Back in the New Year

As some of you may already know, Google yanked my blog for a couple of weeks because they needed to make sure that I was over the age of 13. Man, it's been a long time since I was carded! I have since proven that I am not a lying 12 year old, and they have kindly reopened my blog. Hurray! I will return in the New Year with more style advice, outfits, and trends. Until then, may this image from the Bottega Veneta Resort 2012 Ready-to-Wear collection keep you optimistic about fashion for 2012.

Day 14

Day 14 by formulakfashion featuring cigarette pants

Day 13

Day 13 by formulakfashion featuring

Day 12

Day 12 by formulakfashion featuring a pencil skirt

Day 11

Day 12 by formulakfashion featuring cigarette pants

Day 10

Wardrobing 24 by formulakfashion featuring a fur shawl

Day 9

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Day 8

Wardrobing 9 by formulakfashion featuring buckle shoes

Day 7

Wardrobing 14 by formulakfashion featuring sleeveless dresses

Day 6

Wardrobing 7 by formulakfashion featuring short sleeve t shirts

Day 5

Wardrobing 6 by formulakfashion featuring slim fit pants

Day 4

Day 4 by formulakfashion featuring graphic tees

Day 3

Wardrobing 3 by formulakfashion featuring patent leather heels

Day 2

Wardrobing 2 by formulakfashion featuring flat shoes

Day 1

Wardrobing 1 by formulakfashion featuring patent pumps

Winter Wardrobe 2012

Okay, I'm back to working on my system of wardrobe building. I've started with my basics: white blouse, black pants and jacket, twinset in my signature color (red, of course), and skinny and boyfriend jeans. Added a few interesting items and some great accessories and I'm good to go. BTW, love the Theodora & Callum jewelry! Very Byzantine and, for some reason, that really appeals to me right now.

Winter 2012 by formulakfashion featuring a black dress

Shoes - Winter 2012 by formulakfashion featuring pointed flats

Accessories - Winter 2012 by formulakfashion featuring long scarves

Jewelry - Winter 2012 by formulakfashion featuring capri jewelry

Heading Home

Heading Home by formulakfashion featuring high heel boots

Out with the Old Gang

Out with the Old Gang by formulakfashion featuring evening handbags

Black Friday

4:00 AM

Black Friday by formulakfashion featuring paul green shoes

4:00 PM

Black Friday 2 by formulakfashion featuring j crew pants

Tgiving Dinner with the Fam

To Grandmother's House...3 by formulakfashion featuring a wool skirt

Over the River and Through the Woods...

From Work:

To Grandmother's House... by formulakfashion featuring face jewelry

To Planes, Trains, and Automobiles:

To Grandmother's House ...2 by formulakfashion featuring cigarette pants

Perfection: A Ballet Flat

Viv Flats

www.jcrew.com

$228.

Perfection: A Plaid Coat

It's hard to find a plaid coat that is not reminiscent of the Brady Bunch years. This coat is more London styley girl than Marsha or Jan.

Checked Military Coat

www.zara.com

$169.

Perfection: LBD

Nanette Lepore Bunny Dress

www.nanettelepore.com

$178.80 Final Sale

Perfection: Peak at Resort

RED Valentino Flat Bow Sandal

www.nordstrom.com

$295.

Your Twinset at Work

Twinset at Work 2 by formulakfashion featuring crew neck tops

Twinset at Work by formulakfashion featuring prada shoes

Working the Cardigan

Working a Twinset Cardigan 2 by formulakfashion featuring a knit skirt

Working a Twinset Cardigan by formulakfashion featuring a python bag

Work the Shell of Your Twinset

Twinset Shell - Casual by formulakfashion featuring knit tops

Twinset Shell - Evening by formulakfashion featuring a maxi skirt

Twin Set: Wear the Pieces Together

Channel your favorite Mad Men character and wear your two twinset pieces together. With irony, of course.

Channel Betty by formulakfashion featuring ray ban shades

Channel Joan by formulakfashion featuring wooden heels

Behold the Humble Twinset

Cashmere Shell and Cardigan

www.jcrew.com

$118 and $168 respectively.

Favorite New Designers: Altazarra

I love the utilitarian clothes, the mix of masculine and feminine, but mostly I just love a fur-trimmed parka over a frothy dress.

Altuzarra by formulakfashion featuring a layered dress

Favorite New Designers: Crumpet

Cashmere from Crumpet. Yummmm.

Crumpet by formulakfashion featuring knit dresses

New Favorite Designers: Elizabeth and James

I know I'm supposed to be contemptuous of any celebridesigners, but Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen put together some gorgeous collections.

Elizabeth and James by formulakfashion featuring boat neck tops

New Favorite Designer: Reed Krakoff

I know he's been designing for Coach for ages, but it's his personal line that has really gotten my attention. He's only been designing under his own name for two years, but everything is fresh, wearable, and chic.

Reed Krakoff by formulakfashion featuring snakeskin handbags

More Ways to Wear a Dropped Waist

More Dropped Waist Fashion 2 by formulakfashion featuring alexander wang handbags

More Dropped Waist Fashion by formulakfashion featuring retro sunglasses

How to Wear a Dropped Waist Cocktail Dress

There's No Way You're Not Having Fun Tonight! by formulakfashion featuring vintage style jewelry

Dropped Waist Evening by formulakfashion featuring embellished dresses

How to Wear a Dropped Waist Coat

Dropped Waist Jacket by formulakfashion featuring slouch handbags

Dropped Waist Coat by formulakfashion featuring miu miu shoes