Fashion Challenge

Petite Fashion Challenge #14: Holiday Travel Emergency

I’m excited to participate in yet another fun fashion challenge! This month Petite Fashion Challenge #14 (PFC) is hosted by Couture Coco. Check out her blog to see the list of other participants.

The Scenario: I have “formal” dinner plans the same evening I arrived into town. Upon arrival, I was told that my luggage will be delayed until the next day. All the running around left me no time to stop by any stores to pick up a dress.

The Challenge: I need to style my travel outfit into a special evening look using whatever I carried in my purse and anything else immediately at hand! Yikes!!

Thanks a lot AA!

On my last trip, I wore this really old but super comfy Marciano teal maxi dress with flats (we went to the airport last night to recreate this look lol)… My travel outfits are typically combined with a hat, small carry-on, my handbag, a scarf, jacket, a good read and my beloved pet pillow Kathanael.

Lucky for me, I always carry on my makeup, hair brush, a pair of heels and my jewelries.

In case of emergency situations like these, all I have to do is brush my hair, apply makeup, add accessories and get a little creative with what I had on hand…  This challenge definitely prove that making something work at the last minute is totally doable if you are just a little prepared.

Dress: Marciano tube maxi (old) (similar here)
Denim Jacket: Bebe
Sandals: Dolce Vita Archer Flats / Heels: Christian Louboutin Very Noeud
Purse: Louis Vuitton Trevi PM
Scarf: H&M
Hat: Juicy Couture Fedora
 

Thank you Couture Coco for such a fun challenge!

For those who doesn’t know what PFC is, it’s a Fashion Challenge hosted by a different style blogger every month… You don’t need a blog to join in on the fun, just send a message to the future host for instructions prior to the  scheduled date. You can also stop by Alterations Needed Forum to see past challenges and check out upcoming ones!

Click HERE to see my first PFC #13

Petite Fashion Challenge #13: Stylish Under $100

This month Petite Fashion Challenge #13 (PFC) is hosted by Annie of Really Petite. Check out her site to see the list of other participants.

For those that doesn’t know what PFC is, it’s a Fashion Challenge hosted by a different style blogger every month… You don’t need a blog to join in on the fun, just send a message to the future host for instructions prior to the  scheduled date. You can also stop by Alterations Needed Forum to see past challenges and check out upcoming ones!

The Challenge

Stylish under $100: The challenge is putting together a professional outfit (excluding shoes and accessories) for under $100. This task was a breeze for me ’cause I just recently purchased an outfit well under that price range. The breakdown is below.

[Photos by NR]

(Not included in estimate :: Glasses: Gucci, Clutch: Vintage)
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Top: French Connection Stripes Top from ASOS $28.65 (on sale)
Pants: Forever21 Wide Leg Woven Pants $22.80
Total for Outfit : $51.45
 
(Bonus)
Belt: Forever21 $8
 Shoes: ASOS $32.23
Total for Outfit with Accessories : $91.68
 

Traded in the pencil skirt and blouse look for a “Business Casual Friday” outfit.

I found these tawny orange wide leg pants at forever21 and thought, what a great way to liven up my typical work ensembles! Incorporating a little bit of ruffled by this French Connection top adds a girlie touch. Complete with a Forever 21 belt, ASOS black peep toe pumps and a black clutch.