On to the next two...

So I’ve been rockin’ and rollin’ lately and I have done challenge pieces #2 and #3 already!

My second item of choice was a printed cotton bustier from White House Black Market. I remember going on a bit of a bustier kick at one point about two years ago and this was the just one of the pieces I purchased.

What I love about a bustier is that it is just E-A-S-Y! Slip it on and you can wear it with jeans, dress slacks, a skirt- doesn’t matter and this little number is no exception! It has a beautiful rouching detail on the bust and a great print that comes up from the hem.

I chose to make it part of my outfit for a time-square stroll/dessert with my friend Victoria and I paired it with cropped black skinnys and a great blazer. (Remember what we said about a great blazer?!)

Outfit- White House Black Market

           

So my thought on the outfit was that it was a winner. I loved the way it showed an open neckline and I intentionally wore no necklace and my hair pinned up. However, what I realized was that the blazer was doing all of the work. Because I am a pear shape and I have a small natural waist, the tailoring of the blazer was very chic and pulled me in at the right places to show my curves.

However without the blazer, the empire waist and A-line body were doing me no favors. The hem hit at the widest part of my hips and drew an unflattering line making me look even thicker. Although I would recommend this top for a woman who is thicker in the mid-section as it would nip her in at the correct spot and help give a more hour glass shape but for me, it wound up making it to the Good Will bin. 

Outfit #3 brought me back down to basics as I was trying to make a sassy outfit out of a classic cotton cami from Banana Republic (Yes I actually have clothes from other stores).

I bought this tank a few years ago when I was in Boca Raton, Florida and on a serious color kick! I LOVE the coral pink color and the lace detail, which really elevates a look even if you’re just pairing it with jeans.  

Jeans and Sweater- White House Black Market; Leather Flip-Flops- Eliza B; Ring- Forever 21

I was definitely happy with this look when I stepped out to go to a friends backyard barbeque in Brooklyn but I realized that this top, for me, really couldn’t stand alone. Let’s face it ladies, no one really enjoys wearing a strapless bra and I am not one to try and sport an elevated look with bra straps showing; not even clear ones. This cami was great to me but it is just time to let it go.

3 items down and 6 more to go!