A New World

I'm back! Our office is open so I can finally start dressing up for work again. We also moved, so I'm trying to figure out the best place to take my daily #OOTD photo. There will definitely be a lot of photo testing in the near future.

Dress: Shoshanna Selina Plaid Dress

Shoes: Manolo Blahnik BB Ankle Strape Suede Pumps

This photo was the only usable one I took today, so even though my hair is wind blown, I have to use it. Oh well!

Drowning

I feel like this Trina Turk dress can't decide if it's a form-fitting sheath dress or a boxy shift dress. Even though I sized down -- to a size 2! -- there is still too much material at the waist, and after seeing these photos, I may have the dress taken in at the waist and up at the hemline. I'm just drowning in all that fabric. Thank goodness for Gill's Alterations in Buckhead.

The fit may be a bit off, but there is still a lot to love about this Trina Turk dress:

• The red and purple color combination is vibrant and eye-catching, and I tried to play up the cooler undertones by wearing purple pumps.
• The floral and lace material is simply beautiful, and the sleeves aren't lined, letting a little skin show through.
• The Asian inspiration makes the whole look truly unique. Is it Trina Turk's version of a modern day kimono?

Outfit Details:

Dress: Trina Turk Flashy Short-Sleeve Floral Lace Sheath Dress

Find the dress online at TrinaTurk.com or Neiman Marcus.

Shoes: Manolo Blahnik BB Ankle Strape Suede Pumps

How to Wear a Cape

After a long holiday weekend, I am feeling refreshed and ready for the week ahead. That's why I decided to wear this cape dress from Trina Turk today, because the best way to wear a cape is with a lot of confidence.

Outfit Details:

Dress: Trina Turk Gizela Plaid Cape Dress

The dress is available at Dillard's, as well as in other colors at a variety of other retailers. For example, find it in white at TrinaTurk.com or green at Neiman Marcus. A variation of the dress also comes in pink at Nordstrom Rack and navy blue (indigo) at 6pm.com.

I've been wanting a cape ever since I saw Gwyneth Paltrow wear that gorgeous white Tom Ford cape dress to the 2012 Oscars. Since then, I've seen capes creep into a lot of collections, but never at a price point I could afford... until now!

If you're not sure you can pull off a cape, try it out via Rent the Runway (you can order the dress in black). You will certainly make an impression! I had some curious looks at the office today; a cape dress is definitely a high fashion look for the workplace. But if you feel good in the dress, that confidence will show.

Shoes: Manolo Blahnik BB Ankle Strap Suede Pumps

It would have been easy to wear blue shoes with the dress, but I decided to bring out the more subtle purple and burgundy in the plaid pattern via these purple Manolos and amethyst earrings. I love the whole look, which -- let's be honest, here -- is a little different for me. I'm not usually a fan of a shift dress, but paired with a cape, anything goes.