Wear It Out: Company Cruise

SETTING: Lake Lanier Islands
DRINK: Cristalino Brut Rosé Cava
SCENT: Island Palm Beach Michael Kors
 

Having a caring and fun boss makes you the envy of your friends.  This jealousy stems from the fact that as many of your cohorts work from the crack of dawn to the fall of dusk for very little pay and/or praise, you receive both in amounts that make your cup runneth over.  Then there are the perks. On this warm Saturday evening, you are standing on the top deck of the Island Princess—an 85-foot excursion yacht that your boss rented for her division to celebrate landing a new big client. Since it’s a warm summer evening, the impeccably dressed women mingling about wear everything from one-shoulder midi dresses to slinky jersey maxis.

As you head down the stairs to the enclosed dining area for dinner, one of your aforementioned jealous friends, who is also lucky enough to be your non-romantic date for the evening, compliments another coworker’s fabulous one-shoulder party dress. Your coworker returns the compliment to you and your friend, who is wearing a MAXAZRIA jumpsuit with the most amazing back details. You feel like a knockout in a tobacco colored jersey dress from Haute Hippie and gold tone Oliana sandals by Calvin Klein. 

MAXAZRIA Jumpsuit at Shopbop - $398.00

Haute Hippie Dress at Shopbop - $565.00

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Sundress Sunday

SETTING:  Buckhead Tapas Bar

DRINK:  Sangria

SCENT:  Escada Signature

Being a lady in the city has its perks: there are plenty of reasons to get girly.  Weekend plans to meet up with a few girlfriends for tapas in Buckhead transmogrifies into a themed “Sundress Sunday.”  You select a flower print dress by Adrianna Papell with a cinched waist and bateau neckline.  The subtle perfection of the Givenchy leather envelope clutch lends the outfit an almost cinematic feel.

Adrianna Papell from Nordstrom

Givenchy clutch from Bluefly.com

 

As you float about and mingle, you admire your friends’ sundresses—some colorful, some striped, some with A-line skirts and all adorable.  Classic is always in style.

Want to plan your own “Sundress Sunday” with the girls?  See below for outfit options.

Dresses from Nordstrom and Banana Republic

Dresses from Nordstrom and Banana Republic

Clutches from Bluefly.com

 

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A Luminous Summer - Playdate

SETTING:  Friend’s backyard

DRINK:  Arnold Palmer

SCENT:  Kenzo Summer

Your dog runs to you with a ball in her mouth while you’re engrossed in a conversation about the best brow aestheticians in Decatur.  You absentmindedly toss the toy to the far end of the yard.  Standing on your friend’s deck overlooking the grass where the neighbors’ dogs are frolicking, you admire the gorgeous landscaping around the perimeter.  When asked to prepare a fresh batch of AP’s (it’s common knowledge that yours are the perfect mixture), you head up the wooden deck steps into the kitchen.  The smell of chicken grilling over coals wafts follows you through the door. 

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A Luminous Summer, Part 1

Shopbop's "Moment of Grace" Lookbook

A FEW TIMES PER YEAR, I select a different term that inspires my fashion spirit for that particular season.  Funny though it may sound, these terms help when I have to dress for particular events and occasions.  For example, in Autumn ‘08 I drew constant inspiration from Mommie Dearest and all things Joan Crawford.  I wore oodles of silky tops, high-waist pants and skirts, pearls, and neutral colors.  I wore Chance by Chanel. 

This summer is no different.  Over the past month, I've been drawn to golden makeup and radiant accessories.  So, I've decided that my Summer '11 will be luminous.  Shopbop (www.shopbop.com) gives us an interpretation in their “Moments of Grace” lookbook.

One of Wear It Out's models, DB, gives us her take on luminosity with this look for Sunday brunch with the girlfriends:

Notice the lace accents on the ivory blouse and the way that the copper bracelet pops against the espresso midi swing skirt. 

To be continued...