Black and White to the Theater

You may remember this dress from a few weeks ago when I wore it here to work with a white long-sleeve tee underneath it. 

And you may be surprised that I'm wearing the same dress within such a short timeframe -- to me it's like a year -- but I just love it so much.

Like the top in yesterday's post, this too had to go in to the tailor to have the shoulders taken in a bit, which softened up the look. It was a too squared off and boxy, but now it's perfect thanks to Frank's Alterations in South Loop!

I can't wait to get creative with this dress when the snow starts falling and add fun layers under and over it!

Dress: Calvin Klein via the Fashion Outlets of Chicago store

Shoes: Zara

Purse: Target

Bracelet: Forever 21

Coat: Macys

A Hint of Spring

Even when it's single-digit temperatures outside I still want to wear bright colors. This was my attempt at bringing my spring clothes into winter. 

The most useful tool in doing this is a Chambray shirt; this one has ever-so-tiny polka-dots on it and makes a fantastic layering piece.

 Dress: Calvin Klein

Tights: DKNY

Shoes: Nine West Outlet

Belt: J Crew Factory

Polka-dot Chambray: J Crew Factory

Necklace: Forever 21

Bracelet: J Crew (worn @ my wedding)

Earrings: Kate Spade via Ebay

Watch: Michael Kors