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Frosted Lady

I know tweed is not typically associated with summer, but since I was only wearing a cami underneath, it actually worked quite well for me. And tweed is always classic, feminine, and professional, which I needed to be in this case. No matter how you style it, whether it’s jeans, shorts or a skirt, it will always give your outfit a polished look, making it quite the versatile investment.

Today, I’m also excited to tell you about EvocateurStyle.com. They’re a super chic, one-of-a-kind store offering unique jewelry and accessories in 22-karat gold leaf and sterling silver. They will be giving “A Key to the Armoire” readers a 20% off on jewelry for the next month, so be sure to click on their site and enter the discount code “armoire” to get it! Their stuff is to die for! Bee cuff? Obviously my favorite…!

STYLING PROCESS:

The Starting Point: Tweed jacket

The Complementary Pieces:  Wrap navy skirt; navy shoes

The Finishing Touches: Frosted flower brooch; metallic woven clutch

The Mirror Review: I loved the simplicity of this look; lady-like and demure, but powerfully professional at the same time. Also, I think that keeping the accessories in white and silver kept the tweed on the cooler and fresh side.

You can see how I’ve styled this skirt before here, here, here, and here.

WHAT I WORE:

Wool Tweed Jacket: Brooks Brothers (similar styles here, here, here and here)

Cotton Wrap Skirt: Tommy Hilfiger (similar here)

Cotton Camisole: French Dressing

Suede and Metal Shoes: Vaneli

Woven Leather Bag: Elliott Lucca (new version here) 

Earrings: Antique sterling silver and cubic zirconia

Ring: Sterling silver, gold, mother-of-pearl, and diamonds

Bracelet: Sterling silver by Thomas Charlie

Frosted Flower Brooch/Pin with Crystals: Monet (similar but black here) 

Ceramic, Diamond, and Mother-of-Pearl Watch: Anne Klein New York

Sunglasses: Kate Spade

Perfume: So de la Renta, (here) Many people ask me the kind of perfume I wear. This has been my signature scent for quite a while. I find that it is both fresh and flirty, light and feminine, and very classic. When I looked online, I was pleasantly identified by the description in the Oscar de la Renta site: “For the spontaneous, energetic woman who spreads her enthusiasm everywhere she goes. A radiant, sparkling scent.” And also, “So de la Renta revels in the elegant, unexpected, playful side of the Oscar woman.”

Lipstick: Some people have asked me what lipstick brand/color I use. It is nothing fancy…just drugstore Revlon Red Revival (here) and Revlon Lip Liner in Red (here)

Ya se que el tweed no se asocia demasiado con el verano, pero como lo único que llevaba debajo era una camisole de tirantes, me funcionó muy bien. Y además, el tweed es siempre clásico, femenino y profesional, que es como necesitaba verme en ese momento. Da igual como se combine, ya sea con jeans, shorts o con falda, siempre le dará al conjunto un toque de pulida elegancia, lo cual hace que sea una inversión muy versátil.

Hoy también estoy muy contenta de hablarles de EvocateurStyle.com. Son una tienda super chic y única que ofrece joyas y accesorios completamente originales y exclusivos en hoja de oro de 22 kilates y plata esterlina. Estarán dando un descuento exclusivo del 20% a los seguidores de “La LLave del Armario” durante este mes, asi que no dejen de apretar el enlace y usar el código “armoire” cuando compren! Sus joyas son de morirse! El brazalete de abeja? Obviamente mi favorito…!

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PROCESO DEL ESTILISMO:

El Punto de Partida: Chaqueta de Tweed

Las Piezas Complementarias: Falda cruzada azul marino; zapatos azul marino

Los Toques Finales: Broche de flor esmerilado; cartera/bolso metalizado

La Respuesta del Espejo: Me encantó la simplicidad de este conjunto; femenino y refinado, pero poderosamente profesional al mismo tiempo. También pienso que mantener los accesorios en blanco y plata ayudó a que el tweed se mantuviera fresco y mas ligero.

Pueden ver como he combinado esta falda en otras ocasiones aqui, aqui, aqui y aqui.

LO QUE ME PUSE:

Chaqueta de Tweed de Lana: Brooks Brothers (similares aqui, aqui, aqui y aqui)

Falda Cruzada de Algodón: Tommy Hilfiger (similar aqui)

Camisola de Algodón: French Dressing

Zapatos de Ante/Gamuza: Vaneli

Cartera/Bolso de Piel Trenzada: Elliott Lucca (version nueva aqui)

Pendientes/Zarcillos: Antiguos de plata esterlina y circonita

Pulsera/Brazalete: De plata esterlina de Thomas Charlie

Anillo/Sortija: De plata esterlina, oro, madreperla y diamantes

Broche de Flor Esmerilada con Cristales: De Monet (similar pero en negro aqui)

Reloj de Cerámica, Brillantes y Madreperla: Anne Klein New York

Lentes/Gafas de Sol: Kate Spade

Perfume: So de la Renta, (aqui) Mucha gente me pregunta qué perfume uso. Ésta ha sido mi fragancia por bastante tiempo. Encuentro que es fresca y coqueta, ligera y femenina, y muy clásica. Cuando busqué la descripción en la página de Oscar de la Renta, quedé gratamente identificada con lo que decía: “Para la mujer espontánea y energética que reparte su entusiasmo dondequiera que va. Una fragancia radiante y chispeante.” Y también, ”So de la Renta se deleita en el lado elegante, inesperado y divertido del tipo de mujer que representa Oscar de la Renta.”

Pintura de Labios: Algunas personas me han preguntado que tipo de pintura de labios/color uso normalmente. No es nada demasiado exclusivo…simplemente Revlon Red Revival (aqui) y delineador Revlon Red (aqui)

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wandereduponwonderland asked you:

I need an outfit appropriate for a job interview, but I would still like some colour and fun in it! What blouse would be appropriate, but also look nice with a black blazer overtop?

Hi there! Great question! In this blog post, I created a few work/interview appropriate looks with a classic black dress, and added pops of color with bright bags and a blazer. If you plan on wearing a black blazer, try a jewel-toned dress or blouse underneath with coordinating colored heels! Hope this helps! <3 Amy, ModStylist

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threeblackbirds asked you:

I bought the Topiary Artist dress last year for a wedding, and I wish I could wear it to work because it's so cute! However, the lacy pattern and high neck make it kind of hard to layer things and make it work appropriate, and...tights? Help!

Hey there! The Topiary Artist Dress is a great base for a fun work outfit. The addition of some office appropriate staples like a high collared or tie-neck blouse with a blazer can help to balance out the lace! Throw on some light mint tights in the cooler months and your favorite brown heels for that professional polish. Finally, top your look off with a belt over your blazer and some bangles on your wrist! Check out all the pieces from this style board and more of my favorites in this wishlist. <3 Kelly, ModStylist

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littleflutterbird asked you:

I'm hoping to interview with an art school for a costuming major within a few months. What's a good interview outfit that won't make me freeze in the transition weather, but can still express my personality?

Hi there! Thanks for reaching out to us! Sometimes interview looks are the toughest to come up with because you want to look professional and capable, but still show off your own style. Since this is an interview for art school, you definitely want to make sure you show off your artisitc ability, and what better way than with fashion! To see some awesome pieces that are perfect for a more professional occasion, check out our work appropriate category. I took some of the pieces seen in this cateory and made a whole outfit for you to hopefully inspire you! I hope this helps! <3 Chelsey, ModStylist

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The Time Well Vent Dress is the perfect blue cut-out style, but throw on a blazer and it's work-appropriate in an instant! The back slits are my favorite feature, as well as the front pockets and high neckline. 

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Nails in the Workplace, Part 2. The trusty gradient returns, plus a couple more twist on the french tip! You can also play with patterns or bold shapes. Just keep those colors subdued and coherent.