Getting Waisted - Day to Night

Getting Waisted - Day to Night by carryonstyle featuring a rhinestone necklace

Forever New peplum top, $82 / DKNY black knee length skirt / Black sandals / Juicy Couture handbag / Cuff bracelet / Chanel rhinestone necklace

There is no doubt that peplum is here to stay.  I am really a huge fan.  Its a really great way to give yourself curves or show off what your mama gave you.

I'm all about dual purpose and this outfit can absolutely take you from the office to cocktails.   They key to finding the perfect peplum blouse is to make sure it fitted through the shoulders and hits you at the smallest part of your waist.

When wearing a peplum top you want to stay away from billowey skirts.  Keep you lower half slim with a pencil skirt or slim trousers.  I'm a big of the piping on this DKNY, it creates a beautiful visual.

I love accessories, but this outfit speaks for itself.  Keep the jewelry to a minimum.  This necklace is perfect and should be worn close to the collar bone, but not quite as a choker. A simple bracelet or dressy watch should be the rest of the accessories.

Boarding Zone: From meeting to concert venue

From meeting to concert venue by carryonstyle featuring dangle earrings

Grey dress, $47 / Cotton shirt, $63 / dVb Victoria Beckham boot-cut jeans / Karen Millen kitten heel shoes / Black handbag / Andrea Valentini clutch handbag / White House Black Market nickel free jewelry / Charlotte Russe dangle earrings / Sabre sunglasses


Business Meeting:
I was so delighted when I saw these heels!  I'm on the hunt for new shoe that I can stand all day in but still feel stylish in.  These kitten heels are up to both tasks!

I only like to make one fashion statement at a time, so for my work dress I would keep it simple with a grey dress and gold bangle bracelets.  The red purse punches up the outfit with a shot of color.


Drinks & Music:
Who says kitten heels are only for work?  The color and style of these shoes are very versatile.

These shoes look great peeking out from under a pair of dark bootcut jeans (the most flattering cut for all women IMO).   The graphic tee and red jacket are an awesome combination.

Add some long earrings and a black leather bag and you're ready to rock!

Boarding Zone: Loft Style

Boarding Zone: 1 Dress 2 Ways by carryonstyle featuring a striped blazer

Blonde + Blonde striped blazer, $47 / Loft / MICHAEL Michael Kors michael kors pumps / Michael Kors leather tote, $155 / Gold clutch, $63 / Fendi red jewelry, $135 / H&M earrings, $6.25

This week's Boarding Zone post is highlighting this dress I bought on Sunday at Ann Taylor Loft.  I love the color, cut, fit, and feel of this dress.

Client Meeting: 

This pink dress is so on trend and can be worn with a variety of different accents.  Because its solid, I thought this striped jacket was perfect complement to add a bit of drama.  If stripes aren't your thing, then a solid black or white blazer would work too.

I would keep accessories to a minimum, because the jacket is busy, all you really need is a sleek tote and some stylish black pumps to put it all together. 

Business Dinner: 

I picked this orange belt with gold accents, because I'm loving the pink and orange color blocking I see everywhere.  To highlight the belt's gold accents, I decided to go for the gold with these beautiful shoes.

I would wear my hair down in loose waves so these dangling earrings would peek through.  The gold clutch and peep-toe pumps finish these outfit off nicely.

Boarding Zone

Boarding Zone 1 by carryonstyle featuring summer tops

Dorothy Perkins cotton dress, $69
Monki summer top, €30
Damsel in a Dress jacket, £104
Vera Wang Lavender Label leather flat, $175
Carvela stiletto pumps, £75
Shoulder bag, 60 AUD
Cotton scarve, £50

Client Meeting: This bold dress can be a little too bold for meeting with the clients, the colors and stripes are beautiful but may be a little over powering for meetings, especially for a first client meeting.  I would pair it with a black blazer and a pair of sleek black pumps.

As for accessories, because the dress has a lot going on, I would keep those to a minimum. For jewelry I would wear simple earrings and a bracelet, but for a tote, I love this bag to carry my laptop or iPad.

For the hair, I would wear it half up and half down, with some light waves.

Flight Home: For the flight home, comfort is key, so when I get to the airport I'm going to try to get as comfortable as possible without a complete wardrobe change.  I love cardigans because they pack easily and provide a bit of warmth on the cold flight.

This cream and coral scarf is a staple for me, it coordinates with a lot of outfits, has a kick of color.

While I love heels as much as the next woman, I will slip into some flats as I'm making my way though TSA.  These beige little flats are perfect for travel. They pack easily, are neutral in color, and comfy! 

For the hair, I would probably take my hair all the way down, so I can be a little more comfortable as I make my way home.

4th of July Weekend Getaway

The weekend before the 4th of July is upon us and that means a lot of people will be hitting the road for a fun filled weekend away from home.  Normally I talk about flying (and business), but since AAA is predicting record number of people hitting the road, I thought I would plan for a road trip weekend getaway.

I think dresses are the perfect way to travel.  To me they are more comfortable than shorts, jeans, or leggings.

This t-shirt dress is the ultimate in comfy, but cute travel.  Pair it with a some cute sandals and easy accessories and you're ready to hit the road.

When I buy a weekender tote, I look for something that is cute, functional, but sleek looking.

When I pack for a trip, I pick a color scheme and stick with it. Since this is a 4th of July Weekend Getaway, I decided to embrace the whole red, white, and blue.

Don't forget your hat and sunscreen, nothing says "fashion don't" like a blistering sunburn.










Watching the fireworks is my absolute favorite thing to do.  I love the music, crowds, and of course the fireworks!

This dress is casual enough that you can go sit under the stars and watch fireworks.  I would pair this with some wedges, because I think wearing wedges on grass is a lot easier than heels.











Travel day home is always my favorite, because no matter how many places I go, I always love coming home.  I chose a long skirt, tank, and cardigan for the drive back home for comfort.

Work Kit - Shoes

Work Kit - Shoes by carryonstyle featuring flat heels

When building your basic work-kit, you probably don't want to spend a lot of money on a lot of different shoes, so we always recommend starting with the well made basic shoes, in brown, black and taupe or cream in whatever heel height you feel comfortable in.

These basics will get you through most office environments then you can start adding different styles and colors, even red.

Red seems to be one of those colors that can cross the line from work-appropriate to vampy in a matter of seconds, so I actually have 2 different red shoes:  one with a 2.5 in heel for work and a 3.5 inch heel for not work.

Tip:  If you've never worn brighter color shoes, you can wear them with slacks, so you are just showing a peep of color.

Giuseppe Zanotti stiletto high heels, $505
Bcbg max azria shoes, $295
Tory burch flat, $195
MICHAEL Michael Kors high heels, 168 CAD
White House Black Market black high heels, $108
Lauren Ralph Lauren leather pumps, $98
Lauren Ralph Lauren high heels, $98
Report flat heels, $52
G by Guess high heels, $50
Zara shoes, $50
Mango ballet flat, £35

Its all about neutrals

Its all about neutrals by cnritchie featuring genuine leather belts

Boat neck shirt, $176
Retro coat, $88
TopShop pleated skirt, £20
White house black market shoes, $98
White House Black Market cotton handbag, $98
DKNY genuine leather belt, £33

Basic Suit: Pants

Basic Suit: Pants by carryonstyle featuring michael kors pumps

Marc by Marc Jacobs button shirt, $230
HUGO slimming pants, $270
MICHAEL Michael Kors michael kors pumps, 100 CAD
H M metal jewelry, £3.99
Bracelet
* Lizzy Beige & Cream Laptop Bag Case - Forever New, 50 AUD

Basic Suit: Blazer & Skirt

Basic Suit: Blazer & Skirt by carryonstyle featuring a foldover clutch

Maison Martin Margiela long shirt, £274
HUGO blue jacket, $510
Hugo, $140
Levi Strauss Co foldover clutch, $48
White House Black Market stone jewelry, $48
White House Black Market enamel ring, $44

Basic Suit - Jacket and Pants

Basic Suit - Jacket and Pants by carryonstyle featuring blue pants

Bl nk London top, £45
HUGO blue jacket, $510
HUGO blue pants, $270
White House Black Market cabochon ring, $44
Vince Camuto hoop earrings, $38
Elie Saab chiffon scarve, $208

Basic Suit: Skirt and Blouse

Basic Suit: Skirt and Blouse by carryonstyle featuring a polyester shirt

H M polyester shirt, £20
Hugo, $140
MICHAEL Michael Kors high heel shoes, 100 CAD
Levi Strauss Co fold over clutch, $48
Kate Spade flower necklace, $498
White House Black Market nickel free jewelry, $28

Basic Suit

Basic Suit by carryonstyle featuring blue jackets

HUGO blue jacket, $510
HUGO blue pants, $270
Hugo, $140

One suit can be 4 outfits.  Have you ever found out that you are going out of town, hours before your plane leaves?  This may not be common to you, but for many consultants, this is the story of their life.  How do you handle this quick turnaround to pack light enough that it can be a carryon, but still be fashion forward?  It’s called a three-piece suit.  The three piece suit gives you the flexibility to be professional while showing your style.  You should be particular in purchasing this suit.  It should be of a good quality (so that it can be worn and cleaned multiply times), structured, and tailored to fit (nothing looks more unprofessional than a suit that is made to fit someone else’s body).   Grab two button downs (solid white and a pin stripped would be nice), a camisole (white with a laced top), a scarf (black, white and grey,) and you have 4 outfits.  Outfit pairings could be:

·         Skirt and Button Down (Stripped)

·         Skirt, Jacket and Scarf

·         Pant, Jacket and Camisole

·         Pant and Button Down (Solid) with or without Jacket

Most conferences/trainings are 4 days long, but if you need a 5^th outfit, go for a solid color tailored straight or A-line dress.  The dress should be a bold color, like red so that it can be paired with the suit jacket during the day and the replaced with a thin belt for night wear.  As for shoes, a simple high healed black pump works, but if you want to jazz it up a bit, a pewter or nude shoe works for all outfits.  Remember that stockings for this should be flesh toned and jewelry can be silver/gold hoops.  A necklace can be a single stone on a silver/gold short to medium length chain.  Don’t try to do too much with your jewelry; it can become distracting in that business meeting.  Always take a pair of cute flats with you, so that when your feet are crying for a relief, you still look fashionable.

So the next time you are in a hurry to pack for that week long business trip, remember to grab your 3-piece suit.

- Cheney

Dashing from Airport to Clients

Going from the airport straight to the client site, sometimes makes it more difficult to dress.  You want to be comfortable, but need to look professional and as unwrinkled as possible.  This is a classic, minimalistic look that is suited for most business sites


Merino wool top, $160
Ted Baker double breasted coat, £125
J Crew cotton pencil skirt, $110
MICHAEL Michael Kors michael kors heels, 168 CAD
J Crew vintage leather tote, $348
TopShop silk shawl, £35

Shopping in a Winter Wonderland

Shopping in a Winter Wonderland by cnritchie featuring diamond jewelry

Boat neck shirt, $176
Victoria s Secret wrap coat, $90
J Brand low rise denim jeans, $80
Nine West dark brown knee high boots, £75
Joe s Jeans pocket bag, $138
Diamond jewelry, $20
Amrita Singh clear jewelry, $120

App Review: Stylish Girl

Remember that scene from Clueless where Cher was flipping through her closet, taking pictures of her outfits, trying to decide what to wear?  Well now you can do it from your iPhone or Android phone using the ultimate style planner.

Basically all you do is take pictures of your entire wardrobe and put them into seasonal categories as well as types of clothing, dresses, pants, shoes, etc.  This can take a while, but is so worth it!

This app allows for more than just clothes, there is also a Beauty feature that can do almost the same with your makeup and fragrances.

- CARRY YOUR ENTIRE CLOSET WITH YOU and never buy duplicate items again


- CREATE AMAZING OUTFITS anytime and anywhere; Share them with your friends; Track your outfits by date worn

- SHOP ONLINE.  Mix and match online items against your clothes and outfits; Compare prices; Add items to your "Wish Bag" for future purchases


- DISCOVER the latest fashion looks and trends from online magazines and blogs


- PACK FOR YOUR TRIP QUICKLY without forgetting anything; Pick from your outfits or include individual pieces; This is great for traveling light without looking boring

Stylish Girl - http://stylishandcool.com/stylishgirl.html
Devices: iPhone, iPad, Android
Cost: FREE

- Cindy