The Daily Balance

Good morning!

As most of you know by now, I LOVE re-purposing items of my wardrobe to create different outfits. This week I wore a long, summery dress out for a casual dinner and then to work the next day. Here’s how I did it:

Casual dinner with the fam

Dress: Saks outlet – I believe it is Romeo and Juliet

Gladiator sandals: Sam Edelman

Purse: Gucci

Work-friendly

Added:

Cream tee: French Republic

Cream scarf

Obligatory bathroom shot

First up this week we have Elina! Check out those shoes and earrings! Hot mama! I love the punch of color they add to this otherwise understated, sophisticated outfit! This shirt dress is adorable (no wonder, it’s Theory! One of my fave designers ) and I love the thin built-in-belt. They way Elina has her hair pulled back ads to the overall chicness, too

Elina

Earrings

Dress: Theory
Shoes: Charles David
Earrings: Nina Nguyen (bought through ideeli)
Bracelet: David Yurman (gift from husband)

The stylish Alisa joins us once again with a blouse that I am going to try and steal from her. A true layering guru, I love the way that Alisa uses different shapes and silhouettes to create a unique look. The cropped blazer provides an interesting layer, without overpowering the gorgeous blouse. The thin belt accentuates her figure without drawing attention from the rest of the outfit. And how amazing is it that she scored most of this at TJ Maxx?!

Alisa

Black Bolero Blazer: DKNY via TJMaxx
Cream Ruffled Blouse: BCBG Max Azria
Black Bubbled Skirt: Nic & Zoe via Filene’s Basement
Black Belt: Oscar de la Renta via TJMaxx
Patent Peep-toe Pumps: Tahari via TJMaxx
Black Patent Bag: Badgley Mischka via Macy’s

Welcome back, Danielle! I love love love love LOVE this look! It’s often my go-to fall outfit! Flowing dress? Check! Tights? Check! COWBOY BOOTS (esp. Frye!)? CHECK! Vintagey accessories? Check and Check! Danielle looks so effortlessly stylish – and is making me CRAVE fall! Seriously, if you saw this girl on the street, wouldn’t you immediately assume she was awesome? I would

Danielle

Dress/tunic: FemmeRationale
Tights: Target
Boots: Frye
Belt: Thrifted
Necklaces: Nordstrom

Welcome, Paige! What an awesome color! This outfit is stunning! I love the studded, somewhat hard belt paired with the dainty shoes and feminine skirt. The skirt creates a great shape as it billows outwards and this is a perfect example of how to wear leggings in a FLATTERING way. I wear leggings like this all the time with my skirts and I love how it breaks up the outfit and draws focus to the adorable shoes

Paige

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Timestamp: 2009-07-31 12:26:18 UTC

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Hope you are all having a great day, see you later for the Daily Delish!

13 Responses to “Fashion Friday”

1. Eve said:

   I love your blog!! I find I dress “well” but don’t know how to accessorize. For example, take Elina’s dress (Theory is my favorite designer!), I would have worn basic shoes and my normal accessories (studs, watch, bracelet, rings – no color). I’m “scared” to incorporate color sometimes, and don’t know how to do the accessories right.

   Posted on July 31, 2009 at 8:56 am | Reply
2. Menden (Skinny Menny) said:

   Such a cute dress! Everyone on your fashion Friday looks fabulous!

   Posted on July 31, 2009 at 9:20 am | Reply
3. Dawn said:

   I love all of the looks–makes me want to go shopping right now!

   Posted on July 31, 2009 at 10:05 am | Reply
4. K said:

   So many fashionistas!! I’m feeling the urge to splurge and go shopping now!

   Posted on July 31, 2009 at 10:09 am | Reply
5. Mandy A said:

   All of you ladies look GORGEOUS! Congrats Paige!

   Posted on July 31, 2009 at 10:41 am | Reply
6. allijag said:

   love the repurposedness

   Posted on July 31, 2009 at 10:59 am | Reply
7. Elina said:

   I love how different everyone’s styles are, yet we all look quite fashionable if I say so myself

   Posted on July 31, 2009 at 12:01 pm | Reply
8. Elina said:

   Oh and thanks for calling me a hot mama! Haha

   Posted on July 31, 2009 at 12:02 pm | Reply
9. alisa said:

   Thanks, Shannon, for the wonderful comments, and to everyone else, too! These girls can dress!

   Posted on July 31, 2009 at 1:20 pm | Reply
10. Andrea@WellnessNotes said:

    I love Fashion Fridays! You guys look great!

    Sorry about your rescheduled surgery, Shannon. This happened to me before, and it isn’t fun. I hope you have a good weekend!

    Posted on July 31, 2009 at 4:46 pm | Reply
11. Lauren @ Team Giles said:

    You’re so chic! I love it

    Posted on July 31, 2009 at 5:17 pm | Reply
12. Jenny said:

    everyone seemed to be feelin’ the dresses this week.. love it!

    Posted on July 31, 2009 at 6:08 pm | Reply
13. Andrea (Off Her Cork) said:

    Love that dress! It’s so flowy and the colors are fab!

    Posted on August 8, 2009 at 8:48 am | Reply