Biker Chic...

Good Thursday To Ya :)

Thursday are my Friday in the office so I'm excited to be heading back home today and I get away with my more casual "Friday" look on Thursday. Wearing a Moto/biker jacket from Forever 21 with Faux leather sleeves and stretch denim. I love the belt detail  and how it fits snug around the tummy area.  Paired with my stripe pencil skirt and riding boots gives it a Biker Chic look.  Its warmed up a bit here with highs in the 50's today so I was able to get away with not wearing a heavy top coat.

Wishing everyone a blessed remainder of your week.

~ Pretty Dark Girl ~

What I Wore:

Biker/Moto Jacket - F21 $29 (online)

Skirt - F21 $7

White top - ASOS $11

Boots - Charlotte Russe (Old)

Pretty Purple Peplum

Tuesday mornings are ROUGH!!!

You can see it on my face that I'm TIRED... lol just pay attention to the outfit.  I have had this lovely Purple Peplum blazer in my closet since last Summer and this is my first time wearing it. This is how I know I have way too much stuff, forgetting about a gem like this. I thrifted this from Salvation Army for less that $3 not sure the exact price, but I know I got it for an additional half off :).  The polka dots although they appear black are a dark green, the peplum detail is perfection and just kept the look simple with black skinnies from F21 and booties.

Well I'm gonna attempt to make it through this day without going out to my car to take a nap, I'm soooooo sleepy.

Wishing you all a fantabulous day and remainder of your work week :).

Oh I also want to give a HUGE shout out to my #BLMgirls family. I just joined this lovely group of women and bloggers and there is so much I'm looking forward to sharing and learning from the awesome group of women, I've been adopted by the "Chicago Blog Mob" and and super excited about future meet ups and events!!! Stay tuned ... 2013 has lots in store :)

~ Pretty Dark Girl ~

What I Wore:

Peplum Blazer - SA Thrift

Jeans - F21

Booties - Bakers (Old)

A Month of Styled Work Looks...

Happy First Monday of the New Year...

I have been trying to get back in the swing of blogging regularly and decided I would start doing a Month Look Book of Work/Office Looks. I commute to work from Indianapolis to the Chicago area Tuesday - Thursday every week and I have to plan out three days of work outfits. Normally I just  wait until Monday and pull some outfits together which causes me so much anxiety, being that I am SUPER particular about what I wear.  So to begin the new year, I've set some goals to 1. Shop my closet and not shop so often and 2. Actually wear ALL the clothes I already have.  My boo doesn't believe I can go without shopping for the next couple months until we go on vacation in March. I have made up mind and I will only be shopping my closet until March 11th !!!

When I pack for the work week, it helps to chose outfits similar in color scheme so I can wear similar shoes and accessories and not have to try to stuff over 3 pair of shoes in my small bag.  Here are some looks I put together for this month....

January WeeK #1

Green ~ Blue ~ White Color Scheme

Green Cowl neck Dress - Crossroads Trading Thrift
Crop Leather Jacket - Monroe Steele Closet Sale
Cobalt Blue Skinny Belt - F21



Green Silk Blouse - Thrift
Skinny Jeans - F21
White Trench - Zara
Scarf - Discovery
White Belt - F21

Vintage Peplum Dress - SA Thrift
Gold Belt - Old


January Week #2
Cream, Tan and Denim

Faux Vest - H&M
Denim Ruffle Shirt - SA Thrift
Faux Leather Shorts - LC for Kohls

Sheer Blouse w/Pearl Collar and Sleeve - Thrift
Shorts - The Limited - Old

Crop Peasant Top - Boo Hoo - Old

Vintage Highwaist Denim Skirt - SA Thrift

Random - Accessories

January Week 3

Vibrant Colors and Prints

Blazer - SA Thrift

Blouse - Go Jane

Pants - H&M



Sweater - TJ Maxx
Scarf - Walmart
Skirt - SA Thrift



Jacket - The Limited

Dress - H&M

Last Sunday of 2012

2012 is almost OVA!!!

It's been a year of many changes and a lot of growth! I look back at where I started this year to where I am now and I could have never imagined I would be here. I am thankful for having the faith to step out of my comfort zone, God has truly blessed me I so many ways, I'm even more excited for what 2013 has in store! It is only getting greater and I claim that!

Today I wore this vibrant print dress I picked up yesterday from H&M on sale for $10!!! I love the colors and the fit, it goes perfectly with my new Zara coat also purchased on sale for $49! Paired with a fun faux fur collar from H&M, and over the knee boots, I was ready to get my worship on at church :)

Wishing you all a safe New Years Eve as you close out 2012 and celebrate the coming of a awesome new year 2013! Be safe and enjoy!!!

~ Pretty Dark Girl ~

2013 Back To Work Attire....

Happy Holidays to everyone,

Hope that you enjoyed your CHRISTmas with family and friends and are looking to bring in 2013 with a bang. For the most part of December I've worked from home and haven't really posted any OOTD looks. I normally blog during my work week and have put together a few looks I plan to wear to work starting off the NEW YEAR with some of my most recent Thrift and Retail Purchases. 

After taking these pics, I didn't really care for most of them but since I went through the effort of getting dress and taking them figured I'd show them to ya :)

Enjoy

~ Pretty Dark Girl ~

Look #1

Peplum Top - NY&Co
Blazer - Thrift
Plaid Trousers - ASOS (On Sale Now)

Look #2

Peplum Top - F21 $12
Polka Dot Pencil Skirt - ASOS
Bakers Shoes

Look #3

Leopard Cardigan - Thrift
Leather Pencil Skirt - CrossRoads Trading
Shoes - Jessica Simpson

Look #4

Maroon Turtle Neck - Thrift
Leather Tube Dress - The Limited (Old)
Leopard Booties
Belt - Old

Look #5

Coral Sheer Button Down - Go Jane
Leather Skirt - Cross Roads Trading
Leopard Booties - Old

Look #6

Asos Peplum Top - On Sale Now
The Limited Button Down - Old
Thrift Skirt (Part of Suit Above)
Bakers Pumps - Old

Look #7

Thrift Polka Dot Blazer - Old
Yellow Belt - Old
F21 Pencil Skirt - $7
Bakers Booties - Old

New Items Added to the Closet Store..

Hey everyone.... I've added some NEW Items to the closet store...

Just in time for some last Christmas Gifts :)

Check them out HERE

View this link for Purchasing Details

Happy Holidays :)



NEW: Go Jane Crop Turtle Neck



Top to Bottom Stripes

Happy Tuesday Yall... :)

I don't know about you... but I find that i'm not as motivated to get dressed when i'm home, i'm on vacation all week, with nothing really on the agenda which to me means lay around on the couch in my PJs watching bad reality TV all day. When I start getting the side eye from my boo, that lets me know I at least need to put on something presentable LOL. I'm heading out to run some errands today and finish up my Christmas shopping so this stripe crop top and skirt is the perfect comfy casual ensemble.

Excuse the clutter in the background, these pictures were taken in the Closet Jungle as my boo describes it LOL.

Hope you are enjoying your day.

~ Pretty Dark Girl ~

Navy / White Crop Top  and Skirt from Go Jane
Boots - Charlotte Russe
Belt - Old