Nighttime Drama Inspired Fashion + The Look For Less!

A new season of twists and turns kicked off this week which included #TGIT.

Is anyone else excited for the nighttime drama to begin?

Scandal, The Good Wife, How to Get Away With Murder and State of Affairs all have one thing in common, one bold and powerful leading lady.  In constant turmoil she attempts to balance work and complicated relationships, all the while taking on the world in a fabulous wardrobe and a killer pair of heels.

This past week on State of Affairs, President Payton has a plan to get everyone off of her back, Nick is being hunted in the jungle, and Kurt tries to adjust to life on the outside.

Hold up! Back up the bus!

Did anyone catch Katherine Heigl’s (AKA “Charlie”)  fabulous All Saints Jacket and Dolce Gabbana suede boots?

Dressed head-to-toe in gray and killer marsala suede boots I thought; forget Nick in the jungle – I need to re-create that outfit!

Let’s take a look:

The asymmetrical jacket which I’m fairly certain is the AIKO Monument Coat via All Saints is a show stopper paired with knee length Dolce Gabbana suede boots.

When the coat came off, it revealed an easy every day outfit of grey skinny jeans, a grey kimono sleeve sweater (her’s had a little sparkle woven in) and a silk v-neck  blouse.

I filled in the set below with a similar sweater and jean.

The AIKO jacket and Joie blouse alone will run you $629.00!

(drumroll)… the look for less!

The look above can easily be recreated with 5 basic pieces.

#1 Asymmetrical Gray Jacket

prices ranging from $25.00-$50.00

Click the photos below for complete links to each Polyvore set

If the link says sold out, click through anyway as it usually is not, it is a glitch on the Polyvore site.
I try to only post items that are currently available, in a range of sizes.

I actually was able to try on the Bordeaux knit jacket | on sale at the Nordstrom Rack for $45.00.

It is a bit longer in person than on the model (I am 5’6 for reference).

I am wearing a medium and it was a little big. I would say it runs true to size.

I did have one issue in that the snaps stick together REALLY well. So much so that they are a bit hard to take apart. Not a huge deal, but wanted to mention it.

#2 Skinny Grey Jean

prices ranging from $25.00-$199.00

 

Grey skinny jeans by asksuzannebell on polyvore.com

---

#3 Split or V-neck Long Sleeve Blouse

prices ranging from $14.00-$228.00

 

Split Neck Flowy Blouse by asksuzannebell on polyvore.com

---

 #4 Kimono Sleeve or Cocoon Style Cardigan Sweater

prices ranging from $12.00-$98.00

 

Grey Cocoon Sweaters by asksuzannebell on polyvore.com

---

 #5 Tall Cognac or Dark Brown Boot

prices ranging from $80.00-$310.00

 

Cognac tall boots by asksuzannebell on polyvore.com

 

I also just found this boot by Stuart Weitzmann on sale at 6pm.

Was $735.00 | now $441.00 in bordeaux, black and orchid HERE 

and this one over at Last Call , the Dynomyte boot by Report HERE.| now $54.40

NOW ON, ALL BOOTS AT LAST CALL AT AN ADDITIONAL 50% OF THE SALE PRICE!

for all sale boots click HERE

---

 Get the Look at Every Price!

Click on photo for all links

 

Splurge vs Save: All Grey with Cognac Boots by asksuzannebell featuring suede boots

Cost of each 3-piece outfit  from left to right:

1) Kohls | $155.00

2) H & M and Boden Boot| $233.00

3) Nordstrom | $382.00

4) All Saints, Paige and Dolce Gabbana | $1930.00 (if you can find this sold out boot on sale out there, knock about $760.00 off the number) Similar boot HERE

---

As I was falling asleep after the show I was thinking,

“I have grey skinny jeans, cognac boots, a grey drapey sweater – I can do this”!

Inspiration via Pinterest, HERE

Cut-to my outfit the next day, inspired by Charleston Tucker:

I love that I was able to re-mix my wardrobe and create a fresh new outfit from items already in my closet. I was so thrilled with my new combo I wore my grey jean/cognac boots 2 days in a row – just switched up the top! I thought the grey/cognac boot combo was a lighter feeling version of my standard grey/black boot combo.

This time of year I find myself tiring of my same sweaters. To mix things up I start layering jackets for a lighter look.

I debated between what color handbag to go with, I prefer the cognac colored bag to the black

I’ve got my eye on one of those asymmetrical jackets. I think they are a great transition piece from winter to spring. The key is the neckline, it dresses up your average fleece jacket.

I am seeing the silhouette everywhere so it must be trending and you can get it at every price!

Short sleeve cocoon/kimono sweaters transition easily into spring.

Wear one now with a cozy turtleneck or blouse and later with a maxi dress or maxi skirt.

Can’t wait to see what the inspiring Olivia Pope, Charleston Tucker and Alicia Florrick have in store for us this season!

Stay tuned!

What nails work with greys? Pop over to this weeks nail post for all the info HERE

Loads of sales this weekend, check the side bar on my home page for details.

XOXO

Suzanne

 If you would like to receive Ask Suzanne Bell in your inbox weekly, subscribe on my home page in the upper top right box. Subscribers will receive a bi-weekly updates in their inbox with links to my current postings on Wednesday and Saturday. Be sure to like ASB on Facebook to receive updates thoughout the week on sales, hot items and more! You can also check me out and follow me on Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram for inspiration on design, home, fashion, tweens and more! Just click though the links on the home page to be directed to the site of your choice to follow.