I'm a Wu Girl

So I am probably a little late in the blogger universe to be discussing Jason Wu for Target, but I was busy this week! Not too busy however to wake D.W. up at 7am Sunday morning, and make him drive me to the nearest Target so I could get my hands on the coveted pieces.

It was an experience!  I did not participate in the Missoni for Target launch, so I really wanted to see this one first hand, plus I was dying over the navy pleated dress with the red and blush stripes. When I arrived at 7:50am there were about 30 people in line, and about 5 more showed up after me before the doors were opened, the people who came later didn’t really end up with anything. 

This Target was prepared!  A nice gentleman came out to great us all and told us to be nice to one another J  When walking in they had staffed appropriately and even had some security/police officers on stand-by incase we got rowdy. Then we all rushed the collection!  I got my hands on a few tops and dresses in my size, but couldn’t find the navy dress!  By the time I got to the rack the one size left was too big, but I took it into the dressing room anyway to check sizing. Some of it looked good, some bad (the shirt- dress made me look like a diner waitress) and some did not fit (like the navy dress.) 

Then came the waiting game. As one of the first people into the dressing room, I had to wait for others to discard items that they picked up in the wrong size. I’m a very calm and non-confrontational person so instead of standing like a hawk by the fitting rooms like the other women, I took a stroll around the Target.  All the Jason Wu accessories were gone; it was a completely empty display! I did a large lap and headed back towards the fitting room where D.W. greeted me with a latte and chocolate croissant. 

Luckily, there was my dress!  The early bird gets the worm J I decided against the shirts because spending over $25 on a polyester shirt from Target, whether or not Jason Wu had a hand in designing it is silly.  However, a $40 dress that you can wear in any season, with POCKETS is a great deal. In the picture I have a white button down blouse underneath, my own red belt and nude flats I picked up at while I was at Target for $15. In the summer I would wear this with a red cardi, yellow belt and yellow flats. To dress it up, I would wear it with a navy cardigan and brown wedge heels.  This dress is adorable, practical, and has a timeless silhouette and color palette.

Tell me about your Jason Wu for Target Experience.

Seriously Working It!

I work in a fairly conservative office, so being super creative style-wise is not always easy.  All those articles about wearing open toe sandals and short suits to work just do not cut it.  So, although on most days in the winter I opt for the easy getup of a cute sweater and a nice fitting pair of slacks, yesterday I spiced it up a little. 

What I am Wearing:

Calvin Klein Dress-$50 from TJ Maxx (Winter 2011)

Talbots Outlet Blazer- Purchased a few years ago. On sale for about $50, but maybe less

Hue Black Opaque Tights- Nordtsrom's Rack $6.97

Suede Me Too Booties-DSW $40 (Winter 2011)

Forever 21 Necklace-$12.80

Obviously I am new at this whole blogging and picture taking thing.  Thanks to D.W. for taking the pictures of me today :)

A great shift dress is an amazing addition to any work wardrobe and is definitely the kind of piece that you can take from day to night and most situations in between.  My favorite thing about this dress is the awesome pattern.

The neutral pattern makes it super easy to wear, very easy to match, and work appropriate. The dress is also a great thick jersey material which requires little ironing.  TJMaxx has a great selection of high quality dresses at super low prices (Calvin Klein for $50!!) Ladies also remember cut and fit when it comes to work wear.  Nothing too tight or too short, but don’t go to the opposite end of the spectrum either; too long or big looks sloppy. 

The necklace in the photos is also fantastic.  It's a little more expensive than I would normally spend for a Forever21 piece, but it is such a statement maker and will go with so many things.  Large round crystals set against gold and black rope will add interest to either a work outfit or casual t-shirt and jeans.

Black tights and wedge booties really finish off the look. I love hue opaque tights and I got a whole bunch in black, forest green, gray, and burgundy when I found them for only $6.97 at the Nordstrom Rack in Towson during the off season.  This brand is super durable and I swear by them.  I had a pretty messy fall last winter down the stairs at the Ottobar and although my knee was all cut-up, my tights did NOT rip! It was like an amazing magic trick. 

These black booties are one of my favorite pair of shoes (as you can tell by how worn they are) and were a little bit of a stretch for me style-wise. I was new to the whole bootie concept and the funky shaped heel really threw me. However, that heel and the platform is what makes them incredibly comfortable and easy to walk around in.  Plus some added height to my 5’1 frame is always nice. Remember: black booties paired with a pair of black opaque tights is the winter version of nude heels during the summer; one super long continuous leg line.