Winter Floral

Although floral dresses are definitely more prominent in the spring and summer months, you can still wear a floral pattern in winter - if the color scheme is right. I love this green and blue floral belted dress from Karen Millen for just that reason. It also has the perfect fit and flare silhouette, complete with a sexy v-neck and belted waist.

Dress: Karen Millen Belted Floral Jacquard Dress

Karen Millen is a British brand, and it runs very small. You may have to go up 1-2 sizes depending on the dress. Definitely try on a Karen Millen dress beforehand, or to be safe, order up. I recommend one size up for a fit and flare dress and two sizes larger than normal for a more fitted dress. You can always get the dress altered if it's too big (or just return it).

I am new to this brand, and first heard about it on one of my favorite websites, WornonTV.net, which covers fashion from your favorite TV shows. Karen Millen dresses, tops, and other apparel often turn up on shows like Bones, Pretty Little Liars and many others. I definitely recommend checking out the site. It may serve as great inspiration for your own "ootd" (outfit of the day, in hashtag speak).

Shoes: Stuart Weitzman Peep Toe Nude Pumps

Welcome to Georgia, Patricia

Hurricane Patricia, at least its remnants, has set its windy, rainy eye on Atlanta. Today was simply miserable: cold, wet, devoid of sun, and overall just a day you wish you could spend watching TV in bed. Unfortunately, like most people, I had to be at work today. At least Monday is almost over... though I think the weather is not going to improve much until the weekend. It was so windy today it would hard to get a good picture!

Today I'm wearing a dress from a brand called Leota. It's my first (and currently) only dress by the brand, which I discovered on RueLaLa.com, one of my favorite discount sites. You can find Leota on sites like Amazon and Nordstrom, and the brand is well known not only for its cute and inexpensive dresses, but also for chic maternity wear.

This blue cap sleeve dress is just adorable, though like most cheaper brands, it's not that well made. It is not lined and has no zipper, so over the head it goes.

I like mixing in more inexpensive fare with higher priced items to really build out your wardrobe, and many celebrities are starting to do the same. You will see movie stars wearing an H&M top or Zara jacket with higher priced jeans and Manolo Blahniks. It's fun to see what cheaper items the stars pick up! I almost feel like Sharon Stone started this trend when she wore a shirt from GAP to the Oscars in the 90s.

Dress: Leota Blue A-Line Cap Sleeve Dress

Shoes: Stuart Weitzman Peep-Toe Pumps

Nail Color: Essie Luxedo

I had a mani/pedi this weekend at Nouvelle Nail Spa in West Midtown (Atlanta). I love a dark nail color that is so bold it's almost black... but not quite. This color is a very deep purple, and goes with just about anything.

Flying Through

This week seems to be even busier than usual, and I feel like I don't have much time to do anything but work. My company is growing and expanding, and while that is increasingly exciting, it also adds more to my already heaping plate.

I don't know how you like to deal with stress, but it makes me feel better to wear something pretty when I'm working so hard. At least I can feel good about myself and add a bit of color to my black and white working world.

I snagged the blue dress below on RueLaLa.com, one of my favorite discount sites. The app makes it super easy to shop. I love sitting in front of the TV in the evenings, just browsing the latest deals on my phone or tablet.

Outfit Details:

Dress: Shoshanna Remy Dress in Bluebird (sold out)

Shoes: Stuart Weitzman Peep-Toe Pumps

Playing Favorites

In honor of my birthday this weekend, today I thought I'd wear one of my favorite dresses: this pastel blue creation from my favorite designer, Shoshanna.

Dress: Shoshanna Jeweled Jacquard Pastel Blue Dress

Shoes: Stuart Weitzman Peep Toe Pumps

Sweet as Honey

Outfit Details:

Dress: Shoshanna Honeydew Shift Dress

Shoes: Stuart Weitzman Peep Toe Pumps

Work has been crazy so far this week - and it's only Tuesday! - so I'm expecting some long days and less sleep than usual. Hopefully, wearing bright, vibrant colors, like this orange-peach from Shoshanna, will help take some emphasis off the dark circles under my eyes!