Week In Review: Shopping, Cocktails & Work

Happy Monday!

Last week in 10 words:

1. Work
2. Exhaustion
3. Shopping
4. Limitless
5. Cocktails
6. Friends
7. Mani-pedi
8. Espresso
9. Umbrella 
10. Twitter

Post your last week in 10 words in the comments...10 words! No more!

And here are the outfits & pics:

Bracelet, Nordstrom; Necklace, Forever21; Blouse, GAP

Much needed mani-pedi day!

Cheers! Dinner and cocktails at the lovely @ZoeTapp 's place. I got everyone using Twitter, which is fabulous :)

My Bows came! They are brooches, not bow ties! To buy: Here

Jacket, Nordstrom Rack; Top, H&M; Brooche, vintage; Lace up wedges, DSW

Necklace, Forever21; Lace Dress, Target; Heels, BCBG; Sweater, Nordstrom 

Cropped Jacket, GAP; Top, Nordstrom Rack; Necklace, Urban Outfitters; Loafers, KAYA

Scarf, H&M; Top, Michael KORS; Cropped Slacks, Macys; Flats, GAP

Looking forward to reading your weeks-in-review (10 words or less)!

xoxo

Natasha

Trends: Loafers (and how to make them look fashionable)

The newest old trend on the streets of big, fashionable cities is...drumroll please...women's loafers! I'm in love with this trend for two reasons: 1. Loafers are extremely comfy. 2. Can be dressed up and down.

But beware, my fellow fashionistas! Wearing loafers the wrong way can make you look like granny-gone-wrong, and thats not fabulous at all. So I've compiled the best ways to wear women's loafers (in my opinion, of course), as well as some great options for purchasing your own classic yet modern pair!

The J Crew Way: Socks & Pleated Skirt (J Crew Fall collection 2011)

Contrasting & Sexy (J Crew Fall collection 2011)

Opaque Tights & Loafers

Milan: Loafers & Rolled Slacks (amazing image from the Sartorialist)

And its me! And my Kaya loafers. Cropped slacks, long cardi. 

Kaya tassel loafers in chocolate & Isaac Mizrahi LIVE! Loafers in black (my 2 fav pairs)

Crown Vintage Loafers, Buy at DSW.com ($60)

Mark McNairy for Weejuns $475 (Buy at Mirabella.jp)

Leopard Horsehide Studded Loafers by Giacomorelli $590 (Buy at Luisaviaroma.com)

Windsor Loafer by Michael Kors $98 (Buy at Nordstrom.com)

Heisserer Loafers by Aldo $90 (Buy at Aldo.com)

Hope you enjoyed all the lovely loafers! Show me your loafers (link in the comment section)!

xoxo

Natasha

The Stylist: A Chic Dress for Thanksgiving Dinner

This is the first post in a new series called "The Stylist." Need advice on what to wear? Send in your query & specifics, and we'll post our advice here! Send submissions to chiccurve@gmail.com

Jessie Writes: "Hello! I'm hitting the 6 months mark with my boyfriend & he has invited me to fly to New York City with him & have Thanksgiving dinner with his family! While I'm very excited he wants me to come along, I have NO IDEA what to wear. His family are all very stylish & well-off, and I don't want to seem out of place. Can you help me find a chic dress that flatters my curves & doesn't break my bank account? Thanks!"

Jessie! Thanks for writing in. I have come up with some very stylish options that look much more expensive than they really are. When you are at dinner looking fabulous, remember to start with the outer fork first...or wait...the inner...oh never mind. Just be yourself!

1. Gathered Waistband Dress ($48.27, ASOS Curve)
2. Sleeveless Cotton Dress ($73.90, Eliza J for Nordstrom)
3. Coin Embelished Shift Dress ($112.60, ASOS Curve)
4. Studded Sleeveless Dress ($86.90, Michael Kors at Nordstrom)
5. Embelished Scalloped One-Shoulder Dress ($129.30, ASOS Curve)
6. V-neck Dress ($51.72, ASOS Curve)

The Details: Studded Sleeve

From afar, this shirt may just seem like your everyday, cute print top. But wait! Check out those sleeves...studded! Michael Kors takes a simple, chic shirt and makes it bad ass. The bottom hem also scrunches at the waist & is very stretchy. Very flattering & fabulous piece!

(Shirt by Michael Kors, Nordstrom)