When I saw these in the recent JCrew catalog I gasped and then sighed. They are lovely, just LOVELY. $175 lovely, though?
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I'm not gonna lie... if I had it, I'd buy 'em.
Friday, April 30, 2010
denim obsessed...
I may have mentioned that I have a little addiction to denim... each pair is like a poor puppy at the pound. I want to give each and every one of them a good home.
When I saw these in the recent JCrew catalog I gasped and then sighed. They are lovely, just LOVELY. $175 lovely, though?
I'm not gonna lie... if I had it, I'd buy 'em.
When I saw these in the recent JCrew catalog I gasped and then sighed. They are lovely, just LOVELY. $175 lovely, though?
I'm not gonna lie... if I had it, I'd buy 'em.
my outfit: cross the tees and dot the 'i's
It's a great summer sweater weight and I just love the three-quarter length sleeves.
Paired with polka-dot TOMS and a yellow jacket - it's some type of old fashioned fun that I am really digging.
Have you snagged some stripes yet this season?
Details:
Top, Forever 21
Jacket, courtesy of Lands End Canvas
Jeans, Gap
Shoes, TOMS (similar)
Wrap Bracelet, Forever 21
Thursday, April 29, 2010
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a handbag you should know...
When I ordered this handbag from GILT I didn't pay much attention to the brand, I just really liked the bag.
And by the way, I am IN LOVE with this bag... haven't stopped using it since it arrived (and I usually like to switch up bags often!).
When the bag finally arrived the tag reading "Deux Lux" sounded familiar... I have another bag of this same brand that I got a few years back at Urban Outfitters. Another very big bag that I also love dearly. Hmmmm. I thought, I better check out some more of their offerings.
And that's when I realized I am not just in love with the Deux Lux bags I already have... I am pretty much in love with their whole line of handbags. (this is the part where you fall in love too!)
I love that they have a bit of edge to them... but in an everyday-glam type of way.
There is definitely something for everyone here, no?
And by the way, I am IN LOVE with this bag... haven't stopped using it since it arrived (and I usually like to switch up bags often!).
When the bag finally arrived the tag reading "Deux Lux" sounded familiar... I have another bag of this same brand that I got a few years back at Urban Outfitters. Another very big bag that I also love dearly. Hmmmm. I thought, I better check out some more of their offerings.
And that's when I realized I am not just in love with the Deux Lux bags I already have... I am pretty much in love with their whole line of handbags. (this is the part where you fall in love too!)
I love that they have a bit of edge to them... but in an everyday-glam type of way.
There is definitely something for everyone here, no?
my outfit: easy breezy!
Funny I should mention that I had hopes of snatching up a tunic this spring and then voila! it's here today.
It wasn't that easy... it was more like "blog magic" - you know, similar to "tv magic" (ie. women climbing out of bed looking "naturally" gorgeous, problems disappearing over commercial breaks, and my personal favorite: happy endings). But back to "blog magic" - the tunic has been on my mind for a while... as has THIS post... and I ordered this online and voila, just happened to wear it the day following posting about it.
Although I wish it was some kind of "The Secret" moment of me putting it out in the universe and then magically finding it in my closet the next day.
But alas, behind the blog scenes isn't quite so magical. But online shopping sometimes feel magical... doesn't it? Okay, now I am getting carried away (but, shhh, it does a teensy bit, still).
Isn't the detailing fab for Old Navy, though? I think this is supposed to be a beach cover up - which it will work very well for also - here I just layered it up with some accessories and it's the exact warm-weather look I was going for.
It wasn't that easy... it was more like "blog magic" - you know, similar to "tv magic" (ie. women climbing out of bed looking "naturally" gorgeous, problems disappearing over commercial breaks, and my personal favorite: happy endings). But back to "blog magic" - the tunic has been on my mind for a while... as has THIS post... and I ordered this online and voila, just happened to wear it the day following posting about it.
Although I wish it was some kind of "The Secret" moment of me putting it out in the universe and then magically finding it in my closet the next day.
But alas, behind the blog scenes isn't quite so magical. But online shopping sometimes feel magical... doesn't it? Okay, now I am getting carried away (but, shhh, it does a teensy bit, still).
Isn't the detailing fab for Old Navy, though? I think this is supposed to be a beach cover up - which it will work very well for also - here I just layered it up with some accessories and it's the exact warm-weather look I was going for.
Details:
Tunic, Old Navy
Necklace, Charlotte Russe
Jeans, Seven for all Mankind
Belt, Gap (similar)
Shoes, ? (Target or Steve Madden, not sure) (similar)
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
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shopping: planned vs impromptu?!?
I've been meaning to write this post for a while... because I have a lot (when don't I?) to say on the subject and even more important is that I think it's a good discussion to start with you fine ladies. Hopefully one we can keep going in the comments and over time.
A little bit ago a reader on Twitter posed the question to me whether my shopping trips are planned or impromptu. My twitter answer was... a bit of both but mostly planned. But as we all know, it's hard to get super deep on twitter... no matter how much I love it.
In the interest of full disclosure, I should tell you that I have only recently (ie. the past few months) found myself being super organized about how and when I buy clothes. Does that surprise you? It kind of surprises me, in that it's taken me so long to get my head on straight!
I used to plan my shopping trips, as in: I'm going shopping this weekend.
Now I plan my shopping trips, as in: This spring I would like to purchase a striped top, some type of tunic and a new cardigan. My budget is $____.
While the latter isn't a huge deal... it arms me with the boundaries that I often need while shopping for clothing. With limited time and resources (ahem, money) it's important that I am buying great pieces that will serve me well and MOST importantly that I will still want to wear in a few months. Seems like when I bop over to Target (or any other store really... Target comes to mind here) and start snagging stuff, it never really stands the test of time in my wardrobe. Am I alone here?
Case in point:
Recently I knew I had some money coming up in the budget (not actually in my pocket yet) for some clothing. I stopped at Target and was instantly smitten with three or four tops... all things I just HAD TO HAVE. But being that the money was not in hand, I walked away. When I got home I simply wrote a list of the items I had seen and liked and let it sit on my desk. My intention was to take the list back to the store when the money was in hand. While waiting for the money to come in and perusing other sites/stores I had a change of heart. The things I thought I had loved so much at the moment were not truthfully my style, they were great pieces, but not for me. Before I knew it other items had come forward that I liked more and that suited me better.
This is why I am so happy to be able to offer services like my wardrobe consults and the seasonal looks:book (the summer issue is in the works!!!) and in general outfit inspiration here on the blog daily.
ONLY $4!
So tell me, how you plan your shopping trips or wardrobe "building" sessions? Do tell! Also, are there any other ways I could help you all in this process?
A little bit ago a reader on Twitter posed the question to me whether my shopping trips are planned or impromptu. My twitter answer was... a bit of both but mostly planned. But as we all know, it's hard to get super deep on twitter... no matter how much I love it.
In the interest of full disclosure, I should tell you that I have only recently (ie. the past few months) found myself being super organized about how and when I buy clothes. Does that surprise you? It kind of surprises me, in that it's taken me so long to get my head on straight!
I used to plan my shopping trips, as in: I'm going shopping this weekend.
Now I plan my shopping trips, as in: This spring I would like to purchase a striped top, some type of tunic and a new cardigan. My budget is $____.
While the latter isn't a huge deal... it arms me with the boundaries that I often need while shopping for clothing. With limited time and resources (ahem, money) it's important that I am buying great pieces that will serve me well and MOST importantly that I will still want to wear in a few months. Seems like when I bop over to Target (or any other store really... Target comes to mind here) and start snagging stuff, it never really stands the test of time in my wardrobe. Am I alone here?
Case in point:
Recently I knew I had some money coming up in the budget (not actually in my pocket yet) for some clothing. I stopped at Target and was instantly smitten with three or four tops... all things I just HAD TO HAVE. But being that the money was not in hand, I walked away. When I got home I simply wrote a list of the items I had seen and liked and let it sit on my desk. My intention was to take the list back to the store when the money was in hand. While waiting for the money to come in and perusing other sites/stores I had a change of heart. The things I thought I had loved so much at the moment were not truthfully my style, they were great pieces, but not for me. Before I knew it other items had come forward that I liked more and that suited me better.
This is why I am so happy to be able to offer services like my wardrobe consults and the seasonal looks:book (the summer issue is in the works!!!) and in general outfit inspiration here on the blog daily.
ONLY $4!
So tell me, how you plan your shopping trips or wardrobe "building" sessions? Do tell! Also, are there any other ways I could help you all in this process?
work it Wednesday: boat shoes
Reader, Megan, emailed me recently wanting some tips for styling some Sperry Top Sider boat shoes. If you are thinking, "wait, those? Those are so old school..." you are right. But they are back (as are so many trends from the 80's and 90's, no?). I thought this would be a perfect item to feature for my Work it Wednesday series here on the blog.
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Work it Wednesday is one of the longest running series here on the blog where I feature one item in three different ways to show how a certain piece can be versatile in your wardrobe.
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Norstrom is carrying boat shoes in bold patent colors and JCrew is carrying them in "exclusive" colors. If that doesn't prove they are back, I don't know what does.
But any way, back to Megan, she wanted to style them in a way that doesn't scream "Hey, I'm Nautical!" (her words, not mine... but brilliant none the less). Unless you are actually just coming from the yacht club, I'm betting you don't want to look like you just came from the yacht club. Although - then again, maybe some of y'all do. I'm not going to offend any one, so I will stop here.
Let's just do it up with the shoes, shall we?
It's probably safe to say that just in the mere act of putting these outfits together that I have in fact already talked myself into a pair of boat shoes. How can you say "no" to this outfit? Impossible!
This look is a great spring look... but I can invision it for fall as well. Are you with me?
Patent yellow? Resistance is futile...
Enjoy Megan... I sure hope you have snagged a pair already (or that you are not a size 6 1/2 - cuz we may have to fight for them all!)
Got a reader question for me? Email me... I try to answer them all and feature most if not all here on the blog! goodlifeforless @ gmail (you know the rest...)
~~~
Work it Wednesday is one of the longest running series here on the blog where I feature one item in three different ways to show how a certain piece can be versatile in your wardrobe.
~~~
Norstrom is carrying boat shoes in bold patent colors and JCrew is carrying them in "exclusive" colors. If that doesn't prove they are back, I don't know what does.
But any way, back to Megan, she wanted to style them in a way that doesn't scream "Hey, I'm Nautical!" (her words, not mine... but brilliant none the less). Unless you are actually just coming from the yacht club, I'm betting you don't want to look like you just came from the yacht club. Although - then again, maybe some of y'all do. I'm not going to offend any one, so I will stop here.
Let's just do it up with the shoes, shall we?
It's probably safe to say that just in the mere act of putting these outfits together that I have in fact already talked myself into a pair of boat shoes. How can you say "no" to this outfit? Impossible!
This look is a great spring look... but I can invision it for fall as well. Are you with me?
Patent yellow? Resistance is futile...
Enjoy Megan... I sure hope you have snagged a pair already (or that you are not a size 6 1/2 - cuz we may have to fight for them all!)
Got a reader question for me? Email me... I try to answer them all and feature most if not all here on the blog! goodlifeforless @ gmail (you know the rest...)
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