Black and Blue

No, not bruises...fashion!  This is the subject of many ongoing debates in the Franklin household.  I am a huge fan of mixing these two neutrals...the husband, not so much.  He thinks they don't go and I try to explain that they do in fact look god together.  On this morning as I was getting ready for work, luckily the debate did not come up.  He was in a rush to get out the door and I was feeling too proud of my creativity.  You see, this belt I am wearing is not just any belt.  It is the belt I wore as maid of honor in my older brother Steve's wedding!  No joke!  I put on the black sweater and blue pants and just thought it needed a little something.  And then I saw the belt hanging in  my closet.  One of my favorite things about fashion is finding ways to rework items.  Shop your own closet!

P.S.  Check out our new rug!

Sweater - The Limited, Similar Style

Pants - Chelsea28

Heels - Nine West 

Jewelry - Darakjian Jewelers 

Carrie Bradshaw at the Holiday Party

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas with all your loved ones!  Once again, our family went overboard and I was reminded how blessed we are to be able to do that.  And even more blessed that we have each other to spoil!  It was a wonderful day.  I hope you all felt the love this year too.

Each year, the holiday season kicks off with Jon's work holiday party.  PwC goes all out every year, and this year was no different!  We spent the night partying at the Sound Board at Motor City Casino.  I decided not to go the typical dress route this year, but instead was inspired by Carrie Bradshaw and her risk taking fabulousness!  I saw a picture online of a great outfit with a tulle skirt and immediately knew what I was going to wear!  It was my most fun holiday outfit to date.  And I have plans to rework this for New Years Eve so stay tuned! 

Top - Anne Klein 

Skirt - Windsor

Belt - Similar Style

Shoes - Steve Madden 

Earrings - c/o Darakjian Jewelers

Hair by Gjoni at Elle Studio in Novi