Don't Forget the Shoes! B4 The Door Thursday

I saw this lady that had the cutest outfit on today.  It was bright, summery and light, perfect for the hot and humid weather.  I was inspired by her coral and yellow combination, so beautiful.  Just as I was about to consider posting an homage set to the outfit on Polyvore, I looked down.  Her shoes, sigh, were plaid tennis shoes.  Not even really matching plaid.  I have seen this a lot and I have done the same thing.  I had a great outfit, then realizing I didn't have any matching shoes, so I threw on some comfortable shoes.  Maybe I hoped that my style from the ankles up would distract people the madness going on at my feet.  Sadly it did not. So ladies, sew or buy, design and style great outfits, but 

please don't forget the shoes!

Check out the details on Polyvore!  Join our b4thedoor group on Polyvore and show us how you'd fix your b4.

Ruffling my Feathers-B4 the Door Thursday

A ruffled mind makes a restless pillow.

I don't think Charlotte Bronte and I are talking about the same thing but lately, ruffles have been keeping me up at night. They are all over the place; virtually every store has some type of ruffled inspired piece gloating in their storefront. And they are gorgeous. Effortless cascading of tissue-thin fabric can make one feel like a pretty pretty princess. So I cannot blame the throngs of women trying to figure out how to master the style, however I am unfortunately seeing some mishaps or sometimes the same interpretation over and over. So how do you take ruffles from day to night to weekend? Here's my take on the ruffle movement.

Ruffles at Work

Ruffle-y Wedding

Ruffles Night OutCheck out the details at Polyvore!

B4 The Door Thursday

It's Thursday and you're about to out for a quick jaunt to the coffee shop or meet a friend for something casual. It's not a big deal, no one to impress...or so you think. So you throw on some comfy jeans, t-shirt, some cute sandals, grab your bag and head out the door. Arriving at your very casual meet up, surprise! you see a very attractive man at the next table, your friend's mother stops by spontaneously, or the CEO of a company you would love to work for steps onto the elevator with you. Now you wish, you had taken a second glance b4 the door.

Many people assume so often that style does not equal comfort. So they opt for comfort. Comfortable worn jeans, a soft t-shirt and flat shoes. I have nothing against that, one just needs to remember simple pieces deserve exquisite styling.

The story above is actually a real story that happened to me. Except b4 the door, I looked at myself and thought, "Is this an outfit I'd really want to be seen in?". So I put down my purse and went back to my closet. Looking in the mirror, I thought about what piece I really want to keep on and how to make it a bit more special. A few accessories and some stylish comfortable items and we have an entirely new look.And guess what, I felt so good that I wasn't totally shocked when the attractive man gave me his number. Dressing with style has something to do with how others view you, but it has everything to do with how you see yourself. When you are impressed with your look, you have more confidence, you smile more and generally appear more approachable. People complimenting your style (either jealously in their head or verbally to you) boosts your confidence in your own eyes and their perception of you in their eyes. Give others a chance to assume that you are as awesome as you really are.

You can view the details of this look on Polyvore.com.