Bisou + Business Blues

After  a lovely vacation in Barbados (updates to come) and a quick trip to Vegas I am back in the Bay and back to business. On Thursday I had a couple of meetings to attend and errands to run so I wanted to be comfy by still look pulled together.

Dressing for casual business meetings when you are in a creative field can sometimes be a bit of a conundrum, but I find that a clean dark wash pair of denim is always a good base to build upon. On this occasion I rocked my new Raleigh Denim straight leg Union Denim.  Adding a flirty printed blouse, neutral Pierre Hardy for Gap wedges, and a vintage LV clutch made for a look that was both fun and business worthy.

I love the lip print and asymmetrical ruffles on this blouse.

My hair is growing out so I decided to pull my hair up on top into a quasi french twist. It was so easy to do and gives me a different look than my normal afro. I really like how it turned out so this might become my new go to hairstyle.

I love this vintage clutch I "borrowed" from my Mom. I love it so much she is probably never getting it back!

Retail Math # 3: Much like Michael (Kors that is)

Lately I am all about slouchy, relaxed looks and Michael Kors Spring 2011 runway was all about easy, breezy American style. I'd love to rock this Kors inspired look for a weekend escapade in the city or while strolling along at an outdoor mall or flea market on a sunny day.

My favorite part of this look is that the lax-ness of the easy, knit top and full skirt are balanced by the rich, earthy-luxe texture and color of the accessories.  



Items from L-R: JCrew Whisper Linen Boatneck, Dooney and Bourke Crossbody Satchel, Zara Long Skirt, Ralph Lauren Brown Embossed Belt, Ecote Platform Crisscross Sandal





Chloe after my own heart....

As you may all know I have this irrational love for platform sneakers.
See my previous ode to 80/20's and  Isabel Marant's lovely creations.

I don't know what it is about them. Came across this pair by Chloe on Shopbop and my heart skipped a beat...  Sheer perfection!

80's/(20) baby

Wedge Sneakers:

Reason number 1,456,789,3456,121 that I know I am a true product of the 80's- I love sneakers with heels!

I know it sounds horrid, but I have been fascinated with them since my youth and still love them now. I found this pair of 80/20's a couple years ago and still love them- the comfort of a sneaker and the much needed height of a heel- I mean how could you not fall in love!

Everyone (including myself) is googoo gaga over the Isabel Marant version seen below:
(photo courtesy of garrancedore.fr)

Not sure if I will be able to get my hands on those, but I will most definitely be shopping the 80/20 collection this fall.