Outfit: White on White

Posted on March 27, 2013 by lea

Warmer weather reminded me of my white jeans and these fab heels. Both items make me happy whenever I wear them but I’ve never worn them together. I decided to keep the color palette minimal with the white top and beige blazer. I could’ve added red accessories but I didn’t want to overdo it. This is definitely the first time I’ve worn white with white but I really like the way it turned out.

Details: 917 skinny jeans, blazer and bracelets from The Limited / shirt from Talbots / Jessica Simpson Dove heels from DSW

Linking up with Pleated Poppy, Random Wednesday, Style Sessions and Whatever Whenever Wednesday.

Outfit: Orange + Cobalt

Posted on February 27, 2013 by lea

I really had no idea how much wear I would get out of these cobalt heels but I have to tell you, I love them! Having fun shoes to wear with brightly colored outfits makes them feel complete. This year I’m on a mission to add patterned shoes to my closet. It seems like a natural leap for my improve-my-wardrobe mission.

Details: Halogen cardigan from Nordstrom / Top from Talbots / Jeans from The Limited / Jewelry from Nordstrom’s Rack / Enzo Angiolini Pop Culture heels from Macy’s

Linking up with: Pleated Poppy, Random Wednesday, Style Sessions and Whatever Whenever Wednesday.

Outfit: Dots and Stripes

Posted on February 4, 2013 by lea

This skirt is one of my latest probably-shouldn’t-have-but-did purchases. Most of the skirts I own are solid and finding one in a pencil cut with stripes of colors that I like was too hard to resist. I love mixing dots and stripes. A bold combination but still work appropriate. On top of that, three different looks with only a jacket change!

Details: Skirt (similar) and jackets from The Limited / Sweater from Old Navy / Necklace from Talbot’s / Calvin Klien heels from Zappos

Linking up with Visible Monday.

Outfit: Feeling Bold

Posted on January 23, 2013 by lea

It didn’t take long for me to wear my new green jeans! I think the combination of black/white stripes, bold colors and leopard shoes turned out amazing. I didn’t even leave the house in this great outfit but I felt like I could take over the world while wearing it. I needed the confidence boost and I snub my nose at the naysayers who think caring about what you’re wearing is vain.

PS. For some reason I love when dark nail polish looks chipped and worn. Is that weird?

Details: Pleione striped top from Nordstrom / 678 colored jeans and tank from The Limited / Necklace from Talbots / Mossimo leopard pumps from Target

Linking up with Style Sessions, The Pleated Poppy and Random Wednesday

Outfit: Aqua + Yellow

Posted on November 7, 2012 by lea

I wore this for a presentation that I gave at Chapman University. It may be a bit casual but I learned last year just how uncomfortable it was to stand in heels for over an hour. So this whole get-up started with a desire to wear these comfortable boots. Lots of layering and perhaps a little too much matching. Probably not something I’ll wear again but they can’t all be winners.

Details:

Yellow skinny jeans from Loft (now lots of Fall colors too)
Cardigan from Talbots
Striped Halogen tank from Nordstrom
Accessories from Francesca’s
Matisse boots from Zappos (see this year’s crop here)

Outfit: Sweet Rocker

Posted on October 24, 2012 by lea

I’ve always wanted leather pants but will never likely invest in a real pair. Since it is such a hot trend this season, I snatched up this pair of pleather ones from Target. They fit great and really do look like leather. It’s fun to embrace this trend without committing a large amount of budget to it. Matched up with a printed shirt and colorful cardigan, this outfit is edgy and sweet at the same time.

Details:

Xhiliration pants from Target ($22.99 – sorry couldn’t find a link)
Shirt from Anthropology
Cardigan from The Limited
Necklace from Talbots
BCBC Marlay pumps from DSW

Have you gotten any leather pieces this season?

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Outfit: Just a Little Pressure

Posted on October 17, 2012 by lea

In one of my late night, stumbling down the internet rabbit hole sessions, I discovered a new blogger who inspired me. Nicole from The Wardrobe Code. I reached out to her to see if she would be willing to meet with me and talk about her business. Lucky for me she said yes. We set up a coffee date and I’ll be honest, I felt pressure to look fabulous but not like I was trying too hard. Have you ever had to find that perfect balance? This was the resulting outfit. I felt confident, sassy and comfortable and it was a great meeting. I’m going to a shopping event that she’s putting on later this month and I can’t wait to tell you how it goes.

In other exciting news, I’m heading to an event this weekend to interview and meet Stacy London as part of her Westfield Style Tour (check out the e-magazine)! I’m so giddy and I promise to tell you all about it next week.

Details:

Polka Dot sweater from Old Navy
Mossimo jeggings from Target
Necklace from Talbots
Belt from Francesca’s (also got it in blue)

Outfit: Casual Coffee

Posted on October 8, 2012 by lea

I wore this for a coffee meet up. Previously, I dreaded the idea of networking but I’ve really learned to enjoy it. You meet new and interesting people and always learn something. Without a job, it would be easy to slip into comfortable (you know, yoga pants, pajama bottoms) clothing and not put the effort into getting dressed. Networking and dressing the part help to keep me positive and professional. In some ways looking the part of the professional is more important now than it was when I was working. You just never know when the right introduction will land you your dream job.

Details:

Cropped pants and cowhide belt from The Limited
Top from Talbots
Calvin Klein Onyx Pearlized pumps from Zappos

Outfit: Classic and Sassy

Posted on August 27, 2012 by lea

To celebrate one of my dearest friend’s birthday, we headed up to the W Hotel in Hollywood. Stupid me didn’t take any photos of the beautiful lobby, outdoor bar or Delphine restaurant where we ate. But I did find a new favorite place to go prior to any show at the Pantages theater which is right across the street. LA style varies from life down here in the OC so I wanted to look sleek and sassy but not like I was trying too hard. The classic black, white and gray combo with small brightly colored accents left me feeling comfortable and stylish. Success.

Details:

678 skinny jeans and blazer from The Limited (winter white jeans now available)
Caslon t-shirt from Nordstrom
Belt from Talbots
Necklace from Pier One
Nine West Cunning heels

Outfit: Blue Dress

Posted on August 24, 2012 by lea

Oh how I love summer and dress season. I’m cold if it’s less than 75° so even though I’ve been complaining a little about the extra heat lately (sorry, I’m a spoiled So Cal resident) I’m still happy that I can wear dresses! I once paired this with cowboy boots because it has a little of that cowgirl chic vibe to it. Don’t you agree?

I don’t usually share much about my life on HHS because I figure you’re here to see outfits and not to hear about my life. However, sometimes news is too big not to share. So here goes. I’m leaving my beloved place of employment after almost seven years. On to the next adventure. This change addict just got a supercharged dose filled with excitement and uncertainty. So, now’s the time for you to spread some love about this blog so I can skyrocket to blogger fame, get free stuff and not need to go back to work. There it’s out in the universe now!

Details:

Dress from Talbots
Tank and necklace from The Limited
BCBG Emonee heels from DSW

High Heeled Style

Tag Archives: Talbots

Outfit: White on White

Outfit: Orange + Cobalt

Outfit: Dots and Stripes

Outfit: Feeling Bold

Outfit: Aqua + Yellow

Outfit: Sweet Rocker

Outfit: Just a Little Pressure

Outfit: Casual Coffee

Outfit: Classic and Sassy

Outfit: Blue Dress