Breakdown:

• Sheer black tunic
• Gray tank-top
• Black zippered leggings
• Black studded leather belt
• Black leather flats
• Jewelry: square ring, dark gray hoop earrings

Today I was feeling a little more casual. I quickly decided the thought of traipsing around in heels seemed to demand more energy than I was willing to muster... flats were a much more relaxing idea; flats it was! I have a pair of leggings with cute little zippers at the bottom of each side & easily displayed in flats, perfect. I added a long black tunic over the leggings & chose a gray tank-top to wear underneath. The gray added a slight pop of color to the all black ensemble, along with the dark gray earrings that pulled them both together. I added the belt as the last finishing touch. I felt the all black fabric from neck to mid-calf needed 'something'... a belt! The leather one I chose also ended up matching the leather from the flats, to a 'T'. Keep in mind: casual doesn't always have to mean loose & drab. With a little extra thought... casual can also be chic!

Breakdown:

• Black & blue empire dress
• Black flower pattern tights
• Black wedge boots
• Jewelry: sparkly stretch bracelets, giant ring & black/silver dangly earrings

Today I felt like being a little girly! I chose the dress first & while knowing it's a little short for the season, paired it with flower tights. I zipped up the boots in keeping with fall, as well as the added height (I love) & did a little twirl before I skipped off to work...

Today marks day 1 of sharing my day-to-day attire with you. I want to share my opinions, tastes, & personal preferences on fashion by providing examples of my actual daily, personal style. What is my thought process behind building an outfit? You'll find I put a lot of time & effort into what I wear each day. Those who care about their appearance get dressed every morning with similar thoughts, struggles, & choices before stepping out the door... here are mine. I hope you enjoy stepping into the madness of my daily mind & perhaps even pick up a useful tip or two along the way! Breakdown:

• Black & white striped jacket
• White racer-back, worn over a black tank top
• Black leggings
• Black wedge boots

My work's dress code is: black, white & gray. Luckily, black, white & gray can be paired together in any combination famously with usually very little error. My daily problem is shared with most women: jeans vs pants? Leggings vs a skirt or dress? & then what top, blouse, button up, tank top, sweater etc. & shoes to pair with them?? The choices are endless. I usually will pick 1 piece & work from there. Today I started with the jacket. I used the color palette: black & white, & then worked my way down. The racer-back was too sheer to wear alone, solution: tank-top worn underneath. I chose black, to offset the white & match the jacket. The leggings: black, always a favorite choice of mine; they're easy, comfortable & chic! I easily could have paired some flats, sandals or pumps with the ensemble but I went with the boots: black, of course. I always enjoy a heel. The lift transforms your legs, making them appear longer (which is important when wearing leggings, they tend to hack off at your calf) & the streamlined black from the leggings into the boot makes for a bold & polished finish. A few stretch bracelets, a long black beaded necklace & chandelier earrings finished the look. Yes, even my jewelry is given careful extra thought as well!