Work Appropriate: Contrast Ruffle Dress $32.99

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration". Every once in a while I'll see someone committing such an egregious fashion faux pas that I'm inspired to create an entirely new section on Fashionwithfifi.com to reconcile the injustice. Now what you're about to read next will embarrass some and it will give some a sense of relief to know that you're not alone.

How many times do you see women dressed for work in a professional setting in some of the least professional outfits. You know what I mean. If you work in an office building, you've seen that girl or click of girls (they usually hang together) dressed for work in the same clothes that they wear to the nightclub on the weekends. Or equally as embarrassing the girl who wears her church dresses to the office. Or even the guy who doesn't understand that church suits are different from wedding suits, that are different from business suits. Sounding like someone close to you? Maybe you're amongst the rank of the fashion misguided?

So what's your excuse? Tell me, is it cost? Are you going to give me the forever lame "As long as I feel comfortable, it's OK?" To that I say pajamas are way comfortable so why not wear that to work? Why not wear flip flops and Sweats? If this is sounding like anyone you know it's time to step it up.

Spend little, and look great while going for a polished look with this Contrast Ruffle Dress by Charlotte Russe. The dress features satin and boucle fabrics, ruffle trimmed V neck with rhinestone buttons, elastic smocked sleeve cuffs, stretchy patent belt, and a side zipper closure. It's the perfect low cost option, with great styling that can be worn in many different settings, simply by tweaking the accessories.

The Contrast Ruffle Dress sells for only $32.99 at Charlotterusse.com. Sizes vary so to give you some perspective on size, note that: Size medium has a shoulder-to-bottom hem length of 34". Although the tag suggest that Hand washing is OK for this dress; I'd only have it cleaned it professionally.

Remember ladies, you're a Fashion Circle Follower. You're a powerful, upwardly mobile, can conqueror anything woman. Don't get caught looking like a stereotype. Chart the course to success by first being Work Appropriate.

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

Willie D

Look Book: Maternity Clothes

I always had this idea that pregnancy was just a really, really long waiting period before the biggest event of your life. I never thought about what I would do during pregnancy, only about everything I would do once the baby arrived.

First, my roommate introduced me to Babymoon.com. It’s a pre-birth vacation that expecting mothers and their significant others will often take during the second trimester to enjoy some quiet time. Why had no one thought of this fabulous idea sooner?? What better way to celebrate the coming of your little bundle of joy than on a vacation??

And then there are the maternity clothes! Finally, we no longer have to suffer with the horrible fashion our poor mothers were forced to wear. I still shudder every time my mother describes the pants with elastic panels. Fortunately, there is a plethora of retailers who make stylish maternity clothes so women can still look fashionable and feel great about themselves during one of the biggest changes in their lives.

At Crave Maternity you can find all the latest trends in fashion at really reasonable prices. They have a great selection of trousers and what’s even better, each pair is under $100!

The Button Front Belted Mac, for $142.00, is one of my absolute favorite picks from this site. Available in a gorgeous light green, this flattering trench coat hits about mid-thigh and will quickly become your wardrobe staple in cool weather.

I also love the Essential Asymmetric Cardigan, for $95.00, because it looks like a sweater you could just about live in every day! It’s a great piece for layering and it’s versatile enough to wear with a pair of jeans or even a cute dress!

Michael Stars is a good source for basic, comfy t-shirts and I also found this amazing Maternity ¾ Sleeve Vee Neck Dress. It’s flattering, black, and $80.00…what’s more to love? Made from 50 percent cotton and 50 percent nylon, this dress has all the potential to become your new LBD.





The Gap’s maternity collection has some really cute cotton tops that are a great substitute for your basic, everyday t-shirt. This Gap Maternity: Scoopneck ruffle top - chocolate chip is only $24.50 and is available in chocolate chip and mistletoe. The delicate, ruffled detail around the bust makes this shirt a lot more interesting than your typical tee!

Even though the thought of having little tykes of my own is so far removed from my realm of possibility, all these fantastic perks are definitely making the idea look much more enticing!

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"
Erin