The Look for Less - Metallic Sweater Dresses

Let's start off this FABULOUS Monday with some Fashion, Shall we??

As the weather cools down, it's easy to let your style slide (and hide in cozy sweat pants, sweatshirts and fuzzy socks!).. but there's no better way to heat things up than with a signature sweater dress. 

Little Metallic Striped number was recently seen on

Modern Family's Julie Bowen

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She is absolutely gorgeous!  The dress is chunky, but the mid-thigh length shows off her toned legs and keeps the look fresh.  If you go with a bold pattern like Julie, make sure to take a hint from her and keep your accessories basic.

Similar Look for Less:

Victoria's Secret Striped Metallic Sweater Dress

Orig $79.50 SALE $39.99

If the stripes are a bit bold for your taste, try a solid metallic like this one:

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Alice & Olivia Lurex Knit Metallic Dress SALE $177

You can get a similar Look for Less in a multitude of colors:

Victoria's Secret Sweetheart Metallic Sweater Dress

Animal Print, Orig. $79.50 Clearance $34.99
Solids, Orig. $69.50 Clearance $28.99
Metallic Prints, Orig. $79.50 Clearance $39.99

OR

Same Boat Shaped Neckline as Alice & Olivia Dress - Non Metallic Option

Victoria's Secret Jersey Sweater Dress

Orig $59.50 SALE $34.99

Another nice play on the Metallic Sweater Dress is with a Turtleneck.

Diane Von Furstenberg Cybelle Metallic Dress $241

Similar look worn by Kate Middleton (Ralph Lauren)

And you can find suitable Look for Less options such as

Victoria's Secret Ruched Turtleneck Sweater Dress

Orig. $79.50 Clearance $39.99

I personally love the ruching because since the dress is tight it helps hide ANY lines.

Victoria's Secret Cotton Ribbed Sweater Dress

Orig. $59.50 Clearance $24.99

And my personal favorite,

Victoria's Secret Turtleneck Sweater Dress

Special $69.50

Which I actually own in a Dark Chocolate Brown

Thank you once again crappy bathroom lighting at work.

I love this dress because it is a thicker fabric than the cotton which gives it a nicer look, the turtleneck is full, soft and not restrictive and the length is work appropriate.

I got the dress two Christmas-es ago from my mom Santa Claus and it still feels new!

Questions for the Day:

Do you wear sweater dresses in the winter time?

What's your favorite way to style 'em, boots, pumps, tights?



More Fun with Fitness & Fashion

Fashion AND Fitness

My kinda thing.

Style Bistro recently posted a special on Celeb Workout Attire.. but I have to say, I wasn't entirely impressed...

There was this...

Yes, Yes Katy I am afraid, but mostly of what happened to your shirt.  I don't want the same to happen to mine.  And I much prefer you with a softer 'do, even if it's pink.

Then there's Paris...

Bringing it back to the Old School, 'cause I'm an Old Fool, who's So Cool!

probably botched those lyrics...

And Gwen...

In her defense the weather looks horrendous, but does that coat remind anyone else of the colored stripes you'd get across your T.V. when it used to lose connection???

Ashley Tisdale

Like her little ballerina bun!

Sandra Bullock

Love her and WISH I could pull this off!  I don't think hats look so cute on me... Visors yes, hats no...

Sofia Vergara

Love her and her curves.. and the baggy shirt with one shoulder thing.. My only question is was this before or after  the gym? Because my hair cannot stay down like that - I sweat bullets when I get my cardio in.

Kelly Ripa

Is a pint sized Diva.

And Speaking of Fashionably Fit - Jillian Michaels has some new KSwiss gear coming out and her COMMERCIAL is to die for!

It's worth watching just to see Jillian in a 1950's inspired dress!  lol

In the end, I really think you should be COMFORTABLE in your workout gear and CONFIDENT.  It should definitely be functional.  If you're having to adjust straps or pull up your pants every five seconds it doesn't matter how cute the outfit is.

Questions for the Day:

What's your current 'go-to' outfit for the gym?  Does it depend on if you're taking a class or doing heavy cardio?

Deal of the Day - Jessica Simpson Outerwear

  

Jessica Simpson Outerwear Sale on HauteLook

SALE $69.00  Orig $129.00

Double Breasted Hooded Peacoat

Happy Shopping!!!

Hi, My name is Kate Middleton and I am FABULOUS

Remember the dress that I wore to Mike's Family's Thanksgiving Dinner with his Nana?

details here.

Since my flash is super dark with the sun behind us, here's a picture of the dress from the site where I bought it...

WELL 

 I just realized it looks INCREDIBLY SIMILAR TO the dress Kate Middleton is wearing in all her Engagement Photos...

Oh wait, not just incredibly similar...

it. is. the. same. dress.

I feel incredibly fancy and posh right now. 

All I need to complete my look is her HUGE hunk of a sapphire engagement ring...

I'm sorry if no one else found this post to be as exciting as I did, but really I'm not.  Because I think this was the most interesting news I've received all day.

What doesn't go with Chocolate Milk??

Today will be a good day because it is my LAST DAY OF WORK before the break!!!

It is also sad days because the BF leaves tomorrow to go visit his family in Florida... ::sigh::

Since he hates to see me sad he brought THIS to my desk this morning.

Low Fat Granola and Chocolate Milk.

My initial reaction was to be very very confused.  Then he told me just to try it and MY WORLD IS CHAGNED.  It was pretty delicious, I am not going to lie!!

**recap of the weekend -- backwards in time!!!!**

Other things that are delicious?  I will never get sick of egg white veggie omelettes with English Muffins... and if you are sick of seeing the pictures (eggs are not very photogenic) then you may want to click away...

Mmmm yum!  What a FANTASTIC way to start a Sunday!! :-D

You know... I never used to eat breakfast.. I would be too busy and in too much of a rush it would be a granola bar if anything, but now I *love* breakfast and it really helps to start of my day on the right path.

Sunday we celebrated my youngest sister's 16th birthday!! More on that later when I can upload the pictures...

Saturday after a looooooooooooong workout (which will be covered in my Workout Wednesdays recap) I mixed up Spinach Blueberry French salads (umm sadly it was the end of the peanut jar so the salad is covered in crumbs)

Served with Turkey Burger and Cheese.

BEST picture I've ever taken... right?!

Just kidding... it really doesn't look to appealing, but it was delicious with some Honey Dijon Mustard!

And Friday's highlight was Jason's Deli for lunch!

Mmmm 'Mater Soup & Salad Bar!!! <3 <3 <3

::insert dreamy face here::

Last week there were a few days that were actually not horribly cold either although it was a bit drizzly so I twisted my hair up and lumped it on top of my head in a 'bun' and rocked some boots with one of my favorite BCBG dresses.

Last week I participated in some Reliability Training for two days straight but wanted to share a few things with you guys that I learned!

Did you know...

Laughter = GENIUS.

I knew it!!!!!

Do you know what else is Genius?!

Fro Yo.

You're welcome for just about the most random post ever.

Let's finish with my new Sweater Dress I scored from Ideeli that I'm completely obsessed with....

The material of this one feels soooo soft like velvet!!!  I love to just cuddle up in it on a cold day :)

Questions for the Day:

Have you ever added chocolate milk to your granola?? Am I the only one who had never heard of this?

What's your favorite way to have eggs? 

What's the last thing that made you laugh?  It was probably pretty Genius :)



Fit & Fashionable

I used to be the girl who NEVER wore tennis shoes. 

Seriously.

Especially because I was a dancer so the exercise I did didn't really require that I wear tennis shoes... I owned dance sneakers (the kind that bend in the middle) but would only wear them with workout/dance gear and NOTHING else.

Now they have SO MANY cute workout options I am in workout clothes 90% of the time if I'm not at work!

Anyways, Fit Sugar did a post on BEST Celebrity Fit Fashion for 2011, which inspired me to find a few of my favorites!

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Sandra Bullock looking ADORABLE in her cozy hat & bright yellow sneaks

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Super fun, right?!  Jullianne Hough is fabulous!

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There she is again - I'm loving the purple / neon pink combo!

And since I'm CLEARLY on a purple streak...

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Erin Heatherton in her VS Sport Gear!

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Shannon Tweed - Black, pop of pink & sweat band!!

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I kinda LOVE that because I own those LuLuLemon Shorts!  Ashley Tisdale's abs look pretty awesome there too..

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Zoe Saldena looking super cute!  Love the B&W edgy scarf look!

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Nicole Richie ALWAYS looks super cute when leaving the gym!!! The shades + bun really work on her!

Best COLD WEATHER RUN outfit I've seen

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Hungry Runner Girl - Janae!

Cutest Skirt + Knee-High-Compression Socks Combo:

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Skinny Runner :)

And some looks from Jillian's new Holiday Collection!

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Overall my FAVORITE workout wear trends for 2011 would be:

• Dark Sneakers with BRIGHT accents
• 'weathered' light baggy tops - v-neck t's and tank tops
• dark tight capris
• bright neon colored sports bras
• Jackets with THUMBHOLES
• Headbands/sweatbands
• Running Skirts paired with Knee-High Compression Socks

Questions for the Day:

Anything you'd add to the list? What was your FAVORITE fitness fashion trend from 2011?

What celebrity do you think perfectly embodies fitness fashion?