Hurray, I got another chance to snap an outfit on Sunday so I am excited to offer you my second installment of “Lori’s Look.”

This one was a lot of fun to wear.  Bold black and white graphic pattern, playful whimsy with floral jewelry and pops of bright red are just up my alley.

Black and white is a great color combination for me because the high contrast combo works well with my high contrast (fair skin/dark hair) coloring.  And a bright pop of color is great for this spring’s trends.

Put it Together Yourself:
Head to Toe

Makeup: I kept the colors on my face light and shimmery, and then hit it with a bright red lip.  This color is fabulous, Artistry’s Creme Lip Color in Rouge!

Earrings: I carried in the red with a dainty pair of red rose earrings.  I didn’t need a lot on my ears since my necklace is a show stopper, so these little carved coral ear studs are perfect.  You can get theses “Rose of Sharon” ear studs from me!

Necklace: People go crazy over this piece, “Light in the Darkness Flower Necklace” by Lori Delisle.  This piece is great for spring and summer and I can custom design one for you in other colors as well!

Trench Coat: This was a great find!!!  The nice wide neckline means it does not squash or hide my fabo necklace.  An important item on this coat is the waist line.  It is super flattering.  The second thing to note, aside from the great pattern is the 3/4 length sleeves which are great for taking some weight out of the look.  I got this coat by Ambition at Macy’s a couple seasons ago, and found it in an Overstock Auction here!  You could also invest in something with similar lines in a bold color like this Dolce & Gabanna coat in red.  My other color recommendation for this look would be white, not black.

Blouse: This simple blouse has a lot of great things going for it, nice wide v-neckline to showcase the necklace, sweet sleeves, accented waistline and simple design so it works as a great wardrobe basic (especially since it is machine washable and does not need pressing!)  As an alternative, you could try this blouse from White House Black Market.

Slacks: These are awesome full legged black denim slacks.  They are high waisted, have a great fit and are flattering in the tummy (my problem area) because there are no pockets and the zipper lays nice and flat.  Nice long hem lines make my short legs look longer.  Good fit is key, so be sure to shop in the right department, petites is essential for me.  Try something like these trousers from Talbots.

Red Patent Leather Envelope Clutch by Patkas

The Bag: A bright hand bag should be an essential for you for this spring and summer.  It will especially help cheer up an outfit as we transition out of our winter clothes.  I like to choose bags in one color, I’m not a big fan of patchwork color blocking, and instead bring in interest and versatility by making sure the bag has a variety of textures.  Mine is a Red bag by Mark Ecko and has red patent leather, silver leather and red fabric.  The three different textures ensure that it can be worn with a variety of shoes, and a variety of reds.  Keeping the bag small will not add any weight at the hip line where the trench coat flares.  This awesome bag from Patkas has the same great red patent leather look of my bag.

The Shoes: More red patent leather!  I love them!  Nice little peep toe, about a 2″ heel and they are comfy!  These were a great investment and you can read more about them here.  These Madden pumps at DSW will do the trick.

Bracelets: I used the black strands from my “Light in the Darkness” stretch bracelet set for this look.  The crystal strand is gorgeous but not necessary for today’s outfit.  Just goes to show some of the versatility of that set.

Light in the Darkness Flower Necklace by Lori Delisle

Ring: This very playful cocktail ring is also from my “Light in the Darkness” collection.  It is fun to wear and I can also custom make this with different colored flowers.

Remember, in the end, this is “Lori’s Look.”  Don’t copy me, be who God created YOU to be.  I’m just here to Inspire.

Be Inspired!