NYE- A little Rock n Roll...

A little Rock n Roll... by fitfashlife featuring a chain purse

Mossimo faux leather dress / Forever 21 coat / Zara black white shoes / Chain purse / La Mer analog watch / Stella Dot stella dot jewelry / Stella Dot cz jewelry

Changing up my style a bit for New Years Eve!  Although we don't have much planned, I put together this outfit for my rocker chics! This dress from Target is a perfect addition to any closet.  You can wear this to work with a blazer and pumps, add tights, booties and flashy necklace for a holiday soiree, or style it how I did above for an all out NYE Bash! 
What do you plan on wearing for NYE?

~LC
 

Mens: Holiday Travel

Mens: Holiday Travel by fitfashlife featuring steve madden sunglasses

Steve madden sunglasses / AX Armani Exchange Round Bracelet Watch, 46mm Gunmetal / Bostonian Barbour / Zara Combination Nylon Weekender / BKE Carter Jean / Gap Twill Square Checkered Plaid Shirt - poster red

If you and your man are traveling for New Years, I put this simple outfit together for him.  No sweats when traveling!  Hide sleepy eyes with some killer shades when getting off the plane or out from a long car ride.  No sneakers necessary, dress up the button down and jeans with a nice chucka boot and he'll have other travelers thinking.... hmmm do I know him?!?!  What movie was he in?? haha
What does your man wear to travel? 

~LC
 

Favorite Ponchos

Favorite Ponchos by fitfashlife featuring a long slip

Gap cable poncho / Lauren Ralph Lauren plaid cape / Cejon cable knit poncho / Big Buddha cape coat / Donna Karan long slip / H M turtleneck poncho, $41 / Alfani tummy control pants / Alfani clothing

Ponchos are all the rage right now.  They are super comfy and take any outfit, from casual to dressy casual.  Take a pair of leggings and a tunic that you would wear food shopping and throw on a poncho and you are ready to meet up with a girlfriend for coffee.
 Which is your favorite?

~LC
 

Visiting Friends

Visiting Friends by fitfashlife featuring a h&m poncho

Yellow top / H m poncho, $41 / Gap destroyed jeans / Naturalizer zip boots / ASOS satchel bag / Kate Spade bracelet jewelry / Stella Dot silver and gold jewelry / Stella Dot bracelets bangle

During the Holidays, hubby and I like to stop by friends houses for a visit.  Most of our friends have kids, so we usually are the ones to head to their house for a visit, instead of hosting.  I want to be cozy when I visit friends because I'm usually sitting on the floor playing with the kiddos, or rough housing with the family dog.  Simple sweater, skinnies and riding boots are the perfect combo for being casual, yet still looking put together (I have these riding boots and I highly recommend them, super comfy and perfect brown color).  Add some dangle earrings for a dressier look. 
What do you wear to visit friends? 

~LC
 

Going to see the Tree.

Going to see the Tree. by fitfashlife featuring 7 For All Mankind

J Crew merino sweater / Jack BB Dakota army green parka / 7 For All Mankind clothing / Fergie black over knee boots / Topshop black crocodile handbag / Kate Spade stainless steel watch / Stella Dot sparkle jewelry / Subtle Luxury knit scarve

Christmas week, hubby and I are planning to have a date day in NYC and going to go check out the tree and Rockefeller Center.  I have a few things on my list on what I want to do, and most of it includes walking around everywhere.  So, heels are not an option.  I'm liking these flat over the knee black boots,  they are cute even though they don't have a heel.  Walking around the city, it's going to be chilly so a cute warm jacket and snood are a must.  Dressing the outfit up a bit with fun earrings.  Since I'm going to be covered up, no need to wear an arm party or necklace, for fear of them breaking or losing them.  
What would you wear while walking around NYC? 

~LC
 

A Night Out!

A Night Out! by fitfashlife featuring Lancôme

Jack BB Dakota brown faux leather jacket / Fergie silver metallic shoes / Suede purse / Stella Dot stella dot jewellery / Stella Dot stella dot jewellery / Womens Clothing: Shop for Stylish Clothing for Women Only at Sears / Lancôme nail polish / Laura Scott Women's Short-Sleeve Knit Top - Clothing - Women's - Tops

A simple plain $8 T-shirt and these Kardashian tuxedo leggings for $17 are easily dressed up with these fun Fergie booties and awesome Pegusus Necklace from Stella & Dot for a fun night out.  This jacket is another steal from Zappos at $42!  This outfit just goes to show you that you don't have to spend a fortune to put a hot outfit together.
What are your favorite budget friendly pieces?

~LC
 

Navy and Olive

Navy and Olive by fitfashlife featuring an essie nail polish

LOFT three quarter length sleeve top / Gap skinny pants / Nine West pumps / Coach handbag / Stella Dot necklace / Stella Dot adjustable bracelet / Stella Dot pave bead bracelet / Essie nail polish

Casual days in the office around the holidays allow me to rock some pants I normally wouldn't wear, other than the weekends.  I dressed up these Gap skinnies with a Stella & Dot statement necklace and a pair of leopard Nine West pumps.  I am really liking this Coach bag.  The studs give it a little more edge from the usual classic bags that Coach offers.  I'm adding this one to my wishlist! 
What do you wear for your casual days at work?

~LC
 

Gray Neutrals

Gray Neutrals by fitfashlife featuring a shopping bag

LOFT peter pan t shirt / Banana Republic pencil skirt / Zara moccasin flat / Zara shopping bag / Stella Dot stella dot necklace / Stella Dot blossom jewelry / NARS Cosmetics pink blush, $34 / Lancôme nail polish

Besides dark colors for Winter, I also like to wear light gray.  I usually pair it with darker colors, but today I decided to combine it with silver and stripes.  A pop of pink and statement necklace and you are ready to go.  If it's not warm enough to wear bare legs, you can add black opaque tights and booties instead.  I would wear this to work and to happy hour.
Where you wear this outfit?  Are you a fan of light gray in the Winter?

~LC
 

Holiday Party at Work

Holiday Party at Work by fitfashlife featuring petite peplum tops

LOFT petite peplum top / LOFT petite skirt / Enzo Angiolini leather shoes / Michael Kors stainless steel jewelry / Stella Dot long necklace / Stella Dot adjustable knot bracelet / Stella Dot stella dot jewelry / Essie nail polish

With the Holidays coming up, I'm slowly starting to think about what to wear to certain events/parties.  Mid Dec. I have my Holiday party at work.  It's from 5-9, so I will be going straight from the office.  I don't really want to wear a cocktail dress all day while sitting in front of a computer, and don't feel like bringing an outfit to change, that just sounds a little too high maintenance for me.  So, this black peplum top and mustard pencil skirt, (you can also wear a red pencil skirt if you want to feel more "tis the season") is perfect to wear from office to party.  I wouldn't change a thing. None of this changing out pieces stuff, strictly as is! 
What will you wear to your company Holiday party?

~LC
  

Mens: Weekend Warm & Casual

Mens: Weekend Warm & Casual by fitfashlife featuring multi colored jewelry

Quiksilver cotton pants / Neff multi colored jewelry / Timberland Earthkeepers® Rugged 6" Boot / Brooks Brothers Shetland Hoodie / Merona Men's Puffer Vest Assorted Colors

I love when my hubby looks so casual, but still put together. This outfit is a prime example of weekend attire of running errands, grabbing coffee, maybe going to a movie, or meeting a friend for lunch or a beer.  You are ready for anything in this type of outfit, no need to head home to change first.  Add the extra layer of the vest if it's freezin out! 
What does your guy wear that you love??

~LC
  

Friend's Holiday Get-together

Friend's Holiday Get-together by fitfashlife featuring bracelet watches

Three Dots boxy sweatshirt / LOFT pants / Quilted handbag / Kate Spade bracelet watch / Stella & Dot stella dot necklace / Stella & Dot red jewelry / Stella & Dot stella dot jewelry

I'm having my Stella & Dot Launch Party tomorrow night and that got me thinking of what to wear to a friend's get together around the holidays.  I kept it pretty casual with this fun sweatshirt and Loft pants, and then dressed it up with my 2 favorite S&D necklaces combined together.  Add a pop of holiday color on your feet and your are instantly ready to cheers with great friends! 
What are you thinking about wearing to your next get together? 

~LC

Fun night out with Friends!

Fun night out with Friends! by fitfashlife featuring 7 For All Mankind

LOFT striped top / 7 For All Mankind clothing / ALDO leather buckle boots / Studded leather handbag / Stella & Dot tassel jewelry / Stella & Dot studded jewelry / MAC Cosmetics rose lipstick

Saturday night we went out with friends and had a great time!  I wanted to be comfortable since it's getting cold out and I didn't feel like wearing pumps, so I started with the boots and worked my way up from there.  This striped top is from Loft and they had a sale going on 75% off yesterday.  I love this Stella & Dot tassle neckace and pair it with everything, it's the perfect subtle statement piece. The perfect pop of color is with this Jcrew factory purse.
Have you ever put your outfit together, starting with your feet first? 

~LC
 

Wear brights in the Winter!

Wear brights in the Winter! by fitfashlife featuring a kenneth cole jacket

Gap pink dress / Kenneth Cole jacket / Stella & Dot chain jewelry / Stella & Dot stella dot jewelry

This Gap dress is perfect for any season.  You can wear this with booties, boots, flats, and then with sandals in the Spring.  I love that it has sleeves, so you can wear it to work without a sweater if you want.  These shoes are just plain awesome!  Bright colors can easily be worn through the cold seasons, as long as you darken the outfit up with a Fall-like jacket, shoe, purse.  
What bright color are you wearing for Fall?

~LC
 

S & D Tempest Necklace for work or play

S & D Tempest Necklace for work or play by fitfashlife featuring fergalicious boots

Ann Taylor skirt / Crew neck sweater / Skinny pants / Planet Shoes / Fergalicious boots / MICHAEL Michael Kors red handbag, $505 / Stella & Dot black ribbon necklace / Stella & Dot earrings

This Stella & Dot Tempest Necklace is HOT!  It's perfect to wear to work, going corporate, or it's perfect for a night out!  Here are two options how to style this awesome necklace!  You can totally dress this down, with Jeans and T-shirt also. 
How would you wear this necklace?

~LC
 

Casual Arm Party

Casual Arm Party by fitfashlife featuring a pave bangle

Gap petite pants / Fitted shirt / Zara shoes / Coach leather purse / Stella & Dot chain necklace / Stella & Dot beaded jewelry / Stella & Dot beaded jewelry / Stella & Dot pave bangle

The best trend right now is rocking an "arm party".  Meaning, pair a few, usually 2 or 3 bracelets on the same arm as your watch.  Stella & Dot have some great budget friendly options to add to your accessory collection (Even get them for free, if you host a trunk show!).  The Renegade bracelet is my absolute favorite and is a little bit rocker-ish, for that little added spunk to any outfit.  By the way, do you love this Coach purse!?!?! I'm dying for it.  This will def. be on my Wishlist this Holiday season!   
Do you rock an arm party??  What are your favorites to pair together?

~LC
 

Make a statement on your day off!

Make a statement on your day off! by fitfashlife featuring a pink metallic purse

Long sleeve knit cardigan / White cotton blouse / Zara jeans / Charles Philip Shanghai loafer, $76 / Oasis pink metallic purse, $11 / Kate Spade watch / Stella & Dot blue chain necklace / Stella & Dot earrings

I had Columbus Day off and was running errands all day, and heading to an appointment so I wanted to still look put together, but not be "work dressed".  I'm loving this Stella & Dot statement necklace, it's the type you can throw on with a t-shirt and jeans and you just added that extra ooomph! Kept the other accessories basic and threw on a pair of comfortable loafers.  This outfit can be worn for a coffee date, headed to your kid's soccer game, or to your PTA meeting.
Where would you wear this outfit? 

~LC
 

Ann Taylor Leopard Jacquard Dress- Gold or Silver

Ann Taylor Leopard Jacquard Dress- Gold or Silver by fitfashlife featuring a black leopard dress

Ann Taylor black leopard dress / LOFT shoes / Zara moccasin / Clutch / Dorothy Perkins metallic purse, $24 / Michael Kors watch / MICHAEL Michael Kors tortoise shell hoop earrings / Stella & Dot earrings

When I laid eyes on this Ann Taylor dress, I instantly thought, this is so versatile, I could wear this with gold or silver.  So, I figured it would be a perfect time to show you how.  I'm in the process of becoming a Stella & Dot Stylist and I have these gorgeous black and gold earrings on my sample list to bring to parties.  So excited!  I'm loving these Zara flats as well!  Can't wait to pick these up next payday
Which is your favorite look, gold or silver? 

~LC
 

Happy to Announce!

I'm excited to announce that I am now a Stella & Dot Stylist. Who wants to be one of my debut hostesses? Our hostess rewards are so generous and easy to earn...FREE jewelry and shopping at 50% off!! Check out my website and let me know if you are interested in hosting, this could be done in person, and/or virtually online. www.stelladot.com/loricapel

Leather Sleeved Trench

Leather Sleeved Trench by fitfashlife featuring Melie Bianco

T shirt / Bebe leather sleeve coat / Ann Taylor pants / Nine West pumps / Melie Bianco shoulder bag / Stella & Dot ivory earrings / Onze Link Collar BaubleBar

Casual day at the office calls for a statement necklace, fun earrings, and leopard heels, paired with some casual stripes.  Dressing it up with this hot leather sleeved trench from, Bebe I feel like it gives it a little something.  Head out to pick up lunch and no one will know that you are having a casual day.  
How would you pair this trench??

~LC
  

Mens: Fall Boot Wishlist

Mens: Fall Boot Wishlist by fitfashlife on Polyvore

UGG Willmington / Timberland Earthkeepers® Rugged 6" Boot / UGG Stevenson / RJ Colt Mateo / JD Fisk Dale Dark Brown - Zappos.com Free Shipping BOTH Ways / Bostonian Barbour

I'm in the process of shopping for Fall boots for hubby and I actually found a few that love.  Some are dressier than others but most can be worn casually or dressed up.  Hubby's 2 favorites are the Timberland's (top right) and the RJ Colt Mateo's (middle left).  So, needless to say, that's one Xmas present down.... now, what else? 
What pair would your man wear best?? 

~LC
 

Lady in Red...... details!

Lady in Red...... details! by fitfashlife featuring a striped pencil skirt

Peplum sweater / Banana Republic striped pencil skirt / Clutch / Kate Spade watch / Stella & Dot preppy jewelry / Stella & Dot earrings / Clinique lip treatment

A few nights ago I went to a Stella & Dot jewelry party.  I loved a ton of pieces that Stella & Dot has, so much that I'm really thinking about becoming a stylist with them.  I purchased the "renegade" bracelet and can't wait until it's at my door!  I had about 10 other wishlist items that my Stylist took note of and is going to email my hubby my wishlist, so he can get me some things for Xmas and my bday in January.  I thought that was such a great idea!  This is also good if I become a S&D Stylist, I know exactly what I'm going to add to my collection to bring to trunk shows.  Anyway, I selected this fun red Stella & Dot statement necklace and cz studs to style for work with a fun striped skirt and black peplum top.  
How would you wear this statement necklace??

~LC
 

Fall Wishlist

Fall Wishlist by fitfashlife featuring a petite moto jacket

Mossimo shirt / Bobeau sports t shirt / Three Dots top / Petite moto jacket / Gap skinny jeans / Enzo Angiolini pumps / BaubleBar necklace / Tinley Road necklace / Pour La Victoire Mai

Can you tell I'm loving fun shoes these days!  You can have a basic outfit and then just add that BOOM, bad a$$ look with a fun statement shoe.  I just ordered a pair of riding boots, but with this weather being as hot as it is, I'm leaning more towards getting more fun T-straps or booties, or pumps. 

What is on your wishlist this season!?

~LC

Friend's Bday- a night out!

Friend's Bday- a night out! by fitfashlife featuring Clair Beauty

Gap top / 7 For All mankind / Shoes / Zara tote bag / GUESS watch / BaubleBar necklace / Butter London shiny lip gloss, $26 / Clair Beauty hair styling tool

One of my best girlfriends' bday's is coming up and she decided that a bunch of her closest friends and significant others will do dinner and a comedy show to help her celebrate.  I can't wait to go out with everyone and celebrate my bestie! Here's what I'm thinking of wearing.  A flowy top and some skinny jeans.  Statement necklace (would you expect anything less?) and a pair of hot pumps!  Depending on the day, and if I'm due for a hair wash or not, I'll do a cute bump and some curls, or a blowout. 

What would you wear for a bestie's night out?

~LC
 

SBD- Simple Black Dress

SBD- Simple Black Dress by fitfashlife featuring hematite earrings

Ann Taylor black stretchy dress / Petite quilted jacket / Sole Society sandals / Michael Kors watch / Stella & Dot hematite earrings

Striped cardigan- 2 ways

Striped cardigan- 2 ways by fitfashlife featuring Melie Bianco

Gap red stripe cardigan / 7 For All mankind / LOFT capri / Jessica Simpson pumps / ASOS handbag / Melie Bianco shoulder bag / BaubleBar ivory necklace / J.Crew brown leather belt / Pour La Victoire Mai

Today I found this fun striped cardigan from Gap (I'm on a Gap kick lately I guess) and I decided to show how to style it dressed up for work, and dressed down for a casual Friday.  For work a normal workday, I paired it with a pair of black crop pants and mixed print with a leopard belt.  When mixing prints, try to stay neutral everywhere else.  That's why I chose a neutral purse and shoes.  For a casual Friday outfit, I paired it with a pair of skinny jeans and comfortable Jessica Simpson wedges.  Both outfits can rock this Baublebar statement necklace, need to get my hands on this one! 
How would you wear this striped cardigan??

~LC