Hey!
So for Day 1 of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, I decided to play with color, pulling on my favorite J.Crew Blythe Silk Blouse in fetching purple:
I added a bit of contrast with an oversized orange clutch by Cashhimi:
Along with bright yellow patent leather pumps from Christian Louboutin (the heels are reasonable, so they’re not too much of a pain to walk in):
I anchored my multi-hued ensemble with a chocolate brown lace skirt from Zara, along with a vintage coat for warmth.
Your eyes are not deceiving you–I went bare legged. I somehow managed to shred through all my flesh toned hose, so had to go without. I won’t do that again. It was cold!
At any rate, as you all know, I like preppy, classic silhouettes, so love the idea of a button down and a pencil skirt. I tried to add some pizazz to my normal repertoire by working with various complementary colors and playing with texture.
How did I do?
Stay tuned for more of my outfits from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
Smootches!
Outfit Info: Vintage Fur. J. Crew Blythe Silk Blouse. Zara Skirt. Christian Louboutin Pumps. Cashhimi Clutch. Jenny Dayco earrings. ken + dana Chunky Gold Necklace. Melody Ehsani ring.
Photos by Marta McAdams.
February 10, 2012 4:43 am
nice legs–love the outfit
February 10, 2012 4:48 am
uuummmm okay
February 10, 2012 5:42 am
you look cute and your face-just lovely
I’m on a little hmm with the skirt. I love lace, but I like it better with a shinier blouse, preferably in black. And a darker shoe, like a black velvet pump?
I wonder how it would have looked! either how, you look radiant :D
February 10, 2012 7:41 am
Hottt! love how you played with the colors, but kept true to your style. I would wear the whole outfit head to toe
February 10, 2012 8:08 am
Killer calves Claire!!! Loved the entire look!
February 10, 2012 8:26 am
Quick tip: when going out bare legged in winter, coat your legs in vaseline (or a petrolatum free alternative like Alba’s Un-Petroleum). It acts as a barrier and helps keep the skin a little warmer. :)
Love the clutch.
February 10, 2012 8:50 am
^^^yeah but then you have shiny, greasy legs which always looks tacky to me but i see your point…
i am loving that orange clutch and the purple/orange combo. however, i maybe would have swapped the yellow heels for green? but then you’d have to wear a diff coloured skirt so i don’t know…
February 10, 2012 8:52 am
…actually, upon further review, i think green would work with that skirt. :)
February 10, 2012 8:57 am
I LOVE this look and the color combo… and the fur just sets the whole thing off… BRAVO!!!
February 10, 2012 9:10 am
Dear Claire,
Dont ever hurt my heart like that again,with that BOMB orange clutch! I almost had a heart attack. I love it! Keep it up lady!
-Nik
February 10, 2012 9:11 am
I wish I had those legs :(
February 10, 2012 9:11 am
THOSE LEGS! Werq.
February 10, 2012 9:43 am
You nailed it!!! That orange clutch is EVERYTHING!!!!!
February 10, 2012 9:52 am
Claire, looking good as always. I’m going to have to get that skirt from Zara! Loving the shoes! And those legs…divine!
February 10, 2012 10:13 am
i love that skirt!
February 10, 2012 10:16 am
Work it Claire. Always love your style diaries
February 10, 2012 10:24 am
I’m copying this look from head to toe. You look stunning.
February 10, 2012 10:25 am
Claire you better WORK!!!!!
February 10, 2012 10:26 am
Love those neon CL heels and the orange clutch…oh my!
February 10, 2012 10:43 am
You killed it!
February 10, 2012 10:53 am
Your legs are INSANE!!! Feeling triple guilty for missing the gym this morning…
February 10, 2012 11:01 am
I don’t like the outfit but you still look cute. Awating the next style diary.
February 10, 2012 11:09 am
Great look Claire!
February 10, 2012 11:24 am
I think you ticked all the boxes. Brave shoe choice!
February 10, 2012 11:28 am
Great shoes. Always love that blouse!
February 10, 2012 11:36 am
I like it! It’s different and very ‘fashion week’!!
February 10, 2012 11:47 am
I love how you decided to wear bold, bright colors for the winter season. Many would just go for the boring neutral colors. I really love those Loubotins & the Cashimi clutch. #chic
February 10, 2012 11:57 am
I would wear this whole look! Even without the clutch or the fur….which are MY FAVORITES in this fit, the blouse skirt and shoe combo is killer. Chic with lovely textures and a nice line….and the colors…HOT! This is me all day!!
February 10, 2012 12:26 pm
Claire girl, your legs are the bomb!!!!
Very brave of you popping those colors for the winter but as usual you pulled it off!!!!
February 10, 2012 12:49 pm
i LOVE it!
February 10, 2012 1:02 pm
Lovely!! Can we do a Hot or Hmm on your fashion week outfits? That would be fun!!
February 10, 2012 1:18 pm
You look amazing!!!
February 10, 2012 1:24 pm
Always fab Claire :)
February 10, 2012 1:48 pm
HMM! The look is messy but your figure looks great.
February 10, 2012 1:56 pm
Go head Claire. Love the yellow and orange combo!
February 10, 2012 2:35 pm
I love all the pieces seperately. A bit much together, but you still look fashionable. Perfect for fashionweek where you want to stand out!
February 10, 2012 2:40 pm
WORK CLAIRE!
February 10, 2012 3:27 pm
Colorblocking is on point with the orange/purple combo…idk what to make of the yellow heals…even though its a very nice seperate. your face? gooooooorg. hair? looove it!
February 10, 2012 3:28 pm
@Dom took the words right out of my mouth…I love all ur pieces seprately but they were a lil too busy for me all together….But your legs tho (Amazing)? When can I get a set like that? Lol
February 10, 2012 3:38 pm
BISH
I SAID BISH
I SAID BISH, YOU BETTER WHAT?
YOU BETTER WHAAAT?
YOU BETTAAAAH WERQQQQQQ TILL THE COWS COME HOME
WERK!!! * snaps finger*
February 10, 2012 4:14 pm
cute! I esp. luv your skirt & clutch. I dont like fur on anythning but animals :(
February 10, 2012 4:25 pm
I like the outfit, but would have switched the lace skirt for one without texture. I like the play on colors.
February 10, 2012 5:46 pm
Been running around all day, but wanna say, thanks for the feedback y’all! For those who didn’t like my ‘fit, I’ll do better, lol.
:)))
February 10, 2012 5:53 pm
I like everything Claire except the shoes. But I love that clutch I am turning into a clutch girl
February 10, 2012 7:10 pm
i did not like the outfit…. but the legs are incredible!!!
February 10, 2012 11:20 pm
Love, love, love it
February 13, 2012 11:47 am
girl, have fun with those shoes…love them.