Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls - Part 11 (Christmas Outfit)

I lied!  The last post is NOT my last on the Narciso Rodriguez for Kohl's post series.

I knew I wanted to wear this vintage red Dior knit for Christmas dinner over at a friend's house.
But instead of pairing it with jeans,
I decided to wear it with this Narciso Rodriguez for Kohl's tuxedo leggings instead.

Hope everyone had a joyous, blessed and Merry Christmas!

 

                                                                 TOP:  Christian Dior red vintage knit blouse
                                                                 BOTTOMS: Narciso Rodriguez for Kohl's gray tuxedo leggings. Also worn here and here.
                                                                 ACCESSORIES:  Mimi di N leopard belt

                                                                 SHOES: Saks Fifth Avenue black ruched booties

Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls - Part 10 (Layering a Sheath)

This concludes my my Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls post!

...At least for now, I still have a few items I have not worn yet from the haul but

most of them need some minor alteration so I'll debut them here once I get that done! 

I'm happy to say I'm ending this post series with this black peplum top 

which happens to be the most versatile piece I got from the collection!

 

                                              BLOUSE:  Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls black peplum top.  Also worn here.
                                              DRESS: Elie Tahari sheath dress
                                              ACCESSORIES:  ASOS belt

                                              SHOES: Gucci black patent pumps

 

Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls - Part 9 (Dress as a Top)

My closet rule for dresses is they have to be  worn as a dress, a skirt and a top.
So one piece easily yields 3 distinct outfits!

Case in point:  This Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls dress with assymetrical neckline that
 I recently wore here and now worn as a top in this post. 

One word of caution though when wearing a dress as a top:  Make sure the dress hemline is secured and won't show!   A few safety pins should do just the trick.


 

                                              DRESS:  Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls  mulberry dress with assymetrical neckline
                                              SHOES: Dries van Noten pumps with python-covered curved heel 
                                              ACCESSORIES:  ASOS belt

                                              SKIRT: JLo Collection for Kohls

                                           

 

Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls - Part 8 (It's a Switch!)

This is exactly the same outfit as here, except I wore the dress as a skirt,

and I wore the layering top over the dress instead of underneath it.   

These 2 pieces are perfect for traveling light on business trips because they instantly create 2 distinct outfits! 

...Though I still can't beat my old record here
when I wore a skirt in 3 ways: as a skirt,  as a halter top and as a scarf!

 

                                              

                                              DRESS:  Magaschoni black sheath dress.  Other ways to wear, please click  here and here

                                              TOP:  Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls pink peplum top.  Other ways to wear this, please click  here and here
                                              ACCESSORIES: Chanel reversible logo necklace 
                                              SHOES:  Gucci black patent pumps
                                   

 

Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls - Part 7 (A Sheath Dress to Drive the Point Home!)

I thrive in giving meeting presentations.
The bigger the meeting, the more I invite the challenge!

My secret: I always make sure that my outfit makes for one bold statement long before 

I even go through the meeting agenda.   

This sheath dress accomplished all that and more.

It's the best $45 career investment I've ever made! 

At one point, I even almost freaked out when I realized all eyes in the boardroom
were all on me!
No iPhone fidgeting, no keyboard tapping -- just everyone's complete and
undivided attention -- on me, on what I have to say, and surely, on what I wore!

 

                                              DRESS:  Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls mulberry/burgundy colorblock dress
                                              SHOES: Christian Louboutin black patent "Simple" pumps

                                           

 

Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls - Part 6 (My Vest Friend)

This gray Rachel Roy vest is indeed a very good investment.  

It's office proper, warm, comfy and structured, all with a little bit of an interesting 

twists added in: 

like the pleated back and the slanted pleats in front. 

Totally worth the splurge!  

Paired with my new Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls peplum top, 

this little fashion blogger can't be any happier!

 

                                              VEST:  Rachel Roy
                                              TOP: Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls black peplum top 

                                              PANTS:  MICHAEL Micheal Kors black trousers

                                              BELT: ASOS grommet black belt
                                              SHOES: Christian Louboutin "New Simple" red platform pumps 

                                                                                     

  

Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls - Part 5 (All About the Neckline)

What won me over instantly with this dress is the assymetrical neckline --
I love that it highlights the collarbone without flashing too much skin.
It's sexy in a very classy way!  

  

                                              DRESS:  Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls pleated shift dress
                                              SHOES: Christian Louboutin 'Simple' black pumps 
                                         

                                           

 

Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls - Part 4 (Colorblock Cling)

When I first tried on this Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls colorblock dress, I was instantly smitten.  

Loved the mulberry and burgundy colorblock combo! 

The black satin ribbon also added a nice highlight to the cinched waist. 

However, I got a little bit self-conscious when I got to work realizing that the dress is very clingy!! 

Good thing, my trusty pashmina is with me to save the day!

 

                                              DRESS:  Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls mulberry/burgundy colorblock dress
                                              SHOES: Gucci black patent pumps 
                                              ACCESSORIES:  Chanel reversible logo necklace
                                           

 

Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls - Part 3 (New Travel Adventure)

I finally found out where my next assignment is and... drumroll please...  off I go to Central America!  

Though I will miss the short Monday morning commute to Dallas and guaranteed weekends at home, 

I do have to say I'm excited to explore this part of the world and add new pins on our travel map!

What I'm most excited though is planning for my office outfits!  

Our dress code is going to be business formal and I expect to get all dressy and still not be overdressed -- the client is a department store retailer after all. 

At the same time, I do intend to travel light -- an art I've perfected over my many years of traveling.

Let's see if I could strike a good balance between the two! 

   

                                              DRESS:  Magaschoni black sheath dress.  Also worn  here.

                                              TOP:  Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls pink peplum top.  Worn last   here. 
                                              ACCESSORIES: Chanel reversible logo necklace; Michael Michael Kors skinny belt
                                              SHOES:  Gucci black patent pumps
                                   

 

Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls - Part 2 (Thanksgiving)

I had this little black lace dress sitting in my closet for months now not knowing how to style it.
Finally, an aha moment arrived as soon as I bought this Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls tuxedo leggings.


I figured Thanksgiving dinner is the perfect opportune moment to wear something that's a whole lot classy, a little sexy and wee bit edgy!
This black outfit was the perfect backdrop to the star of the night, which turned out to be perfectly golden, tender and most succulent!

That or I just had too much wine and so everything I gobbled that night seemed
extraordinarily tasty.

                                                DRESS:  Romeo and Juliet Couture black lace dress 
                                                PANTS: Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls tuxedo leggings (worn first here)
                                                ACCESSORIES:  Chanel reversible logo necklace
                                                SHOES: Gucci black patent pumps 

Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls - Part 1

As I posted on my twitter/instagram, I got completely carried away with the Narciso Rodriguez for Kohl's collection.   

I must have bought about 16 pieces or so; with some styles in multiple colors!   

I know!  Over the top, right?!

I can't remember being this giddy and excited about any other designer collabs in the past.  

For me, this is home run!  

First off is the peplum top which is most flattering specially for anyone with my same body type as I have: busty and curvy.   

I didn't think much of it from the online pics but as soon as I tried it on, 

I immediately declared it a WINNER!   And winning pieces must be purchased in multiples so I got this in pink and black.   

Too bad the clover color sold out right away, just hours after it was stocked at the stores. 

Second is this tuxedo leggings which I just love, love love! 

It fits so nicely and very slimming.   

My only regret is I should have bought this in multiples for back-up 

because I know right away I'll wear this out from constant use.   

                                              BLOUSE:  Narciso Rodriguez for Kohls pink peplum top 
                                              PANTS: Narciso Rodriguez Kohls black tuxedo leggings
                                              ACCESSORIES:  Chanel reversible necklace
                                              SHOES: Gucci black patent pumps