Blake in Iris

I actually don't remember where I wore this outfit to. Perhaps it was another networking meeting. Who knows! I do remember playing around with the scarves and love how a new scarf and a different way to tie it totally transforms your outfit. I probably wore the same outfit two days in a row but I changed my scarf. What do you think?

Also, this shirt is last season's color (Iris) but it is very close to this season's Amethyst so I wear it all the time.

Scarf shown in my "Magic Trick" scarf tie.
Blake in Iris (previous season color) ~ $72
Elle in Black (signature color) ~ $60
Graphic Print Scarf ~ $32

Back view that frames my tattoo very nicely!
Blake in Iris (previous season color) ~ $72
Elle in Black (signature color) ~ $60

This is the "Scarf Necklace" scarf tie and I guess I need to do a video for it!
Blake in Iris (previous season color) ~ $72
Elle in Black (signature color) ~ $60
Navy Paisley Scarf ~ $32

Portia in Alligator

I wore this outfit to my Networking Mamas meeting in Redmond where we get moms who own their own businesses to network with their kids. It can be crazy but also really rewarding too. I recently took over all chapters in our area and am looking for people to help organize meetings. This was our first meeting in Redmond and we had a big turnout. I am looking forward to meeting again this coming Friday too. Hope you can join us! 

I have worn Portia in Alligator before but it was as a skirt so this time I wore it as a long maxi dress. I struggled with making it more casual by pairing it with DeLisa. I liked a photo in our Lookbook where the model wore it like a jacket and tied it in the front. I hate adding bulk to my tummy so I just wore it untied. Maybe I should have left it unbuttoned?Or maybe I should have done less maxi? I will have to work on making Portia in Alligator into a casual look.  Got any tips for me? 

This was my inspiration photo for this outfit but I needed to make it cold weather appropriate (I wore boots) 

Portia in Alligator Print (signature color) ~ $105
DeLisa in Winter White (signature color) ~ $98

Back view with shirt
Portia in Alligator Print (signature color) ~ $105
DeLisa in Winter White (signature color) ~ $98

Portia in Alligator Print (signature color) ~ $105 

Hey look! Nice tattoos right? :)
Portia in Alligator Print (signature color) ~ $105 

My boots!

Networking with Judi

I went to a networking luncheon with this outfit and I also had a marketing table where I set up a table showcasing my clothing. For this month, I decided to do my suitcase demo instead of bringing a rack of clothes. This is where I show how just 6 or 7 items of clothing can mix and match into over a dozen different looks and they all fit into a small carry on size bag that still has room for a pair of shoes and boots. A girl has to have shoes right?

I had fun with this outfit and I loved how Judi dressed the whole thing up. I realize now that I might have grabbed one of my older Simone skirts from my closet as they are a little longer than Elle. Still, it is close enough. What would have made this outfit even better is if I had Susan in Black in my size so I could make this into a business suit. The ponte material is the same for Judi and Susan and I might have been able to get away with tucking in my shirt with Susan because it has a nicer waistband. I considered tucking in my shirt but I just hate doing it. Tell me what you think.

Here is my marketing table with my suitcase display.

Judi in Black (signature color) ~ $135
Sonia in Ruby (signature color) ~ $68
Elle in Black (signature color) ~ $60
Graphic Print Scarf ~ $32

Back view.
Judi in Black (signature color) ~ $135
Sonia in Ruby (signature color) ~ $68
Elle in Black (signature color) ~ $60

Sonia in Ruby (signature color) ~ $68
Elle in Black (signature color) ~ $60Graphic Print Scarf ~ $32

Back view without jacket.
Sonia in Ruby (signature color) ~ $68
Elle in Black (signature color) ~ $60

Kendall in Amethyst

Again, I am behind on my blog posts. There just is never enough time in the day to keep up! I am just glad I remember to take a photo of my outfit even if it is a very quick one as I am going out the door or a quick snapshot before I peel everything off and head to bed. 

For this outfit I wanted something easy and casual since I was heading to a fundraiser event that my friends were hosting at a local wine bar. I saw someone else put our Navy Paisley Scarf together with a purple shirt and I liked the way it looked so I threw that on. It isn't my usual scarf tie so I must have made it up that day. Also, I just got these Skinny Pants and I unfortunately ordered them in the custom Cocoa option instead of the custom BLACK option. Oh well. They are now on sale on my sample rack for 50% off and I wore them once. My loss ... your gain. I will show you in another blog post the difference between the custom Cocoa and the signature Cocoa.

Kendall in Amethyst (signature color) ~ $88
Ponte Skinny Pants in Custom Cocoa (custom color) ~ $98
Navy Paisley Scarf ~ $32

Kendall in Amethyst (signature color) ~ $88
Ponte Skinny Pants in Custom Cocoa (custom color) ~ $98

Business Attire for eWomen Network

It is official! I am an eWoman now! I went to an event in August and it was filled with amazing women and it had an electric energy. I knew I wanted to be a part of this dynamic group of women. I had to move some things around and back out of some other commitments to make room for this in my budget and my time as well. October 17th, 2013 was my first meeting as a member and it was great. Next month I am doing a vendor table so I have to decide how I want to set that up and what I want to bring. Let me know if you have any ideas for me! Also, check out my eWomen Profile too. 

I decided to wear something more professional this time. In August I wore Charissa which was a great dress and I got lots of compliments on it. I decided to go with a new blazer that arrived and I love how it looks tailored but it is made out of sweatshirt material! I also love the antique brass buttons on Nancy as well. I didn't have a matching Navy/Ink skirt but the heathered Ponte knit Susan skirt did just fine. I kind of like that it isn't totally matchy-matchy. Let me know what you think.

Nancy in Ink (signature color) ~ $130
Viv in River print (signature color) ~ $50
Susan in Ink (signature color) ~ $85

Back view. Oops! I wish I had straightened my skirt but maybe you can see this great little kick pleat detail on the skirt?
Nancy in Ink (signature color) ~ $130
Susan in Ink (signature color) ~ $85

I think I wore it tucked in with my jacket but I generally like things untucked.
Viv in River print (signature color) ~ $50
Susan in Ink (signature color) ~ $85

Untucked. Which do you like better?
Viv in River print (signature color) ~ $50
Susan in Ink (signature color) ~ $85

Back view. You can see my new tattoo peeking out too if you look closely.
Viv in River print (signature color) ~ $50
Susan in Ink (signature color) ~ $85