monday workwear

Shorts in Winter by lafemmekatrina featuring Miss Selfridge

Wear your shorts all season long, and even to work! Layer some tights and a cardigan to keep yourself warm. Replace the flats with a pair of boots when it starts to snow.

SATURDAY BRIDAL: SOFT WEDDING

Soft Wedding by lafemmekatrina featuring Forever21

If you are looking for some bridesmaids dresses on the cheap look for layers of matte chiffon. Polyester is ok, because when it is matte, and it is chiffon, it looks expensive. Chances are if you went to a chain bridal store you would be buying the same quality item for hundreds more. You still may want to get it altered, but opting for a shorter length dress will cut that cost in half.

Brides looking for elegant jewelry should keep an eye out for white gold colored metal against the clear jewel. Art deco styles are busy, but they show less of the shiny metal which is what will look cheapest.

WORKWEAR MONDAY: BREAKING THE RULES

Brown and black don't go together?
Time to break some rules with this low budget, high fashion work ensemble.

Breaking the Rules at Work by lafemmekatrina featuring Forever21

This look stays edgy but sophisticated with feminine flutter sleeves, glossy polish, pearls in the chain necklace, and soft brown cosmetics.

TREND WATCH: HOT BODYSUIT

The Spring runway shows spit out plenty of these trendy bodysuits, here are some for amazing prices.

Hot Body by lafemmekatrina featuring Miss Selfridge

As always, when dressing up a trendy item, stay away from matching trend with trend. That means stay away from the black liquid leggings and 80s mini skirts. The trend is the body suit, not full on 80s.

Hot Body PT 2 by lafemmekatrina featuring Miss Selfridge

I dressed up my pick with some sheer but shimmery tights and made the focus of the outfit the "lines". The bodysuit itself has a diagonal line, and the sweater has stripes and an interesting front drape. The shoes also have a muted two toned look that seems to mimic the body suit.

Dark makeup will pull this strong look together.

Stay away from pieces that make you look like you are a Gaga clone. Add your own personal style and it will stand out at a party or club.

One more thing, if you really want to rock the bodysuit and feel too self conscious, try using a shaper and always wear tights to hide any cellulite in the upper thighs.

WEEKEND OUTINGS IN THE FALL

It's getting chilly out, so skimpy summer clubwear is getting more and more impractical. How to keep things flirty and attention-getting without showing too much skin? I chose a loud pair of leggings paired with simple heels to draw attention to the legs, and a more subdued blouse/cardigan so as not to cross the line from funky to trashy. Cobalt blue nail polish adds an extra shot of color, and a layered chain necklace balances out the upper half.

loud legs by fossilizing featuring Miss Selfridge

Top: Colcci, karmaloop.com, 46$; leggings: Adelina, missguided.co.uk, 43$; cardigan: missselfridge.com, 32$; chain necklace: Topshop, topshop.com, 24$; suede pumps: AE, ae.com, 50$; nail polish: Chanel Le Vernis in Blue Satin 461, izzysbeautyshop.com, 30$.