Stylist for a Day

A dear friend of mine is returning to a "corporate job" after years of working for herself. 

It's a huge life change. 

And requires a huge wardrobe change.

Her standard attire consisted of jeans, cute t-shirts, the occasional blazer and cool boots.

She came to me with a wishlist that included a move to a more elegant look with pops of color.

I recommended purchasing items that could easily work together in different ways to create a variety of elegant but still true to her  looks.

I used Polyvore to pull my vision/s together. With these in hand, I know we will have no trouble at all finding similar and in many cases, less expensive options when we go shopping tonight!

To ensure she gets her "color" fix, I opted for a vibrant dress and skirt with neutral basics that can easily be worked together. The leopard print chiffon blouse works with every.single.piece.
With red skirt, with or without bowed cardigan.
With black skirt.
Underneath yellow shift.
Lots of variety in accessories give her the option of more or less drama. And will allow her to easily transition a daytime look to an evening one.

Her own vision includes cream pants. Colored tops in shades of teal.

I see camel.
Camel shoes. Oh my!
And just one blazer that can quickly be thrown on top of a blouse or turtleneck.
Trousers in cream, black and grey can be paired with virtually anything and will transition nicely from season to season.
A new handbag. She may not need this but this one just pulls it all together, non? And could double as a pseudo-briefcase.
Love.

Here's to good friends and a new beginning! 
Happy FASHION Friday.