Not Your Average Needlepoint

As you know, I'm all about the details here on TCB and today will be no different. Embroidery is a difficult and intricate detail that adds quiet beauty to a piece. It's not a bold color block, its not an oversized graphic or pattern, it's quiet and charming. Let's look at some tops that use this detail beautifully.

Ann Taylor, Scroll Embroidered Lace Shell, $39

A great layering piece in a year round blush.

Metropark, Romeo and Juliet Couture Embroidered Top, $48

This sweet top has a sassy mesh back perfect for warmer days or throw on a navy blazer and wear it to work.

Shop Ruche, Honest Word Embroidered Top, $39

A chic gauzy top that is a delicate treasure. Such simple details making a huge impact.

Asos, A Wear Short Sleeve Tee with Embroidered Yoke, $23

Strong black and white options are huge for spring and summer, this top offers a nice feminine touch to a sometimes harsh color combination. Check out the sweetheart neckline.

Embroidery is sometimes a more expensive detailed piece to add to your wardrobe, but try to think of the piece's versatility in your closet. Wear it alone, wear it over a dress and belt it, or mix it in with you standard suit.

Be fabulous today!

Back to Black

We're getting basic today. Going way back to a staple. The black belt. Sometimes you just need to invest in a solid accessory and today it's the belt.

Madewell, Leather Belt, $48

Simple, classic, rounded buckle in an unassuming brass.

Everlane, The High Lo Belt, $40

Made in San Francisco, this modern style is made from soft Italian leather making it last a lifetime.

J Crew, Patent Narrow Buckle Belt, $34

A nice narrow option that you can add to a shift dress or over a cardigan to define your waist.

Cole Haan, Village Skinny Belt, $48

Cole Haan is known for making great leather pieces. From their shoes to their bags, this belt is no exception.

Sometimes you have to get back to basics. Invest in a solid black belt that is versatile, good quality and easy to add to any outfit.

Be fabulous today!

Pleated Perfection

A few weeks ago we looked at accordion skirts. They have great movement and offer a nice breezy quality to our pencil-skirt filled world. Today we're going to apply the same style to blouses. These airy pleats are simple and light and a soft top to add to your closet.

Anthopologie, Accordion Tee, $58

We're starting off strong with this colorful green motif floral print. The front of this tee has a great rolled   hem scoop neckline.

Bloomingdale's, French Connection Polly Plain Pleats, $48

Take a good look at this top. This is the definition of the perfect layering blouse. You can wear this beauty year round with pretty much any jacket, cardi, skirt, jeans, anything. It provides the perfect canvas to build off of.

Neiman Marcus, PJK Printed Pleat Bottom Leather Top, $59

A great color combination with this blouse and the print is subtle but eye catching.

Asos, Vila Blouse with Pleat Back, $33

A punch of pink with this little number. I also love this option from Asos, very romantic.

The pleated blouse is a great springy option to mix in to your workwear or weekend outfits. Layer it or wear it alone, it's all in the details.

Be fabulous today!

All In: Birthday Night Out

You guys, it's the first Monday of the month which means we're going all in for under $100. Also fun fact: it's my birthday on Thursday so today's post is a birthday outfit under $100.

Dress/Necklace/Heels/Clutch

Be fabulous today!