I chose this dress for this week because I love the fit of the dress, the style for most any body type, the ease of maintenance and the affordable price. This is a great piece to have in your closet for those days when you just can’t think of what to wear. Or those days that go from day into evening, especially when travel is involved.
A classic style perfect for the office or a night out. Pair it with a jacket, cardigan or shrug to take it through the seasons. Front V neckline; back scoop neckline. Seaming detail. Back zip closure. Double layered above empire waist. In smooth, durable ponte knit. Hits just above knee. Polyester/rayon/spandex. Machine wash. Imported.
And while you are at the New York and Company website, be sure to take advantage of their great savings to get the staples you need for Fall and maybe just a treasure or two. But hurry because these sale prices will not last!
My informal survey of the weather, based solely on the status updates of my Facebook friends around the country, indicates that the weather is mostly warm days and cool evenings. As the evenings get crisp, its always good to have a little something to put over one’s shoulders. This season, the knitted cable sweater vests are a smart and stylish trend for now and into the cooler days. Wear it now with a short sleeved blouse or tee shirt and with a turtleneck as the weather turns cold.
Its important to avoid too much bulk around the midsection so look for a tie or belt to cinch in at the waist. I love the v necks of the season but the cowl collar, which frames the face is the most flattering. It brings attention to the face and camoflages the neck and upper arm. It also brings the eye up and away from the midsection.
This great Belted Cable Sweater Vest from New York and Company fits the bill. With its cable detail at front, shawl collar and tie belt at waist, and flattering cut at the low hip, this sweater vest meets ever requirement for fit and style. And with its Cotton/acrylic blend, it is easily hand washed and worn again and again.
Click here to learn more about the City Style cable sweater vest at New York and Company.
With the beginning of school on Monday, summer is coming to a close at our house. And what better way to end a great summer than with movies? This week I have seen three: I took my son to see Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince; then it was off to Julie and Julia with my mom and best friend; and just finished watching the DVD of Becoming Jane with Anne Hathaway.
While I enjoyed Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, I think they better hurry up and finish filming the series or the stars are going to finish their senior year at Hogwarts from a retirement home! It is getting harder to find the characters believable as teenagers!
I could not help but to laugh out loud throughout Julie and Julia. And boy, can I relate to Julie Powell’s frustration. Sometimes I wonder if anyone out there is reading my blog. Her reminder that we write for ourselves first was a great reminder. And based on Google Analytics, I do know that someone other than my mother is reading! However, if anyone out there is reading and would like to say hello, I’d love the company! Meryl Streep was absolutely perfect as Julia Child…whoda thunk?
For those of you not familiar with Becoming Jane, it is the true life story of Jane Austen and the inspiration for Sense and Sensibilities. Somewhat depressing but the scenery was beautiful and Anne Hathaway was exceptional as Jane Austen. It is remarkable that Jane, who lived such a short life and had a fairly limited life experience, was one of the most prolific woman authors of all time. Her life reminds me that there are no excuses! Get writing!
See you at the Movies!
The perfect LBD for summer needs to be cool, comfortable, easy and make the most of your body type. This wrap dress meets all of those criteria. I love wrap dresses for their flattery and ease of wearing. And the polyester/spandex material makes this dress so easy to care for all at a great price.
Click here for a great article on Wrap dresses. First introduced by fashion icon Diane Von Furstenburg, Wrap dresses are a slimming and wearable design that can be worn season after season by simply updating accessories and accents. Take the wrap dress, make it an LBD, and you have an elegant wardrobe staple.
This is an LBD with a splash of detail: a goldtone hardware detail trims the waist. Surplice V-neckline lends wrap-style look. Front fabric belt with hardware buckle. Concealed back zip closure. Double layered at top back. Flared silhouette. Hits at knee. Polyester/spandex. Machine washable.
And, of course from New York and Company, it is a great value. Click here to learn more about this perfect LBD.
