I’m doing something a little different now with Outfit of the Week, and I hope you find it more useful than my past Outfit of the Week layouts.


When I put together an outfit, I actually build it. There’s a foundation, a focal point (which is your statement piece) and the added decorations (accessories). So rather than give you detail shots, I thought my readers would best benefit from my insight, strategy and the forethought that goes into building an outfit.


So for this particular outfit, I had to put something impressive together because I was headed to meet the fashion designer Robert Rodriguez. I own the cutest Robert Rodriguez linen bolero jacket with a gorgeous, intricate, cutout design. This jacket was my statement piece and became the center around which I built my outfit.


I started off with a pair of re-styled shorts. These were originally cropped pants, but I decided they would look better as shorts. I hand-stitched the hem myself. And let’s face it. You can tell. I really need to learn how to sew and get a sewing machine.

Next, I added a basic graphic tee. The shorts and tee are my foundation. Alone, it’s actually a pretty bland outfit. But then I add my focal point and some accessories.

Now I’ve added the jacket, a skinny belt and the shoes. Clinton Kelly says the shoes complete the outfit. I agree. I tried on two different pairs before I decided these were the right ones.

Additional accessories add the Lollie touch. The scarf really makes this my own outfit, my own style. And it makes the eye travel up, so no one notices what a poor job I did sewing the hem on my shorts. The first thing that Robert Rodriguez noticed was that I was wearing his jacket!

The Outfit: Bolero Jacket by Robert Rodriguez; Target T-Shirt; vintage scarf; Larry Levine re-styled shorts; Carlos Falchi handbag; shoes by Faryl Robin.

I had a really important business meeting, and this is the work chic look I chose. I love the blouse because it features two hot spring trends: ruffles and a bow. And my skirt has pockets. I love that!

The Details:

Ruffles and a bow!                                                                   Artsy-print skirt with pockets!

Low-heel, peep toe, metallic shoes take me from business to pleasure.

The Outfit:

Shirt:
White House Black Market

Skirt:
Forever 21

Shoes:
Faryl Robin

Go out. Go discover. Go share. That’s Gowalla. I wore this to a Gowalla meetup where I learned how to use Gowalla and how to have fun with it. If you’re using Gowalla, friend me. Look for me under Laura Coronado or LollieShopping. And let’s swap goodies while you’re at it.

The Details:

Oh, yeah! I got my bow on!                          Super-sparkly leather cuff from Rock & Bone.

I love the leather and patent leather combo on these Faryl Robin shoes. Plus, they’re comfy.

The Outfit:

Shirt:
New York & Co.

Dress:
Spiegel

Shoes:
Faryl Robin