Date Night... OOTD (Outfit of the Day :-)

So last night hubby and I decided to go out and have some fun in the city. We like to spend a lot of time together, even though we are mostly home bodies; but once a week we make sure that we leave the comfort of our home and get out to join and enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city that never sleeps.

Here is the outfit I wore for our "Date Night".

French Connection United Kingdom- Dandy Voile Ruffle Det Dress- $148
Ruffled Sleeve mini dress with a fixed waistband, concealed zipper, and all over bird print. Made from 100% cotton.






It was so hot today, so I am really enjoying the fact that this dress is 100% cotton. It breathes and is very light weight.
This dress can be dressed up or down with the right accessories. It can go from casual to cocktails in the blink of an eye.







Getting my "Top Model" poses on... (lol)



Ruffle Details


The beauty of this dress is in the ruffles as well as the fit. The ruffles give it a very flirty, feminine, playful look. They are just large enough to garner attention, but not overwhelm the frame. The fit, like many FCUK is just right, gives the appearance of a smaller waist and hour glass figure.

Accessories...
Earrings: Forever21 $3.95


Necklace: Assortment of 3


Clutch Bag: Thrift Store $3


Shoes: ZARA $99



My Co- Star: Apollo... Priceless :-)

Get the Look

Although I am enamored by fashion and style right now, I can't forget about one of my other loves...Makeup!

Here is the look from a couple of my previous posts...




I hope you like it :-)

The Necessities: CWD

As I stated before, I believe that the primary dress a Diva should own is the little black dress (lbd), but it's not the only dress a sophisticated, grown, & sexy woman should own. Coming in right behind the LBD, is what I call the CWD aka The Classic White Dress. I know that you may be thinking, "WHAT, A white dress?" Yes, but not just any old white dress would suffice, it has to be a classic dress. A dress that you can wear for years to come. The primary weakness of a white dress besides keeping it clean, is that depending on what fabric it is made from or the quality of the details, it can often look very cheap.

But, if you invest in a white dress that is constructed very well and streamlined, it can make you appear very fresh, sophisticated, and elegant. Everyone knows that white is not the easiest color to wear because it shows every mark and/or stain, but to the ladies that can wear it without too much fuss, they always look very well put together.

One CWD, that I fell in love with is this one from French Connection United Kingdom

The Sasha Stretch Dress ($198) 

The Sasha Dress is a fully lined knee length shift dress with shoulder pads and a crew neckline.

It is classic elegance. It's beauty is in it's simplicity and construction. You can play up this dress with bold or simple accessories. When worn, this dress conforms to the body and gives the illusion of a smaller waist because of its construction.  I love that this dress is modest in the fact that it shows no cleavage and reaches the knee, but it exudes sex appeal in the way that it outlines a woman's femininity. It is not made to be a 'tight' dress, but it fits very well to a woman's form.

From the board room, to museum openings, to Sunday brunch, this dress will definitely help you appear very elegant and polished. 

Pair with a bold and colorful pair of shoes and chunky jewelry to make a statement, or pair with stud earrings and peep-toe shoes to keep it strictly business. With this dress, the styling option are limitless.

The Necessities: LBD

I believe that in every Divas' closet there must be a staple when it comes to dresses, and that is The Little Black Dress (LBD).  The little black dress is a must because of its versatility to fit every social occasion from cocktail parties, to weddings, to dancing the night away at club events.

This LBD is from French Connection UK.

The Crepe Delux Insert Dress ($298)

It's a long sleeve, tailored dress with an inserted lace neckline. It runs small, so go up a size if you are interested.

**it is currently on sale at French Connection for ($119)**

I love this dress. It is even more beautiful in person. On the hanger, almost anyone will bypass it, without giving it a second look, but when you take the extra step and actually try it on, it screams sexy sophistication.

With this dress I would suggest keeping accessories to a minimum, because the lace really brings out the beauty of the dress. Over accessorizing will just distract and make it look like you are trying to hard. A beautiful pair of shoes, diamond (or cz) studs, and a simple watch or bracelet (one or the other, not both), and your ready to make a statement.








Every grown and sexy woman should definitely invest in a LBD. Try to avoid trendy little black dresses, as they have the tendency to look dated as time goes by. Invest in something that is classic, something that you can dress up or dress down with accessories. Invest in a dress that you can throw a blazer on and head into the office, or take the blazer off and head out on a date or to cocktails after work and still be elegant and sexy without skipping a beat.

Do you have a favorite LBD? If so, who is it it by?

Sam Edelman "Lorissa" Peep- toe Pumps

OK, so the wait is over. I've been anxiously anticipating receiving my shoes in the mail from "Bloomies". One scenario that played over and over in my head was opening the box, pulling out the shoes, and letting out a huge sigh...of disappointment! Thankfully, that scenario never played out. When the delivery man rang my door bell, I was like a kid at Christmas, genuinely hopeful with a slight air of caution. As I opened my package a voice in my head kept on chanting, "Please look good in person". As I was about to open the box, I took a deep breath and went for it. I took the shoes out of the box and let out a huge sigh...of relief!!!

These shoes were exactly what I was looking for, classy and sexy.  From the front they look very classic and demur (a la Charlotte from Sex & the City), but from the back they scream sex and attitude (a la Samantha Jones). It is a great balance of the two worlds.

The shoe is made of suede with a 4 inch stiletto heel and a mini platform to make it a bit more comfortable. Just a bit, these shoes are definitely not running around the city type of shoe, but they will suffice for getting in and out of cabs and a little dancing. These are the kind of shoes that you wear to make a statement.




I would definitely suggest pairing them with a more streamline or simple outfit. Let the shoes be the focus. A lot of ruffles or patterns will definitely compete with the shoe, thus making the shoe lose it's impact.



Ladies pull out this shoe when you want your man to see you as sweet but sexy at the same time, or when you want others to see you as a classy lady that takes no bull, either way you can't go wrong with these.

Sam Edelman "Lorissa" Peep-toe Pumps- $200 @Bloomingdales.com

**side note**- Although rhinestones and studs can be incredibly trendy, these shoes are definitely classic. Can wear them for many seasons to come, without feeling out of the loop, so definitely worth the investment. :-)