In Living Color

It's been a crazy week... and it's not even Friday yet.

Sunday I ran a 5K (and won a silver medal for my age group), Monday I spent 14 hours as an extra on an Atlanta movie set, and in the days since, I have been playing catch up at work. There is so much going on! As the old saying goes... when it rains, it pours.

So the best way to brighten up a crazy, busy day? A colorful dress from my favorite designer, Shoshanna.

Dress: Shoshanna

Shoes: SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker

Busy as a...

This week has passed so quickly because I've been so busy at work. I'm glad it's Friday, and I'm looking forward to spending the evening with my good friend, Erin, who is in town visiting. We are headed to one of my favorite Atlanta restaurants: JCT Kitchen. I definitely plan to sample some fabulous cocktails so I can really unwind!

Today's photo and outfit details:

Dress: French Connection Black and Grey Sheath Dress

I bought this dress back in 2013, so it's no longer available. I don't wear it all that often, honestly, because it's not lined, and as you can see, it's supposed to fit your every curve. My advice when you're wearing a close-fitting dress like this one? Spanx. My husband hates when I wear Spanx, but it makes me feel better about myself (and not so self-conscious about my hips and thighs).

There's nothing wrong with Spanx-ing it up from time to time. Even celebrities as skinny as Kristen Stewart love Spanx, and Miranda mentioned the brand on more than one occasion on Sex and the City.

Shoes: BCBGMaxAzria Black and Silver Pumps

This weekend, I will be running a 5K - Lauren's Run to Cure Childhood Cancer - with my dad. I haven't run a race since the Peachtree Road Race in July, so I hope I can improve upon my time from last year. My knee has been giving me some problems lately, so we shall see... Wish me luck!

All the Right Curves

Dress: Black Halo Tara Sheath Dress with Front Slit and Contrasting Panels

Chapin gave me this dress for my birthday a few years ago, so it's no longer available online. I would check out Nordstrom Rack online if you're interested in Black Halo dresses; the site just got in a lot of great pieces that are 50% off or more!

Shoes: Prada Leather Cutout Ankle Booties

Teardrops

Outfit of the Day

Dress: Dear Creatures Harper Teardrop Print Fit and Flare Dress

Available now at Amazon and ModCloth.

Shoes: Betsey Johnson T-Strap Pumps

Celebrity Sighting!
You may have seen the dress on TV! Jess (played by Zooey Deschanel) wore it on a recent episode of New Girl. Zooey is expecting a baby in real life, so I expect to see a lot of fit and flare dresses on Jess for the remainder of the season.

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!

Work Wear Fashion

I'm an everyday fashionista, but I'm also (mainly) a corporate fashionista, since most of the outfits featured on this blog are ones I wear to work. Today, I'm definitely dressed in more "corporate" attire.

Outfit Details:

Dress: SINGLE V-Neck Vera Dress in Black and Teal

Shoes: Manolo Blahnik Black Suede Pumps

My career has had its high and low points, but lately, I feel excited to come to work every day; I know most people can't really say that. My company is expanding to another city (Manhattan), and we are adding new team members that bring a fresh perspective and energy to the office. The next few years will be extremely chaotic as we grow the business, but extremely fulfilling, too. It's quite an important time to be part of Local Marketing, Inc.!

Purple Leopard Print

The temperature dropped in Atlanta this morning, so I decided I needed to wear a slightly heavier fabric. I love the print on this knit dress from 4.Collective, and that it's in such a vibrant violet hue. I wanted to pair it with purple shoes, so I thought these plum Manolos worked well. It's just a purple kind of day. Even my earrings are purple (amethyst)!

Tonight, I am meeting up with my book club at a new Vietnamese restaurant in town: Le Fat. I'm excited to try some exotic dishes like the papaya salad with fish sauce and the salt and pepper calamari. Yum!

Outfit Details:

Dress: 4.Collective Pasha Leopard Knit Sleeveless Fit and Flare Dress

Shoes: Manolo Blahnik Suede Ankle Strap BB Pumps