What to Wear Wednesdays

So I'm back at Current Boutique in Arlington, my local consignment store. I haven't been in awhile and it's always an absolute delight to see my friends who work there. If you all get a chance and need help picking the perfect outfit for any occasion, then trust me all of the ladies at Current Boutique are not only helpful, but super stylish as well. 

Here is my 'what to wear' consignment pick for a Mother's Day brunch...

A close up of the dress...

And shoes...

Dress: Madison Marcus silk $119.95

Necklace: Long Beaded Chain $25.95

Necklace 2: Long Chain with gold disks $38.95

Sandals: Barneys New York gold $61.95

Now that the weather is finally warming up this dress is perfect for any special event. The sweet floral silk dress, simple gold chains and versatile gold sandals complete this chic outfit. See how easy it is to be green and glamorous!

I wish all Mothers a wonderful Mother's Day! 

What to Wear Wednesdays: Blue is for Girls

(don't try this leg action at home kids...you may hurt yourselves ;)

I wore this to my 10th wedding anniversary on 11/11/10! And yes this 11/11/11 will be our 11th anniversary...so odd and not planned, believe me I can't think that far ahead! Anyway, what I want to highlight is the versatility of black pants and heels. I will admit that the black pants are new and were bought immediately after spending time with my husbands extremely chic sisters, Karima and Tania, who live in London. I spent a little more than I usually do for higher quality pants, so they will last and I will have the option to consign or give to friends (that's if I ever tire of them). I have worn these pants to parties and just lounging in my home and they always look chic, except when covered in the bane of my existence ...cat hair. The shoes and shirt were both purchased at Current Boutique...yes my go-to consignment store! I have worn the shoes with dresses, skirts and even jeans...you can't go wrong with a simple pair of black heels! The peacock blue silk shirt is one of my absolutely favorite shirts as I can stuff myself silly and hide in its rich reflective folds.

Hope you liked my outfit! If you're in the market for a new (new to you) pair of shoes, maybe classic black pumps or something a bit edgier, then sign up with I-ELLA online clothes consignment and partake in their promotion:

Look Good + Do Good. It's Shoes For Charity

Shoes For Charity, benefiting All Of Me Foundation, founded by Grammy Award Winning Artist, Estelle. 

What a win win...you buy consignment and it benefits a charity to help young people gain skills to make them more globally competitive! (as a side note i am not receiving any kick back from i-ella..just wanted to share)

HAPPY CONSIGNMENT SHOPPING FRIENDS!!

What to Wear Wednesdays

At Current Boutique in Arlington...

This photo really doesn't do this shirt justice, it's a gorgeous sheer pale pink with gold buttons...

A touch of glitter to spark the night...

Marc Jacobs Pink Cotton Shirt $69.95

Paige Straight Leg Denim $56.95

Coach Tan Leather Purse $99.95

Micheal Antonio Gold Glitter Heels $18.95

Gold/Pearl Bauble Earring $25.95

Come on friends and family lets get out and socialize away our winter blues!! Go on a date, have dinner with friends or host a cocktail party in this ensemble! Comfortable and versatile jeans, a dreamy spring inspired shirt, fabulous purse, dazzling earrings and enchanting Cinderella shoes...how could you go wrong??? I would roll up the jeans and since the shoes already make a statement, why not add some crazy socks to increase the wattage!?! Or just save the shoes for summer and pair them with a white goddess dress like Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City...

Hope you all are staying warm and happy!!!! To see what Kat picked out in the Alexandria store go here.

What to Wear Wednesdays

This is what I wore to my husband's holiday party, every item is second hand, except the tights...

 

The shirt was given to me by a friend over 5 years ago...it has been the most versatile shirt I own. Being an older shirt circa early nineties I presume, it is very short waisted, so ideal for under dresses or with high pencil skirts. The skirt was purchased at a fabulous consignment store, Current Boutique for under $30. The mary jane Cole Haan shoes were also bought at Current Boutique and they are my current favorites, mostly because my one cat has taken a liking to chewing on my dress shoes...bad kitty!

And last, but not least the necklace is vintage and was given to me by my mother-in-law. It was a gift from my father-in-law to her 35 years ago. I am so blessed to have both her. She treats me with so much love and respect. I love her dearly! Thanks Djamilah!! 

And yes I changed Fresh Quince's background....ahhhhgain! Pink it's whats for dinner ;)!

What to Wear Wednesdays: New Year's Eve

Club Monaco silver sequins with cream trim $118.95

Manolo Blahnik silver snakeskin sling back heels $274.95

Are you ready for a New Year's Eve party???? You will be more than ready to ring in the New Year with this dress. Every little step you take will be magic...it's truly the perfect party dress. After a few cocktails, you'll hit the dance floor and make some noise, Shakira style. With every shake of your hips the dress will sing for you and your friends...man I really feel like dancing right now. And do I really need to say anything about the shoes...comfort and sex appeal, you can't go wrong with these. 

Let's Party this New Year's Eve...consignment style!!!

What to Wear Wednesdays

Close-up of the stunning shirt...

Ralph Lauren Black Label black silk shirt $328.95

BB Dakota blue cotton skirt $15.95

BCBG black suede peep toes 8 $61.95

Vintage hard black clutch $58.95

Today is the first day of Hanukkah and I thought this gorgeous ensemble would be perfect for dinner parties and festivities galore! The top is even more stunning in person and could be worn with pants...I think worn with a pair of Tuxedo pants would be absolutely beautiful. If you are interested, please stop by Current Boutique in Arlington...it is filled to the brim with holiday dresses, shoes, purses and jewelry!!!! And the lovely ladies that work there are always willing to help you choose the perfect outfit! 

To all those that celebrate, I wish you a super Happy Hanukkah!!!

To see what Kat has picked out for $150 or less at the Alexandria store, please go here. 

What to Wear Wednesdays

Resound Teal cotton/wool dress size: large $42.95

Manolo Blahnik Cognac leather pumps size: 10 $168.95

Sterling USA Vintage brown alligator purse $152.95

Pearl and chain necklace $58.95

Thanksgiving is tomorrow, just in case you didn't know, and I thought this outfit would be a perfect complement for the day's festivities. A rich and comfortable teal dress, vintage handbag, versatile necklace and super comfortable heels that you could wear all evening...how could you go wrong? 

As you can see below, teal looks fabulous on every skin tone! 

Courtesy Real Simple

"Colors on opposite sides of the color wheel enhance each other, which is why strawberries look so good packaged in green containers, Eiseman says. It's not surprising that teal―Pantone 19-4227 TC, the color-wheel opposite of pink―plays up a healthy flush in the skin. Plus, it's more versatile than a bright, summery turquoise, so you can wear it well into the fall with black, brown, and other neutrals." Real Simple Magazine 

Don't forget to head over to the Current Boutique blog and check out the great finds Kat has chosen in the Alexandria location.

What to Wear Wednesdays

The holidays are coming upon us quick, so I thought I would feature holiday dresses the rest of this month and December from my favorite consignment boutique...you guessed it, Current Boutique!

Here is my first pick...

Closeup of the 'to die for' shoes and perfect holiday clutch...

And the statement piece necklace...

Coren Moore Strapless Red Taffeta Dress, size 6, $68.95

Vintage gold hard clutch, $58.95

Gold statement necklace with clear beading $68.95

And zee pieece du rezistance...

Giuseppe Zanotti animal print leather heels, size 7.5, $220.95

Aren't those shoes gorgeous...you could even wear them alone...i mean with something more subtle like jeans and a t-shirt! Hope to see you all at Current Boutique for some fun green shopping!

Let's all go over to see what gorgeous ensemble Kat chose at the Current Boutique Alexandria store here.