The Wardrobe Report

So recently, I was in Bloomingdale's {under the guise of picking up some "much needed" makeup} and was happily distracted over to the contemporary section. Unbeknownst to me, Bloomies was having a HUGE sale {Yipee!!}. While browsing the racks and racks of clothes, I came across this amazing little playsuit. So cute & comfy. Well, I could not believe my eyes & had to do a serious double take when I looked at the tag. The price?

Wait for it...

$8.67!!!!

Yep, you got it. Just a mere 9 bucks! So you know I HAD to have it.

After holding back tears of joy in the dressing room, I skipped my way out to the counter to pay.

With the weather warming up some days here in South Fla, I thought it'd be fun to pull it out. I ended up pairing it with a leather belt I have from Theory and my all -time FAV work boots that I seem to be wearing with everything. {Trust me, you WILL see these again later.}

And to top it all off, I grabbed my favorite, favorite, favorite earrings that I snagged from my Mom years ago. She wore these beautiful little filigree numbers when I was little - so to me they're true vintage. They're fabulous, they have sentimental value, and I LOVE!

See how happy I am below?! {$9 bucks -I. Mean.}

So I realize we're currently experiencing the 'storm of the century' in most of the USA right now, but there's no harm in planning ahead, right? I also realize that this little gem I found smashed between 2 gorgeous dresses, will probably be near impossible to find, but you can still 'Get The Look' with these pieces I found below.

Unbelievably, Forever21 has an almost exact replica of my beloved work boots. {Worth a try} And yes, the shorts options are pricey, but as the weather warms up and spring arrives, I'm confident there'll be many options in stores, boutiques, and amazing flea markets everywhere.

Hope this inspires you to dig deep and be open-minded when making purchases. There's sweet little surprises all around.

Happy-Daydreaming-About-Spring!

L.P.S.,

Carla

*(Images via ME!)

(Clothing Clockwise from top left: Top, Netaporter, Earrings, Forever21; Tank, Netaporter; Shorts, Netaporter; Boots, Forever21; Boots, Topshop; Shorts, Netaporter; Belt, Topshop)

Just the right amount of...

Pomegranate + Ice

The icy almost 'nothingness' of this room is beautiful. Clean, light, and pretty. Then there's just the right amount of this gorgeous pomegranate color. So simple and then - whoa! - the couch draws your eye right to it. This piece perfectly positioned under the white window is quite stunning.

Because fashion is very often on my mind, I started thinking: 'what would an outfit inspired by this room look like?' I've done that before, like here, and here, but I'm so taken by this ethereal space that I feel compelled to do it again.

The look would have to be just as clean, simple, elegant and striking as the room. Here's what I came up with:

Gorgeous. {Loooove Lanvin!!}

Ok, so I'll admit that all of the covet-worthy pieces above are rather pricey and probably a bit out of working girl's range {or student or most anybody else}, but we all want to be smashing, right? And we must, so I've put together a few more *ahem* less-fantasy pieces you can try if you desire to 'Get This Look'.

Earrings, Topshop, $18

Wire Cuff, Topshop, $28

Dress, Topshop, $68 {*Woot Woot*}

Clutch, Bloomingdale's, $105

Badgley Mischka Heel, Bloomingdales, $245

Inspiration of fabulousness comes from all around, you see. Be inspired to think outside the box and take on a new look. Tell me what you come up with. I'll be right here waiting to chat ;-) ...

L.P.S.,

Carla

*(Images via Coco Kelley, Net-a-Porter, Topshop, Bloomingdales)

I Love You For You

Now that the rush of Fashion Week is behind us, I can refocus my attention on my undeniable, uncontrollable, all consumable love of booties!! So here goes...

"I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am (wearing) you."

- Emily Barrett Browning

Long Live McQueen!

Jimmy Choo $1,195

B&D Landly Cuff $550

House of Harlow 1960 $275

Why the poem and minor "wearing" edit? I watched Sex & the City I (the movie) this weekend and was inspired by Big's poems to Carrie expressing his undieing love. :-)

What boots have stolen your heart?

Contributed by TonyaSE

Photos from Bloomindales.com, Polyvore

'Tis the season for Bestyville

Nothing says party like the pretty frocks by designer Betsy Johnson. How perfect that our resident fashionista Iasia attended the designers meet and greet this weekend at her Aventura store. I couldn’t help but go gaga for these little numbers waiting for just the right invitation...so many tables to dance on so little time.




Available at Bloomingdales