Sweater Dress

Outfit Details:
sweater: Express (from Do You ... DejaVu)
tights: Macys
shoes: Nine West
jewelry: vintage (from Do You ... DejaVu)

Wearing a sweater dress and heels or boots is the way to look chic while staying warm in this chilly weather that has decided to strike yet again!

How do you stay warm and chic during the winter?!

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photos by Sandra Packwood of Do You ... Deja Vu Boutique

Early Call Times

Outfit Details:

top: gift from bestie 

sweater: Loft

pants: Cottonon via Thredup

shoes: Talbots

ring: Olytata 

bog: Nine West

On works days when I have super early call times, for example up at 3 am and work at 5am...eeks, I know I never want to wear anything fussy, unless it is required. So I go for some easy staples and hope that the temperature agrees with my choices.

I chose this embellished black top to go with my patterned white jeans, which I cuffed at the ankle. And just in case it got chilly I threw on the little cardigan for warmth and to soften the black. Of course I wore my trusty nude Talbots sandals because they are comfortable for walking and standing! The fun accessory I chose is my lapis lazuli ring from Olytata in Tucson.

This outfit was practical, comfortable and professional for the early call time I had and eliminated any stress in trying to over plan an ensemble, especially at such an unsightly hour of the day.

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photos by my dad

Casual Green Skirt

Outfit Details: 

top: Asos

necklace: J'Adorn Designs

skirt: Bcbg Max Azria

heels: Loft via Thredup

bag: Nine West

ring: vintage

My ideal casual chic outfit for going about doing chores or getting work done is this ensemble or something similar. The formula: skirt + crop top/tee + heels =  ready to get shit done!

However I am not this stylish from day to day because of a variety of reasons. I am either having a lazy day and am not planning on seeing anyone so I just wear workout clothes or my pjs even eeks! Or I want to dress nicer, but don't feel like getting all the questions regarding why I am dressed the way I am. This happens because where I live people are not necessarily prone to dressing on the chicer side of things. Comfort is the main priority. And there is nothing wrong with this, it is just the way things are. The time we live in is very different from the time before the 70's, where more people took pride in what they put on. Now I am not saying everyone wears sweats on a day to day basis or just throws on whatever they pick up, but there definitely are a lot of people who do. And at times I am one of them. 

Considering all of this I have decided to become more conscious on what I am wearing and what I plan to wear on a day to day basis. I have nice clothes and damnit I am going to wear them! To do this I am going to be better about laying out my outfits each night or if a busy week is ahead of me then do it for the whole week. Follow me on instagram @lipstickandchiffon to see updates and quick shots of how I am sticking to this new resolve.  

Anyone else with me on this?!

photos by Margaret Thombs

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Day Outfit

Outfit Details:

top: Madewell

shorts: Loft

heels: Calvin Klein via Nordstrom Rack

bag: Nine West

sunglasses: Ann Taylor

earrings: Chloe & Isabel

Such a simple ensemble, but definitely a solid one for breezy summer days when you aren't dripping in sweat. This outfit can be even more casual paired with my low nude sandals or little flats. I wanted to add a level of chicness to this outfit so I paired my nude heels with it. 

My favorite days during the summer are when the sunshine is bright and warm with a beautiful soft breeze to keep things cool. This kind of day is great for hanging at the beach or on the lake and then popping this casual outfit on for a night out! 

What is your ideal summer day?

photos by Margaret Thombs

Stripes & Denim

Outfit Details:

denim top: Express

striped top: Talbots

leggings: Forever 21

boots: Nine West

necklace: Bauble Bar via Nordstrom Rack (similar)

belt: BCBG MaxAzria

lipstick: Dior Rouge in Mysterious Mauve

This denim shirt is one of my favorite things to wear. I decided it was time I needed to switch it up a little bit if I was going to wear it so often! 

The piece is very easy to layer with, and plus it is extremely cold out so its always a good idea to layer in order to keep warm. I grabbed the striped top and popped it on underneath and then the final touches were the belt and necklace. Layering switchup complete! 

Do you have a favorite top that you layer with all the time so you can get the optimum wear out of it? 

photos by Margaret Thombs