Old friends, good times and GREAT fashion...

A Scout reader needs my assistance, and I decided it would be a good blog post. She is going to a sorority pledge class reunion in Chicago and is having a hard time finding something to wear. I must say I can relate...I can't find much these days either!!! You really have to weed through the "junk" to find some good things.

Her itinerary is essentially a cocktail hour, drinks at a bar and then they are going to see a band. She wants to look stylish and cute, without being too dressy. It's fall in Chicago, so I think sleeves or some layers may be in order, as well as some cute boots.

I came up with 2 ideas for her...1 is a bit of a dressier look. It's a dress with long sleeves that could be paired with some funky print tights (which are very in right now) and some black booties. I also picked some fun accessories to give the LBD a boost.

This Milly dress has an amazing, flattering shape. This is the type of dress you could wear in fall or spring. Available on shopbop.com 

paired with these...

Kelsi Daggar boot on Nordstrom.com

and these...

Kenneth Jay Lane Zebra Bracelet

by Anna Beck on charmandchain.com

Or, she could go with a more casual denim look...

Parker top on shopbop.com

Accessorized with...

Torn tuxedo blazer on shopbop.com

Forever 21 Polished Pyramid Cuff

Kenneth Jay Lane drop earring

For a pop of color, this handbag is adorable by Jennifer Ladd on Etsy

20 year HS reunion...it's time to wow em'!

A Scout fan has asked me for some style advice for her upcoming 20 year HS reunion. I was totally flattered...this is a big DEAL! You want to look good, but you don't want to look like you are trying too hard. I put some looks together for her that I think will not only impress them, but make her a standout among her fellow classmates.

She mentioned that the first night everyone is meeting at a bar. This requires a look that is casual yet stylish. I found these amazing Alice + Olivia linen and viscose cargo pants and decided to work the outfit around them. Since everyone will probably be wearing jeans, I thought that an interesting white pant would be a nice alternative. Pair this pant with a soft tank and some amazing heels and you have the perfect casual "bar" outfit. I would keep the outfit simple and then add some great accessories like a fabulous bold necklace or a fun handbag.

Keep it simple by stylescout featuring Nine West shoes

Wicked by stylescout featuring LAROK

The next evening of the reunion is a cocktail party. I pulled out the big guns for this one with this hot black jumpsuit by LaRok. It's a stunning look that if done right, will knock everyone's socks off. When you wear something like this, keep the accessories understated. I paired it with a longer gold and black necklace, a fabulous gold clutch and some killer black gladiator heels. Also, with an outfit as sophisticated as this, you need a dark pedicure. Essie's Wicked is the perfect dark shade.

Would you all wear a jumpsuit? I am totally trying to find an excuse to purchase this!!!!