Shades of Suede

Fashionable work wear for women featuring shades of Suede: Suede leggings + pleated top + suede booties

Fashionable work wear for women featuring shades of Suede: Suede leggings + pleated top + suede booties

Fashionable work wear for women featuring shades of Suede: Suede leggings + pleated top + suede booties

Fashionable work wear for women featuring shades of Suede: Suede leggings + pleated top + suede booties

Fashionable work wear for women featuring shades of Suede: Suede leggings + pleated top + suede booties

Fashionable work wear for women featuring shades of Suede: Suede leggings + pleated top + suede booties

Fashionable work wear for women featuring shades of Suede: Suede leggings + pleated top + suede booties

Fashionable work wear for women featuring shades of Suede: Suede leggings + pleated top + suede booties

Fashionable work wear for women featuring shades of Suede: Suede leggings + pleated top + suede booties

Fashionable work wear for women featuring shades of Suede: Suede leggings + pleated top + suede booties

Top: Ellie Kai | Leggings: Express | Booties: Vince | Purse: Goodnight Macaroon | Earrings: Bauble Bar

Photography by: Banavenue

While suede for the cooler weather is nothing new, albeit you didn’t know how many shades of suede were actually out there to choose from! Retailers are making just about every clothing piece, head to toe, in some form of suede. I’ve had fun this season bringing suede into my every day attire as well as my work wardrobe for a little bit of unexpected spice!

Today’s ensemble is featuring two of my favorite suede shades, navy and gray. These navy suede leggings have become my best friend for this cool weather we’ve been getting. You know that I am all about the clothing items that are both fashionable and comfortable and these mark both of those boxes. I love them so much that I plan on getting these in a couple more colors such as these and these.  I love that I can wear them to work and out. When you find pieces like that, you stock up!

Since gray suede is a more neutral color, you will find many boots, jackets and purses in this color. I bought this pair of booties last year and this purse (which is an amazing dupe of the Chloe bag) this year. Both have become closet staples and go with absolutely everything.

To continue on with several other colors that I have seen popping up, I have rounded up my favorite shades of suede in 5 different color options. If you do not own anything suede yet, I highly suggest buying a jacket. You can never go wrong with a suede jacket and every girl needs one.

Navy

Burgandy

Taupe/Gray

Olive

Tan

*Thank you Ellie Kai for making this post possible. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.*

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Take A Hint

Fall mini dress with ruffle sleeve detailing + grey booties

Fall mini dress with ruffle sleeve detailing + grey booties

Fall mini dress with ruffle sleeve detailing + grey booties

Fall mini dress with ruffle sleeve detailing + grey booties

Fall mini dress with ruffle sleeve detailing + grey booties

Fall mini dress with ruffle sleeve detailing + grey booties

Fall mini dress with ruffle sleeve detailing + grey booties

Fall mini dress with ruffle sleeve detailing + grey booties

Tribal tassel earrings

Grey Booties that are perfect for Fall

Dress: Zara | Booties: Nordstrom | Clutch: Charming Charlie | Earrings: Charming Charlie | Bracelet: Charming Charlie | Ring: Kendra Scott

Happy Monday friends! Today I wanted to share a funny story with you that should surely make you chuckle. And let’s be honest, I think we could all use a little laugh to start off our Monday morning.

It all started when I went to my grandparents house last weekend. I think every single girl, especially those in their mid 20s, can attest to being hackled by their grandparents on the men in their life. Yes, plural. As if there was even just one!! Without fail, some of the first words out of my Poppi’s mouth are, “You got you a boyfriend?”. To which I always reply, “No Poppi.” And then the words I have heard a million times over… “You don’t?! When I was your age I had me 2 or 3 girlfriends”.

Then come Monday morning I received an email for a collaboration for “the special man in my life” and I. Spoiler alert: there is no special man! I was tempted to immediately respond with some pointed words about how insensitive they were. I shared the email with my coworker, whose response was “You can take me!”. My coworker is a girl. We then started coming up with all of the funny responses that would in turn make this person feel quite uncomfortable. What if I told them I wanted to bring my girlfriend? What if I accused them of harassment? Obviously I am kidding but the more I thought about it the more insensitive I realized that email was because what if something had happened to someone’s “special man in their life”? Why were they assuming that I had a man in my life in the first place? What if it was a woman instead!

To polish off the week I received yet another email collaboration for a guy in my life and myself. 2 in one week guys! I looked up at God and said “Very funny, that was a good one, God”. I’ve been so incredibly busy lately that I have completely brushed off men. I keep telling myself that if it is meant to be, then it will happen. This is something I firmly believe. But at the same time, I know that I need to be more open to meeting someone. I’ve got so set in my daily routine that I haven’t allowed for situations to arise where I would actually meet someone. I go to work every day and then come home and blog. There is the occasional blog event or dinner with a friend, but that is always all girls!

So all of this is to say, I think God was saying “Shelbi, take a hint!”. I know I don’t NEED a man in my life, but I also think that working 24/7 and not allowing for something or someone else to enter into my life is not the answer either. I know that I can do it all on my own, but at the end of the day I do want someone to share it all with. So God, thanks for the reminder 🙂

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Nordstrom Fall Essentials Under $100

*Shop the above items by clicking directly on the item in the picture that you are interested in or the description below.*

1. Wool Floppy Hat: originally $40, now $23.40

2.Wool Scarf: originally $59.50, now $39.50

3.Double Breasted Peacoat (comes in 4 colors): originally $58, now $37.90

4.Cotton Utility Vest: originally $59, now $35.40

5.Maroon Madewell Skinny Jeans: originally $128, now $76.80

6.Topshop Distressed Jeans: originally $70, now $40

7. Turtleneck Swing Dress (comes in 4 colors): originally $49, now $29.40

8. Frayed Chambray Denim Shirt: originally $55, now $32.98

9. Sleeveless Cowl Neck Tunic: originally $55, now $32.98

10. Bell Sleeve Sweater (comes in 3 colors): originally $69, now $41.40

11. Crepe Blouse: originally $42, now $25.20

12. Lace-up Top: originally $49, now $29.40

13. Jessica Simpson Peep Toe Bootie (comes in 3 colors): originally $128.95, now $77.37

14. Lucky Brand Bootie (comes in 4 colors): originally $138.95, now $96.90

15. Sperry Duck Boot: originally $119.95, now $79.90

16. Ivanka Trump Pointed Toe Bootie (comes in 3 colors): originally $149.95, now $99.90

17. Lucky Brand Open Toe Bootie: originally $108.95, now $64.37

Hi friends! It’s been awhile since I did a Friday Favorites post so I’m bringing it back in full force with a huge Nordstrom Fall sale round up. You can expect to see lots of these round ups and gift guides over the next couple of months so that you have everything you could possibly need for the holidays.

Speaking of the holidays, I finally have my Holiday Shop tab up for you guys and I will be adding to it through out the remainder of the year. You can see a snipit below of my website so that you can find exactly where it is located on the top of your screen. You will eventually see categories like Thanksgiving outfit inspiration, christmas gift ideas, and so much more so make sure you check it out. If you are looking for something specific, please let me know so that I can get it added. I’ve gone ahead and added these Fall essential items on the Fall Under $100 tab and will continue to add new tabs each time I do a gift guide like this.

It's All Chic To Me Holiday Shop Page

Nordstrom Fall Essentials under $100, Fall Wardrobe, Fall Fashion , Nordstrom Fall Sale
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Out with the Old, In with the Bold

Bold Work Wear: Blue pencil skirt + white blouse

Bold Work Wear: Blue pencil skirt + white blouse

Bold Work Wear: Blue pencil skirt + white blouse

Bold Work Wear: Blue pencil skirt + white blouse

Bold Work Wear: Blue pencil skirt + white blouse

Bold Work Wear: Blue pencil skirt + white blouse

Bold Work Wear: Blue pencil skirt + white blouse

Bold Work Wear: Blue pencil skirt + white blouse

Bold Work Wear: Blue pencil skirt + white blouse

Bold Work Wear: Blue pencil skirt + white blouse

Bold Work Wear: Blue pencil skirt + white blouse

Bold Work Wear: Blue pencil skirt + white blouse
Bold Work Wear: Blue pencil skirt + white blouse

Black Purse perfect for year round

Skirt: Similar | Top: Pippa and Pearl  | Shoes: Similar | Purse: Charming Charlie | Watch: Charming Charlie

Photography by: Banavenue

I’ve teamed up today with Pippa and Pearl to share how we as women, can use fashion to be bold in the workforce. Men have it SO easy. They wear a suit or slacks and it’s a done deal. For us ladies, we have millions of options which can prove to be both a blessing and a curse. With so many options it can be overwhelming, leaving many women to resort to plain jane clothing. While there is nothing wrong with plain Jane, plain Jane doesn’t stand out. Plain Jane isn’t getting you noticed by your boss. And why do we put in the long hours not to get noticed? Now that’s not to say that your hard work and smarts aren’t getting you noticed but looking the part is just as important!

My top 4 ways to be bold at work are sure to make you stand out. And in a good way! I’ll bet that adding in a few of these tips are sure to get you more than a couple of outfit compliments from your girlfriends. Let’s be honest, we all love getting those 🙂

  1. Call on color

    Color seems to be a lot of women’s biggest insecurity. It’s easy to hide behind darker colors like black and grey, especially when you don’t feel like being noticed. Color brings an outfit to life. My advice is to start small and slowly add in more and more color. An easy way to start out is by adding a pop of color with your shoes and accessories. These are my current favorite heels to add in a pop of color to any outfit.

  2. Pull out the prints

    Prints are another fun way to make a statement. And the best part is that they are very easy to bring into your attire. Keep in mind that you always want a one to one ratio of prints versus solids. So if you are going to wear a solid skirt (as pictured above), wear a patterned top and vice versa. Besides my gorgeous top pictured above, I am loving this striped blouse  and this floral pencil skirt (seperately of course!).

  3. When in doubt, pump it out

    A bold shoe will never go unnoticed. A lot of times people make shoe contact before eye contact. Not only do heels instantly dress up any outfit, they also do wonders for your legs and make you look taller. So ditch the boring black or nude flats and invest in a couple pairs of chic pumps that will never go out of style. My go-tos are these black, suede Sam Edelman heels and my maroon pumps.

  4. Blazers will always mean business

    There is no other piece of clothing that says “I mean business” like a blazer can. Every woman needs a few blazers in her closet for days when she needs to look professional. The best part about blazers is that they do not have to be worn with a suit. Instead they can be worn individually to turn any casual outfit instantly into business attire! Add a blazer over any blouse and pair it with slacks or a pencil skirt. I could have easily added a black blazer to this look such as this one. Don’t be afraid to bring in colors or patterns into your outfit by way of your blazer. One of my favorite blazers is this one but if you are feeling really fashion forward try this one.

If you aren’t used to being noticed at work, it’s time for a change! You deserve to be noticed for the hard work and long hours that you put in. Pippa and Pearl is the perfect online shop to find some new work wear pieces at a great price. I was excited to find this cute boutique because they have such unique pieces that you won’t find at every other store. This is always good to know because that means no one else in the office will have it. It’s always awkward when you show up to work matching someone else. Cue the “who wore it better” committee. I also love that many of their clothing options are so versatile so you have the ability to wear the clothing for multiple occasions such as work, events, brunch, or even casual weekend wear.

Pippa and Pearl also has some amazing jewelry if you are looking to add in some color to your outfits. And for outside of work, they have a huge selection of hats, fascinators and gloves. I need someone to invite me to a high tea or derby event so that I have an excuse to buy all of these!

I wanted to end this post with a quote that I found. “The doors will be opened to those who are bold enough to knock.” So if you need a little push to be bold in the work place, start with how you are dressing. It might be the inspiration you’ve been looking for 🙂

*Thank you Pippa and Pearl for sponsoring this post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.*

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Trend Alert: Fall Florals

Fall Floral Dresses under $100

Fall floral dresses under $100

Fall floral dresses under $100

Fall floral dresses under $100

Fall floral dresses under $100

Fall floral dresses under $100

Fall floral dresses under $100

Fall floral dresses under $100

Dress: Endless Summer | Purse: Similar | Shoes: Nordstrom | Earrings: Similar

Photography by: Laurel Creative

Happy Monday, friends! This time change has got me all kinds of whacked out so forgive me if this blog post makes no sense! I have a feeling that these days are about to turn into 2 a days (coffee not working out, lol).

Ok onto the job at hand… Fall florals. There are many reasons why I am loving this trend but 99% of those reasons have to do with the fact that I’m not ready to let go of Summer. Coincidence that this dress is by Endless Summer? I think not! You have probably seen this trend popping up everywhere. There is no denying that florals are making their way into next season and I love it! In fact every time I think of florals one of my favorite movies comes to mind, The Devil Wears Pradawhere Meryl Streep judgingly says, “Florals for Spring? GROUND BREAKING!”. Well y’all I’d say florals for Fall really are 🙂

While this particular dress keeps some fun Spring/Summer colors alive, I love how it’s base tone is a deep navy color. One thing that is very important if you are wanting to try this trend is that you do not bust out a bright, pastel colored, floral dress. You will want to look for deeper, richer tones such as navy, olive, black, maroon, brown, etc. Don’t worry I’ve done all of the work for you and rounded up some of my favorite Fall florals below.

To polish off your Fall floral look, pair it with some booties or over the knee boots. Don’t worry I rounded up some of those for you too! If you decide to try out this trend, I’d love to see! Tag me @itsallchictome in your photos on Instagram.

Booties

Boots

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