designer purse section at Nordstrom, a fellow ESQ and I recently fell in lust with the De-Manta Clutch.  We also tugged,  quite literally, on one of the knuckle box clutches which was tightly attached to a security tie.   In a feeble attempt at perhaps owning one of these coveted bags, my pal even suggested we go halves on one them so that we could have joint custody - but even then, we were not quite there.  Forget what I said in this post about finding more wallet friendly items.

I'll leave the real McQueen Tribute to one of my favorite bloggers, Kristina of Pretty Shiny Sparkly, who writes a lot more eloquently than I do.

De-Manta Clutch.
This one is on sale - less than $500 (I know, I know, what a bargain...)

What do you think of the late Alexander Mcqueen's designs? 

Do any of you own any McQueen items? 

Enjoy!

Cheap Finds: Target

My friends told me that I was a snob and only posted expensive things on my blog.

:(

Here is my under $35 guide to basics from Target.

First of all, I love these brightly colored scarves! Look at how cute these are!

Green  Pink  Orange  Blue Stripe

Yellow Stripe  Turquoise  Red  Yellow

1. Women's Mossimo Pam Wedge: perfect braided wedge.
2. Women's Xhilaration Twyla Espadrille Wedge - these look like a pair of wedges that own. I love this tribal print.
3. Women's Xhilaration Karidee Fringe Boot: I think these are really cute and they incorporate a bit of fringe!
4. Women's Merona Brush Twill Top 
5.Target Merona Chambray Shirt - a cute work basic that's done in an updated chambray with a ruffle. This would look cute paired with white cut offs and those DV Archer Sandals that I love.
6. Mossimo Tank: I've been wearing these forever; a closet staple.

Target Wird Agate Cuff - This looks so pretty online - does anyone have this? I may have to pick this up.

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