Night Out: Playing Hostess

I found this post as a draft when I was going some "spring cleaning" before getting down to regular posting business. I'm not sure why I didn't post it before...
                                                                                                                                                                  

I love going out to socialize with friends and try new experiences/cuisines but, being (f)unemployed has naturally limited my ability to do that. Despite that I can still spend time with everyone by staying in instead of going out! It's not as fancy but, can be just as fun if not more... While I was keeping things on the casual side (ahem, leggings) I still wanted to be a little fancy. How do you think I did?

• Top: guipure lace top, Lela Rose for Nieman Marcus/Target
• Bottom: great shapes leggings, courtesy of No Nonsense
• Shoes & Accessories: black kitten heel pumps, Coach; modified beige pearl earrings, Charming Charlie.gift from Cousin V

Sponsored Post: Great Items from No nonsense

No nonsense tights have always been go to for me. After I had sprouted out of children tights I would always gravitate to No nonsense section at my local pharmacy for my tights and stockings. They were affordable and great quality for the price so it was a no brainer!

Nowadays, I still head to the No nonsense rack when I need any kind of hosiery. I was thrilled to learn that they have come up with new fun additions to their classic line and were going to send me some to try out! When the package arrived I was excited to see that they are branching out into leggings! They also sent some fishnet stockings which, honestly made me a little nervous. How does one pull of fishnets at work?

The first look I tried was in my comfort zone (literally and figuratively) incorporating the leggings. I have to say that they are my new favorite. I appreciate the extremely saturated black color and the extra high rise of the No nonsense style. While the high waist is extremely comfortable it also gives some added control to keep everything smooth. I only wish they were a little longer so they made it down to my ankles or that I was a little shorter...

When it came time to try the fishnets I was a little nervous but, I wanted to give it a whirl. It all worked out in the office. I think it was because the fishnets are a very fine gauge so they look like patterned tights. No nonsense also has a variety of colors available which would definitely be office appropriate. 

Honestly, I can't wait to head to the stores and pick up some more leggings and tights and grow my No nonsense wardrobe! What styles are you most excited for?

   

Thank you to No nonsense for sponsoring my post. I was compensated for this post as a member of Clever Girls Collective, but the opinions are all my own.

November 9, 2012: Back To Business

Since winter had passed and the weather was warming up again it was time to come out of hibernation. Nothing says spring more than a fun dress, too bad it's not really spring... either way a modest dress is always a good professional wardrobe option no matter what season it is especially when you are inclined to put on the comfiest thing possible.

One part of this outfit that could be deemed less than professional are the tights. When I think of fishnets the first thing that comes to mind are burlesque shows and lingerie at least before I started wearing them myself. Fishnets are just another great accessory! I still wasn't completely confident about wearing them in my super professional office. Thankfully no one said anything, I even had a meeting with my CEO sans comments. What kinds of clothing items or accessories have you taken  a chance with at the office? How did it work out?

• Top: navy blue dress, Adrienne Vitadinni via Loehmanns; black pinstripe blazer, Calvin Klein (part of this suit)
• Shoes & Accessories: black ballet flats, Xhiliration for Target; black fishnet stockings, courtesy of No Nonsense; pearl earrings, gift from Mom/Macys; Neverfull GM, Louis Vuitton/gift from BF

Items from this outfit are previously seen and remixed here, here,  here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.

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