#WhatIWore - Holiday Party + Music Showcase 12.14.12

Vintage Louis Vuitton Zip-Up Jacket

      Sometimes, my favorite thing about a hectic life is finding a way to get around to so many different events --with different crowds and expectations-- and still look fabulous. My work holidat party was this passed Friday, as was my first showcase at Paul Robeson Theater. I needed to wear something that could translate to both events, so I went "chic."  My definition of "chic" lies somewhere between "I'm too too good to be here" and "I dressed down just for you." I wanted too look ultra classy because I was going to be sipping champagne with my bosses, but while I'm on stage, I don't like wearing a costume. I wanted to look as normal & natural as possible. My biggest concern with dressing for the stage is that I want people to be impressed by my art, not my outfit. --I'm certainly my toughest opponent.

 I wore a one piece, pants suit I got at Forever21.  I bought it about 4 years ago when I interned for Baltimore's Fashion Week. It's a strapless outfit, but has a one shoulder sleeve that you can either wear on the direct shoulder or cross over. I always try to get pieces that can do more than one thing. That way, the outfit reinvents itself --making it's lifespan a bit longer. The weird/new/striking sleeve also helped me cut down on accessories. Since my top was doing a lot, I didn't have to do much else. When you're really on a rush, choose an outfit that'll do all the work for you.

Keep reading for more photos & details about my outfit :)

5th Ave Sundays.

So... Today, I shopped. Here's how NYC treated me. <3 

Louis Vuitton's New Site

        So the above is what I want for Christmas. That's why I'm single. lol. JK but take a look at Louis Vuitton's website. They've been upgrading the site for a couple months (years?) now. Problem is, the site is built all flash --meaning everything moves & is like a video -- so it used to be super slow because that uses a ridiculous amount of space. It was also confusing to navigate. Customers could search within patterns but not between patterns.  The way they've set it up now is my absolute fav. The site shows you selections by the bag. I found the bag above by searching for a Neverful and then selecting green. This was the closest option. Thing is, I hadn't previously known they made this particular bag & had begun giving up on the revered LV. I'm back on board ;)

     My hope is that the public also ventures out of the typical monogram bag. Personally, I think the monogram allows people to be too bland. It's an easy way into the world of fashion. There's almost zero personality in a monogram bag choice. But... that's just my opinion. & Perhaps this is what Louis Vuitton has in mind, too --for their own reasons of course.  It would be a smart move figuring many of the other patterns are more expensive and it would greatly impact the company's revenue to increase the public's desire for these as well.

Bravo Louis Vuitton (& Mr. Jacobs)!