My Favorite Things

Top: Anthropologie; Pants: Ann Taylor; Pumps: Nicole Miller; Handbag: Kate Spade;

Bangles: Mix of Places; Sunnies: Prada; Watch: Gucci (20 yrs old);

Ring: Great Grandmother's Wedding Band

 

Leave it to Anthropologie to create a shirt combining two things I love: stripes and birds! And, combined with my favorite pants from last season, I would say this is a winning look! I was wide awake early last Tuesday morning when this outfit came to me, however I couldn't figure out the shoe. I thought about my silver pumps, but just thought it needed something more. Voila! My yellow pump. Talk about a zing of color!

 

I decided to play up the use of yellow by adding a bright yellow bangle to my arm party. I just love the unexpected use of color!

 

The Pants: Before and After (paired with birds!)

 

 

 

 

 What do you think of the use of yellow? A great pop or a total ensemble dud? GO!

 

Happy Monday!



Another Day

Jacket: Ann Taylor (similar); Top: J.Crew; Jeans: J. Brand via Gilt (similar); Belt: Anthropologie;

 Boots: Steven by Steve Madden; Sunnies: Prada (gift); Bracelets: J.Crew/BaubleBar;

 Lip Color: MAC Amorous Lipstick/Love Child Lipglass

What a difference a day and look makes! Yesterday, I blogged about body image and how I am so unhappy with mine. It was loosely based on the outfit I wore on Saturday but it also has to do with the fact that I'm heavier than I want to be. Well, I'm not saying that I'm any thinner today, or that I love my body either, but this look makes a huge difference! 

The long, full jeans create a lengthening effect and who doesn't want to appear taller. Also, they're high waisted which really helps in the trouble tummy area. Although the jacket has a high collar, it doesn't surround my face like the turtleneck which I truly think enhanced the roundness. And when all else fails, wear bright colors which just gives everything a pop! A slight smirk doesn't hurt either!

 

 

The Blouse: Before and After

 

 

Pop

Jacket: Susan Bristol (super old/similar); 

Top: Ann Taylor (similar);

Pants: Loft (similar): Shoes: Ann Taylor (similar);

Necklaces: Lord & Taylor/Ann Taylor;

Sunnies: Prada (gift)

There are certain elements that I love about this look and one specific that I don't! I love the pop of orange against a very muted look. I love the hint of cheetah that peeps out from the hem of my pants. I love the little buttons that run down the side of the top. You don't see it right away, but when I removed my jacket, surprise! 

What I don't love is how baggy my pants are! They aren't terribly loose in the waist, but they are just baggy enough that they ruin the overall look. Ladies, take note, this is where a great seamstress, and a great fit, come into play. This tiny little detail now makes the whole thing look sloppy. I didn't realize it until after the photos were taken. Hitting the tailor this weekend! 

 

 

 

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